Cat Talk Radio

Does your cat gravitate to your spouse's lap more than yours? Craving more cat love? A listener asked how to get their cats to spend more time in his wife's lap, and Molly and Dewey talk about this familiar problem. If you're feeling guilty about hogging all the cat love, or if you're the one with an empty lap, or you're just craving more cat love in general - this episode is for you!

Going out of town and need someone to take care of your cat? Who do you trust? How do you find them? What should you pay? Molly and Dewey talk about ways to put your mind at ease when you have to be away from your cat.

A listener has asked Molly's opinion on keeping cats inside or outside. Molly and Dewey talk about the pros and cons and Molly's opinions about this topic.

Biker? Doctor? Sports fan? Not that kind of coat! We're talking about your cat's skin and hair. A listener asked us ...does the coat give any inclination of an unstable feline mind? This episode defines what healthy skin and hair are, and what an unhealthy coat may be indicating.

Author Anita Kelsey joins Molly in a discussion about....cats, of course! They talk about Anita's new book, Let's Talk About Cats: Conversations About Cat Behaviour. The book aims to help cat owners improve their own everyday connection with their cats and shares the wisdom of cat experts from all over the world.

Molly grills Dewey with 20 quiz questions. Test your knowledge of cats by following along and seeing how many of the answers you get correct!

Are we making mistakes in taking care of our cats? Are there ways you could be taking better care of your cat? If you love your cat as much as we do, you'll tune in to this episode to discover that you are either an A++ cat parent, or might have room for improvement in making kitty happy.

A listener asked us to do a show on cat grooming. Since cats are good groomers themselves, do we need to still groom them? If so, how? Molly and Dewey talk about the methods of cat grooming, what to do about mats, and how to get your cat amiable to the grooming process.

Ever wondered if your cat has allergies? Molly and Dewey discuss how to identify symptoms in your cat that might point to allergic reactions, what food and environmental things are common sources of allergies in cats, and proactive things you can do to prevent allergies in your cat.

Molly interviews Dr. Sarah Machell, Lead Veterinarian and Medical Director with Vetster, a new company that connects you with a network of licensed veterinary professionals available for online pet health appointments. Join us as we talk about what you can expect from a virtual vet visit, value, accessibility, and more! During a time when we are all busy, having a veterinarian on demand, at your f...

You'd be amazed at all the everyday things in our home that could be dangerous to your cat. Molly and Dewey identify many details in your home that could be deadly or dangerous to your kitten or cat - especially kittens, who tend to get into everything. Some dangers in your home are mild but can accumulate over time, and some are instantly deadly. This is an important podcast to listen to, even if...

How does being raised as an only kitten impact the behavior it develops as an adult cat? Molly and Dewey discuss the behavior issues that can appear in adult solo kittens, what you can do to prevent solo kitten syndrome, and what to do if you are already experiencing behavior issues related to this.

Is your cat all of a sudden no sleeping as much as it used to? Is Kitty more active and assertive with your other cats? Have a young cat and want to know what's normal? Cats reach social maturity between 2-4 years of age. Molly and Dewey talk about all this in the Hyperactivity in Cats episode!

Yes. Your cat is very likely bored. Find out why, and what you can do to liven up kitty's life in this episode.

A listener asked Molly to share stories about her work; interesting cats and people she's met, new things she's learned, strangest things she's seen, funniest cat case, etc. There's a little bit of something in this episode for everyone!

Psychotherapist and Attachment Expert, Dr. Anabelle Bugatti, talks with Molly about her tried and true methods of bonding with traumatized cats. She shares what attachment relationships mean to a cat and how to develop a healthy relationship with your cat - no matter what it has emotionally survived.

What causes cats to be aggressive and what can you do to help them be more calm? Molly and Dewey discuss the six main causes of aggression and some tips for dealing with it.

Color Therapy is an alternative healing method using colors to change the physical or emotional well being of people. But does it work on cats? And if so, what colors evoke which emotions? Can it be used for behavioral modifications? Molly and Dewey talk about all this in this episode.

I had the pleasure of chatting with Diane Pomerance about animal souls, afterlife and reincarnation. No matter what your belief, I think you'll find this podcast an interesting listen.

Administering medication to cats can be a very unpleasant experience for cat and owner alike. In this episode Molly and Dewey talk about how to condition your cat to the experience so it becomes a pleasant one.

My remarkable guest, Coleen Ellis, and I chatted about ways to make your pets' end of life an experience, rather than just an event. Coleen is full of inspiring ideas sure to motivate you to take action at your next pets passing. It's never too early to listen to this episode; it will reframe the way you think about your loved one's parting.

Dewey poses a questions to Molly: If you could only have five things for the cat, what would they be?

I was asked to do an episode on hoarding and in Aviva Vincent, I found the perfect expert to ask these questions: What can we do to help people we know who are hoarding cats? Why do people hoard cats? How do you know if you're a hoarder? is hoarding an addiction? Is it animal cruelty? What resources are there for hoarders? Don't worry, this is a gentle discussion about a very serious subject that...

I'm super excited for you to hear from one of cat behavior's pioneers, Pam Johnson-Bennett. In this episode, I talk to Pam about her new book, Cat vs Cat - an update to the book of the same title previously published. This is greatly expanded version of the original. Pam shares with our audience many tips for cat introductions and what to do when you're experiencing cat aggression. The book, and t...

Solidified Remains - This is a new business/product that I think you'll find fascinating. See stones.cattalkradio.com for visuals while you're listening to this podcast. This company takes the ashes of your pet (or human loved one) and processes them into beautiful, smooth, white stones. The stones are something you can hold, display, place outside where your cat liked to sun, etc. You won't belie...