Does your cat bite? Scratch? How about urinating outside the box? Howling? There are behaviors that we humans see as negative and I get to chat with Mikkel Becker, lead trainer for Fear Free Pets about why they do these things and what we can do to help. Check out Mikkel's amazing wisdom on our series, Why Does My Cat Do That.

EPISODE NOTES: Why Does My Cat Do That? Part 2: Negative Behaviors

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The opening episode to our series, Why Does My Cat Do That? Lisa Radosta, the veterinary behaviorist, joins me today to talk about cats and objects. Why do cats knock things off counter tops? Why do cats like boxes? And so much more. This is a super fun episode! Check it meow-t!

EPISODE NOTES: Why Does My Cat Do That? Part 1

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Wouldn't you love to see what a kitten sees and hear his thoughts on everyday life? I would! And a new book, Oliver Kitten's Diary does just that. I get to chat with Gareth Thomas, a celebrated writer and publisher about all of his cat-a-log of books that discuss cats. Learn about Oliver kitten's life, what it is like to be a cat loving publisher and about other feline best sellers. Gareth joins me all the way from New Zealand to help me explore more cat-tastic facts and fun. Check it out!

EPISODE NOTES: A Kitten's Diary?

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What does a talented harpist have in common with a grieving pet owner? You will be surprised. Erica Messer is both of these and so much more! She took time today to talk with me about her grief and share some of unique and interesting ways that she learned to deal with it...and to help others deal with their own. Listen to find out more about Wolfie's Wish and Erica's tools and resources to help you or a loved one deal with their own pet loss grief.

EPISODE NOTES: Resources to Cope with Pet Loss Grief: Wolfie’s Wish

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Today’s fun episode gives me the chance to chat with Michelle Fern of Cattitude podcast about cats, what they are up to and why we humans care. It turns out, cats are very complex and interesting and could even be capable of more than we think… Listen in while we chat about cats and how they create curiosity in us, learn our ways and influence us. Why do cats lurk in the shadows? Why do they like the dark? Are they plotting together? We have a little fun exploring theories and learning quirky cat facts!

EPISODE NOTES: Why Are Cats So Mysterious? What Are They Up To?

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Science has made a-meow-zing advances in identifying and managing pain in cats. We know that cats have special metabolism and cannot tolerate certain medications. We also know that medicating cats can be a challenge itself. Today, I have 2 pawsome guests that can help us know how to see if our cats have pain and what the options may be. Learn what to watch for and some tips to make sure your cats are happy and pain-free!

EPISODE NOTES: Does Your Cat Need Rehab?

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Today we talk with BrIan Jorgensen of MetLife pet insurance about how insurance works and what you should know about it. He tells about his journey toward the pet insurance industry and answers questions about types of plans and when and why you might want it. How old should your kitten be when you start? When is your pet too old to be eligible? How can pet insurance help you? Check out this episode to learn more!

EPISODE NOTES: Does Your Cat Need Pet Health Insurance?

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We all know that knowledge is power and the more you know about how your cat works, the better you can support their health. Did you know your gut health can impact your cat's mood and behavior? You can test for proteins in the gut to gauge inflammation and even find out if your cat's diet could be better. We talk with Dr. Betsy Redmond about Innovative Pet Lab's gut health testing. Check it out!

EPISODE NOTES: More Scoop On Poop?

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Do you have a cat? Guess what- they are aging. As their biggest advocate, there are things that you need to know to help them age gracefully. Find out about aging for cats and what makes it different. Did you know that aging affects a cat's brain too? Find out how to manage cognitive dysfunction. A large percent of senior cats suffer from mobility issues and their caregivers don't realize it. Learn how to recognize the signs and what to do. This book has checklists and videos! Do you have a Bucket List for your cat? See what Dr. Mary Gardner suggests to help your cat's life be meow-valous.

You need to take care of yourself to be able to care for your geriatric cat too. We talk about tips and hacks to help you both. It is a wealth of information to help all the way through your cat's and your journey together. Join us in this useful and special episode.

EPISODE NOTES: Nine Lives Are Not Enough

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Today is our 100th episode and so I found a Furry interesting guest, Layla Morgan Wilde. Layla is a cat expert and a psychic! She is an author and cat rescuer too. We delve into the history of prejudice against cats, especially black cats and you might be surprised how far back in the history of mankind these superstitions go! Find out more about Black Cat history from the dark ages and learn how far we have come.

EPISODE NOTES: Black Cats Tell All

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