Episodes

Yep, today we talk all about your cat's poo. Why? Because it's a good indicator of your cat's overall health. And it grosses Dewey out.

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.

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 door-dasher. Molly talks about potential solutions to these problems and more!

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 do with the older ones?

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.

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 some of our trail experiences with Pico.

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 you let them get away with that?

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 realized I hadn't talked about fostering nursing moms! That's a huge demographic of cats in need of a foster home - and they're so easy! Mom does all the work. You get to play with the kittens and mom does all the feeding. I'm sorry I forgot to include that in the episode!

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 about her journey.

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 converting to a raw food diet.

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 them and answered the questions in this podcast. Please submit more, I think this is a really good format!

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 should allow our cats to mimic their natural behaviors. How do we ensure our cats are thriving indoors? Two very special ladies are with us on this podcast to share some great ideas!

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 factor, renewable source, biodegradability, and cat preference. In that process, I found IT - truly the best litter I could hope for. Join me in this podcast as we talk about why Smart Cat grass rules.

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?

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 taking him with me?

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 microbiome in a safer, revolutionary way. Watch the palatability test on YouTube here: https://youtu.be/ExpkwJfmITE

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 without eating before the liver is damaged (the answer might surprise you), what treatments are, and what you can do to help prevent it.

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 cat at home has an accident, or you run across a cat in need in your daily travels - it never hurts to be ready to help.

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.

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.

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 too much or little, and what happens when your cat has a vitamin D deficiency? Does vitamin D cause or prevent cancer in cats?

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.

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.

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 for a prolonged period of time, the habit is activated in memory and considered automatic - neural circuits perform the habit without conscious thought. In other words, your cat may not be choosing to avoid the litter box any more - eliminating outside the box is an automat...