Nine Lives With Dr. Kat - Cat Podcasts For Cat Lovers On Pet Life Radio (petliferadio.com)

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

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!

Well, maybe not the most interesting cat in the world, but certainly an interesting episode! We got to spend some time with Teresa Kreiger 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?

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

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!

Join us today as we chat with Dr. Renee Schmid, a veterinary toxicologist with the pet poison helpline. She explains what the top ten calls for toxicity in cats are and you may be surprised. Which things do you think made the list? I know a lot and I'm excited for you to listen to this interesting episode. EPISODE NOTES: Toxic!

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