Cattitude - The #1 Cat Podcast About Cats As Pets- Pet Life Radio Original (PetLifeRadio.com)

September is here and that means back to school! After a summer of everyone being home all the time, how can you help your cat adjust to an empty house all day? Michelle Fern welcomes back Dr. Amber Karwacki to talk about ways to keep your cat engaged during the hours that your family is away at work and school.

Michelle Fern delves into interesting things about cats… how they act, how they look, and more! What scents do they like? Which ones do they hate? How do cats communicate with you? How can you answer back? Find the answers to these and more interesting cat facts!

Michelle Fern welcomes back Certified Feline Training and Behavior Specialist Molly DeVoss to talk about play for prey, and how to train your own kitties using treats. Cat treats are not only a great healthy addition to cats’ diets, adding in nutrients, but are also a wonderful training and bonding tool. A happy, well behaved, and healthy cat means a happy and healthy family. Also, when cats are loved and well trained, the chances of them ending up in the street or shelter are much lower.

Black cats have a bad rap, when they’re really awesome sweet kitties! Today Michelle Fern welcomes cat behavior expert, Pam Johnson-Bennett to talk about Black Cat Appreciation Day which is August 17th, and why black cats should be celebrated and appreciated. These mysterious creatures in their sleek black coats are just awesome! Tune in and find out why.

For anyone who has ever dealt with the loss of a pet, the grief is overwhelming. The animal-human bond is deep and profound. Yet, for many, trying to find resources for help with this grief is daunting. This week Michelle Fern talks to ordained non-denominational pastor, ordained animal chaplain, and credentialed loss and grief counselor, Kaleel Sakakeeny about how to cope with the loss of your feline companion.

This week on Cattitude, Michelle Fern chats with playwright, director & producer Ross Hewett about his animated short film, Kris the Cat. Kris the Cat, is a delightful animated short film that is winning hearts of all ages at film festivals across the country. Inspired by an Icelandic folk tale, it follows the adventures of a common cat who finds himself in the royal court!

As you know, it’s super hot right now in the US and it isn't just humans who can suffer from the effects. Our animal companions are super vulnerable as well. This week Michelle Fern is joined by Ellie Laks, co-founder of The Gentle Barn, a non-profit sanctuary for rescue animals, and Dr. Peter Weinstein, veterinarian and former executive director of the Southern California Veterinary Medical Association to talk about keeping your cats safe in the sweltering summer heat! You don’t want to miss this one!

This week Michelle Fern chats cats with LA writer, actor, personal trainer and cat rescuer, Cindy D’Andrea. Cindy has combined her love of cats with her theatre career and has put together a show about her experiences as a (initially reluctant) cat owner, called Cat S**t Crazy. Her show is about cats and what they mean to your life and how you may think you are rescuing a cat only to find it has rescued you. Tune in to this fun and informative episode

This week Michelle Fern welcomes Gareth Thomas, author of Oliver Kitten’s Diary, a unique, fictional account of a cat’s first year and the family that adopts him. Oliver Kitten was born in a fire truck and ends up living with a three-generation multicultural human family in a four-bedroom house. He keeps a diary of his own escapades and the things he hears and sees his family get up to.

This week Michelle Fern welcomes Dr. Karen Fine, author of The Other Family Doctor. For 25 years, Karen operated a house call practice, and her main approach to patients is meeting them where they are—she’s done many appointments from a bathtub or laundry room, places where the animal feels most comfortable. After years of going into other people’s homes, The Other Family Doctor is our opportunity to peek behind the curtain of what it’s really like to be a vet.

Today’s fun episode gives me the chance to chat with Dr. Kathryn Primm of Pet Life Radio’s Nine Lives with Dr. Kat, about cats, what they are up to and why we humans care. It turns out, cats are very complex and interesting and could even be capable of more than we think. Listen in while we chat about cats and how they create curiosity in us, learn our ways and influence us. Why do cats lurk in the shadows? Why do they like the dark? Are they plotting together? We have a little fun exploring theories and learning quirky cat facts!

This week Michelle Fern is joined by Dr. Betsy Redmond, Chief Science Officer for Innovative Pet Lab- an at-home pet diagnostic company focusing on gut health testing for dogs and cats. Innovative Pet Lab tests offer pet owners and animal health practitioners peer-reviewed and scientifically-proven tests that help identify root causes of intestinal and autoimmune issues before they develop into more serious conditions. Best of all, you can test from the comfort of your home and at a time that works for you.

Michelle Fern welcomes best-selling author Allia Zobel Nolan, who wrote Heavenly Headbutts: Reflections of Hope about Cats and Eternity, a wonderful book after the passing of her cat that helped her with thoughtful meditation and hope. She quotes everyone from Pope Francis to CS Lewis to other thoughtful leaders. It's a book for everyone: people of all faiths and pet lovers.

This week Michelle Fern welcomes Bryan Kortis, the co-founder and National Programs Director of Neighborhood Cats, a leading advocacy group for feral and stray cats. The organization operates hands-on programs in New York City, Jersey City, and Maui, Hawaii, which have helped transform these areas from high-kill to cat-friendly communities. They also have national and international programs to promote the practice of trap-neuter-return (TNR), a method for managing outdoor cats through sterilization.

April 19 is National Cat Lady Day. The reputation of a cat lady has come a long way since medieval Europe when a woman’s love for cats was a cause for suspicion and even scorn. Since then, the cat lady stereotype has transformed from a negative label into a popular one that many modern cat ladies wear with pride. If you own a cat, you know that there isn't a day that goes by that you don't celebrate your animal companion! So, embrace your kitties and give your cat some catnip! Michelle Fern talks about things you can do and buy to celebrate the cats in your life on this special day!