Episodes - Page 9 | Cat Talk Radio

July 28, 2021

Aggression Case - Jasper

This is the first episode I've recorded solo...I received a consult form from Jasper's mom describing a complex case and I thought it would make a good episode for Cat Talk Radio. Listen as I share what is going on with this ...

July 21, 2021

Getting Cats Into the Carrier

Kim Pierce has once again provided us with a great topic: Getting Your Cat Into the Carrier - without traumatizing one or both of you. She asked us to cover how to get the cat into the carrier quickly if there is an emergency...

July 14, 2021

Cat Tails: What Cats Are Saying With Those Flicks and Swishes

Our friend Kim Pierce sent in some great questions about how cats communicate with their tails. The tail is the cats' sign language; a portal to what they are feeling. It communicates everything from contentment to terror. Le...

July 7, 2021

Cat Quiz #2!

Tune in and test your cat knowledge! Kim P. requested we do a round two of the Cat Quiz, so Molly once again tests Dewey's knowledge of cat facts. Laugh along as Dewey thinks out loud to solve the questions.

June 30, 2021

5 Kinds of Cat Enrichment

Are you providing your cats the enrichment they need? Molly breaks down feline enrichment into five categories and talks about what species-focused elements they need.

June 23, 2021

Feline Behavioral Health

What is the difference between behavioral and mental health? How do you make sure you're providing what your cat needs to have healthy behavioral health? Tune in to this podcast to learn how to help your cat live its best lif...

June 16, 2021

Hyperesthesia Syndrome in Cats

Does your cat display symptoms of Hyperesthesia syndrome? Tune in to discover what those symptoms are, what causes Hyperesthesia, how vets diagnose the condition, and what treatments are available. Hyperesthesia plays a big r...

June 9, 2021

Cat Reintroductions - Why & when you should do it

What happens to cause two cats, who have historically gotten along, to suddenly act like strangers? It is stressful to watch two cats you love fight with one another - and not know what to do about it. Sometimes, a reintroduc...

June 2, 2021

Purrsonalities & Temperaments of Cat Breeds

Two listeners suggested this topic and wanted to know if there are energy level differences in cat breeds, and unique personality characteristics. We found a recently published scientific report about feline breed differences...

May 26, 2021

7 Problem-Solving Cat Products

Typically we do a post Global Pet Expo episode, highlighting the new products we discovered at the show. Covid prevented us from attending this year but we still managed to find seven interesting things to share with you.

May 19, 2021

Diffusing Pent-Up Energy

It is very likely that your cat is suffering from pent-up energy. Molly talks about the reasons cats have bottled-up energy and why the hide it. This episode will give you several strategies for helping your cat to feel less ...

May 5, 2021

Cats, Mystery & More with Author Debra H. Goldstein

Debra H. Goldstein is the author of the Sarah Blair cozy mystery series which features RahRah, Sarah's cat. In this interview Debra shares her inspiration for RahRah, the role he plays in Sarah's life, and how she learned eno...

April 28, 2021

Covid-19 and Cats

Listeners submitted great questions about covid-19 and their cats: can cats catch it? Should I be worried about my cat being exposed to covid-19? Can I give it to my cat? What is some of the more recent research in this area?

April 21, 2021

Helicopter Cat Parenting

What are helicopter cat parents? Am I one? Are you one? A listener writes in with a tale about her own thoughts and concerns about being a helicopter cat parent and Molly and Dewey dive in addressing her concerns.

April 14, 2021

Romance & Cats! with Michelle Major

What do small town romance novels and cats have in common? Tune in to this steamy interview with author Michelle Major and find out! Join Molly and Michelle as they talk about her latest book, The Last Carolina Sister (her 40...

April 7, 2021

Why Cats Are Assholes with Liz Miele

In this episode Molly interviews comedian and author, Liz Miele about her first book titled Why Cats Are Assholes. Part cat humor, part cat care, and part cat history, Liz's book is wrapped with insight and humor. “Why Cats A...

March 31, 2021

Interview with Homer's Odyssey author, Gwen Cooper

Join us for a delightful conversation with Gwen Cooper, the New York Times bestselling author of Homer's Odyssey, and many other cat novels. Molly and Gwen talk about what life's like living with a special needs cat and how H...

March 24, 2021

How Cats Cry For Help

How do you know when your cat needs help? Are you ignoring signs that are pleas for your assistance? Tune in to discover the ways your cat might be saying that it needs you.

March 3, 2021

Hunting Study Confirms Mollyisms

A listener shared a fascinating new study about outdoor cats and hunting that confirms many of the theories Molly preaches to cat clients. The results of the study will surprise you - if you're a cat nerd - and may just inspi...

Feb. 24, 2021

Cats & Birds Cohabitating

A listener has two parrots and is adopting a kitten and wants to know how she can train the kitten to think of the birds as part of the family and not prey.

Feb. 17, 2021

Middle of the Night Meowing

Cat waking you up in the middle of the night or early morning? Molly and Dewey talk about why they do it and tried and true methods for stopping it.

Feb. 10, 2021

How to Get More Cat Love!

Does your cat gravitate to your spouse's lap more than yours? Craving more cat love? A listener asked how to get their cats to spend more time in his wife's lap, and Molly and Dewey talk about this familiar problem. If you're...

Feb. 3, 2021

Choosing the Ideal Cat Sitter

Going out of town and need someone to take care of your cat? Who do you trust? How do you find them? What should you pay? Molly and Dewey talk about ways to put your mind at ease when you have to be away from your cat.