Cat Talk Radio

60% of cats in the United States are obese, so chances are pretty good your cat might be one of them. Molly and Dewey talk about how to tell if your cat is obese, the risks of feline obesity, and what you can do about it if your cat needs to shed a couple pounds.

Jo Ann Jeffries, author of Have you seen Tucker? writes a delightful tale about a tuxedo cat who goes missing. His young person searches near and far for Tucker and meets some interesting new friends along the way. In this episode Jo Ann shares her inspiration for Tucker and her passion for helping homeless cats in need.

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 kitty and his family and my thought processes on figuring out the triggers to the aggression and suggestions for helping him. - Molly

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 situation, and also how to train your cat to become acclimated to the carrier and enter upon request. Sounds impossible? Molly shares a story of a shelter cat who had a fear aggression response to being inside a carrier; they clicker trained him into being comfortable with carrier rides. She describes the detailed steps they used to overcome his fear.

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. Learn what the different postures and gestures your cat's tail is trying to communicate to you.

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.

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.

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 life ever - the best of all his 9 lives!

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 role in behavior because sometimes, what is often seen as the cat being aggressive, is actually a defensive reaction to physical discomfort due to Hyperesthesia.

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 reintroduction is needed. Molly and Dewey discuss the causes of upset, how to know when it's time to hit the reset button, and the reintroduction method.