Cattitude - The #1 Cat Podcast About Cats As Pets- Pet Life Radio Original (PetLifeRadio.com)

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 schedule visits to the vet.This week Michelle Fern chats with Dr. Natalie Marks about how cat parents can best take care of their cats during the pandemic.EPISODE NOTES: Should I Take My Cat to the Vet During the COVID-19 Pandemic? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 Feeling Pain - How to Recognize and Treat Pain in Cats Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 for FREE.The event will feature discussions with popular animal advocates, interactive workshops (such as building cat toys, painting with a cat portrait artist, and editing photos of cats), exclusive prizes and more! Tune in to find out more!EPISODE NOTES: Jackson Galaxy's Cat Camp - Fun for the Whole Feline Family! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 popular pals, therapy dogs -- if not better! Tune in!EPISODE NOTES: Heroic, Helpful and Caring Cats... Felines Who Make A Difference Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 introduce two cats, and much more!EPISODE NOTES: CAT vs. CAT Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 communications for People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) will discuss the importance of addressing the pressing overpopulation crisis and share what steps can be taken to improve the quality of life for the animals who improve ours.EPISODE NOTES: PETA Warns of Cat Overpopulation Crisis and Offers Solutions Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 in!EPISODE NOTES: Cat Chat with Dr. Marty & Mikkel Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.