This week Michelle Fern talks to Damian Hall, Senior Marketing Manager for Catit about keeping your cats hydrated, and cool products for doing that. Cats need access to clean water to stay healthy, as proper hydration can help prevent urinary tract diseases. Tune in to hear about all the cool Catit cat fountains! EPISODE NOTES: Wet That Whisker! Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/cattitude-the-1-cat-podcast--6666768/support ....
Oct 25, 2021•30 min
Did you know that the objects in your house sing and speak all day long? They just do so in a key only dogs can hear. Enter, Melon, an eight pound dog with a thousand pound heart who is the key to a world right under our noses! She lives in a world full of friends; an always singing record player, a soulless computer, her bookshelf therapist and many more. But her best friend in the world is Couch. No musical adventure is too big for Melon and Couch as long as they can figure out a way to do it ...
Oct 21, 2021•5 min
This week Michelle Fern chats cats with Rita Reimers and Linda Hall, the hosts of Pet Life Radio's 19 Cats And Counting podcast about what it's really like to have a multi multi multi cat household! How much does it cost to feed them? How many litter boxes do you need? Can you ever go on a vacation? Tune in for answers to these and many more cat questions! EPISODE NOTES: 19 Cats.... And Counting! Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/cattitude-the-1-cat-podcast--66...
Oct 13, 2021•46 min
Introducing... Who, When, Wow! A new Tinkercast original podcast from the creators of the #1 kids & family podcast, Wow in the World. Join host Rebecca Sheir on auditory journeys into the lives of history's unsung heroes and amazing humans who make us say "WOW!" This is just a preview of Who, When, Wow! But you can listen to the full episode at https://wondery.com/shows/who-when-wow Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/cattitude-the-1-cat-podcast--6666768/supp...
Oct 08, 2021•7 min
This week MIchelle Fern chats cats with Mike Walker, retired television writer (Norman Lear, Bud Yorkin, Maude, All That Glitters, Harrison & Tyler Show), film writer, newspaper and magazine writer, about his book, Me & Groucho: Tiptoeing Together Through Hollywood's Litter Box. Groucho and Mike met on Christmas Day 1976 and helped each other through some very tumultuous times in Hollywood, while living in a 4 X 4 garage apartment until success in TV writing. EPISODE NOTES: Me & Grou...
Oct 07, 2021•25 min
Michelle Fern welcomes Nicole McKay, artist and creator of AugiDog Art. Everyone loves their cats like they are family, because in reality, they are. What more of a better way to show our love for our cats than to have a custom AugiDog canvas to hang in our home, or office of our furry best friends. AugiDog Art allows your cat to live on forever, with a one-of-a-kind custom canvas that is just as unique, and special as they are. EPISODE NOTES: Create A Custom Cat Canvas! Become a supporter of th...
Sep 23, 2021•21 min
Nothing is easy in the aftermath of a natural disaster. There’s often no power, no cell phones and few public services. People are displaced, often separated from their loved ones with no easy way to make contact. When resources are scarce and too many people are in need, what happens to the animals, both wild and domestic, that are stranded or left behind? That’s where drone pilot Doug Thron comes in. This week Michelle Fern chats with Doug Thron, the star of the new heart-warming, animal rescu...
Sep 01, 2021•26 min
Have you ever feared a black cat crossing your path? This is from ancient superstitions where people thought this meant bad luck. So, to try and dispel these myths about black cats, National Black Cat Appreciation Day was created & celebrated on August 17. There is also National Black Cat Day, which is October 27th, and celebrates the beauty of these fantastic felines, and to raise awareness about the low adoption rates for black cats. To talk about these two black cat holidays, and how awes...
Aug 16, 2021•28 min
As we well know, cats are hard to read sometimes. Are they happy? Are they sad? Are they feeling under the weather? The Tably app is here to help! This week Michelle Fern talks to Sajna Massey from Sylvester.ai, the creators of the Tably app for cats! Enjoy less guessing and more healthy years together with Tably. It takes the worry out of cat care thanks to their AI-based Remote Patient Monitoring. Tably actively monitors your cat’s health, painlessly and remotely. EPISODE NOTES: How Is Your Fe...
Aug 10, 2021•23 min
¡Ay, caramba!! This week Michelle Fern has a super fun conversation with Emmy Award-winning actress Yeardley Smith about her cool cats, Zipper and Petunia, as well as her 30+ year career with The Simpsons, true crime podcast Small Town Dicks and cooking show Oil & Water. How successful was she training her cats to walk on a leash, use a human bathroom and exercise in the cat gym she built for them? Tune in to find out! . EPISODE NOTES: An Animated Cat Chat with Yeardley Smith - The Iconic Vo...
Jul 29, 2021•32 min
Michelle Fern welcomes, stand-up comic and author Liz Miele. As the daughter of two veterinarians, Liz pulls from the knowledge she has gleaned off of them as well as her experiences as servant to her own cat Pasta to cover cat behavior from all angles, and it’s all just as insightful as it is funny. From cat history all the way back to ancient Egypt to exploring the cat psyche to try and understand why they do the things they do, “Why Cats Are A**holes” is your ultimate and very fun guide to be...
Jul 21, 2021•27 min
Michelle Fern chats cats with Glen Zipper, Executive Producer of the new docuseries, Cat People, premiering on Netflix July 7th! Cat People explores our fascinating relationship with cats through the lens of some of the most remarkable and surprising "cat people" in the world. The series is a companion to the Netflix series, Dogs, which returns to explore the powerful bond between humanity and dogs in four new intimate, heartwarming episodes. EPISODE NOTES: Cat People Pounces Onto Netflix July 7...
Jul 01, 2021•25 min
In honor of Adopt a Shelter Cat Month this month, the ASPCA® and ARM & HAMMER™ Feline Generous kicked off a giveaway celebrating senior shelter cats and all the reasons why they are purrfect catpanions and 100% lovable! Join Michelle Fern with this week's guests, certified cat behavior consultant, Pam Johnson-Bennett, and the ASPCA's Strategic Cause Partnership director, Rebecca Frommer to learn more about their Senior Tails contest as well as general advice on why senior shelter cats make w...
Jun 22, 2021•22 min
This week Michelle Fern chats with Basel Nassar, founder of Boss Cat Brand about gut health, nutrition and Boss Cat® Brand Freeze Dried Raw Diet. Boss Cat® Brand Freeze Dried Raw Diet is an easy way to provide your pet optimal nutrition with the added benefits of probiotics. Offering certain raw food products provides pets the foundation for a diet that resembles one akin to their diet in the wild. Boss Cat® Brand Freeze Dried Raw Diet is easy to serve as a complete meal, or can be used as a sna...
Jun 12, 2021•24 min
Diabetes is rising faster in pets than in humans, with more than half a million cats and dogs diagnosed with diabetes each year. This week Dr. Dana Varble, NAVC Chief Veterinary Officer, joins Michelle Fern and offers information for pet parents and veterinarians to recognize the most common signs of diabetes and treatment options. EPISODE NOTES: Diabetes Is On The Rise Among Cats Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/cattitude-the-1-cat-podcast--6666768/support ....
May 27, 2021•25 min
This week Michelle Fern travels across the pond again to the U.K. to visit with Michelle Adams, founder of Chatty Cats Care cat sitting service in London, and host of The Catmaste Chronicles Podcast. The Catmaste Chronicles is about well-being and how our beloved pets have contributed to our mental and physical wellness. EPISODE NOTES: The Catmaste Chronicles Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/cattitude-the-1-cat-podcast--6666768/support ....
May 11, 2021•36 min
Today's show is all about the exotic Sphynx Cat! This week Michelle Fern chats with AJ and Sarah from @thisisrosiekitty on Instagram about their adorable sphynx cats - Rosie, Poppy, Ollie & Figgy! They discuss that although the Sphynx cat has an unusual appearance, Sphynx cats are loving, silly, smart, kind and have purr-sonality! Tune in to hear what life is like with these cats without coats! EPISODE NOTES: Cats Without Coats! Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/po...
Apr 30, 2021•35 min
This week Michelle Fern, chats cats with Stacy LeBaron, Headcat, Founder at Community Cats Podcast, which provides education, information, and dialogue that will create a supportive environment, empowering people to help cats in their community. They offer a podcast, an informative blog, a grant and mentoring program, online conferences, and networking and sharing opportunities, as well as participate in cat-related events, and consulting and visioning workshops for organizations. EPISODE NOTES:...
Apr 06, 2021•39 min
This week Michelle Fern is joined by Monica Stevens, Co-Founder of Jameson Humane. Jameson Humane seeks to find permanent and loving environments for animals in need, helping save animals from euthanasia, sickness, and abuse. They also discuss how to prepare for your cats should disaster strike, whether it be a fire, earthquake, hurricane, flood or any type of emergency situation. EPISODE NOTES: How To Prepare for a Cat-astrophe Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcas...
Mar 20, 2021•26 min
Michelle Fern chats cats with Julie-Anne Thorne, holistic cat behaviorist, and author of the book, The Aromatic Cat: How to Use Herbs, Hydrosols And Essential Oils For Your Cats' Wellbeing. Behavior modification is such a crucial factor in supporting our beloved felines. Julie-Anne doesn’t just stop the problem behavior by suggesting changes to the cat’s environment she will also help your cat find better ways to cope. This could be using botanical remedies such as a herb garden to support their...
Mar 09, 2021•34 min
This week Michelle Fern introduces the Cat Cafe segment of Cattitude with special guest, Arden Moore, host of Oh Behave on Pet Life Radio. Ever wonder why your cats do the crazy comical things they do? Tune in to this fun episode and find out why, along with some corny catty jokes and a lot more! EPISODE NOTES: Those Comical Cats! Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/cattitude-the-1-cat-podcast--6666768/support ....
Feb 11, 2021•40 min
This week Michelle Fern welcomes back Dr. Jeff Werber, host of Ask the Vets with Dr. Jeff on Pet Life Radio, to answer a listener question about anemia in cats. They also talk about the cost of veterinary medications verses similar human medications. A very informative show, so tune in! EPISODE NOTES: Cats And Anemia! Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/cattitude-the-1-cat-podcast--6666768/support ....
Jan 21, 2021•33 min
Michelle Fern welcomes back holistic cat groomer and author Anita Kelsey to talk about her latest book, Let's Talk About Cats.: Conversations On Feline Behaviour. Let’s Talk About Cats: Conversations on Feline Behaviour features 16 unique in-depth conversations with devoted feline experts, each chapter answering a question about our cats. An abundance of catty conversation points with many useful takeaways for cat owners to improve their own every-day connection with their cats. This book, the f...
Jan 13, 2021•34 min
This week Michelle Fern chats with children's songwriter and author Devon Michael Sangiovanni who recently published his heartwarming children's book, He Loves Me! He Truly Loves Me! The Story of Mupsie and Me and How We Came to Be! Beautifully illustrated with hand-painted watercolors, “He Loves Me! He Truly Loves Me!” follows a tiny, little, furball kitten with big, beautiful, blue eyes and a heart to match as he waits anxiously to meet the lucky human who will get to share all the love he has...
Dec 30, 2020•27 min
What household items are toxic to your cats? Are you bringing holiday items into your home that can send your kitties to the emergency room? This week Michelle Fern welcomes Dr. Justine Lee, DACVECC, DABT, board certified emergency critical care veterinary specialist and toxicologist, as well as the host of our popular Pet Life Radio show, ER Vet. Michelle and Justine discuss possible holiday dangers to your cat and how to prevent them! EPISODE NOTES: Preventing Cat-astrophes During the Holidays...
Dec 19, 2020•31 min
What happens when you love cats, but you're allergic to them? Can you still have them as pets? This week Michelle Fern chats cats with Dr. Kathryn Primm, veterinarian and host of Nine Lives with Dr. Kat on Pet Life Radio. They discuss causes and solutions for people with cat allergies. EPISODE NOTES: I'm Allergic To My Cat! Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/cattitude-the-1-cat-podcast--6666768/support ....
Dec 01, 2020•22 min
November is National Diabetes Awareness Month, for both people and their pets! Michelle Fern, welcomes Dr. Nicole E. Sinclair-Torre, Associate Director for Merck Animal Health Veterinary Professional Services, to discuss feline diabetes... what to look for and how to prevent and treat it. Tune in to this informative episode! EPISODE NOTES: Diagnosing Feline Diabetes! Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/cattitude-the-1-cat-podcast--6666768/support ....
Nov 13, 2020•21 min
Michelle Fern welcomes Nathan Kehn (@NathanTheCatLady) and Sterling “TrapKing” Davis (@The_Original_TrapKing) to talk about Tabby - The Cat Person's Dating app. Cat lovers can date their tail off, share photos, and meet a unique cat-lover. The cat mom and cat dads are all "fur it" because they’re ready to find love of the human kind without reproach. EPISODE NOTES: A Dating App to Find the Purrfect (Cat) Purrson! Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/cattitude-the-...
Nov 02, 2020•30 min
It's National Cat Day! To celebrate, Michelle Fern welcomes back Pam Johnson-Bennett, Certified Cat Behavior Consultant, to talk about the “Purrfectly Impurrfect” campaign on FelineGenerous.com to help all cats find furever loving homes. Between now and November 30, 2020, cat welfare organizations and cat lovers are invited to nominate any shelter cat(s) who are being overlooked by submitting a photo or video and a brief description of why their feline is “purrfectly impurrfect” and 100% lovable...
Oct 29, 2020•24 min
Michelle Fern chats with Dr. Jeff Werber, Emmy award-winning veterinarian, and host of Ask the Vets with Dr. Jeff on Pet Life Radio about important and interesting things you need to know about your cat! Listen to this fun and informative episode! EPISODE NOTES: Cat Chat with Dr. Jeff Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/cattitude-the-1-cat-podcast--6666768/support ....
Oct 16, 2020•37 min
