Episodes - Page 9 | Cat Talk Radio

Oct. 27, 2021

Cats and Children

Bringing a child into a cat's world can be a confusing and challenging time for everyone. How do you create a good baby introduction strategy? How do you help a cat who is being aggressive to your kids?

Oct. 20, 2021

Can Cats See Ghosts & Spirits?

Do cats see ghosts, spirits, demons or other beings? And if they do, how are they doing that? You can also watch this podcast on YouTube here: https://youtu.be/WP6-aofW-bA

Oct. 13, 2021

Nathan the Cat Lady!

Quirky and cute, Nathan Kehn The Cat Lady, joins Molly to talk about his role in Cat Daddies - a moving documentary film that is a timely exploration of modern masculinity and the unlikely bond between man and cat. They also ...

Oct. 6, 2021

Does Your Cat Prefer to Work for Food?

A recent study was published that suggests cats prefer to have food freely given, rather than working for their food. Species who prefer to work for food are contrafreeloading. Cats have historically been thought to fall in t...

Sept. 29, 2021

Getting Your Cat To Like Strangers

This podcast shares how to get your cat to like strangers and visitors who come to your home.

Sept. 22, 2021

Lab-Grown Mouse Meat? Because Animals

Organic, sustainable, cruelty-free cat food? It's what all animal rights and environmentally concerned people dream of. This exciting interview with Shannon Falconer, CEO of Because Animals, gives you a peek into what's happe...

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