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

Hey, would you like your cat to become living art? Sounds cool, right? After all, cats are magnificent creatures. They are works of art. So what better way to marvel at their beauty then to have them framed on your wall? This week Michelle Fern chats cats with Brian Vermeire and Kristina Hughes, stand-up comics, actors, and creators of Frame Your Feline! Tune in for a fun time and find out all about this fun way to turn your actual cat into a masterpiece!

Michelle Fern is joined by Cheryl Kaye, host of Unleashed on Pet Life Radio to talk about what they saw at this year's Global Pet Expo in Orlando, Florida. Cheryl talks about what her experience was like as a first time attendee. They cover a lot of the interesting cat products they discovered as they navigated the miles of exhibit booths on the trade show floor!

Okay, a giraffe, a camel and a cat walk into a bar. What do they have in common? Want to find out? This week Michelle Fern chats about quirky cat facts that are strange... but true! Tune in!

Julie Kelley owns a construction company in New York City called Aerial Design and Build. Her company does renovations to homes and businesses of A-List celebrities. But what makes her unique is that she also runs a nonprofit cat rescue in Greece called Let’s Be S.M.A.R.T., which stands for Successfully Managing Animal Rights Today. Julie opened a shelter in Greece to help take care of the thousands of stray cats roaming the streets of that country. She rescues stray felines that are sick and gets them spayed and neutered to try to reduce pet overpopulation. Stray animals in Greece often lead a difficult life, as they are often poisoned, abused, tortured and hungry. Join Michelle Fern as she cats with Julie about rescuing cats in Greece.

This week Michelle Fern welcomes back Harris Baker from Catfluence to talk about the 2022 Catfluence March Meowdness Tournament! The way it works is for each round Harris will share the matchups as polls to the @Catfluence IG story. Followers and fans will vote on which account they want to win, and after 24 hours the account with more votes will advance to the next round. There will not be a play-in game, but otherwise, everything will follow the real-life men’s college basketball tournament timeline. And there will be PRIZES for the Final Four. Tune in to find out more!

According to the Journal of Feline Medicine and Surgery, cats are living longer lives because of advanced focus on health, nutrition and fitness. Cats are considered to be geriatric around 15 years old, but today more and more cats are living into their late teens and early 20s. Similar to humans and our canine companions, aging presents some health challenges including sarcopenia, age-related muscle loss, which can affect a cat’s mobility, activity and overall quality of life. This week Michelle Fern is joined by nationally respected veterinarian, Dr. Albert Ahn to discuss essential tips for caring for your aging cat.

Cats are curious animals—and when Mom and Dad bring home a cute, loud, and sometimes smelly creature, Cat wonders who this tiny stranger could be. In Cat’s First Baby, author and illustrator Natalie Nelson captures the wonder and humor of welcoming a new member to the family through a cat’s eyes, which offers a gentle, formative lesson sure to resonate with kids and parents alike. Join us as Michelle Fern welcomes Natalie to Cattitude and learn all about this colorful mixed media hybrid of collage, cut paper, and digital magic that comes across beautifully in this sweet board book

Michelle Fern welcomes Pedro Bastos, CEO of Petfive, makers of Sustainably Yours cat litter. Endorsed by Jackson Galaxy, Sustainably Yours is a litter that not only eliminates odors and is easy to clean, but is better for the planet, environmentally responsible and also performed better than ordinary natural cat litters. This litter is whiter than other plant-based brands. Which makes it easy to keep the litter box tidy and spot differences in your cat’s urine.

Out of nearly 4,500 nominations, cat experts select 3 Unsung Heroes that represent thousands of staff and volunteers at cat shelters across the country who go above and beyond to care for purrfectly impurrfect cats. Winners include AdvoCAT of the Year: Kris Kaiser at Bitty Kitty Brigade in Maple Grove, MN, Compassion Award: Erin Insinga at Delaware Valley Humane Society in Sidney, NY and Creativity Award: Ashley Mazrin at Cats League & Assistance of the Western Slope in Grand Junction, CO. Join us as Michelle Fern chats with all 3 of these ladies about the pawsome work they do for cats!

Michelle Fern reports live from the VMX conference in Orlando, FL. Michelle chats with Dr. Dana Varble, as well as Dr. Jeff Werber, host of Ask the Vets with Dr. Jeff on Pet LIfe Radio. Created by NAVC. the North American Veterinary Community, VMX is the world's largest veterinary education conference. Pet Life Radio also won a gold VETTY award for excellence in Digital Audio/Radio, which was presented at VMX.

Michelle Fern welcomes Cheryl Kaye, host of Unleashed on Pet Life Radio to talk about all things feline! Also covered is the "Betty White Challenge" which takes place on Betty's birthday, January 17th.

What New Year resolutions do you have for your cats for this coming year? What resolutions do your cats have for you? Michelle Fern discusses New Year resolutions for you and your cat!

You've been to the vet's office many times with your cats. You know what your vet does, but who are all those other people who work there, and what exactly do they do? Michelle Fern welcomes back Dr. Dana Varble to break down all the jobs and discuss each person's responsibilities in the veterinary office

The holidays are a time for fun, friends and family, but the last place you want to spend it is at the emergency vet because your cat got into something they shouldn’t. This week Michelle Fern is joined by Dr. Justine Lee, board certified critical care veterinary specialist and toxicologist, and host of ER Vet on Pet Life Radio to discuss how to keep you cats safe during the holidays! You won’t want to miss this important episode!

Cats are finally coming into their own! The human-cat bond made impressive progress as more people together with their cats longer finally came to know and appreciate them. This week Michelle Fern is joined by Dan Reinhold, cat copywriter and founder of the Cat Business Professionals networking group on LinkedIn, along with cat behaviorist, Dr. Rachel Geller to talk about all things cats!