The Hissing Feline

We would enjoy hearing from you. Community cats are a big concern of neighborhoods across the US. There are many cat-related organizations in towns and cities that are dedicated to dealing with populations of feral and stray cats. Their efforts not only focus on trap, neuter, and release programs, but also on the importance of educating the public about community cats. My guest on today's pod...

We would enjoy hearing from you. Cats are skilled at hiding illness and pain. Determining if your cat is experiencing pain can be difficult. What are the signs? What are different sources of cat pain? What treatments are available to deal with their discomfort? Those are some of the questions this episode of The Hissing Feline will address.  Returning to the show is Dr. Bruce Kornreich. He is a bo...

We would enjoy hearing from you. Imagine having a warm cup of coffee, a tasty snack, and an opportunity to visit with cats all in the same location. It’s the perfect combination.  Across the United States there are an estimated 300 cat cafés, many of which give patrons a chance to enjoy their favorite café amenities while checking out cats from local shelters for adoption. This episode of The Hiss...

We would enjoy hearing from you. Cancer touches just about everyone – family, friends, and us. Different kinds of cancers also can affect our four-footed family members.  My guest on today's podcast is Dr. Karen Oberthaler, veterinarian and board-certified veterinary oncologist. She is co-founder of Treeline Veterinary Cancer Care in both Boulder and Eagle, Colorado. In this episode, Dr. Ober...

We would enjoy hearing from you. Just about everywhere we look this time of year there are baby animals. My wife and I have seen baby groundhogs, goslings, calves, and, of course, kittens.  Kitten season lasts from spring to late fall, but now is the peak time of the year for their arrival. It’s also when shelters take in large numbers of the babies, along with mother cats.  With me on the podcast...

We would enjoy hearing from you. This episode of The Hissing Feline revisits an earlier show on which I interviewed Crystal Jolly, a pet sitter with 15 years of full time experience and 25 years part time work in the field. Topics include how Crystal became interested in pet sitting, differences between dogs and cats for sitters, and the personalities of different types of cats.  In the second seg...

We would enjoy hearing from you. In the US, there are millions of un-homed cats, often referred to as community cats. What is a community cat? How do people care for them? How can people become involved with those cats? Those are just a few of the questions this episode of The Hissing Feline podcast will address. This episode features an interview with Stacy LeBaron, founder of Community Cats Cent...

We would enjoy hearing from you. You are probably familiar with therapy dogs that are specially trained to give comfort and emotional help to people in medical settings, schools, and care facilities. But did you know that cats might also offer the same benefits? My guest on this episode of The Hissing Feline is Dr. Patricia Pendry, professor of Human Development in the College of Agriculture, Huma...

We would enjoy hearing from you. Do you remember meeting someone with whom you immediately clicked? Maybe the person was a classmate or a work colleague. You knew the friendship would last for years.   Those types of connections are not just for humans. Animals also develop similar relationships. They are referred to as bonded buddies. My guest today to talk about that topic is Carol Griglione, ex...

We would enjoy hearing from you. It doesn’t take long for cat owners to discover that their feline is easily startled by noises inside the home or outside, such as thunder. A cat can also become stressed during a trip to the vet. Those situations are only a small number of cat stressors. Stress can also bring about long-term problems. How can you recognize a cat is stressed? And what can be done i...

We would enjoy hearing from you. This is a special episode of The Hissing Feline . My guest today is my wife Georgia, who is the producer of this podcast. The show focuses on visiting about raising our cat, Sadie. We adopted her as a feral kitten, and she lived to be nearly 21-years old.  During the podcast, we reminisce about Sadie's younger years and how she got her name. We discuss her per...

We would enjoy hearing from you. Joining me on this episode of The Hissing Feline is Emily Hall, founder of KittyCatGO, a company that specializes in cat enrichment, training, feline travels, and adventures. Emily is a certified cat trainer, host of the KittyCatGO Adventure podcast, and educator of cat parents. Emily discusses cat enrichment and why cats need exercise. She also talks about ways to...

We would enjoy hearing from you. Does your cat not always use the litter box? Maybe your feline runs and hides each time the doorbell rings. Those are two of many behavior problems you might encounter with your cat.  On this episode of The Hissing Feline , I visit with Allison Hunter-Frederick, a certified cat behavior consultant and owner of Allison Helps Cats in Lincoln, NE. She discusses common...

We would enjoy hearing from you. Dr. Bruce Kornreich is the guest on this episode of The Hissing Feline. He is a board-certified veterinary cardiologist and director of the Cornell Feline Health Center at Cornell University’s College of Veterinary Medicine. In this episode, Dr. Kornreich discusses the three components of the Center's mission: research, outreach, and education. He also highlig...

We would enjoy hearing from you. My guest today is Dr. Emily Coleman, a veterinarian and the executive director of The National Kitten Coalition. Dr. Coleman talks about the organization, including its history, when it was started, and its purpose and goals. In addition, She discusses The National Kitten Coalition's educational programs and the most pressing concerns of the organization. Next...

We would enjoy hearing from you. The guest on this episode is Dr. Joyce Carnevale, director of the Community Outreach Program at the Iowa State University College of Veterinary Medicine.  In the first segment of the show, Dr. Carnevale discusses the beginning of the Community Outreach Program and the goals of the program. She compares the growth of the program over the years and talks about how lo...

We would enjoy hearing from you. The guest on this episode is Crystal Jolly, a pet sitter with 15 years of full time experience and 25 years part time work in the field. Topics on the show include how Crystal become interested in pet sitting, differences between dogs and cats for sitters, and the personalities of different types of cats.  In the second segment, Crystal discusses deciding whether t...

We would enjoy hearing from you. Today's guest is Carol Griglione, executive director of the Animal Rescue League  in Des Moines, IA. Carol oversees ARL operations and directs the leadership team. She has been involved with the ARL since 1993, including serving for 30-years as board president. In this episode, you will learn about the work of the ARL, its background, and community outreach. C...

We would enjoy hearing from you. This week's guest on The Hissing Feline is Dawn Poetting, the director of Noah's Ark Animal Foundation in Fairfield, IA. In this episode, Dawn talks about the history of the organization and its growth, as well as challenges of shelters in smaller communities. She also discusses the importance of the organization's volunteers.

We would enjoy hearing from you. My guest for this episode is Tonya Headlee, who is with the Grimes Feline Finders in Iowa. Tonya talks about how the people with Feline Finders are helping reunite cats with their owners. She also explains the steps individuals can take if their cat is lost.

We would enjoy hearing from you. The Hissing Feline is about everything cats. The podcast features cat experts and other aficianados who share their knowledge and perspectives about dealing with various cat topics…from strays and ferals to adoption, health, enrichment, behaviors, and cat psychology.  Listen each week for helpful and interesting insights into the world of cats. The podcast is avail...