Nine Lives with Dr. Kat - Cat podcasts for cat lovers - Pet Life Radio Original

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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We chat with Tabitha Kucera, certified RVT, CCBC, and KPA-CTP, and she sheds some light on our cats' interactions with us as their humans. Purring, kneading, bunting....and so much more. Find out why she thinks they do these things and what they mean. She even gives us tips on what our cats are trying to tell us! Come along as we unravel the mysteries of cats!

EPISODE NOTES: Why Does My Cat Do That? Part 3: Interactions

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Do you feel overwhelmed by the number of choices of flea products today? Today I chat with Rita Katanjian, a veterinary professional with years of experience and a passion for client education, about the pros and cons of flea product choices. She tells us how to let our cats and our veterinary team help us decide which ones will be best for each individual cat. We had fun talking about bugs!

EPISODE NOTES: Flea Control: How Do You Pick One?

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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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