Cattitude - Cat Podcast About Cats As Pets On Pet Life Radio (petliferadio.com)

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.EPISODE NOTES: Black Cat Appreciation DayBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/cattitude-the-1-cat-podcast--6666768/support.

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. EPISODE NOTES: How to Cope with the Loss of your Cat: Pet Grief Counseling Expert Shares his Top TipsBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/cattitude-the-1-cat-podcast--6666768/support.

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!EPISODE NOTES: Kris the CatBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/cattitude-the-1-cat-podcast--6666768/support.

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!EPISODE NOTES: Cool Cats… Hot Weather!Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/cattitude-the-1-cat-podcast--6666768/support.

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!EPISODE NOTES: Cat S**t Crazy!Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/cattitude-the-1-cat-podcast--6666768/support.

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.EPISODE NOTES: Oliver Kitten’s DiaryBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/cattitude-the-1-cat-podcast--6666768/support.

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. EPISODE NOTES: The Other Family DoctorBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/cattitude-the-1-cat-podcast--6666768/support.

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!EPISODE NOTES: Why Are Cats So Mysterious? What Are They Up To?Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/cattitude-the-1-cat-podcast--6666768/support.

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.EPISODE NOTES: Going With Your GutBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/cattitude-the-1-cat-podcast--6666768/support.

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.EPISODE NOTES: Heavenly HeadbuttsBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/cattitude-the-1-cat-podcast--6666768/support.

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.EPISODE NOTES: Neighborhood CatsBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/cattitude-the-1-cat-podcast--6666768/support.

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!EPISODE NOTES: It’s National Cat Lady Day!Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/cattitude-the-1-cat-podcast--6666768/support.

Did you ever think of traveling with your cat abroad? This week Michelle Fern chats with Carrie Carter, author of Whiskers Abroad: Ashi and Audrey's Adventures in Japan, which immerses readers in an unforgettable tour of the land of the rising sun, where they can experience the culture, cuisine and countryside through the eyes of a wanderlust-filled human and her steadfast cat companion. Author Carrie Carter has travelled to Japan 14 times, and she tapped into her real-world experiences to fill Whiskers Abroad with authenticity. Carter includes photographs of real places and travel tips to inspire other intrepid adventurers — with the added twist that Ashi, the cat, provides his own running commentary on the trip.EPISODE NOTES: Whiskers Abroad: Ashi and Audrey's Adventures in JapanBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/cattitude-the-1-cat-podcast--6666768/support.

How can children begin to heal after losing a pet? This week Michelle Fern is joined by Lori Orlinsky, author of Balloons For Tiger. Balloons for Tiger takes an imaginative look at this tough topic as colorful balloons travel from the hands of children to their beloved cat who has passed on. This book lets children open up their hearts and imaginations for a magical journey to the farthest corners of the world, where they'll meet skydivers, astronauts, superheroes, and everything in between. As they watch the balloons voyage to the other side of the rainbow bridge, they learn to positively process their grief. A great tool for any child who has experienced the loss of a pet- or any other loved one, too.EPISODE NOTES: Balloons For TigerBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/cattitude-the-1-cat-podcast--6666768/support.

February is National Pet Dental Health Month, or for us on Cattitude, National Cat Dental Health Month! This week Michelle Fern welcomes Dr. Amber Karwacki of Heart + Paw to talk about how to keep your cat’s really sharp teeth, clean and healthy. From home dental care to annual veterinary dental exams, tune in to find out how to give you cat’s teeth the attention they deserve!EPISODE NOTES: Sinking Our Teeth Into National Cat Dental Health Month!Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/cattitude-the-1-cat-podcast--6666768/support.

Choosing the right veterinarian for your cute kitty can be a daunting task. Should you choose a large or small vet clinic? Will the veterinarian have time to give your cat the attention he or she deserves? Today Michelle Fern welcomes Dr. Louis DelGuidice, National Emergency Medical Director at AmeriVet Veterinary Partners, and Dr. Brian C. Hurley, DVM, AmeriVet’s National Medical Director, to discuss this as well as the top stresses of owning a vet clinic.EPISODE NOTES: Vetting Your VetBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/cattitude-the-1-cat-podcast--6666768/support.

Michelle Fern welcomes Mariquita Joy, kitten breeder, and author of Finding Your Perfect Kitten: How to Choose the RIGHT Breeder and NEVER Get SCAMMED. This book will: Coach you on what to ask a potential breeder when buying a kitten, help you recognize a scam a mile away, educate you on the most popular cat breeds with photos of each, teach you tips on cat behavior and raising and training your cat, and save you thousands of dollars in potential vet bills and lost deposits on kittens.EPISODE NOTES: Finding Your Perfect Kitten: How to Choose the RIGHT Breeder and NEVER Get SCAMMEDBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/cattitude-the-1-cat-podcast--6666768/support.

This week Michelle Fern chats with Nancy Robison, children’s author and cat rescuer, about animal rescue, TNR for cats and especially the need for more services in underserved areas, as well as the children’s books she’s written in the hopes of teaching children about compassion for animals especially cats.EPISODE NOTES: Trap, Neuter, ReturnBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/cattitude-the-1-cat-podcast--6666768/support.

Michelle Fern is joined by Pam Johnson-Bennett, who explains how to help Purrfectly Impurrfect shelter cats live Happily Furever After, as well as Feline Generous Happily Furever After contest winners, Beverly Pack (& Elvis), and Janine Zarate (& Buddy). The ARM & HAMMER™ Feline Generous program announced the winners of its "Happily Furever After" sweepstakes and the biggest single donation the program has given away to date. Purrfectly impurrfect shelter cats are often overlooked for adoption due to age, illness, appearance, being bonded pairs or having misunderstood personalities. During the month-long campaign, more than 5,500 photos/videos of these amazing cats living "happily furever after" were submitted.EPISODE NOTES: Purrfectly Impurrfect Cats Living Happily Furever AfterBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/cattitude-the-1-cat-podcast--6666768/support.

Michelle Fern is joined by award-winning illustrator and New York Times best-selling author, Bob Eckstein, to talk about his latest book, The Complete Book of Cat Names (That Your Cat Won't Answer to, Anyway). Reader, beware! A cat's name will set the tone for the rest of their personal and professional life. Recent studies from dubious cat blogs have shown that 80 percent of cat owners regret the name they gave their feline friends. Here, you will find the most popular cat names (to avoid), bookstore cat names (Homer or Pip), cat names for foodies (S'more or Capers), James Bond villain cats (Golden Paws or Jinx), and many more. Tune in to find out more!EPISODE NOTES: The Complete Book of Cat Names (That Your Cat Won't Answer to, Anyway)Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/cattitude-the-1-cat-podcast--6666768/support.