Why is playing with your cat just as important as food, water, and a clean litter box? Find out as Michelle Fern chats cats with noted cat expert Dr. Mikel Maria Delgado, author of the new book, Play With Your Cat! Dr. Delgado explains the key to cat well-being: interactive play! In this comprehensive, illustrated guide she shares the wide-reaching benefits of play and how to develop play habits that work for your schedule and your cat’s.

EPISODE NOTES: Play With Your Cat!!

When Michelle Fern received an email from a listener asking her if she would like to receive a Sphynx kitten, she was overjoyed and apprehensive. What are Sphynx cats really like, and will they integrate into her multi-cat household? This week Michelle talks to that listener, small Sphynx cat breeder, Cristina Kean about those questions and many others on this unusual breed. Tune in to find out everything!

Also check out Cattitude Episode 139 – Cats Without Coats Part 1.

EPISODE NOTES: Cats Without Coats Part 2 – More About Sphynx Cats!

Michelle Fern chats with Robert Kovler, founder of Therapetixx. Therapetixx is an innovative pet care brand that offers natural solutions for canine, feline, equine, and exotic companion animals formulated by veterinary holistic specialists. Created by Animal Nutritional Products, Therapetixx leads the way in holistic pet care, promoting the well-being of animals and the planet. A portion of every sale is donated to rescue groups worldwide.

EPISODE NOTES: Therapetixx – Leading the Industry in Natural & Holistic Pet Care

This week Michelle Fern welcomes back Julie-Anne Thorne, author of the book, Cat chakras. A complete guide to clearing, cleansing and balancing your cats' core energy centres. Step into the fascinating world of cat chakras, the energy centres within your feline companion. Julie-Anne Thorne, an expert in holistic healing, teaches ways to unlock the secrets to your cat's well-being by balancing and harmonising its chakras, promoting improved health, vitality and emotional balance. Julie-Anne guides you through a variety of approaches to influence and align your cat's energy, leading to a happy, healthy cat.

EPISODE NOTES: Cat Chakras

So many of us share our lives with cats, yet there remains such mystery surrounding this remarkable species that has long been underrepresented in research about the human-animal bond. This gap in our appreciation of the cat-human bond is now being addressed. This week Michelle Fern chats with Taylor Griffin, chief researcher of this study. Tune in to hear how cats are now becoming therapy animals!

EPISODE NOTES: Can Your Cat Be a Therapy Cat?

This week Michelle Fern is joined by Amy Castro, long-time cat rescuer who has fostered more than 3000 cats personally, and President of Starlight Outreach and Rescue. Starlight Outreach and Rescue is a 501(c)3 non-profit, foster-based animal rescue in Friendswood, Texas and Alvin, Texas that started with a small group of volunteers who wanted to support the efforts of Houston-area shelters to provide a better quality of life for stray and abandoned animals, medical attention beyond the scope/capabilities of the facilities along with fostering and rescue services for animals with special needs.

EPISODE NOTES: Meet the Cat Rescuer Who Has Fostered More Than 3000 Cats!

This week Michelle Fern welcomes Dr. Gary Richter M.S., D.V.M., holistic veterinarian, international bestselling author of The Ultimate Pet Health Guide and founder of Ultimate Pet Nutrition. In his new book, Longevity for Cats, Dr. Richter offers insight on the science of longevity and the best integrative veterinary care for your dogs and cats to achieve longer, happier lives. Join Dr. Richter as he dives deep into how we can increase both the lifespan and healthspan of our pets and how we can make the best choices for them through personalized approaches. Tune in to find out how your cat can live a long and healthy life!

EPISODE NOTES: When You Want Those Nine Lives to be Long Ones!

This week Michelle Fern welcomes back Jae and Adrienne, The Two Crazy Cat Ladies to discuss behavior and health problems your cats may have. They have unleashed the Cat Symptom Checker, which is the ultimate resource for everything cat. It was built to offer cat parents free advice on helping your cat’s health and behavioral issues naturally. Tune in to find out all about it!

EPISODE NOTES: Cat Problems? Help is Just a Whisker Away from The Two Crazy Cat Ladies!!

This week Michelle Fern chats with the newly renamed Casa Leo (formerly Smarty Pear) Founder, Chris Madeiras, creator of the Leo’s Loo Too litter box. New from Casa Leo: the Leo's Loo Too smart automatic litter box. Developed by a cat lover, every detail has been thoughtfully considered—automatic sifting after each visit from kitty, triple-layer safety protection, odor-reducing UV light, and modern design. The connected app monitors usage frequency and allows for custom settings. It's even Alexa and Google Home compatible!

EPISODE NOTES: A High-Tech Litter Box That’s The Cat’s Meow!

This week Michelle Fern is joined from Denmark, by medium and animal medium, Aliana Ziva Seeger-Madsen. Aliana communicates with all animals, both living and in the afterlife. She often assists people to connect with their pets whether they are here or in the afterlife and helps people to build deeper connections with their pets and understand their needs, emotions and messages. Tune in as Aliana tells Michelle what her cats are really thinking!

EPISODE NOTES: Medium at Large – What Are Your Cats Really Thinking?