Cat Talk Radio

Have a cat that is tearing up your stuff? Getting a cat and worried about it scratching you and your things? This episode talks about the most common scratching fears, the realities of declawing, and ways to keep kitty from destroying your house.

It seems natural for cats to counter surf - you know, when they jump up on the kitchen counters or dining room table? You cringe at the amount of bacteria they're tracking all over the surfaces you eat from. So how do you stop it without breaking that special bond you have with your cat? Tune in to find out.

Do you want to improve your relationship with your cat? This episode talks about ways to increase the bond you share with your very special feline family member. Learn what to do that your cat will appreciate and how to know when your cat is bonded to you.

Everything you need to know about hiring Molly for a Cat Behavior Consultation. This podcast talks about when you should consider hiring a behavior specialist, how consults are done, what to do in preparation for your appointment and what happens during the appointment.

Do you have cat urination happening outside your litter box? Or is this something you're worried might develop over time? If yes to either of these questions, this is a must-listen episode. Molly talks about the 4 reasons cats pee outside the box, some tips for deciphering what the cause might be, and steps to take for each. Take the first step to fixing your problem by listening to this podcast!

It's difficult to imagine life without your cat, but imagine his life without you. It's never too early to begin thinking about what would happen to your cat if you're no longer able to care for them. It's not only death that can leave your cat abandoned, it could be a near fatal accident, stroke, and other sudden life events. Molly and Dewey give you ideas of options, and what you need to start making a plan in the event you are no longer able to care for your cats. None of us are comfortable thinking about our own mortality. Out of love and concern for our furry family, perhaps we should challenge ourselves to do so.

Dewey and Molly explore the ins and outs of catnip. What is catnip and does it get your cat stoned? Is it addictive? Is it safe? What's a normal reaction to catnip? What's the best brand of catnip? All this and more fun on this episode!

Molly gets asked a lot 'How many cats should I have?' so she decided to do an episode to answer that. Is one enough? How about two, so they have company during the day? Is 5 too many? How is it people end up with 20 or more? Is there a cat per square foot rule? All this an more is answered in this episode!

Molly wanted to do an episode with 5 simple things to follow when choosing what to feed your cat. It seems like this topic comes up often during consults and is a frequent question she hears at shelters. This episode sums up simple steps to follow to get your cat on the path to good nutrition.

When your cat is doing something bad, how do you react? Molly and Dewey talk about the methods of correcting behaviors, how to react when you catch a cat in the act, and the consequences of doing it wrong. Molly explains the this not that strategy to behavioral changes. This is a great episode for all cat companions to learn this key piece of interaction with your cat.