Episodes

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, how often you should do it, and a special piece about doing prey play in a shelter setting. Everyone who owns a cat should listen to this podcast.

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 I talk about what resources are and how to know you have enough.

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 current foster. They discuss several different circumstances and reasons for biting and some of the things you can do to help stop it.

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 vocalization have to do with being deaf? Molly and Dewey dive into these questions and also discuss how to train deaf cats and more!

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 volunteers, such as herself. We made a list of 12 things you can do to help the cats at your shelter. Whether you currently volunteer, are thinking about volunteering, or can donate items to your local shelter, this episode should give you some effective and unique ideas!

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 to your cat. When the steps are not done correctly, you can have a feline relationship that is never mended. Often people will say, I just let the new cat out to see what would happen. They'll work it out. but that is not a good foundation for relationship. In this podcast we...

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 stress, and things you can do to destress 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.

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, how to identify the culprit, and what you can do about it.

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 and fragranced wax melts not knowing the hazards. Don’t get me wrong, I wasn’t one of those homes that choked you with fragrance the minute you walked in, but I do prefer a light fragrance to the air. I no longer use any of these products and decided to do this podcast to s...

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 reinforcements that help these cats to learn trust and come out of their shell.

Traveling with your cat can be a hair-raising experience - for both of you! Molly & Dewey talk about ways to condition your cat to be more calm and trusting of travel.

Many people think the surviving cat is grieving and missing the companion of their beloved cat friend. And while this may be true, Molly explains what may really be going on and healthy ways to help a surviving cat to move on without its bonded mate.

People have dysfunctional thoughts about cats that can become dangerous to them - the cats, not the people. This episode explores some of those thoughts and talks about how to reframe them.

Biting was cute when your cat was a kitten, but now that he is getting bigger it's not funny any more. How do you stop a young, high energy cat from biting? This episode talks about training methods and techniques to keep you safe and your cat from surprise attacking you.

Outside cats can cause turmoil between your indoor cats. Why are they such a source of aggression for your cats? How do you keep them out of your yard and away from your doors and windows? This episode talks all about issues with outside cats.

Got a shy or jumpy cat? Want to know how to boost the confidence in your cat? Molly and Dewey talk about 12 different ways to help you cat feel more self-confident!

Have a cat that is tearing up your stuff? Getting a cat and worried about it scratching you and your things? This episode talks about the most common scratching fears, the realities of declawing, and ways to keep kitty from destroying your house.

It seems natural for cats to counter surf - you know, when they jump up on the kitchen counters or dining room table? You cringe at the amount of bacteria they're tracking all over the surfaces you eat from. So how do you stop it without breaking that special bond you have with your cat? Tune in to find out.

Do you want to improve your relationship with your cat? This episode talks about ways to increase the bond you share with your very special feline family member. Learn what to do that your cat will appreciate and how to know when your cat is bonded to you.

Everything you need to know about hiring Molly for a Cat Behavior Consultation. This podcast talks about when you should consider hiring a behavior specialist, how consults are done, what to do in preparation for your appointment and what happens during the appointment.

Do you have cat urination happening outside your litter box? Or is this something you're worried might develop over time? If yes to either of these questions, this is a must-listen episode. Molly talks about the 4 reasons cats pee outside the box, some tips for deciphering what the cause might be, and steps to take for each. Take the first step to fixing your problem by listening to this podcast!

It's difficult to imagine life without your cat, but imagine his life without you. Molly and Dewey give you options, and what you need to start making a plan in the event you are no longer able to care for your cats.

Dewey and Molly explore the ins and outs of catnip. What is catnip and does it get your cat stoned? Is it addictive? Is it safe? What's a normal reaction to catnip? What's the best brand of catnip? All this and more fun on this episode!