Cat Chat®

Cat Chat --- Brought to You by Dr. Elsey’s (12-14-2022) #0122: Pet me where?! --- a cat would say, if only people would listen (and notice signs of discomfort before the cat resorts to biting or scratching). Dr. Mikel explains that most people don\'t realize there are ways to pet a cat (briefly, and when \"asked\") and places not to touch them (belly or hind end) that would enhance...

Tracie gives advice to Kathy from idaho, who recently re-homed a very frightened, underweight Ragdoll kitty, Freya, on how to to overcome the cat's distrust of people

Dr. Mikel describes what zoomies are, sudden bursts of energy, completely normal cat behavior, known as Frenetic Random Activity Periods (FRAPS)

Dr. Elsey on donating $15 million to the Multiple Myeloma Research Foundation since 2009, the power of pets to help cancer patients, and the humans-animal bond

Terry Masear ("Connecting With Enchanting Cats"), a hummingbird rehabilitator half the year, on her Abyssinians, as described in her enchanting book

Dr. Mikel Maria Delgado (FelineMinds Cat Behavior Consulting) on how it's instinctive for a cat to bury their waste, keeping right size/number of regularly cleaned litterboxes

Zazie Todd ("PURR: the Science of Making Your Cat Happy") on what attachment means to a cat, misinterpreting a cat's feelings, how felines form bonds, express feelings

Dr. Mikel Maria Delgado and Tracie discuss misuse of crate training on a cat with out-of-litter-box issues, and crate overuse with dogs

Director Sarah Jayne Portelli and her co-creator Ivan Malekin ("Cats of Malta") on inspiration to make documentary about the island's dedicated community of cat minders

Mikel and Tracie discuss types of cats known as Asians, breeds developed by crossbreeding, and hair-mutation breeds, including the long-haired Siamese, known as a Balinese cat

Sami Carroccio (Cat Cavorting) on supporting TNR community in Phoenix, how she volunteered at a shelter, then served on boards of animal welfare non-profits before starting her own

Dr. Mikel Delgado and Tracie on the many ways insect proteins (biologically appropriate) are finding their way into cat food and treats

Cat Chat — Brought to You by Dr. Elsey’s (09-21-2022) #0110: Marco Nunez --- a young filmmaker who decided during the Covid pandemic to make a film tribute to his beloved kitty Lilliput --- put his iPhone to use as a video tool. Tracie chose his tongue-in-cheek film for the 5th Annual NY Cat Film Festival, which Marc is excited to attend as his first trip to New York City for the October 23rd prem...

Zazie Todd ("PURR: The Science of Making Your Cat Happy") talks about improving the life and comfort of senior cats

Dr. Sharon Eisen (Complete Cat Care Clinic, Brookfield, Connecticut) on advantages of cat clinic where no dogs are allowed, and breeding British Shorthair cats

Dr. Mikel Maria Delgado and Tracie discuss joys & challenges of having multiple cats in one household

Dr. Mikel discusses "a superstitious meower," a cat who believes its meows make things happen

Dr. Mikel Delgado and Tracie discuss why automatic litter boxes can cause problems for cats, leading to OLB (out of litter box) issues

Dr. Mikel Delgado and Tracie urge people not to leave cats alone for more than 24 hours because they need interaction with their humans

Dr. Mikel Delgado and Tracie discuss the many items of technology designed to improve life with your cat

Angela Staehling on her inspiration for writing and illustrating "How to Pet a Cat"

Dr. Mikel Delgado and Tracie discuss the phenomenon of cats eating non-food items

Tracie speaks with Laura about why one of her three cats began pooping outside the litter box and gives possible solutions

Zazie Todd ("PURR: The Science of Making Your Cat Happy") on why it is natural and necessary for cats to hide

Dr. Mikel Maria Delgado (FelineMinds.com) discusses why cats fight and gives advice on how to handle/prevent cat fighting