Cat Talk Radio

We all know that moving puts stress on the whole family, but since cats are such homebody, creatures of habit, they, most of all, suffer the process. How do you prepare for a move, complete the move, and get kitty set up in the new house without developing behavior issues?

60% of cats in the United States are obese, so chances are pretty good your cat might be one of them. Molly and Dewey talk about how to tell if your cat is obese, the risks of feline obesity, and what you can do about it if your cat needs to shed a couple pounds.

Jo Ann Jeffries, author of Have you seen Tucker? writes a delightful tale about a tuxedo cat who goes missing. His young person searches near and far for Tucker and meets some interesting new friends along the way. In this episode Jo Ann shares her inspiration for Tucker and her passion for helping homeless cats in need.

This is the first episode I've recorded solo...I received a consult form from Jasper's mom describing a complex case and I thought it would make a good episode for Cat Talk Radio. Listen as I share what is going on with this kitty and his family and my thought processes on figuring out the triggers to the aggression and suggestions for helping him. - Molly

Kim Pierce has once again provided us with a great topic: Getting Your Cat Into the Carrier - without traumatizing one or both of you. She asked us to cover how to get the cat into the carrier quickly if there is an emergency situation, and also how to train your cat to become acclimated to the carrier and enter upon request. Sounds impossible? Molly shares a story of a shelter cat who had a fear...

Our friend Kim Pierce sent in some great questions about how cats communicate with their tails. The tail is the cats' sign language; a portal to what they are feeling. It communicates everything from contentment to terror. Learn what the different postures and gestures your cat's tail is trying to communicate to you.

Tune in and test your cat knowledge! Kim P. requested we do a round two of the Cat Quiz, so Molly once again tests Dewey's knowledge of cat facts. Laugh along as Dewey thinks out loud to solve the questions.

Are you providing your cats the enrichment they need? Molly breaks down feline enrichment into five categories and talks about what species-focused elements they need.

What is the difference between behavioral and mental health? How do you make sure you're providing what your cat needs to have healthy behavioral health? Tune in to this podcast to learn how to help your cat live its best life ever - the best of all his 9 lives!

Does your cat display symptoms of Hyperesthesia syndrome? Tune in to discover what those symptoms are, what causes Hyperesthesia, how vets diagnose the condition, and what treatments are available. Hyperesthesia plays a big role in behavior because sometimes, what is often seen as the cat being aggressive, is actually a defensive reaction to physical discomfort due to Hyperesthesia.

What happens to cause two cats, who have historically gotten along, to suddenly act like strangers? It is stressful to watch two cats you love fight with one another - and not know what to do about it. Sometimes, a reintroduction is needed. Molly and Dewey discuss the causes of upset, how to know when it's time to hit the reset button, and the reintroduction method.

Two listeners suggested this topic and wanted to know if there are energy level differences in cat breeds, and unique personality characteristics. We found a recently published scientific report about feline breed differences and inherited behaviors and share some interesting insight with you.

Typically we do a post Global Pet Expo episode, highlighting the new products we discovered at the show. Covid prevented us from attending this year but we still managed to find seven interesting things to share with you.

Each year we like to address the top googled cat questions and this year we are focusing in on specifically why questions - the top 9. Ranging from the silly and absurd to behavior queries, this set of questions has it all. Looking at what people are questioning about cats indicates trends and rising issues cat owners might be having.

It is very likely that your cat is suffering from pent-up energy. Molly talks about the reasons cats have bottled-up energy and why the hide it. This episode will give you several strategies for helping your cat to feel less repressed in their environment.

Debra H. Goldstein is the author of the Sarah Blair cozy mystery series which features RahRah, Sarah's cat. In this interview Debra shares her inspiration for RahRah, the role he plays in Sarah's life, and how she learned enough about cat behavior to write the series - even though she's never owned one.

Listeners submitted great questions about covid-19 and their cats: can cats catch it? Should I be worried about my cat being exposed to covid-19? Can I give it to my cat? What is some of the more recent research in this area?

What are helicopter cat parents? Am I one? Are you one? A listener writes in with a tale about her own thoughts and concerns about being a helicopter cat parent and Molly and Dewey dive in addressing her concerns.

What do small town romance novels and cats have in common? Tune in to this steamy interview with author Michelle Major and find out! Join Molly and Michelle as they talk about her latest book, The Last Carolina Sister (her 40th novel published), and listen to Michelle read a great excerpt from the book. Michelle's main character in her Magnolia Sisters series runs an animal rescue and Michelle wea...

In this episode Molly interviews comedian and author, Liz Miele about her first book titled Why Cats Are Assholes. Part cat humor, part cat care, and part cat history, Liz's book is wrapped with insight and humor. "Why Cats Are Assholes" is your ultimate, and very fun guide, to better understanding your pet's behavior and how we, as their loyal servants, can deal with a furry roommate who always s...

Join us for a delightful conversation with Gwen Cooper, the New York Times bestselling author of Homer's Odyssey, and many other cat novels. Molly and Gwen talk about what life's like living with a special needs cat and how Homer changed Gwen's life. Gwen shares how she and Homer found one another, how Homer saved her, and a little about her forthcoming Homer Whodunit Cozy Mystery Series.

How do you know when your cat needs help? Are you ignoring signs that are pleas for your assistance? Tune in to discover the ways your cat might be saying that it needs you.

A listener shared a fascinating new study about outdoor cats and hunting that confirms many of the theories Molly preaches to cat clients. The results of the study will surprise you - if you're a cat nerd - and may just inspire you to make a few changes.

A listener has two parrots and is adopting a kitten and wants to know how she can train the kitten to think of the birds as part of the family and not prey.

Cat waking you up in the middle of the night or early morning? Molly and Dewey talk about why they do it and tried and true methods for stopping it.