Episodes
May 3, 2023
Molly Answers Your Questions
Listeners send in great questions! In this episode Molly answers how to redirect scratching, the importance of clean water, how to reduce shedding, and more!
April 26, 2023
Mistakes I've Made
I haven't always been the purrfect cat mom, and I'm sure I've still got a lot to learn. Over the many decades of cat ownership, I've made grave errors in the way I cared for my cats - because I didn't know better. I wanted to...
April 19, 2023
Communicating with Animals - with Joan Ranquet
Ever wonder if you could communicate with animals? Well, you can. Joan Ranquet talks with Molly about how animals tell you what's going on with them and what you can do to travel on a journey of deeper connection with all the...
April 12, 2023
Skin Issues - with Dr. Brian Hurley
Skin disease is a broad topic; ranging from wounds and abscesses, to allergies. 6-15% of feline patients have at least one dermatological issue and some suffer multiple issues. Dr. Hurley and Molly talk about the common types...
April 5, 2023
Cat Settlements
You think of your cat as a member of the family, right? Although we may think of our pets as children, legislation doesn't. You might be surprised to learn that in a divorce or estate settlement, pets are considered property....
March 29, 2023
Cats and Seniors
As we age, we begin to deal with a barrage of medical issues. How so we mitigate cat ownership and aging at the same time? If you are a senior, or have aging parents with pets, this episode will spur good thought processes ab...
March 22, 2023
Listener Questions
Great questions in this episode! Should you leave a light on in the dark for your cat? Do thunder shirts work? and more! Thank you to everyone who sends in these great questions.
March 15, 2023
Why Is My Cat Always Hungry?
Do cats get food obsessions? What types of behaviors do cats exhibit when obsessed with food? What can I do to get my cat to stop pestering me for food??
March 8, 2023
Feline Wellness
Dr. Brian Hurley and Molly talk about general feline wellness. What vaccinations should you give your cat and how frequently? How often should you do bloodwork? Should you test for FeLV and FIV? What are the pros and cons of ...
March 1, 2023
Resource Insecurities
What do cats consider resources and why do they become insecure about them? What happens when a cat feels insecurity? How do we make sure our cats are feeling confident and secure?
Feb. 22, 2023
Peeing On Personal Things
When peeing gets personal! Why do cats choose your personal items, like the bed, to pee on? Molly and Dewey talk about why this happens and what you can do to deter them.
Feb. 15, 2023
Your Cat's Teeth - with Dr. Brian Hurley
How important is it to have an annual feline dental cleaning? Why is it SO expensive? Do cats get cavities? Does feline dental disease lead to other medical issues? What are the signs your cat is having dental issues? What ar...
Feb. 8, 2023
Why is my cat unpredictable?
Things are going along smoothly, then all of a sudden your cat displays behaviors that aren't normal. Why is that? Should you be concerned? Molly and Dewey talk about what's going on with our cats when they just aren't acting...
Feb. 1, 2023
What do I do?
What do I do about....various cat things! Listeners from all over the world have sent in great questions about caring for their cats. Tune in to discover something you might not have known before! Even Dewey has a question fo...
Jan. 25, 2023
The Unhappy Cat
What makes your cat unhappy? Do you care how your cat feels? What are signs of feline unhappiness? What should you do if you think your cat is unhappy? Molly & Dewey talk through all of this and more!
Jan. 18, 2023
Rescuing the Rescuers
This podcast is for everyone who has a passion for animal welfare. If you're a cat foster, trapper, shelter volunteer or worker, cat rescue volunteer, or in the non-profit community, you've undoubtedly found yourself out of e...
Jan. 11, 2023
Kidney Disease - with Dr. Brian Hurley
Learn about Kidney Disease and Renal Failure with Dr. Brian Hurley. Kidney Disease is one of the leading medical causes of death in cats. We discuss early warning signs, diagnosis, treatment, and prognosis.
Jan. 4, 2023
Cats & Grandkids
The grandkids were visiting so we thought we'd test their knowledge of cats and hear a little about their cat experiences.
Dec. 28, 2022
Listener Questions
Great questions from our listeners in this episode! You've asked everything from a cat getting E.coli from sitting in the litter pan while eliminating, to cats' nose color changing, to anesthesia-free dental cleanings and mor...
Dec. 21, 2022
Post Adoption Depression
A listener shared her very personal experiences with feelings of remorse and guilt after adopting her new cat. Post adoption depression can encompass a large array of feelings, from remorse to panic. Molly and Dewey talk thro...
Dec. 14, 2022
Urination Issues - with Dr. Brian Hurley
Medical issues play a huge role in what causes cats to urinate outside the litter box. Listen as Molly and Dr. Hurley talk about what some of the challenges are in diagnosing these problems in cats. They talk about the differ...
Dec. 7, 2022
Mis-Matched Play Styles
When cats have mis-matched play styles, it often leads to fighting. Once fighting starts, it can become challenging to stop. This episode talks about what mis-matched play styles look like, how it happens, and what you can do...
Nov. 30, 2022
Cats & Dogs
Bringing a cat into your home with a dog (or vice versa) should not be a daunting task. And it can result in a lifelong friendship between them...IF you do the introduction correctly. Listener, LeAnna, sends in a story about ...
Nov. 23, 2022
Meet Our New Veterinarian Guest, Brian C. Hurley, DVM
Dr. Hurley is the National Medical Director for AmeriVet Veterinary Partners. He will be a guest on Cat Talk Radio monthly to answer your medical questions about cats! We're very excited to welcome him to the show and look fo...