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!

Cattitude - Episode 222 When You Want Those Nine Lives to be Long Ones!

In these cat podcasts, learn everything there is to know about cats on Cattitude with your hosts Michelle Fern & Tom Dock.. In this cat podcast, each week we’ll spotlight a cool cat breed, give up-to-date advice on cat health, and check out new cat products! So curl up on the couch every week for a purrr-fectly enjoyable time on Cattitude... on Pet Life Radio.

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This week Michelle Fern serves up Cat-tails with “Jay Catsby” (aka Mark Davison), author of the book, Shaken Not Purred:  Kitty Themed Cocktails for Cat Lovers.  In this book you’ll find over 60 delicious cocktails which range from variations on the classics to new and unusual recipes based on your favorite cat breeds. To enjoy alongside your beverage, there are ideas for feline-themed games, famous kitty trivia, insights into different breeds, and more cat-centric information than you can shake a laser pointer at.


Every cocktail here is infused with a love of kitties, from the timeless Old Furrshioned to the fruity Bengal Bramble and the refreshing Pawsco Sour. Each recipe has step-by-step instructions for mixing and garnishing, accompanied by adorable and amusing cat illustrations to gaze at as you prepare your drink.  Tune in!  It’s 5 o’clock somewhere!

Cattitude - Episode 235 Shaken Not Purred:  Kitty Themed Cocktails for Cat Lovers

This week Michelle Fern is joined by Kathy M. Finley, author of My One-Eyed, Three-Legged Therapist: How My Cat Clio Saved Me (New Directions in the Human-Animal Bond).  Clio helped Kathy overcome childhood poverty, an unbearable job, bullying, an abusive marriage and bitter divorce, a cancer scare, self-esteem issues, and the worsening health and eventual passing of her mother.  


Tune in for a look at an inspiring book about how cats can provide unconditional love, acceptance, and insight into oneself.

Cattitude - Episode 234 My One-Eyed, Three-Legged Therapist

In this year’s Super Bowl, Hellmann's debuted its Big Game commercial and revealing two of its stars: Kate McKinnon and her furry friend, Mayo Cat (known as cat actor Chipmunk off camera)!  This week Michelle Fern chats with Chipmunk’s cat mom, Molly O'Neill about Chipmunk as a cat star, what it’s like to train a cat, how did ‘Mayo Cat’ talk in the Super Bowl commercial and more!  A super fun interview… tune in!

Cattitude - Episode 233 Meet ‘Mayo Cat’, the Adorable Cat Who Starred in Hellmann’s Super Bowl Ad!

Ever wonder what your indoor cat dreams about while gazing out the window? The answer might just be the great outdoors! This week Michelle Fern welcomes back Dr. Amy Shirley and Pam Johnson-Bennett to talk about creating a cat wonderland in your home!  If you've got a curious furball, why not spice things up and let them enjoy the best of both worlds – the safe and comfortable indoors and the thrill of the natural realm! Picture this: your kitty adventurer, capturing their “prey” in a treat puzzle, basking on strategically placed perches, and having a blast with indoor cat grass and catnip gardens. Discover easy ways to provide your cat with a connection to nature, while boosting their physical and mental wellbeing.

Cattitude - Episode 232 Bringing the Outdoors In: How to Create a Cat Wonderland in the Safety of Your Home

A new law in California law allows for more telehealth options with licensed veterinarians when your pet doesn't require an in-person examination for minor ailments or routine prescriptions.  This week Michelle Fern welcomes Dr. Mondrian Contreras from Pumpkin Insurance’s Pet Advisory Board to share more on how this type of technology is helping deliver a positive vet experience to pet owners and their pets, as well as the benefits of pet insurance.

Cattitude - Episode 222 When You Want Those Nine Lives to be Long Ones!

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