Cattitude - The #1 Cat Podcast

Michelle Fern chats cats with Julie-Anne Thorne, holistic cat behaviorist, and author of the book, The Aromatic Cat: How to Use Herbs, Hydrosols And Essential Oils For Your Cats' Wellbeing. Behavior modification is such a crucial factor in supporting our beloved felines. Julie-Anne doesn’t just stop the problem behavior by suggesting changes to the cat’s environment she will also help your cat fin...

This week Michelle Fern introduces the Cat Cafe segment of Cattitude with special guest, Arden Moore, host of Oh Behave on Pet Life Radio. Ever wonder why your cats do the crazy comical things they do? Tune in to this fun episode and find out why, along with some corny catty jokes and a lot more! EPISODE NOTES: Those Comical Cats! Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcas...

This week Michelle Fern welcomes back Dr. Jeff Werber, host of Ask the Vets with Dr. Jeff on Pet Life Radio, to answer a listener question about anemia in cats. They also talk about the cost of veterinary medications verses similar human medications. A very informative show, so tune in! EPISODE NOTES: Cats And Anemia! Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/cattitude-t...

Michelle Fern welcomes back holistic cat groomer and author Anita Kelsey to talk about her latest book, Let's Talk About Cats.: Conversations On Feline Behaviour. Let’s Talk About Cats: Conversations on Feline Behaviour features 16 unique in-depth conversations with devoted feline experts, each chapter answering a question about our cats. An abundance of catty conversation points with many useful...

This week Michelle Fern chats with children's songwriter and author Devon Michael Sangiovanni who recently published his heartwarming children's book, He Loves Me! He Truly Loves Me! The Story of Mupsie and Me and How We Came to Be! Beautifully illustrated with hand-painted watercolors, “He Loves Me! He Truly Loves Me!” follows a tiny, little, furball kitten with big, beautiful, blue eyes and a he...

What household items are toxic to your cats? Are you bringing holiday items into your home that can send your kitties to the emergency room? This week Michelle Fern welcomes Dr. Justine Lee, DACVECC, DABT, board certified emergency critical care veterinary specialist and toxicologist, as well as the host of our popular Pet Life Radio show, ER Vet. Michelle and Justine discuss possible holiday dang...

What happens when you love cats, but you're allergic to them? Can you still have them as pets? This week Michelle Fern chats cats with Dr. Kathryn Primm, veterinarian and host of Nine Lives with Dr. Kat on Pet Life Radio. They discuss causes and solutions for people with cat allergies. EPISODE NOTES: I'm Allergic To My Cat! Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/catti...

November is National Diabetes Awareness Month, for both people and their pets! Michelle Fern, welcomes Dr. Nicole E. Sinclair-Torre, Associate Director for Merck Animal Health Veterinary Professional Services, to discuss feline diabetes... what to look for and how to prevent and treat it. Tune in to this informative episode! EPISODE NOTES: Diagnosing Feline Diabetes! Become a supporter of this pod...

Michelle Fern welcomes Nathan Kehn (@NathanTheCatLady) and Sterling “TrapKing” Davis (@The_Original_TrapKing) to talk about Tabby - The Cat Person's Dating app. Cat lovers can date their tail off, share photos, and meet a unique cat-lover. The cat mom and cat dads are all "fur it" because they’re ready to find love of the human kind without reproach. EPISODE NOTES: A Dating App to Find the Purrfec...

It's National Cat Day! To celebrate, Michelle Fern welcomes back Pam Johnson-Bennett, Certified Cat Behavior Consultant, to talk about the “Purrfectly Impurrfect” campaign on FelineGenerous.com to help all cats find furever loving homes. Between now and November 30, 2020, cat welfare organizations and cat lovers are invited to nominate any shelter cat(s) who are being overlooked by submitting a ph...

Michelle Fern chats with Dr. Jeff Werber, Emmy award-winning veterinarian, and host of Ask the Vets with Dr. Jeff on Pet Life Radio about important and interesting things you need to know about your cat! Listen to this fun and informative episode! EPISODE NOTES: Cat Chat with Dr. Jeff Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/cattitude-the-1-cat-podcast--6666768/support...

With a dramatic increase in cat fostering and adoption during this pandemic, it’s important to know how we can best take care of our feline family members, which begins with routine vet checkups and not just when your cat falls ill. According to a survey, nearly 40% of people strongly agree they couldn’t have made it through their quarantine without their pet, yet only half of cat owners regularly...

More than 45 million household pets suffer from chronic or acute pain. With Americans spending more time at home with their pets than ever before, Dr. Dana Varble, Chief Veterinary Officer of the North American Veterinary Community (NAVC) joins Michelle Fern this week and offers tips and advice for pet owners and veterinarians to recognize and treat pain in pets. EPISODE NOTES: When Your Feline’s...

This week Michelle Fern has the pleasure of chatting with 'badass" TNR cat rescuer, Sassee Walker, who is featured in the Hulu and Amazon documentary, The Cat Rescuers. Latonya “Sassee” Walker has been caring for feral cats in Canarsie, Brooklyn for more than a decade. EPISODE NOTES: Sassee Walker - The Cat Rescuer Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/cattitude-the-...

He's back!! Michelle Fern welcomes back The Cat Daddy, Jackson Galaxy to Cattitude to talk about this year's Cat Camp. Jackson Galaxy's Cat Camp is typically a weekend-long adventure all about exploring and celebrating a love for cats. In an effort to stay connected with animal lovers around the world, the Cat Camp team is going virtual and will host an online event on September 26 at CatCamp.com...

Michelle Fern welcomes back Cheryl Kaye, the host of "Unleashed" on Pet Life Radio to talk about how to detect signs that your cat is aging and what you can do about it. EPISODE NOTES: Cats – Secretive Seniors Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/cattitude-the-1-cat-podcast--6666768/support .

There are a little over 200 therapy cats in the United States compared to some 10,000 dogs- yet they work just as many miracles as their canine counterparts. This week Michelle Fern welcomes Anne Beall, PhD, author of Heroic, Helpful, and Caring Cats: Felines who Make a Difference. They talk about just why therapy cats are just as good at making a difference in patients’ lives as their more popula...

America’s favorite cat expert Pam Johnson-Bennett is back with new tips & tricks in her book, CAT VS. CAT: Keeping Peace When You Have More Than One Cat. Michelle Fern cat chats with Pam about managing a multi-cat household, including how to interpret cat behaviors, how to recognize the specialized communication cats use to establish relationships and hierarchies, what is the best way to intro...

Most people love their dogs, yet it is estimated that more than 6 million cats and dogs enter U.S. shelters every year. That staggering statistic isn’t likely to change until we stop these animals from producing more litters than there are home to go around, when other, equally wonderful cats are already here, in shelters, hoping someone will take them home. Lisa Lange, senior vice president of co...

In a first for Pet Life Radio, Michelle Fern welcomes America's Veterinarian, Dr. Marty Becker together with his daughter, lead animal trainer for Fear Free Pets, Mikkel Becker in a fun and informative episode! Get great info on how to reduce stress in your pets, the Beckers’ favorite pawsome pet products, if Dr. Marty remembers how old Mikkel is and why he is calling the Elder Abuse hotline! Tune...

This week Michelle Fern gets catty with Tiffanie McCullough, a veterinary professional using education, and advocacy to promote feline nutrition and health. Topics include a whole furball of information including feeding your cat, clipping your cat's nails, kittens, cat safety and more! EPISODE NOTES: Tiff Talks Cats Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/cattitude-th...

This week Michelle Fern hosts another Mewsroom featuring topics about Covid-19, plus tips and tricks for keeping your cats happy and healthy! EPISODE NOTES: Cattitude Mewsroom Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/cattitude-the-1-cat-podcast--6666768/support .

It was love at first sight when Santa Monica resident Scott Perry met OLIVIA LE CHAT at Best Friends Animal Society in July 2015. Fast forward to 2020, and after five years together (and 2+ months in self-isolation), Perry decided to take the relationship to the next level by proposing to Olivia one morning on the front porch, where she likes sun. And to his surprise, Olivia said, “Meow!” which Pe...

How much do you know about Kittens, Cats in the Wild, & Cats at Home? Michelle Fern invites back Harris Baker from Catfluence.com to talk kitty trivia! Tune in to see how much you really know about our furry feline friends! EPISODE NOTES: Fun Feline Factoids Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/cattitude-the-1-cat-podcast--6666768/support .

During this time of self quarantine and social distancing, Michelle Fern chats with the world's most in demand cat behaviorist, founding owner of Clubhouse Cattitude, JFCATS.com, and author Rita Reimers to share her clever and practical solutions on how cat owners, kids, and families can happily ride out the days together with their feline companions, and why now is the perfect time to adopt or fo...