In the final episode of the WSAVA Podcast season produced with the WSAVA Dental Committee , interviewer Jon Tam speaks with two experts about advanced treatment strategies for managing complex dental disease in companion animals. First, Kevin Ng discusses periodontal and endodontic disease, focusing on why these conditions are so common and often underdiagnosed. He explores how dental disease progresses, the factors that influence whether teeth can be saved, and the role of thorough assessment a...
Apr 23, 2026•32 min•Season 2Ep. 6
In this episode of the WSAVA Podcast, interviewer Izzie Tsai speaks with two experienced clinicians about why accurate diagnosis is the foundation of effective dental care, and how much disease can be missed when diagnostics are underused. First, Ana Nemec discusses the role of dental radiography in everyday practice. She explains why visual examination alone can underestimate pathology, and reflects on the importance of image quality, technique, and appropriate case selection when incorporating...
Apr 09, 2026•31 min•Season 2Ep. 5
In this episode of the WSAVA Podcast, the focus turns to the vital role of veterinary nurses and technicians in strengthening dental care in everyday practice. Two conversations explore how the wider veterinary team can improve outcomes through better instrumentation, workflow, client communication, and home care support. First, Maggie Burley speaks with Mary Berg about building a practical dental toolkit and using instruments safely and effectively. Mary highlights core tools for periodontal as...
Mar 26, 2026•32 min•Season 2Ep. 4
In this episode of the WSAVA Podcast, interviewer Cedric Tutt explores dental care at both ends of a patient’s life, from early intervention in puppies to the challenges and opportunities of dentistry in senior pets. First, John Lewis discusses paediatric dental problems that benefit from early action, including fractured deciduous teeth and persistent deciduous teeth. He explains why fractured deciduous teeth can matter even when puppies appear comfortable, and why infection risk and impact on ...
Mar 12, 2026•33 min•Season 2Ep. 3
In this episode of the WSAVA Podcast, interviewer Gottfried Morgenegg-Wegmüller speaks with two experts about what safe, effective dentistry really requires, and why pain management cannot be an afterthought. First, Dr Brook A. Niemiec unpacks why “anaesthesia-free dentistry” is not dentistry at all. He explains what gets missed when you cannot probe, scale subgingivally, or take diagnostic dental radiographs, and why cosmetic cleaning can create a false sense of security while disease, pain, an...
Feb 26, 2026•34 min•Season 2Ep. 2
In the opening episode of the second series of the WSAVA Podcast, interviewer David Clarke speaks with two expert clinicians about the links between oral health, systemic disease, and animal welfare in companion animals. Dr Maria Soltero-Rivera discusses how oral disease in dogs and cats is rarely limited to the mouth alone. She explores how oral lesions may be associated with a wide range of systemic conditions, and why careful oral examination and pattern recognition are essential parts of med...
Feb 12, 2026•30 min•Season 2Ep. 1
In this episode of the WSAVA Podcast, host Becky Murphy speaks with Dr Dan O’Neill about the evolving relationship between genetics, breed, and canine welfare , followed by Yaiza Gómez-Mejías in conversation with Dr Petra Černá on the importance of phenotypic screening in feline health. Together, these discussions explore how the traits we value today will determine the wellbeing of companion animals tomorrow. Dr Dan O’Neill begins by challenging how we define “breed” itself. Drawing on his work...
Dec 04, 2025•33 min•Season 1Ep. 6
In this episode of the WSAVA Podcast, Dr Ernie Ward speaks with Professor Sorrel Langley-Hobbs and Dr Becky Murphy about the welfare, ethical, and clinical challenges created by extreme conformation in companion animals. Together, they examine how veterinarians can support individual patients while influencing the wider culture of responsible breeding. Professor Sorrel Langley-Hobbs begins by exploring the growing burden of hereditary orthopaedic disease in cats - from hip dysplasia in Maine Coo...
Nov 20, 2025•32 min•Season 1Ep. 5
In this episode of the WSAVA Podcast, host Wolfgang Dohne brings us two in-depth conversations that reveal how hidden genetic factors shape common clinical problems in cats and dogs. He first speaks with veterinary ophthalmologist Dr. Ursula Dietrich , who explores the genetic and conformational influences behind feline ocular disease. Later, he is joined by veterinary dermatologist Dr. Patrick Hensel to discuss hereditary contributions to canine atopic dermatitis and other skin conditions. Dr. ...
Nov 06, 2025•31 min•Season 1Ep. 4
What does it really mean to create healthy dog and cat breeds in the 21st century? In this episode, host Yaiza Gomez Mejias speaks with two leading voices working at the frontlines of breeding, welfare, and behaviour: Helle Friis Proschowsky , Associate Professor at the University of Copenhagen, and Lucy Hoile , feline behaviourist and author. Together, they explore the challenges of pedigree breeding, hybrid cats, and the shifting role of veterinarians in shaping the future of animal welfare. H...
Oct 23, 2025•35 min•Season 1Ep. 3
In this episode, host Dr Julian Hoad BSc(Hons) BVetMed Hon MBVNA MRCVS , President of the BSAVA, interviews two leading voices in veterinary genetics to explore what genetic testing means for everyday practice. Dr Leslie A. Lyons, PhD , Gilbreath McLorn Endowed Professor of Comparative Medicine at the University of Missouri, has identified over 40 inherited DNA variants in cats and published more than 200 peer-reviewed studies. A long-standing leader in feline genetics, she discusses the role of...
Oct 09, 2025•35 min•Season 1Ep. 2
In this opening episode of the WSAVA Podcast, host Dr Petra Černá speaks with two internationally recognised experts about how genetic testing is reshaping small animal practice. Dr Jerold S. Bell, DVM , Adjunct Professor of Clinical Genetics at Tufts University and Chair of the WSAVA Hereditary Disease Committee, explains the different types of genetic tests, from direct DNA to marker-based approaches. He highlights examples of dominant and recessive traits in cats and dogs, and shares practica...
Sep 25, 2025•31 min•Season 1Ep. 1
Veterinary medicine is more than a profession, it’s a global story. On the WSAVA Podcast, you’ll hear veterinarians from across the world share their experiences, insights, and solutions in animal health. Our first series, created with the Hereditary Disease Committee, explores hereditary disease in dogs and cats - from understanding complex genetic conditions to creating healthier breeds for the future. Make sure to follow and subscribe in your favourite podcast player app to get notified when ...
Sep 09, 2025•47 sec•Season 1Ep. 1
