Today I get to talk to Chris Koski about a promising new product to help keep cats' dental health top notch. You will learn about some common sense tips to keep cats happy and healthy, but also you may be inspired to try this new product that could be an easy and safe way to help.

EPISODE NOTES: Putting the Bite on Good Dental Health for your Cat

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Dr. Chad Dodd tells us some secrets about helping pets age gracefully. Dr. Dodd has dedicated his life to extending life and quality of life for pets. We talk about the science of aging and what we know to manage the issues that develop as pets age.

Dr. Dodd "busts the myth" about how old your dog (cat) really is. It isn't a straight one to seven years comparison and you need to know where your cat really falls in the journey of his/her life. Knowledge gives you power to help your best friend. Listen to what we learn!

EPISODE NOTES: Growing Old Gracefully: The Truth About Pet Aging

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We talk with Virginia Morell. NY Times best selling author of Animal Wise, a book that explores animal intelligence. Learn how amazing animals really are and find out about new studies that suggest that cats have emotional attachment to their humans (we already knew that, right?) We talk about animals from ants and bees to elephants and parrots. You will learn things you did not know. You will be astounded and humbled by what Virginia shares!

EPISODE NOTES: How Smart Is My Cat?

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I chat with Jennifer Styrsky, DVM who is an expert on stress in cats. We talk about the causes of stress in cats some of the surprising consequences of stress for cats. She shares with us what a cat parent can do to help cats have stress outlets and also to recognize signs of stress early before they have permanent effects.

What kind of home contributes to stress? Is yours one of the stressful kind? Would you know? How does short term stress affect cats versus long term stress? Find out how to recognize subtle signs of stress and what to do. Find out ways to help and when to call the vet and what you can do at home even before you take your cat in. You might not know what to look for, so check out this episode!

EPISODE NOTES: Decreasing Stress In Our Feline Friends

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Did you know a high percent of my feline patients have at some point in their lives soiled outside their litter box? This behavior breaks your bond with your cat and is a frequent reason for a cat to be surrendered to a shelter.

Dr. Lisa Radosta, boarded behaviorist and Fear Free Certified Professional shares what you can do to prevent this undesirable behavior and even what you can do once it has begun. Do you know how many litter boxes a cat should have? What size it should be? Well, you will once you tune in!

EPISODE NOTES: Inside Your Cat's Brain Part 2

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Today's episode is a 2 part series (because the way cats think is purrretty complex). Dr. Lisa Radosta, board certified veterinary behaviorist and Fear Free Certified Professional chats with us about feline psychiatry. From a crash course in reading cat body language to the things your cat says that you are missing, we have a fur-ific time teaching you how to understand your mysterious feline.

Did you know you have to give your cat a sense of control of his/her own body to decrease stress? Yes, you do. Because if you cannot hear your cat's needs in whispers, he may have to yell (and that might be a behavior you hate like pooping on your bed). Join us to learn what you can do to make your cat feel understood.

EPISODE NOTES: Inside Your Cat's Brain

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In today’s episode, I chat with Dr. Adam Christman about the diagnosis of tigers at the Bronx Zoo. Find out what is expected to happen next and how this happened in the first place. We talk about some of the ramifications that all cat lovers need to be aware of.

He shares what he knows about how the tigers were infected and what this means for all of us. Are our cats at risk? What can we do to help protect our fur friends? This is an important episode so listen here for free.

EPISODE NOTES: Coronavirus in Tigers? What Next?

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Dr. Sally Foote, veterinary behaviorist, joins me today and tells her tips for making this difficult time fun time with your pets. Don't you want ways to have fun with your pets while you are bored? Are there better ways to do this? Dr. Foote talks about DIY games that you can do to entertain pets while you are teleconferencing and things that kids can do to engage pets and keep everyone safe and happy. I bet you haven't thought about how your pets are going to adjust when things go back to normal, but Dr. Foote has and she gives some ideas there too!

EPISODE NOTES: Tips For Keeping Pets Happy And Healthy During Self Quarantine

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Today's episode is with Tabitha Kucera, RVT. Tabitha is a cat lover extraordinaire and she is a Fear Free Certified Professional, active member of Veterinary Behavior Technicians and certified cat behavior trainer.

She tells us how to train our cats easily with just a few minutes a day to do almost anything. How to select treats, choose a training criteria, set up a schedule and do it! What rewards do cats like? Where do I do this? How often? What do I need? All these questions answered and more in this fun episode.

EPISODE NOTES: You CAN Train Your Cat To Like Being Medicated!

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Do you know what a catio is? You should! A catio is a cat patio or secure enclosure to allow cats to enjoy the natural world in safety. We chat with Cynthia Chomos, founder of Catiospaces. She is a Fung Shui Consultant and cat lover who has taken her loves to a whole new level and now offers them to cat lovers all over. She talks about how you can build your own catio and what features it should have and explores unique catios she has designed. Check out this fun episode!

EPISODE NOTES: Catios 101

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