Chattering with iCatCare

• Steroids, Stools, and the Surprises In Between

  In the August episode of Chattering With International Cat Care, we explore how feline care often requires thinking beyond the obvious - especially when clinical signs don’t match expectations.First, Yaiza Gómez Mejías speaks with Annamaria Tiozzo Ambrosi about her award-winning JFMS Open Report on hypokalaemic myopathy associated with iatrogenic hypercorticism. The case, involving long-term steroid use in a cat with subtle but serious symptoms, highlights the diagnostic value of persistence, good history taking, and knowing when the usual differentials don’t quite add up.Then, Katie McCallum and Giulia Cattaneo join Yaiza to discuss their JFMS Clinical Spotlight review on feline enteropathogens and molecular diagnostics. They explore common risk factors for enteric disease, from shelter environments to raw feeding, and unpack how genetics, co-infections, and gut ecology influence both testing decisions and clinical outcomes. For further reading material please visit:Hypokalaemic myopathy associated with iatrogenic hypercorticism in a catFeline enteropathogens and molecular diagnostics: benefits, limitations and clinical applicationsFor iCatCare Veterinary Members, full recordings of each episode of the podcast are available for you to listen to at portal.icatcare.org. To become an iCatCare Veterinary Member, or find out more about our Cat Friendly schemes, visit icatcare.orgHost: Yaiza Gómez-Mejías, LdaVet MANZCVS (Medicine of Cats), RCVS CertAP (Feline Medicine), iCatCare Veterinary Community Co-ordinatorSpeakers:Katie McCallum, BVM, BVM&S, BSAVA PGCertSAM, DipECVIM-CA, FHEA, MRCVS, Clinical Veterinarian and Affiliated Lecturer in Small Animal MedicineGiulia Cattaneo, MA, VetMB, MRCVS, Senior Clinical Training Scholar (Small Animal Medicine) & ECVIM Resident in Small Animal Internal MedicineAnnamaria Tiozzo Ambrosi, DVM, Medical Consultant & Winner of  JFMS Open Reports Practitioner Best Paper Award

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• 29,000 Vets Can’t Be Wrong: Why Anaemia Demands a Second Look

  In the July episode of Chattering With International Cat Care, we explore what happens when the clinical picture doesn’t tell the whole story and why feline care often hinges on context as much as condition.Ann Hohenhaus joins host Yaiza Gómez-Mejías to reflect on her widely read JFMS article about non-regenerative anaemia in cats. But beyond the lab values, what makes this condition so difficult to spot? The conversation touches on overlooked clinical signs, unexpected owner observations, and the real-world decisions veterinarians face when managing anaemia in everyday practice.Then, Dr Kelly St. Denis speaks with Mary Ellen Goldberg about feline rehabilitation: when it’s needed, why it’s underused, and how it fits into modern pain management. In this first of a two-part conversation, they explore common challenges, the importance ofbehavioural sensitivity, and the value of a flexible, feline-friendly approach. Stay tuned for Part Two coming later this year!For further reading material please visit:Feline non-regenerative anemia: Diagnostic and treatment recommendationsPhysical rehabilitation of cats: 1. Common conditions benefiting from physiotherapyPhysical rehabilitation of cats: 2. Treatment therapies and exercisesFor iCatCare Veterinary Members, full recordings of each episode of the podcast are available for you to listen to at portal.icatcare.org. To become an iCatCare Veterinary Member, or find out more about our Cat Friendly schemes, visit icatcare.orgHost:Yaiza Gómez-Mejías, LdaVet MANZCVS (Medicine of Cats) CertAP (SAM-F) Acr AVEPA, Veterinary Community Co-ordinatorSpeakers:Ann Hohenhaus, DVM, DACVIM (SAIM, Oncology), AMC’s Director of Pet Health InformationKelly St. Denis, MSc, DVM, DABVP (Feline), Co-editor of the Journal of Feline Medicine and Surgery and JFMS Open Reports, St Denis Veterinary Professional Corporation, Powassan, Ontario, CanadaMary Ellen Goldberg, BS, LVT, CVT, SRA, CCRVN, CVPP, VTS, VTS-LAM, VTS Hon, Certified Veterinary Pain Practitioner & JFMS Author

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• Continuing the Conversation: Lower Urinary Tract Diseases & Immune-Mediated Skin Disease

  In the June episode of Chattering With International Cat Care, host Yaiza Gómez-Mejías continues two insightful conversations from earlier this year, revisiting complex topics in feline internal medicine and dermatology through the lens of recent clinical guidelines and case experience.First, Sam Taylor and Rachel Korman return to discuss further aspects of the 2025 iCatCare consensus guidelines on the diagnosis and management of feline lower urinary tract disease. Building on their previous conversation, they explore how clinical decisions are made in practice and reflect on how guideline recommendations translate into everyday patient care. To hear the first part of this discussion, listen back to our February 2025 episode.Then, Dr Kelly St. Denis is joined once again by Dr Frane Banovic to complete their discussion on immune-mediated skin diseases in cats, drawing on the second of two JFMS Clinical Spotlight articles. Together, they consider some of the key challenges in recognising and managing these conditions, and share insights into treatment options informed by both evidence and experience. For the first half of this conversation, revisit our April 2025 episode.For further reading material please visit:2025 iCatCare consensus guidelines on the diagnosis and management of lower urinary tract diseases in catsFrane Banovic : Feline Immune-mediated skin disorders (Part One)Frane Banovic : Feline Immune-mediated skin disorders (Part Two)Host: Yaiza Gómez-Mejías, LdaVet MANZCVS (Medicine of Cats) CertAP (SAM-F) Acr AVEPA, Veterinary Community Co-ordinatorSpeakers:Samantha Taylor, BVetMed(Hons), CertSAM, DipECVIM-CA, MANZCVS, FRCVS, Feline Medicine Specialist and ISFM Academy LeadRachel Korman, ​​BVSc, MANZCVS (Int Med), FANZCVS (Fel Med), Specialist in Feline Internal Medicine Kelly St. Denis, MSc, DVM, DABVP (Feline), Co-editor of the Journal of Feline Medicine and Surgery and JFMS Open Reports, St Denis Veterinary Professional Corporation, Powassan, Ontario, CanadaFrane Banovic, DVM, PhD, Diplomate ECVD, Associate Professor of Veterinary Dermatology in the Department for Small Animal Medicine and Surgery at the University of Georgia, College of Veterinary Medicine.

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• Inside the Cat: Dystocia Decisions and Fundoscopy Tips

  In the May episode of Chattering with International Cat Care, host Yaiza Gómez-Mejías introduces two expert-led conversations that bring the internal workings of the cat into sharp focus - from complications at birth to techniques for examining the feline fundus.First, Dr Petra Černá and Professor Danièlle Gunn-Moore discuss their JFMS article on dystocia and kitten mortality in pedigree cats. They describe the most common types of dystocia, reflect on breed-related risk factors, and share practical considerations from both clinical and breeding perspectives.Then, Dr Natalia Giannakopoulou and Dr Ben Blacklock offer hands-on advice from their recent Clinical Spotlight article on fundoscopy in cats. They cover how to build confidence with the ophthalmoscope, recommend suitable lenses for general practice, and explain how to approach the feline fundus methodically to avoid common diagnostic pitfalls.For further reading material please visit:Feline dystocia and kitten mortality up to 12 weeks in pedigree catsFundoscopy in cats: a practical guide and common findingsFor iCatCare Veterinary Members, full recordings of each episode of the podcast are available for you to listen to at portal.icatcare.org. To become an iCatCare Veterinary Member, or find out more about our Cat Friendly schemes, visit icatcare.orgHost:Yaiza Gómez-Mejías, LdaVet MANZCVS (Medicine of Cats) CertAP (SAM-F) Acr AVEPA, Veterinary Community Co-ordinatorSpeakers:Petra Černá, PhD DACVIM (SAIM) MANZCVS (Medicine of Cats), Feline medicine specialist, PhD candidate at Colorado State University, FIFe International and allbreed judge.Danièlle Gunn-Moore, BSc (Hon), BVM&S, PhD, MANZCVS (feline), FHEA, FRSB, FRCVS, RCVS Specialist in Feline Medicine, The Royal Dick School of Veterinary Studies and The Roslin Institute, University of EdinburghNatalia Giannakopoulou, DVM, PGCertSAO, MRCVS, Resident in Veterinary Ophthalmology (The Royal Dick School of Veterinary Studies)Ben Blacklock, BVSc, DipECVO, SFHEA, MRCVS, Senior Lecturer in Veterinary Ophthamology

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• Beneath the Surface: Toxoplasma and Immune-Mediated Skin Disease

  In the April episode of Chattering with International Cat Care, host Yaiza Gómez-Mejías introduces two conversations that highlight just how complex feline diagnostics can be.First, Dr Llibertat Real Sampietro discusses her JFMS Open Reports case study on fatal disseminated toxoplasmosis in an otherwise healthy cat. She outlines the parasite’s transmission, the clinical signs that may raise suspicion, and the value of serology and PCR in confirming infection.Then, Dr Kelly St Denis is joined by Dr Frane Banovic to discuss the first of two JFMS Clinical Spotlight articles on immune-mediated skin disease in cats. Together, they explore how to recognise key patterns of disease and the practical role of cytology in reaching a diagnosis.For further reading material please visit:Fatal disseminated Toxoplasma gondii infection in a cat from Madrid, SpainFrane Banovic : Feline Immune-mediated skin disorders (Part One)Frane Banovic : Feline Immune-mediated skin disorders (Part Two)For iCatCare Veterinary Members, full recordings of each episode of the podcast are available for you to listen to at portal.icatcare.org. To become an iCatCare Veterinary Member, or find out more about our Cat Friendly schemes, visit icatcare.orgHost: Yaiza Gómez-Mejías, LdaVet MANZCVS (Medicine of Cats) CertAP (SAM-F) Acr AVEPA, Veterinary Community Co-ordinatorSpeakers:Llibertat Real Sampietro, DVM Acre AVEPA in Feline Medicine, Clínica Veterinaria Ayavet, Boadilla del Monte, Madrid, SpainKelly St. Denis, MSc, DVM, DABVP (Feline), Co-editor of the Journal of Feline Medicine and Surgery and JFMS Open Reports, St Denis Veterinary Professional Corporation, Powassan, Ontario, CanadaFrane Banovic, DVM, PhD, Diplomate ECVD, Associate Professor of Veterinary Dermatology in the Department for Small Animal Medicine and Surgery at the University of Georgia, College of Veterinary Medicine

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