Cat Talk Radio

Stress is one of the most powerful experiences to influence mental health and disease - even in your cat! Genetically, your cat is still closely linked to its wild cat ancestors; living with a cat is a lot like caging a tiny tiger. Your cat needs enrichment in its environment that is natural to its species - and without it, stress happens. A stressed cat often has "nuisance behaviors" such as destruction of property, inappropriate litter box usage, and aggression. This episode talks about what kitty needs you to provide to reduce stress. Hint: it's more than a handful of toys and scratching post!

Nothing can make you question your relationship with your cat like pee! Let's face it, even the tightest of cat bonds weakens when you discover cat pee on the cushions of your new couch. Learn the top three reasons cats urinate outside the litter box. Discover what you can do to entice cats back to the box and prevent litter box issues from developing. We'll discuss how to permanently get rid of cat pee smell and how to set up the purrfect litter box. Guest Vanessa Grimes, from Noble Ion, makers of Live Pee Free, will talk about the science behind eliminating cat pee odor.

Want a happy, well-behaved cat? Find out the scoop on cats, what makes them tick, what they need and don't want from you. We'll debunk cat stereotypes, talk about strange cat facts, and bust common myths. Guest Ed Jamison, Executive Director of Dallas Animal Services, the nation's 4th largest animal shelter, joins us to set the record straight about shelter cats.