Episodes
Jan. 29, 2020
Outside Cats and Intercat Aggression
Outside cats can cause turmoil between your indoor cats. Why are they such a source of aggression for your cats? How do you keep them out of your yard and away from your doors and windows? This episode talks all about issues with outside cats.
Jan. 22, 2020
12 Ways to Boost Confidence in Your Cat
Got a shy or jumpy cat? Want to know how to boost the confidence in your cat? Molly and Dewey talk about 12 different ways to help you cat feel more self-confident!
Jan. 15, 2020
Scratching Behavior - Declawing & Non-Surgical Alternatives
Have a cat that is tearing up your stuff? Getting a cat and worried about it scratching you and your things? This episode talks about the most common scratching fears, the realities of declawing, and ways to keep kitty from destroying your house.
Jan. 8, 2020
Counter Surfing - How to Stop It
It seems natural for cats to counter surf - you know, when they jump up on the kitchen counters or dining room table? You cringe at the amount of bacteria they're tracking all over the surfaces you eat from. So how do you stop it without breaking that special bond you have with your cat? Tune in to find out.
Jan. 2, 2020
How to Bond With Your Cat
Do you want to improve your relationship with your cat? This episode talks about ways to increase the bond you share with your very special feline family member. Learn what to do that your cat will appreciate and how to know when your cat is bonded to you.
Dec. 25, 2019
All About Cat Behavior Consultations
Everything you need to know about hiring Molly for a Cat Behavior Consultation. This podcast talks about when you should consider hiring a behavior specialist, how consults are done, what to do in preparation for your appointment and what happens during the appointment.
Dec. 18, 2019
Why is my cat peeing outside the litter box?
Do you have cat urination happening outside your litter box? Or is this something you're worried might develop over time? If yes to either of these questions, this is a must-listen episode. Molly talks about the 4 reasons cats pee outside the box, some tips for deciphering what the cause might be, and steps to take for each. Take the first step to fixing your problem by listening to this podcast!
Dec. 11, 2019
Long Term Planning for Your Cat
It's difficult to imagine life without your cat, but imagine his life without you. Molly and Dewey give you options, and what you need to start making a plan in the event you are no longer able to care for your cats.
Dec. 4, 2019
Catnip - Does it get my cat stoned?
Dewey and Molly explore the ins and outs of catnip. What is catnip and does it get your cat stoned? Is it addictive? Is it safe? What's a normal reaction to catnip? What's the best brand of catnip? All this and more fun on this episode!
Nov. 27, 2019
How many cats should you have?
Molly gets asked a lot 'How many cats should I have?' so she decided to do an episode to answer that. Is one enough? How about two, so they have company during the day? Is 5 too many? How is it people end up with 20 or more? Is there a cat per square foot rule? All this an more is answered in this episode!
Nov. 20, 2019
What to Feed Your Cat
Molly wanted to do an episode with 5 simple things to follow when choosing what to feed your cat. It seems like this topic comes up often during consults and is a frequent question she hears at shelters. This episode sums up simple steps to follow to get your cat on the path to good nutrition.
Nov. 13, 2019
Punishment - What works and what doesn't
When your cat is doing something bad, how do you react? Molly and Dewey talk about the methods of correcting behaviors, how to react when you catch a cat in the act, and the consequences of doing it wrong. Molly explains the this not that strategy to behavioral changes. This is a great episode for all cat companions to learn this key piece of interaction with your cat.
Nov. 6, 2019
Is Fostering For You?
Have you ever considered fostering a litter of cute, fluffy kittens, or maybe an adult cat in need? Not sure if fostering is for you or what is involved? In this episode Molly and Dewey talk about 10 things you should consider before fostering a kitten or cat.
Oct. 30, 2019
Why Cats Misbehave
Dewey and Molly talk about the motivation behind cats misbehavior. Why does it feel like cats are mad at us when they pee on our things? Your certain your cat understands how much you love the new sofa he's destroying. Maybe he's jealous? Is he mad at you? Find out why cats misbehave in this episode.
Oct. 23, 2019
About Host Molly
In this episode of Cat Talk Radio, Dewey interviews Molly about what fuels her cat passion, her personal cat(s), how she got into cat behavior work and more. Dewey asks What's the one best piece of cat advice you could give someone? What are your future goals for Cat Behavior Solutions? and much more. If you've every wondered how someone finds themselves knee-deep in cat behavior, tune in!
Oct. 16, 2019
Molly Answers Behavior Questions
I often receive little questions from cat owners - the kinds of things that don't require full consults. I figure if some of you are asking these things, there's likely to be more of you thinking them. In this episode Molly answers real questions sent by Cat Talk Radio listeners and cat owners from around the world.
Oct. 9, 2019
Cat Body Language
You might think you understand what your cat is trying to communicate to you, but you might be surprised! Cat communication is subtle and utilizes every part of the cat - from tip of the nose to end of the tail. Learn some of the unique ways your cat communicates with you.
Oct. 2, 2019
Feline Obesity
Feline obesity is a complex and sensitive topic. In this episode we talk about a cat's healthy weight, and how to determine if your cat is overweight or obese. We also provide a calories per day formula and give you a long list of things you can do to reduce your cat's weight. Feline obesity is a serious, life-threatening condition for cats; over half of the cats in the U.S. are overweight
Sept. 25, 2019
34 Things You Do Your Cat Hates
Since cats are not so obvious about communicating, (unless they're hungry) it's good to know what things you might be doing that your cat hates. Molly's mom, Toby, joins her again to talk about some of the not-so-obvious annoying to felines habits we have.
Sept. 18, 2019
Intercat Aggression
Cats fighting? This episode talks about the (very complex) issue of intercat aggression; the different types of intercat aggression, why it happens, and some solutions you can try.
Sept. 11, 2019
Most Googled Cat Questions of 2018
Dewey has mined the most Googled cat questions for 2018 and tests Mollys cat knowledge with them Interesting and funny cat facts are revealed.
Sept. 4, 2019
ABCs of Cat - an Alphabet of Cat Info
This episode covers the ABCs of cats - everything from acne and balls to yawns and urination Lots of funny and interesting cat facts that will amaze your friends, as well as important behavior advice.
Aug. 28, 2019
Caring for a Geriatric Cat
Aging is inevitable for all of us. I thought it important to do a podcast dedicated to our senior feline companions. In this episode, we talk about the age your cat becomes geriatric and many of the physical ailments common in older cats. We also talk about how to spot some of these diseases as they are developing and things you can do to make their lives more comfortable.
Aug. 21, 2019
Does Your Cat Really Love You?
If you own a cat, you have probably often wondered, Does my cat really love me? I certainly hear that question a lot in my travels. In this episode, with my mom, Toby as co-host, we explore the answers to what cats feel. We also talk about things you can do to make your cat more affectionate and things you might be doing that make your cat less appreciative of you. And of course, we answer the love question!