Stem cell therapy is one of the most exciting developments in veterinary medicine, but what diseases could it actually treat? In this special Purr Podcast episode, recorded at the AVMA Convention 2026 and sponsored by an educational grant from Gallant, Dr. Susan Little and Dr. Jolle Kirpensteijn continue their discussion with veterinary neurologist Dr. Rebecca Windsor, Vice President of Veterinary Affairs at Gallant. They learn why stem cell therapy may treat disease rather than simply mask symptoms, and the potential side effects and long-term safety. How do stem cells interact with the immune system? LISTEN NOW wherever you get your podcasts!

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Can cats get New World screwworm? It’s the headline we’re all talking about. The New World Screwworm is spreading to North America. In this special breaking veterinary news episode of Purr Podcast, Dr. Mike Lappin explains how screwworm affects cats, what veterinarians need to watch for, and how to recognize a potential case before it becomes life-threatening. How do we treat screwworm infections? We’re covering the risks vets need to know. LISTEN NOW!

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What if everything you were taught about treating diabetes in cats is about to change? Dr. Susan Little and Dr. Jolle Kirpensteijn sit down with board-certified feline specialist Dr. Renee Rucinsky shares one of the biggest shifts in veterinary medicine: new approaches to treating diabetes in cats. In this episode of the Purr Podcast, we break down the new feline diabetes guidelines and the rise of SGLT2 inhibitors that may challenge insulin as the default first-line treatment. Some cats are becoming regulated in days, not months. Some may never need insulin at all. But not every patient is a candidate, and choosing wrong can have serious consequences.

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Board-certified veterinary nutritionist Dr. Katie Tolbert joins the Purr Podcast for an in-depth clinical discussion on the nutritional management of feline chronic pancreatitis. Are we over-restricting fat? Underestimating caloric density? Or overlooking compliance variables? Dr. Tolbert addresses the practical realities of client compliance, treat dilution of therapeutic diets, and when supplementation may compromise nutritional precision. Let’s examine the data behind feline pancreatitis nutrition and learn to develop long-term management strategies. Part 2 asks the question: Why aren’t we using feeding tubes sooner in cats? Dr. Tolbert that challenges everything you think you know about feeding tubes in feline medicine.

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Our TOP SECRET classified documents have been unsealed! Are you ready for the tea? We finally admitted it; these are our favorite episodes and guests of 2025. The ones we still talk about. The ones listeners couldn’t stop downloading. And yes, the data surprised us. We are joined by our Communications Manager, Stacey Gonzalez, to reveal which feline topics, veterinary guests, and conversations dominated our podcast downloads. This is the Purr Podcast: de-classified and unredacted! LISTEN NOW!

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Cat pee mysteries unlocked! In this episode, we “flush” out the latest information about feline urinary health with our special guest, Dr. Allison Kendall, Associate Professor of Internal Medicine at NC State and feline nephrology & urology specialist. We talk pee, pain, FIC, minimally invasive procedures, the rise of SUBs, and why the bladder is just the beginning when it comes to cat urinary disease. Listen to Part 1 now! Subscribe to our YouTube channel to watch the interview, airing Tuesday, December 2, 2025. Don’t forget to follow Purr Podcast on Instagram and Facebook!

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