This week Michelle Fern welcomes Jordan Salvit, KitNipBox's Co-Founder / Co-CEO. KitNipBox.com is a monthly subscription service for your cat! They deliver a box of goodies, toys, treats and products to keep your cat happy and healthy every month! KitNipBox includes unique items designed to keep your cat happy, healthy, and fit. Examples include fun cat toys, delicious treats, must-have accessories, health and hygiene products, innovative new gadgets, and awesome surprises! More details on this ...
Oct 09, 2017•21 min
Did you ever want to discover where your cat came from? Is your fur babe susceptible to certain hereditary diseases? This week Michelle Fern chats with Anna Skaya, founder and CEO of Basepaws. Basepaws, developed the first comprehensive consumer genetic test for cats. They provide their customers with reports on ancestry, health and traits - to help owners understand their cats’ pasts and futures. Basepaws works closely with cats with hereditary diseases, and recently started providing free DNA ...
Sep 22, 2017•24 min
Back-to- school time is here, and households across the country are getting ready for another busy year of classes, team practices and after-school activities. On top of an already full schedule, many parents are also pet parents who are busy taking care of their furry family members. For those of us with cats, that includes dealing with one of the more unpleasant parts of being a pet parent: cleaning the litter box. But what if we told you there was a product out there that could help you spend...
Sep 05, 2017•19 min
Host Michelle Fern chats about cats with Britt Collins, journalist and author of the book, Strays, about a lost cat and a homeless man and their journey across the American West. For fans of A Street Cat Named Bob and Dewey: The Small-Town Library Cat Who Touched the World, Strays is a compelling true story of a man who rescues a stray, injured cat and how they save each other. Strays is the true story of a charismatic, adventurous cat and the healing power of the bonds between humans and animal...
Aug 15, 2017•29 min
This week on Cattitude Michelle Fern chats with Jessie from World’s Best Cat Litter about their Litter Bit Amazing Sweepstakes, running to September 17, 2017. The Litter Bit Amazing Game is a sweepstakes that offers participants the chance to win a Fiat 124 Spider Abarth convertible and more than $6,500 in additional prizes, such as travel vouchers, gift cards and free bags of litter! Questions or Comments? Send them to: [email protected]. More details on this episode MP3 Podcast - Win a...
Jul 31, 2017•15 min
This week on Cattitude Michelle Fern is joined by Jean Broders, senior brand manager for World's Best Cat Litter to talk about Adopt-a-Cat month and tips for adopting cats during kitten season! Also find out how World's Best Cat Litter is doing their part to help shelter cats, including the 'GiveLitter' program and how listeners can help give back to shelter cats. Questions or Comments? Send them to: [email protected]. More details on this episode MP3 Podcast - Kitten Season Adoption Tip...
Jul 05, 2017•20 min
Sammy was a community cat that lived near our studios. We could not pick her up, but after she felt secure, we could get close and pet her. We also learned that she was not fixed and ended up fostering 2 litters of kittens. Sammy is very small and was discovered with a kitten that we fixed and adopted (Charlotte). We then fostered and adopted her next litter of three. From that litter we adopted Molly. Questions or Comments? Send them to: [email protected]. More details on this episode M...
Jun 23, 2017•25 min
Michelle speaks with JaneA Kelley, the Chief Cat Slave of Paws-And-Effect about feline diabetes, her blog and Bella's story in the book, Rescued, Volume 2. Diabetes in felines is serious, but can be managed. We also discuss signs of diabetes in your furry feline as well as tips for your cats overall health and diet. Questions or Comments? Send them to: [email protected]. More details on this episode MP3 Podcast - Feline Diabetes.... Thanks Paws And Effect with Michelle Fern Become a supp...
Jun 10, 2017•28 min
This week Michelle Fern chats about interesting facts about cats, and why they do the things they do! What is their history? Why do they sleep so much? What did Abraham Lincoln do with his cats? All this and more in this week’s episode of Cattitude! Questions or Comments? Send them to: [email protected]. More details on this episode MP3 Podcast - Cool Cat Facts with Michelle Fern Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/cattitude-the-1-cat-podcast--6666768/sup...
May 26, 2017•18 min
Cattitude welcomes Karen ‘Doc’ Halligan from the Lucy Pet Foundation. Doc Halligan is part of the Lucy Pet Foundation. This wonderful organization operates a spay/neuter and adoption mobile clinic in Los Angeles, with the goal of having the Lucy Pet Foundation Spay/Neuter mobile clinic in every major city in the US. We talk about the importance of spay and neuter (one cat can have over 100 kittens in her lifetime!!) for your cat. There is such interesting info in this episode. Great interview - ...
May 11, 2017•28 min
Cattitude is one of our longest running shows on Pet Life Radio. No surprise with over 47 millions households home to over 90 million cats (and that is just in the US!). Cattitude has fans all over the world. That said, I am thrilled to be the new show host for Cattitude! We'll explore the world of cats, from rescue to adventure, from the hilarious to the weird, it's all about Cats! This first show tells you a little about me, (Michelle Fern) and my relationship with cats. I'm learning quite a b...
Apr 27, 2017•17 min
We are know how self-sufficient our feline friends are. But, a continuing movement to minimize the use of vaccines has started to meet the reservoir of infectious diseases. Outbreaks of feline distemper are being reported and news articles detailing household cats developing rabies are now more commonplace. What can we do to protect our cats? In the next several episodes, we will look at wellness care for cats and breakdown the importance, as well as the risks, of different vaccines and other pr...
Nov 27, 2010•38 min
Whether or not a pet owner should be permitted to have their cats declawed is an on-going controversy. Passionate people from both sides of the debate quote stats and studies as if they have the one true answer. But, what is declawing, really? What happens when you remove the claws from your cat and can it cause behavioral or even medical issues? Join us on the Cattitude channel as we look at this debate from an objective viewpoint. Learn why opponents of declawing are so passionate about saving...
Aug 05, 2010•45 min
All across the nation, news stories about pets make us laugh, make us cry and sometimes make us mad. This episode of the Cattitude Channel focuses in on several of these stories and how they related to our cats. First, learn about a family in Washington whose 15 year old cat was euthanized at the local shelter just a few days after wandering away from home. Was it a needless death or is there more to this story? Next, a judge in Los Angeles has prohibited city shelters from funding or promoting ...
Feb 23, 2010•32 min
They hide in alleyways, dumpsters and abandoned buildings. They shy away from any human contact, yet thousands of dedicated volunteers are trying to save millions of feral cats each year. What makes these cats so special? And, what controversies surround the programs designed to help control their populations? The recent news that a cat tested positive for H1N1 has shook the pet world. But, should you be overly concerned? Find out from the Veterinary News Network how you can keep your pets safe ...
Nov 19, 2009•31 min
Imagine yourself on a Viking ship, daring the violent seas and exploring new lands! Do you know who is right there beside you? Your loyal and faithful cat!! Yes-- believe it or not, the Norwegian Forest Cat likely traveled with these amazing seafarers and reached the North American shores more than 1000 years ago! And, from another equally frigid area of the world, Russia, comes one of the newest breeds to grace the cat world-- the Siberian. These forest cats are well known for their athletic ab...
Aug 27, 2009•31 min
It’s easy to see why many of our animal friends became domesticated-- dogs guard our stuff, horses help us haul things, and cattle give us nourishment. But how about our feline friends? What endearing quality brought them into our homes? This week, we discuss the evolution of the housecat along with new archaeological and genetic evidence that pushes back the domestication of our cats. Learn how the "oriental" cats split off from the other breeds and where exactly the first domestication occurre...
Jun 18, 2009•36 min
From chance breedings to controversial pedigrees, our next two cat breeds are recent additions to the feline purebred world. As one of the few spotted cat breeds in existence, the Ocicat took the show world by storm with it’s "wild" looks but playful temperament. Hard to believe this attractive breed was developed from a chance breeding of Abyssinians and Siamese! The Singapura cat is named for its supposed hometown of Singapore, but some purebred enthusiasts think it should be named the Texan o...
Apr 04, 2009•40 min
Have you ever imagined a Siamese cat with red points instead of the deep browns and blues? How would those gorgeous blue eyes look framed by tabby markings instead of chocolate points? Well, you don’t have to imagine it -- you can see it when you get a glimpse of the Siamese descendant breeds of Oriental cats, Colorpoint Shorthairs, Balinese and Javanese. All of these breeds were strongly influenced by the Siamese. In fact, some breeders claim that if you couldn’t see the cat, you wouldn’t know ...
Mar 18, 2009•35 min
Often considered to be the most elegant of all cats, these two Turkish breeds have been known from antiquity. Remarkably , these two similar breeds are two distinct naturally occurring cats. Originally found throughout Turkey, the Turkish Angora almost went extinct in the late 19th century due to excessive breeding with Persians. Only the efforts of the Turkish government and the Ankara Zoo kept this fascinating breed from disappearing altogether. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www....
Feb 12, 2009•35 min
The development of a purebred breed of cat can be a spontaneous affair, like the discovery of long-haired kittens from a short-haired mother, or it can be a dedication to developing a particular look and type of cat. The Burmese, Bombay and Tonkinese breeds are all closely related and their proponents have spent years of diligent breeding to perfect the ideal specimen. Imagine the surprise of some breeders when they found out that the "mother of all Burmese cats" was really a Tonkinese!! All thr...
Jan 11, 2009•41 min
Amazingly, these next three breeds have much in common but come from vastly different environments. The Russian Blue, the Korat, and the Chartreux are three very unique and almost unknown breeds that bear a striking resemblance to each other. These naturally occurring breeds have had little interference from breeders desiring to change their looks or qualities and look almost identical to drawings of the breed from 500 years ago. Few outcrosses are found in any of these breeds. Come learn how th...
Nov 13, 2008•39 min
Straight from the folklore of the 17th and 18th centuries, the Scottish Fold breed has captivated cat lovers since the discovery of a "flop-eared" cat in 1961 by a Scottish Farmer. Scottish Folds have a quaint appearance that many people describe as "owl-like" or even reminiscent of a teddy bear. The American Curl is a brand new breed of US origin. Unlike the Scottish Fold whose ears fold down, the American Curl has ears that bend backwards. Kittens of both breeds are born with straight ears, wi...
Oct 11, 2008•36 min
You would think that between the Devon Rex, Cornish Rex and Selkirk Rex that cat lovers would have enough hair coat mutations to last them a lifetime-but, here come three more breeds that rely on their unique looks to capture fans! The American Wirehair is one of only four cat breeds created here in the US. Featuring a hard, springy and, yes, wiry coat is their hallmark. Likewise, the LaPerm shows off their wavy coat, reminiscent of the Rex cats. Finally, we round out our tour of these follicula...
Aug 29, 2008•35 min
These cats may not be the king of cats, but people often stop to see what all the fuss is about! The Cornish Rex, the Devon Rex and the Selkirk Rex are three recent additions to the world of purebred cats and all share a unique trait of curly hair. But, believe it or not, each of these breeds was developed independently and each of them has their own gene governing the curl in their hair! They have been called the “pixies of the cat world”, “cats from outer space”, and some have even wondered if...
Jul 23, 2008•34 min
One thing we have come to appreciate in our cats is their extreme genetic variability, especially when it comes to their physical characteristics. We have seen colors at the points, longhaired cats, and even cats with no tails. This week’s show is no different as we explore the unique physical characteristics that tie the Birman, the Snowshoe and the Ragdoll cat breeds together. You might initially mistake the three for simple offshoots of the Siamese cat, but they are so much more!! And, learn ...
Jul 06, 2008•37 min
Most everyone has heard of the Manx cat, or the cat with no tail. Some might call it a "cabbit" because he looks like a cross between a rabbit and a cat, but this old breed actually hails from the British Isles and was an early favorite in the show ring. But did you know that two other cat breeds also have naturally shortened tails? The Japanese Bobtail and the American Bobtail are breeds that are newer to the US and cat fanciers as a whole. These lively cats are catching the hearts of many cat ...
Jun 14, 2008•37 min
From the moment that cat fanciers saw the impressive Persian and the exotic Siamese, breeders imagined a time when the unique color point pattern of the Siamese could be merged with the impressive and quiet grace of the Persian. The attractive Himalayan is the result of those dreams! Combining some of the finest qualities from both breeds, the Himalayan is one of the few “man-made” breeds and certainly one of the most popular. Since their recognition by the CFA in the 1960s, more than 500,000 of...
May 22, 2008•33 min
Have you ever dreamed of snuggling up to one of the “big cats”? Is having a leopard or tiger draped across your lap a fantasy of yours? Well, we know that you shouldn’t keep these big cats as pets, but our next two breeds might just do the trick. The Egyptian Mau is an ancient breed of cat and was probably one of the breeds so revered by the ancient Egyptians. A naturally spotted cat, the Mau is a rare breed that almost went extinct except for a quirk of fate. The Bengal cat is one of our newer ...
May 02, 2008•35 min
If you are looking a that little piece of the wild kingdom to call your own, you might consider our special cats for this episode of Cattitude. The Abyssinian and Somali breeds of cats are very reminiscent of the African Wildcat, Felis lybica and often look as if they should be sunning on the savannah rather than your window sill. The 4th most popular cat in the US, Abyssinians are known to be great problem solvers and adept at getting anywhere in the household. Later, learn about feline disease...
Apr 07, 2008•34 min
