In this episode, we welcome back Dr Nicole Rous for her first 2026 podcast discussing inflammation and titre testing.

Topics discussed include:
· The shift towards personalised care beyond routine care through collaborative approach
· Understanding and managing the inflammatory load
· Multifactorial contribution to inflammation: genetics, diet, environment and modern lifestyle
· The gut mucosa and the impact of “leaky gut” triggering the overreaction of the immune system
· Food intolerances due to poor gut resilience often mislabeled as allergies
· The choice between routine vaccine versus titre test
· 2024 WSAVA vaccination guideline recognises titre testing as a method for protection monitoring
· Titre test options: in-house or commercial laboratory analysis
· Titre testing for pets with co-morbidities and those with previous adverse reaction to vaccines
· Strategic approach to parasite prevention through screening
· Resistance risks associated with routine anthelmintic use

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In this episode, we welcome back Dr Nicole Rous for her first 2026 podcast discussing inflammation and titre testing.
Topics discussed include:
<ul>
<li>&middot; The shift towards personalised care beyond routine care through collaborative approach</li>
<li>&middot; Understanding and managing the inflammatory load</li>
<li>&middot; Multifactorial contribution to inflammation: genetics, diet, environment and modern lifestyle</li>
<li>&middot; The gut mucosa and the impact of &ldquo;leaky gut&rdquo; triggering the overreaction of the immune system</li>
<li>&middot; Food intolerances due to poor gut resilience often mislabeled as allergies</li>
<li>&middot; The choice between routine vaccine versus titre test</li>
<li>&middot; 2024 WSAVA vaccination guideline recognises titre testing as a method for protection monitoring</li>
<li>&middot; Titre test options: in-house or commercial laboratory analysis</li>
<li>&middot; Titre testing for pets with co-morbidities and those with previous adverse reaction to vaccines</li>
<li>&middot; Strategic approach to parasite prevention through screening</li>
<li>&middot; Resistance risks associated with routine anthelmintic use</li>
</ul>
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The Pure Animal Podcast shares cutting edge science, clinical wisdom, and inspiration on integrative veterinary medicine. Each month, we interview industry experts who explore the fields of joint health, dermatology, internal medicine, integrative and functional medicine and allied health modalities. Our mission is to create a world where integrative veterinary medicine is accessible to all, to empower and inspire other veterinary professionals and pet parents alike, and to ultimately improve the health and wellbeing of pets. Host Dr Sarah Howard is a veterinarian and lifelong student of natural health.

The Pure Animal Podcast shares cutting edge science, clinical wisdom, and inspiration on integrative veterinary medicine. Each month, we interview industry experts who explore the fields of joint health, dermatology, internal medicine, integrative and functional medicine and allied health modalities. Our mission is to create a world where integrative veterinary medicine is accessible to all, to empower and inspire other veterinary professionals and pet parents alike, and to ultimately improve the health and wellbeing of pets. Host Dr Sarah Howard is a veterinarian and lifelong student of natural health.

The Pure Animal Podcast aims to enlighten listeners about an integrative approach to veterinary medicine. Each month, we interview practitioners at the forefront of this field who share their insight and experience with the ultimate goal of benefiting the well-being and health of animals.

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In this episode, we welcome back Dr Nicole Rous for her first 2026 podcast discussing inflammation and titre testing.