Is your cat happy? Do they feel okay? We know how cats can hide signs of illnesses. Is there something they'd like us to do for them? If only cats could talk! Well, cats may not be able to talk but Linda and Rita specialize in reading cat body language and signs to help our cats. But what if we could do more? What if we could let our cats know how we feel about them and have better communication?

Kara Udziela, Animal Communicator and Owner of Pet's Eye View, met up to chat with the ladies and share her animal communication techniques. She even gave some brief readings of some of Rita and Linda's pets and they were very surprised! Join us to hear what Kara told the ladies, and how she turned Rita from skeptic to believer!

EPISODE NOTES: Is Animal Communication Real?

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What would happen to your beloved feline friends if something happened to you? If you needed to be in the hospital for a month, or if you pass away, who would take care of your fur-babies? Would that human know the details about your cat's health, likes and dislikes, routines etc.?

Rita and Linda thought they had it all planned out, until they met with Malissa Church, a South Carolina attorney who works with estate planning. She has a plan laid out for us, to know what to do and we put Rita to the test. Is she really prepared? Did she pass or fail? Listen to this episode of 19 Cats and Counting to see if you are prepared.

EPISODE NOTES: What Happens to your Cats Without You

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Did you know that between 20 and 50% of cats over the age of 15 have some degree of kidney disfunction going on? Kidney disease is 3 times higher for cats than dogs, too. It’s also unfortunate that many of these cats aren’t diagnosed until the disease has progressed to an untreatable state. Cats are notorious for hiding signs of illness, and just as notoriously difficult to get inside the carrier…

Enter Dr. Hillary Sweet and Dr. Matthew Nickel, founders of SN Biomedical Inc, which owns KidneyChek.com. Wish a simple swab from the inside of your cat’s mouth, the Kidney Chek strips can tell you immediately if your cat has the beginnings of this dreaded disease. All without subjecting your cat to the carrier, the car ride, and the vet’s office! We think these kidney tests should be a standard part of every cat parent’s toolbox. Listen as Dr. Sweet tells us all about these life-saving kits.

EPISODE NOTES: Kidney Chek

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On TV, they call the fire department to save kitty, but many don't do that anymore or their ladders just don’t reach high enough. We know it can be difficult for cats to get back down due to the shape of their claws. Their forward hook of cat claws is great for grabbing hold and quickly climbing up the tree to escape danger. But coming down, those claws are actually a hindrance to heading down. What do we do?

Well, if you are in central Ohio, you could visit GetMeowTaHere.com to get some help. Duane Hook loves to climb trees ... BIG trees! He has turned that skill into a way to help kitties and cat parents by rescuing those fabulous felines who are stuck up a tree. Duane’s website also links to a list of other climbers around the country who are ready and willing to get Fluffy down from the treetops.

EPISODE NOTES: HELP! My Cat Is Stuck Up a Tree! Who Do I Call?

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Jenna Mahan is a registered vet tech and is also the Director of Claims at Embrace Pet Insurance. Jenna joins Rita and Linda on this episode to discuss tips for keeping your cats (and dogs) safe during the holidays. They also discussed pet insurance, how it works, and the incredible value it provides. Surprisingly, it’s not as costly as we thought, either! If you have cats (and/or dogs), you will benefit from the information Jenna shared with us how pet insurance policies work.

EPISODE NOTES: Walkin’ In A Whisker Wonderland

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You may know Sheri Lynch from The Bob and Sheri show, which is syndicated in 70 nationwide affiliates, 177 countries, and 150 ships at sea through American Forces Network. But you probably didn’t know that Sheri is a cat lover, who is owned by 3 adorable cats! Inspired by her Italian roots, Sheri wrote a cookbook called Cooking with Cats. This book is full of recipes, fun feline kitchen helpers, and even some recipes for yummies for your cat. Join Rita and Linda as they talk (and laugh) with Sheri and talk about cats, cooking, and whatever else comes to mind.

EPISODE NOTES: Cooking with Cats

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Soda Pup is a veteran-owned business started by Adam Baker that makes amazing, durable toys for super chewer dogs. Wait! What does that have to do with cats?

We're so glad you asked! Soda Pup also make a-meow-zing lick mats and slow-feed bowls, which we recommend often. Lick mats can slow you cat down when eating to avoid scarf and barf. Not only that, these bowls and mats also provide GREAT intellectual stimulation and make your cat work for their food like they do out in nature.

That's great for cats, but they also appear to we humans. They come in really cute colors and patterns, and even holiday designs! Soda Pups products are functional, durable, and proudly made in the USA!

EPISODE NOTES: Soda Pup

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We are purring with excitement over Affordable Pet Labs! Dr. Rory Lubold and Dr. Joe Menicucci are both veterinarians, as well as friends since college. They decided our animal's health care tests needed to both easier and more affordable to us humans.

Their company, Affordable Pet Labs, offers a large number of diagnostic tests that we can do at home and simply mail in to get the results. Then, Affordable Pet Labs will share the results with both the pet owner and their vet. Their tests are also much more affordably priced, too. Added bonus: you won’t need to get your cat into a carrier and take him to the vet for these tests!

Join Rita and Linda to hear more about this service and we think you will purr with happiness, too! Visit AffordablePetLabs.com to order your tests today!

EPISODE NOTES: Affordable Pet Labs

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Alden Martinez is the proud founder of Katio Dogio. Along with his trusty partner, Kelly (his wife), their company is making products that solve some common problems for cat lovers everywhere! We tried the floating bowls and found them very helpful for our cats’ digestion, as well as giving us much less incidence of hairballs and vomit. Who doesn't love that?

Alden and Kelly are also revolutionizing the litter box in a way that will make it much easier on all of the humans who live to serve their feline loves! Listen in to hear Alden's a-meow-zing products and why he started this mission!

EPISODE NOTES: Katio Dogio

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Amy Shojai dreamed of becoming a Broadway star as a child. While that dream did not come true, she turned her creativity toward cats, dogs, and writing! Her Mom told her friends, “When Amy grows up, she won’t have babies—she’ll have puppy dogs and kitty cats.”

Her Mom was right… As a Certified Animal Behavior Councilor, Amy has written many books about cat and dog care, from kitten care to the aging cat, and everything in between. She has also written a number of thrillers, featuring our companion animals. Her knowledge and love for cats is evident and she will have you laughing while she's at it! Tune in and laugh along us as we talk with Amy!

EPISODE NOTES: Amy Shojai, CABC – The Accidental Writer

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