Episodes

Molly and Dr. Hurley talk about the risks of your cat getting Heart Disease, symptoms, and things you can do to help prevent it.

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!

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 take this opportunity to share my past oversights, in hopes others can learn from them the easy way. Molly DeVoss

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 living beings in your life.

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 of skin issues your cat might face in its lifetime and when it's time to visit your veterinarian.

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. Decisions are made based upon property awards, no necessarily what's in the best interest of the pet. In this episode, Molly talks with Robert Greene, co-founder of LifePet.Care about the current laws and your options for perpetual care. Go to https://payhip.com/LifePetCare...

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 about day to day living and succession plans for pets.

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.

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??

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 spay/neuter? And much more!

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?

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.

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 are things you can do today to prevent problems with your cats teeth? Brian Hurley, DVM and Molly talk about all things cat dental in this episode.

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 themselves.

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 for Molly....

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!

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 energy at one time or another. It's common for all of us to get discouraged and question our effectiveness. Burnout, compassion fatigue, exhaustion and depression are real problems and very common when working/volunteering in those areas. There is a place where you can come a...

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.

The grandkids were visiting so we thought we'd test their knowledge of cats and hear a little about their cat experiences.

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 more!

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 through some of the things you can do to help ease this very common phase of adoption.

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 different types of conditions seen in felines and why some cases are recurring and very difficult to figure out. If your cat has ever had a litter box problem, or you want to know more in case problems arise, be sure to tune in!

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 to prevent and manage it in your home.

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 her dog and kitten she adopted that inspired this episode. If you're thinking about adopting a cat into your dog home, tune in!