Cattitude - The #1 Cat Podcast

Michelle Fern is joined by Certified Feline Training and Behavior Specialist Molly DeVoss about turning shelter cats from scared and shut down to adoptable as well as how to train your own kitties using Vitakraft Lick ‘n Lap cat treats. Cat treats are not only a great healthy addition to cats’ diets, adding in nutrients, but are also a wonderful training and bonding tool. A happy, well behaved, an...

Just in time for International Cat Day (August 8), The Future Brigade, a new kids musical sensation, will release their sophomore single, “CAT ATTACK (Watch Your Back!)" Created by Award-Winning Musician Wes Charlton, the song is written for kids, teens, and adults with 3 goals in mind: to make listeners smile, laugh, and dance to a rallying cry for cat lovers! This week Michelle Fern chats with W...

Celebrate your cat’s life by creating one-of-a-kind artwork based on their unique molecular make-up. Michelle Fern is joined by Ryan Norman, co-founder of EverAfter Art. At EverAfter, they've created the Essence of Life Process™, an innovative technique to create a unique, a true one of one, abstract art piece that ignites imagination and memories of your departed pet, soothing a troubled and bere...

Twelve-year-old Nigel Kidd loves cats—just as much as his big brother, Gideon Kidd of the viral Twitter account I’ve Pet That Dog, loves dogs! In 2020, Nigel created the popular I’ve Pet That Cat Instagram and Twitter accounts, where he shares heartwarming stories and adorable photos of people’s best feline friends. This week, Michelle Fern chats with Nigel and his mom, Rachel Braunigan, who have...

With summer upon us it's important to keep our cool cats, well... cool! Michelle Fern talks about what our cats experience in the hot summer weather and ways to keep them from overheating, both indoor and outdoor cats! EPISODE NOTES: Soft Kitty... Warm Kitty... HOT Kitty! Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/cattitude-the-1-cat-podcast--6666768/support .

This week Michelle Fern welcomes Chris Roy, founder and president of Doobert. Doobert.com is an online software platform custom-built for animal rescuers. It’s like a combination of Match.com specifically for animal shelters and rescues to find new partners, and then a volunteer Uber for getting the animals where they need to go. But it’s also the ONLY foster home management solution out there and...

What's up with my cat? You're probably wondering why they're doing what they're doing. Michelle Fern talks about a-mew-sing behaviors our feline friends use to communicate with us. While some behavioral traits are universal amongst cats, every cat is different. Each cat has their own purr-sonality, and way of doing things, and cat parents need to learn to speak their cat’s language — meowing, nudg...

What would happen to your pet if you went to the hospital unexpectedly? If you lost your housing? If you left a domestic violence situation? Pet owners in at-risk situations often find they have no choice but to surrender their beloved pet to a local shelter.. But Pawster Nashville, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization founded in 2020, is working to reduce that number. Pawster Nashville provides a s...

May is Mental Health Month, and cats make a positive impact on our mental health. Cats have been proven to help with anxiety and stress and provide a sense of companionship and support, Becoming a cat parent creates a new purpose to be responsible for the well-being of someone else. Cats help with adding structure to your day. Having a set schedule for your cats like meal times, helps make one fee...

Have you recently gone into your local supermarket to buy your cats food only to discover the shelves are bare? So you order online, and everything is sold out! What's going on? This week Michelle Fern welcomes Dana Brooks, CEO and President of The Pet Food Institute to talk about why this is happening and some alternatives for feeding your cats and keeping them healthy. EPISODE NOTES: Where Is Al...

There are so many great ways to keep our kitties from become fat cats. Michelle Fern welcomes Dr. Julie Sanders from Heart + Paw to talk about how to step up your petsercise game and improve overall health of your cats. Join us to learn fun ways to keep your cats entertained and at a purr-fect weight! EPISODE NOTES: How To Keep Your Feline Fit! Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.sprea...

Hey, would you like your cat to become living art? Sounds cool, right? After all, cats are magnificent creatures. They are works of art. So what better way to marvel at their beauty then to have them framed on your wall? This week Michelle Fern chats cats with Brian Vermeire and Kristina Hughes, stand-up comics, actors, and creators of Frame Your Feline! Tune in for a fun time and find out all abo...

Michelle Fern is joined by Cheryl Kaye, host of Unleashed on Pet Life Radio to talk about what they saw at this year's Global Pet Expo in Orlando, Florida. Cheryl talks about what her experience was like as a first time attendee. They cover a lot of the interesting cat products they discovered as they navigated the miles of exhibit booths on the trade show floor! EPISODE NOTES: Discovering Cool Ca...

Okay, a giraffe, a camel and a cat walk into a bar. What do they have in common? Want to find out? This week Michelle Fern chats about quirky cat facts that are strange... but true! Tune in! EPISODE NOTES: Quirky Cat Facts! Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/cattitude-the-1-cat-podcast--6666768/support .

Julie Kelley owns a construction company in New York City called Aerial Design and Build. Her company does renovations to homes and businesses of A-List celebrities. But what makes her unique is that she also runs a nonprofit cat rescue in Greece called Let’s Be S.M.A.R.T., which stands for Successfully Managing Animal Rights Today. Julie opened a shelter in Greece to help take care of the thousan...

This week Michelle Fern welcomes back Harris Baker from Catfluence to talk about the 2022 Catfluence March Meowdness Tournament! The way it works is for each round Harris will share the matchups as polls to the @Catfluence IG story. Followers and fans will vote on which account they want to win, and after 24 hours the account with more votes will advance to the next round. There will not be a play...

According to the Journal of Feline Medicine and Surgery, cats are living longer lives because of advanced focus on health, nutrition and fitness. Cats are considered to be geriatric around 15 years old, but today more and more cats are living into their late teens and early 20s. Similar to humans and our canine companions, aging presents some health challenges including sarcopenia, age-related mus...

Cats are curious animals—and when Mom and Dad bring home a cute, loud, and sometimes smelly creature, Cat wonders who this tiny stranger could be. In Cat’s First Baby, author and illustrator Natalie Nelson captures the wonder and humor of welcoming a new member to the family through a cat’s eyes, which offers a gentle, formative lesson sure to resonate with kids and parents alike. Join us as Miche...

Michelle Fern welcomes Pedro Bastos, CEO of Petfive, makers of Sustainably Yours cat litter. Endorsed by Jackson Galaxy, Sustainably Yours is a litter that not only eliminates odors and is easy to clean, but is better for the planet, environmentally responsible and also performed better than ordinary natural cat litters. This litter is whiter than other plant-based brands. Which makes it easy to k...

Out of nearly 4,500 nominations, cat experts select 3 Unsung Heroes that represent thousands of staff and volunteers at cat shelters across the country who go above and beyond to care for purrfectly impurrfect cats. Winners include AdvoCAT of the Year: Kris Kaiser at Bitty Kitty Brigade in Maple Grove, MN, Compassion Award: Erin Insinga at Delaware Valley Humane Society in Sidney, NY and Creativit...

Michelle Fern reports live from the VMX conference in Orlando, FL. Michelle chats with Dr. Dana Varble, as well as Dr. Jeff Werber, host of Ask the Vets with Dr. Jeff on Pet LIfe Radio. Created by NAVC. the North American Veterinary Community, VMX is the world's largest veterinary education conference. Pet Life Radio also won a gold VETTY award for excellence in Digital Audio/Radio, which was pres...

Michelle Fern welcomes Cheryl Kaye, host of Unleashed on Pet Life Radio to talk about all things feline! Also covered is the "Betty White Challenge" which takes place on Betty's birthday, January 17th. EPISODE NOTES: Happy ‘Mew’ Year! Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/cattitude-the-1-cat-podcast--6666768/support .

What New Year resolutions do you have for your cats for this coming year? What resolutions do your cats have for you? Michelle Fern discusses New Year resolutions for you and your cat! EPISODE NOTES: Happy ‘Mew’ Year! Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/cattitude-the-1-cat-podcast--6666768/support .

You've been to the vet's office many times with your cats. You know what your vet does, but who are all those other people who work there, and what exactly do they do? Michelle Fern welcomes back Dr. Dana Varble to break down all the jobs and discuss each person's responsibilities in the veterinary office. EPISODE NOTES: Who's Who In The Vet's Office? Become a supporter of this podcast: https://ww...

The holidays are a time for fun, friends and family, but the last place you want to spend it is at the emergency vet because your cat got into something they shouldn’t. This week Michelle Fern is joined by Dr. Justine Lee, board certified critical care veterinary specialist and toxicologist, and host of ER Vet on Pet Life Radio to discuss how to keep you cats safe during the holidays! You won’t wa...