Cattitude - The #1 Cat Podcast

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...

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 th...

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 mo...

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: Heavenl...

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 pro...

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 celebra...

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 Ca...

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...

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: Sinki...

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 dis...

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 c...

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, Return Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreake...

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 don...

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...

This week Michelle Fern chats cats with “The Kitten Lady”, Hannah Shaw about her new book, Kitten Lady's CATivity Book, with illustrator Megan Lynn Kott. Kitten Lady's CATivity Book is an all-ages activity book of cat-related puzzles and projects, featuring plenty of takeaways to help vulnerable cats. Whether you’re a seasoned cat owner, a first-time fosterer, or anything in between, Kitten Lady’s...

Looking for a pawsome gift idea for your furry feline friend? Join Michelle Fern as she welcomes, Damian Hall, Senior Marketing Manager for Catit to discuss great gift ideas from Catit for your cats for the holidays! From treats and toys to cat fountains and more, you’re sure to discover the purrfect gift from their cat-alog! EPISODE NOTES: Purr-fect Holiday Gifts for Your Cats Become a supporter...

27 New Heartwarming Holiday Stories for Cat Lovers! Michelle Fern welcomes Callie Smith Grant, editor of The Cat In The Christmas Tree: and Other True Stories of Feline Joy and Merry Mischief. Batting at ornaments, pawing at presents, and running off with ribbons—it's almost as if cats were created specifically for Christmastime. The stories in this delightful collection will have you believing ju...

Curious if you can connect with your pet? What kind of Animal Communicator are you? New to animal communication? No problem, everyone starts somewhere. Today Michelle Fern welcomes animal communicator Danielle MacKinnon to discover how you can intuitively communicate with your cat! Michelle finds out why her cat, Charlotte has been acting out. You don’t want to miss this fun episode! EPISODE NOTES...

Michelle Fern chats with Melissa Mezzalira, CEO of CatsEssentials, and author of For the Love of Cats: A Modern Cat Lady’s Journey Into Cat Parenthood and Entrepreneurship. This book leads cat parents on a quest to understand why we love our felines so much. What is it about the essence of these magnificent creatures that captivates us to the point that we become irrational and will do anything fo...

There’s nothing cuter than dressing up with your pet for Halloween, but with noisy kids dressed in costumes repeatedly ringing the doorbell, this night can be one of the most stressful holidays for your furry friend. In fact, Halloween is the second most common holiday for pets to get lost. This week Michelle Fern chats with anthrozoologist Ashley Evenson about how to keep your pet calm during the...

Inspire Unity has teamed up with Sterling Davis (Trap King), Bob Lynch (Cowboy Cat Wrangler), Michelle Fern (Pet Life Radio), Jae and Adrienne (The Two Crazy Cat Ladies), Raquel Cid (Paws & Perros Podcast), and Dr. Rachel Geller (Cat Behaviorist) to support Hurricane Ian animal rescue efforts! Join Michelle Fern as she chats cats with all of these awesome cat-vocates to help Humane Society Nap...

Man has found a new best friend: Tora, Pickles, Lucky, Zulu, Toodles, Flame and GoalKitty. These are just some of the lovable feline stars of director Mye Hoang’s debut documentary film CAT DADDIES. A heartwarming and tender portrait of a diverse group of men whose lives have been forever changed by their love of cats. This week Michelle Fern chats with Mye about her purrfectly pawsome film! EPISO...

This week Michelle Fern chats cats with Tamara Schenk, Author of Soul Cats, an Amazon #1 Best Seller. In this book, Tamara shares the story of her rescued, adopted senior cats, Max, Flix, and Howy, and how they transformed her life from being an analyst to becoming a trauma-clearing master healer and trainer. EPISODE NOTES: Soul Cats – How Feline Friends Teach Us To Live From The Heart Become a su...

This week Michelle Fern chats with Sebastiaan Bol, owner of the Cowboy Cat Ranch in Texas, where they do (cat-friendly) research on cat-attracting plants and just published a new paper with lots of interesting results, for both the general public and scientists. EPISODE NOTES: Yippie Ki-Yay! It’s The Cowboy Cat Ranch! Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/cattitude-t...

In Gone But Not Furgotten, the next entry in Cate Conte’s beloved Cat Café Mystery Series, feline expert and series protagonist Maddie James takes readers out of the comfort of her cozy café and into the nitty gritty of animal rescue. This week Michelle Fern chats with Cate about her newest Cat Café book, her past and present cats and what’s coming up next! EPISODE NOTES: Cate Conte's Newest Cat C...