19 Cats and Counting on Pet Life Radio (PetLifeRadio.com)

Behavior consultant and lifestyle expert of the feline kind. That’s how Daniel Quagliozzi, affectionately known as DQ, refers to himself. For that past 20+ years, DQ’s life has been all about the betterment of life for cats, and their humans, too.

As founder of Go Cat Go of San Francisco, GQ has been helping people with cat behavior. He has over a decade of experience working for the San Francisco SPCA and San Francisco Animal Care and Control as a specialist in cat behavior, intake and adoption, in addition to working privately with cat guardians in their homes and online. DQ’s PURRsonal philosophy about life is to be like a cat and “Live in the Meow.” Rita and Linde adore DQ, and they think you will, too. And don’t forget to go to his website and download his “5 Steps to PURR-VANA.”

EPISODE NOTES: Daniel ‘DQ’ Quagliozzi – Go Cat Go

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Let’s talk about Parasite Prevention. Our favorite veterinarian, Dr. Kelly Cairns, is with us to talk about the importance of prevention, even for cats. What kind of parasites might plague our cats? Fleas, Ticks, Tapeworms, Ringworms, Ear Mites, and also Heartworm. Linda and Rita did not know that cats could indeed get Heartworm, although it is more prevalent in dogs.

Do even for our indoor-only cats need parasite prevention? Yes, even for them, since those little hitchhikers can be brought in from outside via a screen door, your pant legs, or by the family dog if you have one. Dr. Kelly talks with Rita and Linda about these pests, how to prevent them, how to get rid of them if you do have them, and why Parasite Prevention needs to be done all year long. After all, an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure.

EPISODE NOTES: Dr. Kelly Cairns – May is Parasite Prevention Month

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Does your older cat show signs of slowing down, or even pain? A staggering 90% of cats over the age of 12 have arthritis, which means it starts setting in even younger. Cats are such masters at hiding illness and pain that often we don’t notice the signs.

Enter Dr. Kelly Cairns! During her monthly visit to our show, Dr. Kelly and the ladies discussed: •What osteoarthritis is like for cats? •Are there specific behaviors they display when having pain from osteoarthritis? •If my cat has osteoarthritis, what can be done to relieve the pain •How can cat owners make their senior cat more comfortable when in osteoarthritis pain? •What other important things should pet owners keep in mind when caring for their senior cat?

Dr. Cairns is here to answer those questions and more, as well as talk about a new monthly treatment specifically for arthritis pain in cats: Solensia. One of Linda and Rita’s clients swears by Solensia for her cat’s arthritis pain.

EPISODE NOTES: Dr. Kelly Cairns – Senior Cats and Arthritis

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Did you ever wonder what your cat would say if he could talk? Or what his text messages would say if he could use a smart phone? In Angie Bailey’s book, Texts from Mittens, she shows us just what is on the minds of cats everywhere, and just what they would test, if only they could type. Texts from Mittens is a series of comical text messages exchanged between a snappy, self-absorbed cat and his long-suffering human.

Angie’s new book, Texts from Mittens: The Friends and Family Edition, continues the banter and feline humor. This is a must-read for cat lovers everywhere! Listen as Rita and Linda talk about Angie’s books, and how she got the idea to write these hilarious books.

EPISODE NOTES: Angie Bailey – Texts from Mittens

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All Dogs (and Cats) go to Heaven, they say… But do they? Allia Zobel Nolan explores that very topic. Will we see our furry loved ones again when we get to heaven? After reading Allia’s new book, Heavenly Headbutts, we think you’ll feel much better about just where our pets go when they cross that infamous Rainbow Bridge.

Join Linda and Rita as they talk with Allia about losing a beloved cat, the inspiration for her book, and the hope that she found in researching her book. She is also the author of a number of humous books, such as “Why Cats are STILL Better than a Man,” “Cat Confessions,” and “Purr More Hiss Less.” You’ll want to read them all!

EPISODE NOTES: Allia Zobel Nolan - Heavenly Headbutts

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Cats are famous for hiding signs of illness, to the point where we sometimes don’t discover and illness until our cats are very sick. Also, we know cats slow down as they age, and their habits change but it happens so slowly that we often don’t notice. How can we change that and improve the quality and longevity of life for our cats?

Meet Ali Ganjavian, Co-Founder to Moggie.me, the first cat-only health wearable that tracks your cat’s activity to help improve their overall well-being. The small device attaches to your cat’s collar and keeps track of what they do every day. Has your cat been sleeping more, not jumping up on the cat tree anymore, spending more time in the litter box? This monitor will track your cat's behaviors and translate their needs into short messages with AI-powered technology. Linda and Rita are both on the waiting list to get this PAW-some tool for keeping track of their cats and their health. Look for Moggie.me to be available mid-Summer 2023.

EPISODE NOTES: Moogie Me Feline Activity Checker

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April 19 is National Cat Lady Day! Linda and Rita are celebrating by getting their cats, and themselves, some cool cat products for their combined 27 cats! These two are TRUE Cat Ladies! On this episode, Rita and Linda will show you come of the cool things they were sent to review, as well as some of their own favorites, so you can be sure to spoil your cat lady, and her cats too!

We’ll show you everything from PJ’s for the cat lady made by Hello Mellow, a plushy cat from Bunnies By the Bay a leopard themed wallet from Kedzie and many other fun and useful items.

Remember to spoil your cat lady, and her cats, on April 19 National Cat Lady Day!

EPISODE NOTES: Gifts for the Cat Lady in Your Life (or for Yourself!)

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Death threats, lawsuits, media attention… None of this was on Howard’s mind when he met and fell in love with Carole. The dedication these two have to each other, as well as to the protection of those big cats, is incredible.

In part two of our talk with Howard Baskin, we learn even more about what he went through and how it felt to handle the public after Joe Exotic came into their lives. Once free to live in their town and talk to people in public every day, Howard watch Carole narrow her world more and more in order to protect herself.

Now that things are getting back to more “business as usual,” their dedication to saving Big Cats is stronger than ever. Let’s listen as Howard tells Linda and Rita more about Big Cat Rescue, and shares how YOU can help make a difference, too.

EPISODE NOTES: Part Two of Our Interview with Howard Baskin

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We all know who Carole Baskin is; she is the fearless champion of Big Cats everywhere. Big Cat Rescue was opened by Carole in 1992 as a safe haven for exotic cats who have been mistreated or displaced. And, of course, by now her name is synonymous with Tiger King Joe Exotic (more on that later...)

Aside from all the drama, what you may not know is that Carole and her devoted husband Howard Baskin, along with many volunteers and politicians, worked tirelessly for years to get the Big Cat Public Safety Act which passed into law this past December. This bipartisan legislation ends the private possession and trade of these exotic cats, so no more cats and cubs can be harmed. Howard undertook this challenge head on, and in the process has become a well-known advocate for those beautiful big cats.

Rita and Linda enjoyed chatting with Howard and learned so much about the cats, the legislation, and perhaps a tidbit or two about Joe Exotic (and a few other people) too.

We think you will be as fascinated as they were!

EPISODE NOTES: Howard Baskin and Big Cat Rescue

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Dr. Kelly Cairns, DVM is VP of medical excellence education for over 400 Thrive Pet Healthcare family facilities! She is passionate about health care for all our pets, but she has a special fondness for our feline friends. (We love that!)

One of the biggest issues for cat parents is getting that yearly wellness check for our felines. Since cats are masters at hiding illness, it’s more important to get them seen each year. Twice a year is recommended for senior cats. Dr. Kelly will tell us why this is so critical to your cat’s overall health and wellness.

We loved our talk with her so much, that we’ve asked Dr. Kelly to become a regular part of our show! Look for her to be a recurrent guest, helping us all take the mystery out of keeping our cat companies in optimal health.

Dr. Kelly shares her life with her husband, two daughters, one son, two cats, and a lab mix she says has bad manners! Join us as we talk about cats, their care, and what cat loving humans need to know!

EPISODE NOTES: Happy Kitty, Healthy Kitty

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