Episodes
May 29, 2024
Are Cats Low Maintenance?
Are cats low maintenance pets? Some people choose to own cats over dogs, thinking that they require less. Molly and Dewey talk through some of these common myths and misperceptions.
May 22, 2024
Going Blind • Spraying • Door Dashing
One woman writes about her losing sight and being concerned about interpreting her cat's body language. Another has graciously taken in a community cat, only to be repaid with spraying. Stacey has a cat who is an accomplished...
May 15, 2024
TNR or Sanctuary?
One of our listeners wrote in asking my opinion about cats who live on the streets. She saw a debate on social media over removing feral cats and relocating them to a sanctuary. She brings up hard questions, such as what to d...
May 8, 2024
Great Listener Questions!
Listeners have sent in questions about their cat's butt smell, diet, neutering, aggression, strollers, litter box issues and more! We'll cover all these great questions in this episode.
May 1, 2024
Bigfoot Hunting With Your Cat!
A listener, Teague, emailed asking about taking your cat hiking and when Dewey and I talked about this episode, we thought we'd share our personal experiences. Being a Bigfoot enthusiast, Dewey is the perfect one to share som...
April 24, 2024
Who's Really In Control?
Who's really calling the shots in your household? Cats have a reputation for being the masters of their domain, but why is that? In this episode, we talk about why our furry feline friends are such control freaks - and should...
April 17, 2024
Let's Talk Fostering
I'm currently fostering two cats - one medical and one behavior - and it inspired me to talk again about fostering. Is it for you? Do you have time? What might the challenges be? What's in it for you? I finished recording and...
April 3, 2024
Chylothorax in Cats
A listener, Denise Catoni, emailed me with a podcast topic, Chylothorax in Cats. I'd never heard of the medical condition before! She told me about losing her cat to this rare disease and I invited her to the show to talk abo...
March 27, 2024
The Pros & Cons of Feeding Your Cat Raw Food
Karen W. sent in another request for us to talk about some of the pros and cons of feeding cats a raw food diet. There are many more than we covered in this episode, but it is a good place to start if you're considering conve...
March 20, 2024
Listener Call In Questions
Listeners always have the best questions! And when heard in their own voice, is even better! We added a feature to www.cattalkradio.com where you can record and submit questions. We don't get a lot of them, so I've collected ...
March 13, 2024
Indoor Feline Health
If you’ve listened to any of our enrichment episodes, you know how important it is to find ways to connect your cat with you and nature. Connecting with nature boosts their physical and mental well being. Our indoor spaces sh...
March 6, 2024
I Found THE Best Cat Litter
You might remember the episode we did on cat litter that ended with me saying I hadn't found the perfect one yet. After that, I set out to test a bunch of different litters for their clumping ability, odor control, dust facto...
Feb. 28, 2024
Undesirable Cat Behaviors and Discipline
Why do cats do things we don't like? What triggers those behaviors and how do we encourage different behaviors? What are some of the effective disciplinary actions you can use on a cat?
Feb. 21, 2024
Listener Questions
Lots of unique questions in this episode! Molly answers everything from, Should I continue to make my cat go outside for walks if he's scared? to Which is better; leaving my indoor/outdoor cat with the new home owner or takin...
Feb. 14, 2024
Preventing Dental Issues
Finally, a dental product for cats that really works! Tune in to learn about TEEF for Life, the new product that uses patented technology to combine the fundamentals of microbiology and molecular nutrition to improve the oral...
Feb. 7, 2024
Fatty Liver Syndrome with Dr. Brian Hurley, AmeriVet
Fatty liver syndrome is a potentially fatal condition for your cat. It is caused primarily by your cat not eating - which is typically a response to an underlying medical issue. Tune in to find out how long your cat can go wi...
Jan. 31, 2024
Feline First Aid
We can't plan for emergencies, but when they happen, we want to be prepared. Molly talks about the first aid kit she has with 20 items to help in the unfortunate possibility of encountering an injured feline. It could be your...
Jan. 24, 2024
Feng Shui for Cats
A listener asked about using Feng Shui for cats - so why not?! We talk about the 5 Feng Shui principles and how we can apply those to your environment to help reduce stress and increase harmony, balance and well-being.
Jan. 17, 2024
HOW to Feed Your Cat
We've talked about what to feed your cat but haven't really covered all the nuances of HOW to feed your cat. Several listeners' questions inspired me to talk about bowls, frequency, quantity, handling leftovers and more.
Jan. 10, 2024
The Role of Vitamin D in Cats
Do cats need vitamin D? Is it true that cats secrete oils into their fur that interacts with the sunlight to produce vitamin D, which they ingest when they lick it off their coat? How much vitamin D do cats need? How much is ...
Jan. 3, 2024
Listener Questions
We have some great questions on this episode! A listener from Sweden sends in many questions about separation anxiety and bonding with a cat. Another listener asks about the different types of pheromone products.
Dec. 27, 2023
All About Purring
Ever wonder why your cat purrs or all the meanings of the purr - or even how your cat is physically able to purr? This episode answers all your questions about cat purring.
Dec. 20, 2023
The Importance of Early Intervention
So many cat owners put up with behavior problems that could have been prevented with the right knowledge and early intervention. It takes a lot longer to break a bad habit than it does to form one. And once a behavior happens...
Dec. 13, 2023
Cat People vs Dog People
Are you a dog, or cat person? I have to assume cat person, since you're tuning into this show. Do you ever feel at odds with the dog people? Are you married to one? I interviewed James McCay from Compare the Market to talk ab...