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

Today, we get to learn from Mikkel Becker, Fear Free's lead Animal trainer about all the ways we can make our cats environment better in so many ways! How can you use your cat's own desire to hide to make a fun game? What if your cat does not like catnip? Mikkel tells us creative ways to make life as fun as possible for you and your cat!

EPISODE NOTES: Why You Should Change the Way You Treat Your Cat

Could your cat be in pain? How can you tell? We chat with Dr. Tracey Deiss, a feline veterinarian whose favorite areas are pain control and anxiety in cats. She gives us some useful resources to help you find out if your own cat suffers and then shares about a new treatment that has proven safe and effective. We even talk about things you can do as your kitten grows and ages to help avoid and detect pain. Listen now, whether your cat is 6 months or 6 years!

EPISODE NOTES: Save Cats! Find Out How!

Today we talk with Deborah Cribbs about her a-meow-zing Cat Culture Shift, Give Them Ten. Her organization is saving healthy cats by promoting spay neuter programs and educating cat lovers everywhere because when we work together, we make a difference. Find out about this exciting initiative and what you can do to help!

EPISODE NOTES: Save Cats! Find Out How!

Today, we have Dr. Lisa Radosta who is a recurring guest that we love to talk with us about vacations if you have cats. There are options for cats during a vacation and they include petsitters, boarding, and bringing cats along. We are going straight to the source of a cat's mind to find out about each of these options and what your cat might prefer. We will also talk about how to make your choice the best possible one for your cat's happiness and safety.

EPISODE NOTES: Vacation: Take your Cat? Or Not?

Dr. Mary Gardner joins me today to talk about "crunchy cats". These are the aging cats that seem to be getting frail. Did you know that there are tons of things you can do to make it better? There are products to try, books to read and people to ask to help you as your cats age. What type of food bowl do you have? What about litter boxes? Should your old cat be exercising? Find out the answers and tons more!

EPISODE NOTES: Is Your Cat Crunchy?

Today, we have a su-purr fun chat with Francesco Marciuliano, the author of many delightful cat (and the one dog) books! He has cats, loves cats, and sees their unique purr-sonalities as an opportunity to voice their thoughts. I Could Pee on This and Other Poems by Cats is the fur-st in a line of humorous books that make fabulous gifts for the cat lovers in your life. We find out what started him on his journey to be a funny voice for cats and about his own cats that have shared his home. Join us for our lighthearted chat and find out more!

EPISODE NOTES: I Could Pee on This

We had the pleasure of chatting with Steve Dale about the brand-new advances in the treatment of FIP (feline infectious peritonitis) which has always been considered 100% fatal. Find out what has changed since our last episode discussing it. Could your cat be at risk? Make sure you know the latest info and be sure your vet does too!

EPISODE NOTES: Breaking FIP Mews! Now your Vet Can Help!

Well, maybe not the most interesting cat in the world, but certainly an interesting episode! We got to spend some time with Teresa Keiger of the Cat Fanciers Association and explore the most popular breeds of cat (and the rarest ones too!) Could your cat be on the list? Find out about each of the breeds- their appearance, size, temperament, as well as what it takes to keep them groomed and looking sharp. I am not going to give them away! You will have to listen, but can you guess which breeds are the most rare? Listen to find out if you have ever met one of these cats!

EPISODE NOTES: The Most Interesting Cat in The World?

Today's show is a su-purr fun chat with Mikel Delgado, who is a certified cat behavior consultant and author of the upcoming book, Play With Your Cat! She explains why play is important, what kind of interaction constitutes play, and which cats need it (hint- all of them!). She gives us her favorite toys and even talks about how to make your own. Think your cat doesn't play? We explore why you may be wrong. Listen now about how play can improve your life and your cat's!

EPISODE NOTES: Play it Again, Sam!

You know that cats entertain us at home, but what about on TV? Cats have been making debuts on the small screen for decades and Wendy Miller, self-proclaimed TV Nerd is here to give us a rundown. From Friends to Cat Woman, cats have left their mark on entertainment, and it is so much fun. Join us as we explore cats on TV!

EPISODE NOTES: TV Cats!