Golden Whiskers with Scott Colby

🎙️ Episode Summary This week, we’re doing something different. No new guest, no full solo episode — just a simple, practical nutrition roundup pulled from three of my favorite conversations from the Feline Wellness Summit. You’ll hear from Dr. Ruth Roberts , Elizabeth Casas , and Penny Wood as they break down some of the biggest questions cat parents have about food: * Why kibble isn’t great for l...

✨ Episode Snapshot In today’s episode, I’m joined by Marge Goldin , a clinical social worker, lifelong animal lover, and the powerhouse behind Tender Loving Cats — a foster-based rescue making a huge impact across Long Island. This conversation shines a light on: 🐾 How a small rescue is saving lives without a shelter building 🐾 A brilliant fundraiser: Recycling for Rescue — a partnership with a...

What if our cats have been trying to teach us something all along — not just about their health, but ours too? In today’s solo episode, I’m sharing something brand new I’ve been quietly building behind the scenes — a philosophy I call The Wild Path . It’s ancient feline wisdom for the modern cat parent. You don’t need a forest or a mountain trail to start following it. You can begin right at home,...

💛 Intro Reflection Hey Golden Whiskers family, It’s been six days since Tails on Trails , and I’m finally catching my breath. Last Saturday was incredible — we had live music, food trucks, a memorial walk, the Golden Paw Awards, and 90 hikers who (along with vendors, sponsors and other donors) helped us raise nearly $7,500 for the Nomar & Mia Compassion Fund . Every dollar will help pet parents w...

💛 Intro Reflection Hey Golden Whiskers family, It’s the morning before Tails on Trails , and for the first time in weeks… I feel calm. I’m sitting here with coffee in hand (finally), thinking about everything that’s led to this moment. The planning, the late nights, the interviews, the doubts, the hopes—and now, the quiet before it all begins. In today’s short solo episode, I talk about how this...

Hey Golden Whiskers family, We’re just over a week away from Tails on Trails , and if I’m honest… I’ve been struggling. Not with logistics or weather forecasts or vendors (although there’s plenty of that). My biggest challenge has been my mindset . I’ve caught myself stressing over every number—how many hikers have signed up, how much money we’ve raised, how many donations have come in. And when I...

Hey Golden Whiskers family, This week’s podcast episode is a little different. It’s just me—no guests, no AI voices—just my voice, sharing something really personal and close to my heart. With our Tails on Trails event coming up in just a couple of weeks, I wanted to share the real reason I created it. Yes, it’s a community hike and festival with live music, vendors, and adoptable pets. But at its...

In this week’s episode I’m joined by Dr. Katie Woodley — The Natural Pet Doctor . She’s a holistic veterinarian specializing in gut and skin health through nutrition and root-cause healing. Together we dive into one of the most overlooked but essential aspects of feline health: the gut . We talk about why cat parents need to focus on foundations rather than quick fixes, the emotional health connec...

This week we’re diving into something unique: fermented superfoods for our cats. You’ve probably seen wheatgrass shots at juice bars, but what about cats and sprouts? My guest, Rob Ryan , is the co-founder of Gussy’s Gut , a company he started with Dr. Ian Billinghurst (known as the father of biologically appropriate raw feeding). While most of their products have focused on dogs, Rob recently lau...

Welcome back to the Golden Whiskers Podcast! In this episode, I sit down with Michael Daly , owner of Pawsitive Wellness . With over 25 years in the animal field as a Vet Tech, Canine Massage Therapist, and Holistic Pet Health Coach, Michael brings deep experience and a heart for helping pets live longer, healthier, and happier lives. Michael lives with his cats Nemo (turning 18!) and Chloe , plus...

🎙️ Episode Snapshot Stress isn’t just a human problem — our cats feel it too, often in ways we don’t recognize. In this episode, I’m joined by Nayana Morag , founder of Essential Animals , Animal Aromatherapist, Herbalist, and author of The Aromatic Cat . We chat about how to recognize stress in your cat, why reducing stress is the first step to health, and simple ways you can help your feline fri...

🎙️ Episode Snapshot In this fun and inspiring episode, I chat with feline adventurer and author Laura Moss about why every cat deserves adventure —whether they’re scaling a mountain or just sniffing socks in a laundry room. Laura is the founder of AdventureCats.org , a Webby-nominated resource created to help cat parents explore the world safely and joyfully with their feline companions. Her work...

✨ Episode Summary What can a single meow on a snowy day teach us about feline trust, healing, and what it means to be chosen by a cat? In this Trail Chat episode of the Golden Whiskers Podcast, Dr. Debra Blaine —retired physician, resilience coach, and author of Whiskers in the Wild —shares her journey into the world of community cats. We talk about her emotional bond with Midnight, a former stre...

This week’s episode is deeply personal. It’s just me—no guests, no fancy production. Just a heartfelt message recorded from the road as I prepare to climb the Manitou Incline in Colorado this Saturday, August 23rd. It’s not just a hike. It’s a tribute. August 23rd marks 6 years since I said goodbye to Nomar, one of the two senior cats who changed my life. His passing hit me hard—unexpected, gut-wr...

✨ Episode Summary What if your cat’s gut was the root cause of all those mysterious health problems—vomiting, itchy skin, kidney decline, or even anxiety? In this episode of the Golden Whiskers Podcast, we’re joined by Melissa Natanson , holistic pet health coach, gut health expert, and founder of Legacy Biome, to explore a game-changing therapy most cat parents have never heard of: FMT (Fecal Mi...

✨ Episode Summary What’s it really like for our cats to live their entire lives inside four walls? 🏠🐾 In this episode of the Golden Whiskers Podcast , Dr. Lynn Bahr—veterinarian, feline enrichment expert, and founder of Dezi & Roo —shares why indoor life can be so challenging for cats… and how we can turn it into something full of movement, exploration, and joy. We talk about her own cat, Roo (...

💛 About They Saved Me First This is part of our They Saved Me First series—real stories from people who’ve been through loss, illness, or major life shifts… and how a pet helped them heal. These are the animals who stuck by our side when life got hard—and somehow helped us keep going. 🎙️ Episode Snapshot When Joyce Garber received a life-changing diagnosis, she wasn’t expecting a small tabby cat...

💛 About They Saved Me First This special series from the Golden Whiskers Podcast shares true stories of the animals who showed up first — when we were struggling, grieving, or just quietly falling apart. These aren’t training success stories or cute pet tricks… they’re about healing, hope, and the quiet power of companionship. Sometimes, our pets save us before we even know we need saving. ✨ Epi...

💛 About They Saved Me First This special series from the Golden Whiskers Podcast shares true stories of the animals who showed up first — when we were struggling, grieving, or just quietly falling apart. These aren’t training success stories or cute pet tricks… they’re about healing, hope, and the quiet power of companionship. Sometimes, our pets save us before we even know we need saving. ✨ Epi...

Welcome to a special episode of the Golden Whiskers Podcast — part of our ongoing series, They Saved Me First 💛 This series is about the animals who show up for us when we need them most. The ones who remind us to breathe. To hope. To open our hearts, even when we’re not sure we can. And today’s story is exactly that. Melissa Cohan had just lost two dogs in a matter of weeks. Her heart was shatte...

🐾 About They Saved Me First Today we’re switching gears. For the next 5 weeks, I’m stepping away from our usual focus on feline wellness to share something a little different—and a lot more personal. I started this series because I kept hearing the same thing: “I thought I rescued them… but really, they rescued me.” They Saved Me First is a collection of real, emotional stories from people who’ve...

🎙️ Episode Overview Welcome back to the Golden Whiskers Podcast! Today we’re diving into a topic every cat parent should understand: feline stress —what it looks like, how to manage it, and why it’s not as complicated (or expensive) as you might think. Joining me are Jae and Adrienne, better known as The Two Crazy Cat Ladies —feline wellness warriors, social media stars, and proud cat moms of five...

🎙️ Episode Overview Welcome back to the Golden Whiskers Podcast! Today we’re tackling one of the most confusing topics for cat parents: vaccines . If you’ve ever stared at a vet’s reminder card and thought, “Do they really need this?” —this episode is for you. Joining me is holistic veterinarian and educator Dr. Jeff Grognet , founder of New Earth Vet. With over 40 years of experience, Dr. Jeff is...

Welcome back to the Golden Whiskers Podcast! This week’s episode is part detective story, part hope-filled healing journey. We’re talking all things FIP —once a death sentence for cats—and how holistic care is offering new hope and healing. My guest is the amazing Dr. Lisa Fiorenza , a Cornell-trained holistic veterinarian and owner of Dragonfly Holistic Veterinary Care . Not only has she helped o...

Welcome to another episode of The Golden Whiskers Podcast —where we talk real-life cat care, practical wellness tips, and stories that help you help your cat live a healthier, happier life. Today, we’re diving into the fascinating world of animal self-medication with one of the world’s leading experts in aromatic medicine— Caroline Ingraham . Caroline’s work spans 40+ years across species—from ele...