Why Some Feline Infections Keep Getting Worse with Dr. Jane Sykes - Purr Podcast Episode 240

Modern Approach to Feline Infectious Diseases: Risks & Updates! Vaccine Hesitancy in Cat Owners:    • Declawing Debate: Translating Evidence Int...   What are the most important emerging infectious diseases affecting cats, and how should veterinary professionals respond? We’re talking about complex infections in cats! From diagnosis to public health implications, this episode of the Purr Podcast covers it all! Dr. Jane Sykes gave us the inside scoop about the surprising (and sometimes alarming) world of feline infectious diseases. These are the emerging cat pathogens that every veterinarian should be watching! Raw cat food risks, fungal infections, antibiotic resistance, and zoonotic diseases explained in this podcast! Dr. Susan Little and Dr. Jolle Kirpensteijn host an in-depth clinical discussion on feline infectious diseases, zoonotic risk, and evolving diagnostic and treatment challenges. This episode explores key topics relevant to feline medicine practitioners, including: • Clinical presentation and differentiation of sporotrichosis vs cryptococcosis • Zoonotic implications of common feline infectious diseases • Geographic distribution and delayed presentation of fungal diseases (e.g., histoplasmosis, coccidioidomycosis) • Rapid vs slow-growing mycobacterium in cats and the diagnostic limitations • Increasing antimicrobial resistance in feline infections • Occupational exposure risks in veterinary settings • Public health concerns associated with raw meat-based diets • H5N1 influenza in cats and implications for viral evolution and transmission Are veterinarians prepared to respond to a variety of infectious diseases? Let’s talk about the practical considerations for animal hospitals, including diagnostic strategies, infection control protocols, and client communication challenges. Original Air Date: Tuesday, April 28, 2026 *Listen to the entire episode on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast... *Listen to the entire episode on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/5C5D... FOLLOW US on Facebook: www.facebook.com/PurrPodcast FOLLOW US on Instagram: www.instagram.com/purrpodcast Visit Purrpodcast.net/ 🎧 Listen, learn, and laugh along as our hosts unpack the science, the myths, and the future of feline urinary care with our veterinarian hosts Dr. Susan Little and Dr. Jolle Kirpensteijn. Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and share to support more feline-focused content! #PurrPodcast #cathealth #felinecare #felineinfectiousdisease #VeterinaryMedicine #FelineMedicine #VetMed #InfectiousDisease #rawcatfood