Cat Chat®

Zazie Todd ("PURR: the Science of Making Your Cat Happy") on what attachment means to a cat, misinterpreting a cat's feelings, how felines form bonds, express feelings

Dr. Mikel Maria Delgado and Tracie discuss misuse of crate training on a cat with out-of-litter-box issues, and crate overuse with dogs

Director Sarah Jayne Portelli and her co-creator Ivan Malekin ("Cats of Malta") on inspiration to make documentary about the island's dedicated community of cat minders

Mikel and Tracie discuss types of cats known as Asians, breeds developed by crossbreeding, and hair-mutation breeds, including the long-haired Siamese, known as a Balinese cat

Sami Carroccio (Cat Cavorting) on supporting TNR community in Phoenix, how she volunteered at a shelter, then served on boards of animal welfare non-profits before starting her own

Dr. Mikel Delgado and Tracie on the many ways insect proteins (biologically appropriate) are finding their way into cat food and treats

Cat Chat — Brought to You by Dr. Elsey’s (09-21-2022) #0110: Marco Nunez --- a young filmmaker who decided during the Covid pandemic to make a film tribute to his beloved kitty Lilliput --- put his iPhone to use as a video tool. Tracie chose his tongue-in-cheek film for the 5th Annual NY Cat Film Festival, which Marc is excited to attend as his first trip to New York City for the October 23rd premiere.

Zazie Todd ("PURR: The Science of Making Your Cat Happy") talks about improving the life and comfort of senior cats

Dr. Sharon Eisen (Complete Cat Care Clinic, Brookfield, Connecticut) on advantages of cat clinic where no dogs are allowed, and breeding British Shorthair cats

Dr. Mikel Maria Delgado and Tracie discuss joys & challenges of having multiple cats in one household