Episodes
Aug. 12, 2020
Grief and Loss with Dr. Diane Pomerance
I'd guess that just about all of our listeners have experienced the loss of a beloved pet. Dr. Diane Pomerance established the Pet Grief Counseling Program for the SPCA of Texas in 2000. She has written nine books, seven of w...
Aug. 5, 2020
Animal Communication with Claudia Mardel
Many of you have asked me to do a show on animal communication and I hadn't found the perfect communicator - until now! You will enjoy this interview with Claudia Mardel. We talk about how she communicates with animals, what ...
July 29, 2020
Listeners' Questions Pt 1
Several of our listeners asked for a hodgepodge of questions episode; so we asked for your questions and received so many responses, we're having to make it a multi-part series. In Part 1 we answer questions about cat play, p...
July 22, 2020
Traveling With Your Cat
There is nothing more stressful than loading up your cat in a carrier and going on a journey. Molly and Dewey were sent an email from a listener with questions about how to make their shy cats comfortable with a two day drive...
July 15, 2020
How Cats Cohabitate
A listener emailed and said she'd successfully introduced her cats (after listening to our podcast on that) and now wanted to be sure they would cohabitate successfully and asked that we do a podcast to address that. This is ...
July 8, 2020
Exercising Your Cat
You may have selected a cat as a pet because they don't need to be walked, or as much physical maintenance as a dog. But have you ever wondered if your cat needs exercise? If so, how much and in what form? Do you have a fat c...
July 1, 2020
Picking a New Cat
Molly's mom, Toby, returns as co-host to Cat Talk Radio in this episode about selecting a new cat. They talk about information that is essential for first time cat owners - especially people who have experience with dogs. Thi...
June 24, 2020
Cat Poo Outside the Box
It's not a common problem, but when it is a problem, you want it fixed fast! We're talking about cats pooping outside the litter box. In this episode, Molly and Dewey talk about why they do it and how you fix the issues contr...
June 17, 2020
Do cats need fiber?
Fiber is very beneficial to our diets, but is it something that will help cats? If your cat is defecating outside the litter box, perhaps a vet has prescribed high fiber food. Molly and Dewey talk about the role of fiber in a...
June 10, 2020
What is Cat Reiki?
Ever wondered about reiki and how it's used for healing? Can animals benefit from reiki? Molly and her guest Wendy Jordan, CRM, talk about what reiki is, how it works to benefit beings, and how specifically cats relate to it....
June 3, 2020
Are Cats Really Domesticated?
Why should you care if house cats are domesticated? Because the answer to that provides information on how and why they behave the way they do - and what they need, both emotionally and physically, to thrive in your home.
May 27, 2020
Separation Anxiety in Cats
Separation anxiety is rare in cats, but can happen, and can be the cause of behavioral issues. A recent study gave insight into some of the things that can help cats to feel secure while you’re away. In this episode, Molly an...
May 20, 2020
Finicky Eaters
Several of you have asked how to deal with cats who are finicky eaters. This episode talks about some of the reasons why cats suddenly go cold on food and what you can do about it.
May 13, 2020
Prey Play - What, Why & How
Prey play might be the single most important things you do for your cat. Yet many of you say, My cat's not interested. Molly and Dewey talk about techniques for engaging your cat in prey play, why it's so vitally important, h...
May 6, 2020
Cat Resources. Do you have enough?
One of the routine things I do in a behavior consult is evaluate the cats' resources. Especially in a multi-cat household, if there aren't enough resources, often intercat aggression will break out. In this episode, Dewey and...
April 29, 2020
The Biters
You know them; the cats who bite people. It might be fun and cute when they are tiny kittens but when they grow up, it can be very dangerous. Molly and Dewey talk about three biting cases - two from listeners and their own cu...
April 22, 2020
Living With a Deaf Cat
One of our listeners, Alina, emailed with questions she has about living with her deaf cat. She asks, How do I communicate with my deaf cat? How is his behavior different from a hearing cat? Does his excessive purring and voc...
April 15, 2020
12 Ways to Reduce Stress for Shelter Cats
A listener from Italy emailed us saying she'd listened to our podcast on reducing stress for your cats and asked that we address how to reduce stress for shelter cats. She thought this topic would be beneficial for other volu...
April 8, 2020
Introducing Cats
Cat-to-cat aggression is one of the most common behavior calls I get. It is also one of the most common reasons cats are returned or surrendered to shelters.There is definitely a right and a wrong way to introduce a new cat t...
April 1, 2020
What Stresses Out Your Cat?
Cats rarely show pain or stress to avoid appearing vulnerable to potential predators. So how do you know if your cats is feeling stress? Molly and Dewey talk about what causes stress in cats, signs that your cat is feeling st...
March 25, 2020
15 Games to Play With Your Cat
Bored? Playing games with your cat is great fun and mental stimulation for you both! In this episode, Molly and Dewey give you 15 game ideas you can play with your cat.
March 18, 2020
Cat Spraying? Help is Here
Have a cat that is spraying in your home? Nothing can be more challenging than cohabitating with an actively spraying cat. Molly and Dewey talk about the differences between cats urinating out of the litter box and spraying, ...
March 11, 2020
Dangerous Scents for Cats
I had no idea what the effects of burning candles and incense, wax burners, and air fresheners had on my cat until Tabasco was diagnosed with “severe lung disease”. I used plug in scent diffusers, timer sprayed air fresheners...
March 4, 2020
Fostering Aggressive, Shy & Shut Down Cats
Fostering a terrified cat is not for the faint of heart, but it can be a fulfilling and rewarding experience if you know the right method to work with them. In this episode Molly and Dewey talk about the types of approach and...