Nine Lives with Dr. Kat - Cat podcasts for cat lovers - Pet Life Radio Original

Today we talk with BrIan Jorgensen of MetLife pet insurance about how insurance works and what you should know about it. He tells about his journey toward the pet insurance industry and answers questions about types of plans and when and why you might want it. How old should your kitten be when you start? When is your pet too old to be eligible? How can pet insurance help you? Check out this episo...

We all know that knowledge is power and the more you know about how your cat works, the better you can support their health. Did you know your gut health can impact your cat's mood and behavior? You can test for proteins in the gut to gauge inflammation and even find out if your cat's diet could be better. We talk with Dr. Betsy Redmond about Innovative Pet Lab's gut health testing. Check it out!...

Do you have a cat? Guess what- they are aging. As their biggest advocate, there are things that you need to know to help them age gracefully. Find out about aging for cats and what makes it different. Did you know that aging affects a cat's brain too? Find out how to manage cognitive dysfunction. A large percent of senior cats suffer from mobility issues and their caregivers don't realize it. Lear...

Today is our 100th episode and so I found a Furry interesting guest, Layla Morgan Wilde. Layla is a cat expert and a psychic! She is an author and cat rescuer too. We delve into the history of prejudice against cats, especially black cats and you might be surprised how far back in the history of mankind these superstitions go! Find out more about Black Cat history from the dark ages and learn how...

I love to share with my listeners things that they may not know but could benefit from. Today, I speak with Dr. Jessica Vogelsang who is the chief medical officer of AAHA about what they do and why we, as pet lovers, should care. Did you know that there isn't an enforced standard of care in veterinary hospitals like there is for human hospitals? So how do you know if the care that is provided ther...

On today's episode, I chat with Dr. Joe Bartges, a veterinary nutritional and internal medicine specialist about cats and their diet preferences. Why do they like what they like and how can we affect it? Sometimes we need cats to eat specific diets and it can be hard. Find out how to make your kitten less picky about his/her foods. We explore safe home cooking for cats and some of the pitfalls of...

Today I get to to talk with Arden Moore about all the cat related stuff that she is doing now. She has books, cat cocktails and cats making appearances in DogTV! Most importantly, she does Feline First Aid! We get to talk to her about it all. Tune in for today's show! EPISODE NOTES: All Things Cat! Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/nine-lives-with-dr-kat-cat-podc...

Cats claw. They naturally scratch and it tears up our stuff. Today I chat with Steve Dale about why cats scratch and what we can do to save our stuff! We have a lot of fun exploring why cats scratch, the ugly truth about declaw surgeries, and the things that you can do to redirect this behavior that will not hurt your cat. EPISODE NOTES: Talk To The Claw? Become a supporter of this podcast: https:...

I had a listener request that I cover feline hairballs and when I thought of having fun talking about a somewhat gross topic, I thought of my friend, Dr. Adam Christman. Dr. Christman is like a bright ray of sunshine. He is knowledgeable and fun so today, you can learn about feline hairballs and when you worry. Check out this informative and fast paced episode! EPISODE NOTES: Hairballs, Are They E...

Have you ever met a cat loving comedian? I got to chat with two on today's show! Not only are they fun and feline friendly, they also have invented a great new product that will meet your needs and your cats' needs too. Things that make people and cats happy make me happy too. Find out more on this fun episode. EPISODE NOTES: Frame Your Feline? Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.sprea...

Today's show is fun and fabulous with Dr. Courtney Campbell. Dr. Courtney and I have coauthored an e book on infectious disease in the past, so I knew he was a PURRFECT choice for today's topic. What do you need to do about parasites in your kitten and how important are they? What about vaccines and litter box training? Everything you need and want to know about keeping a kitten healthy in a cat-t...

Today's guest is the unique and fun Kate Benjamin who is a feline design expert. She has dedicated her career to making homes better for cats AND the people who love them. Find out what a feline designer does and how she came to be one. Learn from her some easy things you can do to make your home beautiful and functional for happy cats. She chats about how to take things you already have and make...

Today I chat with Dr. Matt Brunke who is a veterinarian who has taken the extra time to become specialized in Sports Medicine and Rehabilitation. He explains what he does and why it matters. We talk about some of the cool and interesting patients he cares for, from big cats to little cats and the elephant in between. Find out about some new therapies that are going to be real game changers in the...

In today's episode, I chat with Dr. Emily Tincher from Nationwide Pet Insurance. I ask her all the questions I think my listeners and pet parents have about this important topic. How does pet insurance work? What does it really do? Why would my cat need it and when? She explains all of this and more in this fun and informative chat! EPISODE NOTES: Does Your Pet Need Health Insurance? Become a supp...

This episode is a bit of a departure for me because I don't typically promote specific products. But this one is pretty great because it makes getting your cat to the vet or anywhere else so much better for you both. I reached out to Will Van Ness of Van Ness Pet products about the Calm Carrier and he agreed to chat with me. Find out what innovative features make this Carrier get the Dr. Kat stamp...

Join me as I chat with Amy Shojai, award winning author and pet behavior specialist about giving gifts OF pets and TO pets and pet lovers. We find out some of her fun ideas to make holidays extra special for cats. Ways to give gifts to meet the needs of the giver and "givee". We also get some sneak peeks at Amy's current and upcoming thrillers! EPISODE NOTES: Holiday Gifting With Pets (The Right W...

You should buy your cat gifts (He/she told me to say that!) and when you do, the stuff you choose is important. Gifts needs to be safe and fun and some things have the bonus of helping balance your cat's brain chemistry. I chat with Arden Moore who pulled together a list of great gift ideas for an article in Catster Magazine. She is willing to give us a sneak peek at her list in today's episode. C...

Today's guest is Dr. Liz Bales and she is an expert on keeping cats healthy and happy. She shares with us the basic needs that all cats have (that most cat owners are not aware of). Find out if you are doing the minimum to take care of your cat. Her advice is easy and will help keep your cat FELINE fine. EPISODE NOTES: Are You Doing The Minimum To Provide For Your Cat? You Might Be Surprised! Beco...

Did you know that your cat communicates with chemicals? Absolutely! Since cats cannot talk, they have other important ways to get their messages across and thank goodness we are smart enough to learn their language! We chat with Ellen Carozza about pheromones and how to use them to address problem behaviors and overall contentment. Find out which products she recommends and learn about her cat cen...

Today we have dueling podcasts! We have teamed up with Arden Moore from Oh Behave (right here on Pet Life Radio) to answer your burning cat questions. Arden has written a book called The Cat Behavior Answer Book and she is a wonderful expert. I can toss in some of the things I have learned from being a veterinarian and cat lover as well. We purr-omise you will learn something new on today's episod...

There are lots of things that I think you can do, but today I have a guest a guest who agrees with me ask me about one of the big ones- Carrier Training. Can you imagine feeling trapped inside a small box that's moving and shaking? It would be like being on a roller coaster, if you didn't know what they were. Let's learn how to teach your cat that carriers are not scary. It CAN be done and today's...

In this episode, we get to chat with Dan Reinhold, the cat copywriter, about his passion for cats and how he has turned it into a mission to promote cats. He did not even like cats and then along came a kitten friend who changed his life! Now he is owned by three cats and he spends his days fighting for cats since they are the #1 pet in America these days. He shares what he does and about his work...

Today's episode is a fun one, but also useful. We chat with Dr. Joe Bartges who is a veterinary nutritionist. His life's work has been to learn what is best nutrition for animals make sure the people that love them understand too. Recently, clients have been asking about home cooking for their pets, but there are pitfalls and dangers. I got the chance to ask Dr. Bartges how to do it right. EPISODE...

Did you even know there are ways to make giving your cat his/her medication effortless? Today, we chat with Erik Clausen, a pharmacist with Golden Gate Veterinary Compounding Pharmacy, specializing in making medicating cats easy. He shares what a compounding pharmacy does and how they do it and explains how to verify that your pharmacy is doing things the right way. Certain flavors seem to be popu...

Dr. Adam Christman from dvm360.com joins me today to share some great free resources to make sure you have good and correct info about caring for your pets. We talk about feline nutrition and the websites like balanceit.com and Tufts "petfoodology" blog at vetnutrition.tufts.edu. Find out how to find Dr. Christman and his fun and educational videos on TikTok. Learn about ways to help you pay for p...