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

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!

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

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

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!

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!

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!

Today's episode delves into the pathology of animal hoarding. Dr Art Markman and I talk about what it is, why it happens, and what you can do if you think you may be experiencing it or love someone who is. Animal Hoarding becomes an issue when the number of animals in a home is above and beyond the number of resources available to give them a good life. Who is the most at risk for this behavior? How does this happen? What can you do if you or someone you love is experiencing this problem? Find out these answers and more by listening now! EPISODE NOTES: Helping or Hoarding? How to Know the Difference

Did you know that you could turn your love of cats into a successful film career? Today's guest, Dr. Ross Hewitt is here to tell you that you can! Dr. Hewitt is a cat lover that grew up with 13 cats. He is also an actor, playwright, director, producer, and retired physician who received many awards for his work with the HIV and AIDS communities. He used cats (and his love of theater) to write and produce a short, animated film called Kris the Cat. He tells about his journey to create the film and also about the Nordic folk tale that inspired it. It is clear that Dr. Hewitt admires and loves cats, and he used this love to help him grow as a person and create something to entertain and educate children of all ages. EPISODE NOTES: Cat-spiration!

Feline infectious peritonitis (FIP) has been the absolute worst nightmare of veterinarians for a long time. It is a Coronavirus, and it is present in most cats, but for an unknown reason, it mutates in certain cats and becomes an aggressive, life-threatening infection. Today, we talk with Dr. Elizabeth Colleran, a feline veterinarian who researches this terrible disease and wants us all to know what it is and that there is a treatment. We talk about the disease itself and how a cat owner can recognize it and even some things we can do to prevent it. Check it out to learn more! EPISODE NOTES: NOT a Death Sentence Anymore!

Ever been to the vet clinic and left thinking of all the things you forgot to ask and mention? Today we chat with Dr. Ryane Englar about tips to make sure you advocate for your cat and get the most out of your veterinary experience. From jotting down your questions and concerns ahead of time to even drawing am image of your cat to diagram concerns, there are lots of things you can do to make your visit the best it can be. EPISODE NOTES: Maximize your Vet Visit!

Today we talk with Dr. Jan Bellows, the veterinary dentist, and he gives us advice about what we all should be doing each day to keep our cats' teeth healthy. He shares some resources like vohc.org to find products that are certified to help with dental health and he gives us a step by step list that all cat lovers should follow to be sure they are doing the best by their cats. Listen now to find out how to keep your cat smiling and pain free! EPISODE NOTES: Cats Have Teeth!

Tele-what? Did you know that you can consult with a licensed veterinarian to help you decide if your cat has an emergency or not? You can! And today we chat with Dr. Shadi Ireifej about his telemedicine platform, Vettriage. Find out what can be treated this way and find out how to take advantage of this useful service! EPISODE NOTES: Telemedicine!

In this episode, I get to talk to Dr. Tina Bearden. Dr. Bearden is extremely knowledgeable about vaccines, and she works for Boehringer-Ingelheim Animal Health. She knows the inside scoop on vaccine manufacturing and research. We talk about what vaccines are and what they do and even explore different types of vaccines. Are the scary stories true? Where did the headlines come from? Find out what you need to know on this episode of Nine Lives with Dr. Kat! EPISODE NOTES: Vaccines- Does Your Cat Really Need Them?

We chat with Tabitha Kucera, certified RVT, CCBC, and KPA-CTP, and she sheds some light on our cats' interactions with us as their humans. Purring, kneading, bunting....and so much more. Find out why she thinks they do these things and what they mean. She even gives us tips on what our cats are trying to tell us! Come along as we unravel the mysteries of cats! EPISODE NOTES: Why Does My Cat Do That? Part 3: Interactions

Do you feel overwhelmed by the number of choices of flea products today? Today I chat with Rita Katanjian, a veterinary professional with years of experience and a passion for client education, about the pros and cons of flea product choices. She tells us how to let our cats and our veterinary team help us decide which ones will be best for each individual cat. We had fun talking about bugs! EPISODE NOTES: Flea Control: How Do You Pick One?

Does your cat bite? Scratch? How about urinating outside the box? Howling? There are behaviors that we humans see as negative and I get to chat with Mikkel Becker, lead trainer for Fear Free Pets about why they do these things and what we can do to help. Check out Mikkel's amazing wisdom on our series, Why Does My Cat Do That. EPISODE NOTES: Why Does My Cat Do That? Part 2: Negative Behaviors

The opening episode to our series, Why Does My Cat Do That? Lisa Radosta, the veterinary behaviorist, joins me today to talk about cats and objects. Why do cats knock things off counter tops? Why do cats like boxes? And so much more. This is a super fun episode! Check it meow-t! EPISODE NOTES: Why Does My Cat Do That? Part 1

Wouldn't you love to see what a kitten sees and hear his thoughts on everyday life? I would! And a new book, Oliver Kitten's Diary does just that. I get to chat with Gareth Thomas, a celebrated writer and publisher about all of his cat-a-log of books that discuss cats. Learn about Oliver kitten's life, what it is like to be a cat loving publisher and about other feline best sellers. Gareth joins me all the way from New Zealand to help me explore more cat-tastic facts and fun. Check it out! EPISODE NOTES: A Kitten's Diary?

What does a talented harpist have in common with a grieving pet owner? You will be surprised. Erica Messer is both of these and so much more! She took time today to talk with me about her grief and share some of unique and interesting ways that she learned to deal with it...and to help others deal with their own. Listen to find out more about Wolfie's Wish and Erica's tools and resources to help you or a loved one deal with their own pet loss grief. EPISODE NOTES: Resources to Cope with Pet Loss Grief: Wolfie’s Wish