19 Cats and Counting on Pet Life Radio (PetLifeRadio.com)

Every year in the United States, 134,400 cats are surrendered to county shelters because of behavior issues. Of course, that number doesn't include the cats that are simply kicked outside, left behind, or sent to private shelters. Unless neurological disorder is involved, a Cat Behaviorist can help you and your cat! If every cat parent reached out to a Cat Behaviorist, we could prevent 134,400 cat...

If you have cats, you have probably had to make some tough decisions at the end of his life, or you will in the future. It’s THE decision that every pet owner dreads. How do we know when it's time? Is it too soon? Did I wait too long? How do we do this in a way that's best for the cat and the human? Linda and Rita had the pleasure of discussing this sensitive topic with Dr. Diane Eigner, VMD, MBA,...

This week Rita and Linda chat cats with Michelle Fern, the host of Pet Life Radio's Cattitude podcast about what it's really like to have a multi multi multi cat household! How much does it cost to feed them? How many litter boxes do you need? Can you ever go on a vacation? Tune in for answers to these and many more cat questions! EPISODE NOTES: Lots and Lots and Lots of Cats! Become a supporter o...

Rita and Linda are well known as the two (crazy cats) ladies. Imagine their surprise when they found a website named Two Crazy Cat Ladies! Listen in as Linda and Rita chat with Jae and Adrienne, the other two cat ladies! Join them for lots of laughs and fun as well as learning about what cats need and how to do it in a healthier way! EPISODE NOTES: Four Crazy Cat Ladies! Become a supporter of this...

If you run a business, especially a cat-focused business, you know that your website is your calling card. But keeping your website updated with current and interesting content is often a challenge. Meet Dan Reinhold, professional writer and founder of Copy for Cats. Dan provides content for cat-based business that is all about cats. He helps with website copy, newsletter creation, and even email...

Halloween is coming, and along with ghosts and skeletons, black cats are a popular decoration. Those cats with their arched backs, puffed tails and scary eyes are spooooky and fuel the ideas of black cats, bad luck, and silly superstition. Michelle Fern, host of Cattitude on Pet Life Radio, reached out to behavior experts, Rita, Linda and Pam Johnson-Bennett with her desire to do a roundtable disc...

When Rita and Linda stumbled upon animal communicator Lesley Nase, they had to find out more! Having no experience with animal communicators, they were a bit skeptical, but Lesley made believers out of them in no time! Lesley has a natural ability to tune in to both animals and people and is doing a-meow-zing work to help people connect with their animals and form a stronger bond! She teaches huma...

When Bobby Flay and his cat, Nacho, started to create the feline foods that would become the Made By Nacho brand, he wanted to be sure he included everything that would not only appeal to the feline palate, but also support their bodies with complete and proper nutrition. Who better to ask for advice than his personal veterinarian, Dr. Katja Lang! Dr. Katja is the Chief Medical Officer at the Hear...

We are thrilled to again welcome Peter Cohen, Founder of the non-profit Zen by Cat, as well as his kitty abode, House of Nekko (which means House of Cat). If you’ve visited the Zen by Cat Instagram or Facebook page, you’ve no doubt see how Peter’s 24 cats live in peace and tranquility in an environment that would make any cat drool with envy! Well, House of Nekko has been under renovation, giving...

Kitten Lady Hannah Shaw is our guest, and we’re honored to have her back to talk about her ongoing venture with Royal Canin. She’s here to talk about fostering kittens, and why it is so important to their development and adoptability. Rita and Linda talk with Hannah about the different ways you can foster, everything from taking on those very tiny bottle-fed cats all the way to adopting a fragile...

Started in 2011 by Amman Ahmed and Ricardo Henriquez, Relax My Cat and Relax My Dog were inspired by an incredibly cute dog called Rocky, and a cute cat called Mia. Ricardo and Mia both experienced a life of political unrest and violence in their local communities, leaving them less than relaxed. Amman and Ricardo started making experimental music to see how it would help Mia and Rocky, and after...

Liz is a gifted comedian who has been doing stand-up since she was just 16! At 18, she was profiled in The New Yorker Magazine, at 22 she appeared on Comedy Central’s “Live at Gotham.” She recently appeared on Comedy Central’s “This Week at the Comedy Cellar,” NPR’s “Wait Wait Don’t Tell Me,” Hulu’s “Coming To The Stage,” AXS TV’s “Gotham Comedy Live,” and was profiled in the March 2015 issue of R...

Have you ever wondered if your cat is really happy? If he’s acting strange, is it because he is ill? After surgery, does he really need these pain pills or are you medicating your cat needlessly? Sylvester AI can tell you! Join Rita and Linda as they talk with Miche and Sajna about this amazing software, called Tably, how it works, and how our own Linda Hall saved the life of her cat using Sylvest...

April is Autism Awareness month, and studies have proven that cats provide great comfort to those on the spectrum! Caden is a very smart, funny and talented young man who has Autism. Like most teens, Caden loves pizza, tacos, and video games, in addition to his love of cats. Join Rita and Linda as they chat with Caden and his Mom, Courtney, about life with Autism and our mutual love of kitties. We...

Steve Dale knows pets. He is a celebrated Animal Behaviorist and animal welfare advocate, with not one, not two, but THREE radio shows! Rita had the pleasure of meeting Steve a few years ago at a conference about Cat Behavior. Steve is one busy guy, and we’re honored he made the time to be on our show! If there is one thing Steve is passionate about, it’s the health and well-being of all of our be...

We’ve all heard that music soothes the savage beast, but what can soothe our family housecats? David Teie, a solo Cellist for the National Symphony Orchestra, has the answer. David has brought science and music together in a unique combination to create Music for Cats. It took David over 4 years to create this music, which is intended to speak to cats in a way that only their brains would understa...

Darlene is a very old and very dear friend of Rita’s, who happens to share Rita’s love of cats and a passion for writing. As a cat (and dog) mom and successful writer, Darlene decided to create a series of children’s books, staring her very own cats! Join Rita and Linda as they talk with Darlene about her real-life cats, her move cross-country, and how much easier her Litter Robot has made taking...

Cindy is a tireless cat rescuer, often spending countless dollars of her own to save and vet stray cats, and find then a loving forever home. Named after one of the kittens she could not save, Cindy started The Sunshine Fund, a (soon to be non-profit) rescue dedicated to those kittens who are in the greatest need of saving in the Houston, TX area. Join Cindy, Linda, and Rita as they talk about how...

The number two question Rita hears from clients is “how do I get my cats to get along?” Enter Dr. Sally Foote! Although Rita is quite experienced at multi cat integration, Dr. Sally is an expert, offering video step-by-step guides on how to go about those sometimes scary cat-meet-cat introductions. Join Rita, Linda, and Dr. Sally Foote as they talk about introducing cats and getting them to peacef...

FIP is a horrible feline disease that once was 100% fatal. But not anymore! Peter Cohen was lucky enough to partner with a wonderful veterinarian who has discovered the cure! However, the medication is currently cost prohibitive for most cat parents. Enter Peter, and his wonderful organization, Zen By Cat! Peter and his “Zen Warriors” are dedicated to making this treatment affordable for all cat p...

Beth and Rita have so much in common; they are both cat enthusiasts, are popular cat behaviorists, and both have successfully run Cats-Only pet sitting companies. With all her experience catering to and understanding thousands of cats, it was only a matter of time before Beth was approached to write her book, Understanding Cat Behavior. Tune in as Beth, Linda, and Rita discuss her new book, and of...

As more and more people are having to move in with friends and family due to the affects of Covid on the economy, Rita continues her discussion with Linda Hall about blending two multi-cat households into one. Linda noticed changes in the behaviors of her 7 cats and 1 dog with the addition of Nikki and Sebastian’s 4 cats to their household. Linda and Rita also discuss how humans and felines alike...

In this time of isolation and social distancing, Isabel offers us a safe way to be socially connected to one another. On her new Pet Life Radio Show, Covered in Pet Hair, Isabel’s show is a refreshing to connect with each other, have a drink, and let our hair down as we discuss the things we miss, as well as those things we can all still enjoy. Tune in to hear about Isabel’s show, which debuted on...

Linda Hall had been absent from the show, as she and her entire family battled Covid-19. In addition to sharing how 2020 has affected her family forever, Linda and Rita also discuss the challenges of adding 4 more cats and another adult to her household. Cat dislike change, and some major changes came along with Covid-19: the loss of Linda’s son-in-law Sebastian, the loss of her cat Warren, and he...

Arden Moore puts the FUN in Pet Safety! With her Pet Safety Cats Casey & Rusty, and Pet Safety Dog Kona, Arden makes learning Pet CPR and First Aid enjoyable and memorable, with her one-of-a-kind online certification classes. She even has classes that are for cats only! Tune in as Arden shares with Rita and Linda just why her certification is so important for pet parents and pet professionals...