Nine Lives with Dr. Kat - Cat podcasts for cat lovers - Pet Life Radio Original (PetLifeRadio.com)
Arts & Culture Podcasts
You have heard all the cat myths. Do cats have nine lives? You have watched your cat do quirky things. Why does your cat follow you to the bathroom? We live with these tiny predators, yet we do not truly know them. What do they really need to eat? How do their minds work? Cats are still an enigma. How do you keep your cat fit and healthy? If it is related to cats, I will relate it to you! Together we will explore all aspects of the “cat-o-sphere” and learn everything we can about cats from all kinds of cats-perts and me, Dr. Kat! Let’s laugh and learn and make cat lives better together on Nine Lives with Dr. Kat.
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Arts & Culture Podcasts
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You have heard all the cat myths. Do cats have nine lives? You have watched your cat do quirky things. Why does your cat follow you to the bathroom? We live with these tiny predators, yet we do not truly know them. What do they really need to eat? How do their minds work? Cats are still an enigma. How do you keep your cat fit and healthy? If it is related to cats, I will relate it to you! Together we will explore all aspects of the “cat-o-sphere” and learn everything we can about cats from all kinds of cats-perts and me, Dr. Kat! Let’s laugh and learn and make cat lives better together on Nine Lives with Dr. Kat.
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English
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954-547-0941
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Episodes
Nine Lives with Dr. Kat - Ep 139 Winter Whiskers: Keeping Your Cat Safe with Jackson Galaxy
11/25/2024
Winter might seem like business as usual for your cat, but Jackson Galaxy is here to share the inside scoop! Known as the "Cat Daddy," Jackson has a unique ability to view the world from a cat's perspective. In this episode, he reveals some surprising winter and holiday hazards that could put your feline at risk—and offers tips to help you prevent a CATastrophe. Plus, discover if Jackson will be visiting a city near you!
EPISODE NOTES: Winter Whiskers: Keeping Your Cat Safe with Jackson Galaxy
Duration:00:25:10
Nine Lives with Dr. Kat - Ep 138 Thanksgiving & Holiday Hazards
11/12/2024
It is that time again and here at Nine Lives with Dr. Kat, we want your kitties to stay safe and healthy through the upcoming holiday season This week I am joined by Dr. Jill Lopez to talk with me about some of the hidden (and not to hidden) dangers around the festivities.
Did you know that a snow globe could be toxic? What is the truth about poinsettias and other holiday plants? Find out what is real and what is myth when it comes to decorations and know when it is time to get some medical help. Make sure your cats have a PURRfect Howliday when you listen to this fun episode.
EPISODE NOTES: Thanksgiving & Holiday Hazards
Duration:00:29:51
Nine Lives with Dr. Kat - Ep 137 Thinking Outside the Box
10/26/2024
Did your cat miss the memo about using the litter box? Are they using the floor… the rug… your bed? Today board-certified veterinary behaviorist, Dr. Maggie O’Brian joins us to discuss reasons they might not be using the box, cat litter preference, and options for your cat to make using the litter box more desirable for them.
EPISODE NOTES: Thinking Outside the Box
Duration:00:24:09
Nine Lives with Dr. Kat - Ep 136 Tele-kitty: How Can Telemedicine Help You Take The Best Care Of Your Cat?
10/14/2024
In today's show, we are lucky to have 2 special guests, a regular contributor, Steve Dale and Dr. Gail Golab from the American Veterinary Medical Association here to explain the role of telemedicine for our own pets.
Did you know there are legal issues that may limit its use? If you want to take the supurr best care of your cats, you need to check this show out and find out if you can take advantage of the convenience of telemedicine with your own vet.
EPISODE NOTES: Tele-kitty: How Can Telemedicine Help You Take The Best Care Of Your Cat?
Duration:00:28:03
Nine Lives with Dr. Kat - Ep 135 Make Halloween Less Scary for Your Cats!
10/1/2024
It’s October! Halloween is already everywhere, and cats (or at least their images) seem to be a natural part of the spooky festivities. But there are things that pose a risk to cats during this time. Make sure you are aware. From glow sticks to festive bouquets, we find out the Do's and Don'ts from Dr. Jill Lopez. See if your cat is safe on this episode of Nine Lives with Dr. Kat!
EPISODE NOTES: Make Halloween Less Scary for Your Cats!
Duration:00:22:18
Nine Lives with Dr. Kat - Ep 134 Why You Should Change the Way You Treat Your Cat
9/17/2024
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
Duration:00:26:07
Nine Lives with Dr. Kat - Ep 133 My Aching Bones!
8/29/2024
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!
Duration:00:33:16
Nine Lives with Dr. Kat - Ep 132 Save Cats! Find Out How!
8/13/2024
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!
Duration:00:22:43
Nine Lives with Dr. Kat - Ep 131 Vacation: Take your Cat? Or Not?
8/2/2024
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?
Duration:00:30:20
Nine Lives with Dr. Kat - Ep 130 Is Your Cat Crunchy?
7/19/2024
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?
Duration:00:27:00
Nine Lives with Dr. Kat - Ep 129 I Could Pee on This
6/21/2024
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
Duration:00:20:08
Nine Lives with Dr. Kat - Ep 128 Breaking FIP Mews! Now your Vet Can Help!
5/31/2024
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!
Duration:00:32:58
Nine Lives with Dr. Kat - Ep 127 The Most Interesting Cat in The World?
5/8/2024
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?
Duration:00:26:14
Nine Lives with Dr. Kat - Ep 126 Play it Again, Sam!
4/12/2024
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!
Duration:00:30:51
Nine Lives with Dr. Kat - Ep 125 TV Cats!
3/12/2024
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!
Duration:00:25:45
Nine Lives with Dr. Kat - Ep 124 Is it Tooth-hurty? Dental Disease in Cats
2/19/2024
Today, we talk to Dr. Angela Briggs who is a veterinarian and even more...a veterinary dentist! We know that cats try to hide anything pain from the world and she tells us about some common issues she sees in kittens and cats. She gives us her insights on what to do and what to watch for to keep your cat happy, healthy, and pain free.
EPISODE NOTES: Is it Tooth-hurty? Dental Disease in Cats
Duration:00:26:15
Nine Lives with Dr. Kat - Ep 123 Fostering And Adopting Kittens
2/13/2024
Veterinary Behaviorist, Dr. Lisa Radosta is back to talk about fostering, adopting and raising healthy happy cats. So, tune in for great information… we’re not kitten!
EPISODE NOTES: Fostering And Adopting Kittens
Duration:00:29:51
Nine Lives with Dr. Kat - Ep 122 Feline Faces
1/9/2024
Did you know that cats have 276 distinct facial expressions? And even more interesting and complex, cats use their expressions differently depending on if they are interacting with their friends or not. Today's guest, Dr. Britt Florkiewicz, is a comparative and evolutionary psychologist who designed a study that uncovered facts like these. She went into a large cat Cafe and observed and recorded the cats as they communicated with one another and shares what she found out with us.
EPISODE NOTES: Feline Faces!
Duration:00:26:30
Nine Lives with Dr. Kat - Ep 121 Want to Adopt a Cat? Listen to This!
12/15/2023
Today, I chatted with Arden Moore, a lifelong cat-vocate and pet first aid expert about what you need to know if you want to adopt a kitten, cat or senior feline. You probably haven't thought of all the things she alerts you to, from the truth about cat cafes (in 15 cities) to how to best plan for your cat's life and wellness. Find out what you need to buy and get to make sure that your cat lives her best life! We talk about cool places to find cats and why you might choose one over another and what questions you need to ask yourself and breeders/rescuers to help choose a life long cat partner. Check it out!
EPISODE NOTES: Want to Adopt a Cat? Listen to This!
Duration:00:32:02
Nine Lives with Dr. Kat - Ep 120 Cat Products That Give Back!
11/6/2023
The holidays are coming, and all cat lovers want to gift their cats and their fellow cat lovers with fun and useful gifts. Why not choose things that help homeless cats and benefit animals? My guest today is Wendy Miller. She is the inventor of a neat and fun card deck that will amuse you (and also benefits cat charities). She shares with me some of the cool stuff she saw at Cat Con that are other products that are useful, sustainable and give back to make our world a better place.
EPISODE NOTES: Cat Products That Give Back!
Duration:00:25:38