Today, I chatted with Arden Moore, a lifelong cat-vocate and pet first aid expert about what you need to know if you want to adopt a kitten, cat or senior feline. You probably haven't thought of all the things she alerts you to, from the truth about cat cafes (in 15 cities) to how to best plan for your cat's life and wellness. Find out what you need to buy and get to make sure that your cat lives her best life! We talk about cool places to find cats and why you might choose one over another and what questions you need to ask yourself and breeders/rescuers to help choose a life long cat partner. Check it out!

EPISODE NOTES: Want to Adopt a Cat? Listen to This!

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The holidays are coming, and all cat lovers want to gift their cats and their fellow cat lovers with fun and useful gifts. Why not choose things that help homeless cats and benefit animals? My guest today is Wendy Miller. She is the inventor of a neat and fun card deck that will amuse you (and also benefits cat charities). She shares with me some of the cool stuff she saw at Cat Con that are other products that are useful, sustainable and give back to make our world a better place.

EPISODE NOTES: Cat Products That Give Back!

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Today's episode delves into the pathology of animal hoarding. Dr Art Markman and I talk about what it is, why it happens, and what you can do if you think you may be experiencing it or love someone who is. Animal Hoarding becomes an issue when the number of animals in a home is above and beyond the number of resources available to give them a good life. Who is the most at risk for this behavior? How does this happen? What can you do if you or someone you love is experiencing this problem? Find out these answers and more by listening now!

EPISODE NOTES: Helping or Hoarding? How to Know the Difference

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Did you know that you could turn your love of cats into a successful film career? Today's guest, Dr. Ross Hewitt is here to tell you that you can! Dr. Hewitt is a cat lover that grew up with 13 cats. He is also an actor, playwright, director, producer, and retired physician who received many awards for his work with the HIV and AIDS communities. He used cats (and his love of theater) to write and produce a short, animated film called Kris the Cat. He tells about his journey to create the film and also about the Nordic folk tale that inspired it. It is clear that Dr. Hewitt admires and loves cats, and he used this love to help him grow as a person and create something to entertain and educate children of all ages.

EPISODE NOTES: Cat-spiration!

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Feline infectious peritonitis (FIP) has been the absolute worst nightmare of veterinarians for a long time. It is a Coronavirus, and it is present in most cats, but for an unknown reason, it mutates in certain cats and becomes an aggressive, life-threatening infection. Today, we talk with Dr. Elizabeth Colleran, a feline veterinarian who researches this terrible disease and wants us all to know what it is and that there is a treatment. We talk about the disease itself and how a cat owner can recognize it and even some things we can do to prevent it. Check it out to learn more!

EPISODE NOTES: NOT a Death Sentence Anymore!

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Join us today as we chat with Dr. Renee Schmid, a veterinary toxicologist with the pet poison helpline. She explains what the top ten calls for toxicity in cats are and you may be surprised. Which things do you think made the list? I know a lot and I'm excited for you to listen to this interesting episode.

EPISODE NOTES: Toxic!

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Ever been to the vet clinic and left thinking of all the things you forgot to ask and mention? Today we chat with Dr. Ryane Englar about tips to make sure you advocate for your cat and get the most out of your veterinary experience. From jotting down your questions and concerns ahead of time to even drawing am image of your cat to diagram concerns, there are lots of things you can do to make your visit the best it can be.

EPISODE NOTES: Maximize your Vet Visit!

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Today we talk with Dr. Jan Bellows, the veterinary dentist, and he gives us advice about what we all should be doing each day to keep our cats' teeth healthy. He shares some resources like vohc.org to find products that are certified to help with dental health and he gives us a step by step list that all cat lovers should follow to be sure they are doing the best by their cats. Listen now to find out how to keep your cat smiling and pain free!

EPISODE NOTES: Cats Have Teeth!

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Tele-what? Did you know that you can consult with a licensed veterinarian to help you decide if your cat has an emergency or not? You can! And today we chat with Dr. Shadi Ireifej about his telemedicine platform, Vettriage. Find out what can be treated this way and find out how to take advantage of this useful service!

EPISODE NOTES: Telemedicine!

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In this episode, I get to talk to Dr. Tina Bearden. Dr. Bearden is extremely knowledgeable about vaccines, and she works for Boehringer-Ingelheim Animal Health. She knows the inside scoop on vaccine manufacturing and research. We talk about what vaccines are and what they do and even explore different types of vaccines. Are the scary stories true? Where did the headlines come from? Find out what you need to know on this episode of Nine Lives with Dr. Kat!

EPISODE NOTES: Vaccines- Does Your Cat Really Need Them?

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