Episodes
Sept. 15, 2021
At-Home Cat DNA Test - Basepaws
Have you ever wondered about your cat's origins, breed and genetic health markers? Anna Skaya, Founder and CEO of Basepaws, created her pet genetic testing company as a way for cat owners to get the proper health care they ne...
Sept. 13, 2021
Cats of Kabul - Interview with Gwen Cooper
**SPECIAL EDITION** Animals, rescuers, and shelter staff are all caught up in the chaos and violence in the Afghan region. Author, Gwen Cooper has been covering the rescue efforts of Nowzad, Kabul Small Animal Rescue and the ...
Sept. 8, 2021
Do Cats Have Homing Instinct?
We've all heard the stories of cats traveling unfathomable amounts of miles to return to their homes; so how do they do it? What makes your cat able to find its way home? If your cat gets outside, should you assume their homi...
Sept. 1, 2021
The Good, The Bad, & The Snuggly - What shapes a cat's behavior?
What makes each cat an individual? What are some of the factors that make up a cat's personality? What role does breed play? Are orange cats really more friendly? Dewey quizzes Molly on her 5 factors that contribute to feline...
Aug. 25, 2021
Moving With Your Cat - How to Reduce the Stress
We all know that moving puts stress on the whole family, but since cats are such homebody, creatures of habit, they, most of all, suffer the process. How do you prepare for a move, complete the move, and get kitty set up in t...
Aug. 18, 2021
Is Your Cat Obese?
60% of cats in the United States are obese, so chances are pretty good your cat might be one of them. Molly and Dewey talk about how to tell if your cat is obese, the risks of feline obesity, and what you can do about it if y...
Aug. 4, 2021
Have you seen Tucker? Author Interview
Jo Ann Jeffries, author of Have you seen Tucker? writes a delightful tale about a tuxedo cat who goes missing. His young person searches near and far for Tucker and meets some interesting new friends along the way. In this ep...
July 28, 2021
Aggression Case - Jasper
This is the first episode I've recorded solo...I received a consult form from Jasper's mom describing a complex case and I thought it would make a good episode for Cat Talk Radio. Listen as I share what is going on with this ...
July 21, 2021
Getting Cats Into the Carrier
Kim Pierce has once again provided us with a great topic: Getting Your Cat Into the Carrier - without traumatizing one or both of you. She asked us to cover how to get the cat into the carrier quickly if there is an emergency...
July 14, 2021
Cat Tails: What Cats Are Saying With Those Flicks and Swishes
Our friend Kim Pierce sent in some great questions about how cats communicate with their tails. The tail is the cats' sign language; a portal to what they are feeling. It communicates everything from contentment to terror. Le...
July 7, 2021
Cat Quiz #2!
Tune in and test your cat knowledge! Kim P. requested we do a round two of the Cat Quiz, so Molly once again tests Dewey's knowledge of cat facts. Laugh along as Dewey thinks out loud to solve the questions.
June 30, 2021
5 Kinds of Cat Enrichment
Are you providing your cats the enrichment they need? Molly breaks down feline enrichment into five categories and talks about what species-focused elements they need.
June 23, 2021
Feline Behavioral Health
What is the difference between behavioral and mental health? How do you make sure you're providing what your cat needs to have healthy behavioral health? Tune in to this podcast to learn how to help your cat live its best lif...
June 16, 2021
Hyperesthesia Syndrome in Cats
Does your cat display symptoms of Hyperesthesia syndrome? Tune in to discover what those symptoms are, what causes Hyperesthesia, how vets diagnose the condition, and what treatments are available. Hyperesthesia plays a big r...
June 9, 2021
Cat Reintroductions - Why & when you should do it
What happens to cause two cats, who have historically gotten along, to suddenly act like strangers? It is stressful to watch two cats you love fight with one another - and not know what to do about it. Sometimes, a reintroduc...
June 2, 2021
Purrsonalities & Temperaments of Cat Breeds
Two listeners suggested this topic and wanted to know if there are energy level differences in cat breeds, and unique personality characteristics. We found a recently published scientific report about feline breed differences...
May 26, 2021
7 Problem-Solving Cat Products
Typically we do a post Global Pet Expo episode, highlighting the new products we discovered at the show. Covid prevented us from attending this year but we still managed to find seven interesting things to share with you.
May 19, 2021
Top 9 WHY Cat Questions Googled in 2020
Each year we like to address the top googled cat questions and this year we are focusing in on specifically why questions - the top 9. Ranging from the silly and absurd to behavior queries, this set of questions has it all. L...
May 12, 2021
Diffusing Pent-Up Energy
It is very likely that your cat is suffering from pent-up energy. Molly talks about the reasons cats have bottled-up energy and why the hide it. This episode will give you several strategies for helping your cat to feel less ...
May 5, 2021
Cats, Mystery & More with Author Debra H. Goldstein
Debra H. Goldstein is the author of the Sarah Blair cozy mystery series which features RahRah, Sarah's cat. In this interview Debra shares her inspiration for RahRah, the role he plays in Sarah's life, and how she learned eno...
April 28, 2021
Covid-19 and Cats
Listeners submitted great questions about covid-19 and their cats: can cats catch it? Should I be worried about my cat being exposed to covid-19? Can I give it to my cat? What is some of the more recent research in this area?
April 21, 2021
Helicopter Cat Parenting
What are helicopter cat parents? Am I one? Are you one? A listener writes in with a tale about her own thoughts and concerns about being a helicopter cat parent and Molly and Dewey dive in addressing her concerns.
April 14, 2021
Romance & Cats! with Michelle Major
What do small town romance novels and cats have in common? Tune in to this steamy interview with author Michelle Major and find out! Join Molly and Michelle as they talk about her latest book, The Last Carolina Sister (her 40...
April 7, 2021
Why Cats Are Assholes with Liz Miele
In this episode Molly interviews comedian and author, Liz Miele about her first book titled Why Cats Are Assholes. Part cat humor, part cat care, and part cat history, Liz's book is wrapped with insight and humor. “Why Cats A...