In this myth-busting episode of Cat Talk Radio, hosts Molly DeVoss and Dewey Vaughn dig into the science behind some of the most common misconceptions about cats.

Are cats really aloof? Do they need to roam outdoors to be happy? Is milk actually a treat — or a tummy ache waiting to happen?

Drawing on current research and real-world behavior experience, Molly and Dewey unpack where these myths came from, why they persist, and how believing them can impact our cats' welfare. You'll walk away with practical tips to better understand your cat's behavior and strengthen your bond — plus a whole new perspective on what your cat has been trying to tell you all along.

In this episode of Cat Talk Radio, hosts Molly DeVoss and Dewey Vaughn dive deep into the science behind what makes cats nutritionally unique.

From their evolution as true hunters to their status as obligate carnivores, you'll learn why cats require high levels of animal protein, why certain nutrients like taurine and arginine are essential, and how their metabolism differs from dogs and humans.

If you've ever wondered why cats can't thrive on plant-based diets, why moisture matters so much, or how modern feeding practices stack up against a cat's biological needs — this episode breaks it all down in a clear, practical, and fascinating way.

Check our YouTube channel for a deep dive webinar into Cat Nutrition.

Ever feel like your cat is sending mixed signals—or speaking a language you didn't get the manual for? In this special Listener Questions episode of Cat Talk Radio, Molly dives into real questions from real cat guardians. From cats who hiss while purring, to food-stealing feline roommates, outdoor obsession, tail quivering and rear-leg stomping, and other puzzling behaviors—nothing is off the table. You'll learn what these behaviors actually mean, when to worry, and how to respond in ways that build trust, safety, and harmony in your home.

In Part 2 of our Tarzan Syndrome series, Molly DeVoss and Dewey Vaughn move from why cats struggle socially to how we can actually help them. This episode dives into real-world social rehabilitation for cats with poor social skills, including step-by-step behavior modification plans, common mistakes that derail progress, and true success stories that prove change is possible.

If you're living with cats who hiss, stalk, ambush, or simply can't coexist peacefully, this episode offers practical guidance, realistic expectations, and hope. Because social rehab isn't about forcing friendships—it's about teaching safety, tolerance, and calm.

Why do cats sleep so much—and what are they actually doing while they're out cold on your laptop? In this episode of Cat Talk Radio, Molly DeVoss and Dewey Vaughn dive into The Science of Cat Naps, breaking down feline sleep cycles, REM dreaming, and why your cat can go from dead asleep to fully alert in half a second.

You'll learn why sleep is essential to your cat's physical and emotional health, what those twitchy whiskers and toe beans mean during dream sleep, and how to support healthy rest in multi-cat (or cat-and-dog) households. If your cat naps all day and parties all night, this episode will help you understand why—and what to do about it.

When you meet a cat in a shelter, you're not meeting their personality—you're meeting their stress response.

In this special episode of Cat Talk Radio, Molly DeVoss and Dewey Vaughn step aside and let a shelter cat named Whiskers tell the story. Through first-person storytelling and behavior science, we explore what shelter cats are really communicating when they hide, hiss, freeze, or seem "unfriendly."

This episode pulls back the curtain on:

• Why shelter behavior is situational, not permanent
• How stress and fear alter a cat's nervous system
• What adopters often misunderstand—and how to see cats more clearly
• Why patience, not pressure, reveals who a cat truly is

If you've ever wondered why a shelter cat didn't "connect" with you—or how to better understand cats in transition—this episode is for you.

Do cats think we're in charge—or do they think we're just really weird-looking cats?

In this episode of Cat Talk Radio, Molly DeVoss and Dewey Vaughn dive into groundbreaking research by biologist John Bradshaw, author of Cat Sense, revealing that cats don't see humans as authority figures at all. Instead, they treat us as conspecifics—members of their own species.

We break down the cat behaviors that support this theory, including slow blinking, head bunting, kneading, play aggression, and why cats don't "obey" commands the way dogs might. We also address modern dog training science, explaining why dominance-based models miss the mark—and why understanding your cat's evolutionary history is the key to better behavior, deeper trust, and a stronger bond.

If you've ever wondered why your cat ignores you, interrupts your Zoom calls, or sleeps on your keyboard, this episode will finally make it all make sense.

What do cats actually remember — and for how long?

In this episode of Cat Talk Radio, Molly DeVoss and Dewey Vaughn unpack the science behind feline memory and learning. From emotionally charged experiences and routines to food locations, handling, and familiar people, cats remember far more than we often realize — just not the way humans do.

You'll learn:

• Why fear-based memories can last months or even a lifetime
• How cats remember people through scent, voice, and routine
• Why punishment backfires and reinforces the wrong memories
• How understanding memory helps you change behavior compassionately

If you've ever wondered whether your cat is "holding a grudge," panics at the carrier, or wakes you up at the same time every morning — this episode explains why.

Essential oils, protein powders, supplements, hair ties, yoga straps, weighted blankets—what do these have in common? They're all part of modern wellness routines… and all can pose serious, often overlooked risks to cats.

In this episode of Cat Talk Radio, Certified Cat Behavior Specialist Molly DeVoss and co-host Dewey Vaughn unpack the hidden dangers lurking in "healthy" habits. You'll learn why cats are uniquely vulnerable to everyday wellness products, which items are most likely to cause emergencies, and how to cat-proof your routines without giving up self-care.

If you've ever thought, "It's natural, so it must be safe," this episode may change how you see your home—and your cat—forever.

This week on Cat Talk Radio, Molly DeVoss, Certified Cat Behavior Specialist, and Dewey Vaughn dive into one of the hottest and most controversial emerging topics in veterinary medicine: GLP-1 weight-loss drugs for cats. With early studies like the MEOW-1 trial underway, some researchers hope these medications could help reverse obesity and even prevent diabetes — a condition that leads far too many cat guardians to choose euthanasia due to cost or treatment difficulty.

But here's the truth: no drug can out-perform an unchanged lifestyle. Molly and Dewey break down the science behind GLP-1 drugs, why cats gain weight in the first place, how owners unintentionally sabotage progress, and what must happen after the medication wears off to prevent rebound weight gain. This episode is an honest, practical, behavior-centered guide to understanding the promise — and the limits — of GLP-1 treatments for pets.