Podcasts by Cattitude - The #1 Cat Podcast About Cats As Pets- Pet Life Radio Original (PetLifeRadio.com)
In these cat podcasts, learn everything there is to know about cats on Cattitude with your hosts Michelle Fern
Further podcasts by Michelle Fern & Tom Dock
Podcast on the topic Kinder und Familie
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Cattitude - Episode 0 Introduction - Welcome to Cattitude from 2023-12-12T15:53:33.079563
Learn everything there is to know about cats on Cattitude with your host Tom Dock. Each week we’ll spotlight a cool cat breed, give up-to-date advice on cat health, and check out new cat products! ...
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Cattitude - Episode 5 Abyssinians from 2023-12-12T15:53:33.059828
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 rem...
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Cattitude - Episode 6 Egyptian Maus&Bengals from 2023-12-12T15:53:33.053503
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 p...
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Cattitude - Episode 9 Birmans, Snowshoes and Ragdolls from 2023-12-12T15:53:33.041418
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...
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Cattitude - Episode 17 Ocicats and Singapuras from 2023-12-12T15:53:33.006975
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...
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Cattitude - Episode 22 Declaw or Not Declaw -- That Is The Question from 2023-12-12T15:53:32.989150
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 ...
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Cattitude - Episode 29 Kitten Season Adoption Tips from 2023-12-12T15:53:32.964173
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! Al...
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Cattitude - Episode 32 Back to School With World’s Best Cat Litter from 2023-12-12T15:53:32.952761
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, m...
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Cattitude - Episode 34 KitNipBox – A Monthly Box of Cat Goodies! from 2023-12-12T15:53:32.944075
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 produ...
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Cattitude - Episode 36 The Kitty: Who Rescued Me After I Rescued Him from 2023-12-12T15:53:32.934456
Host Michelle Fern is joined by Shawn Flynn, author of The Kitty: Who Rescued Me After I Rescued Him. Shawn Flynn and his fiancée are excited to start their new life together. They are planning a ...
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Cattitude - Episode 38 Really Important Stuff My Cat Has Taught Me from 2023-12-12T15:53:32.923780
This week Michelle Fern chats cats with author Cynthia L. Copeland, author of the book, Really Important Stuff My Cat Has Taught Me, a book that will delight every cat lover, full of wise and unfor...
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Cattitude - Episode 40 Claws: Confessions of a Cat Groomer from 2023-12-12T15:53:32.914973
Throughout her years visiting people’s homes as a cat groomer, author Anita Kelsey has amassed a vast array of funny, cute and ridiculous stories about cats and, of course, their owners. In Claws, ...
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Cattitude - Episode 42 Well Informed Pet- Share and Care! from 2023-12-12T15:53:32.906635
Never again say "I forgot..." when it comes to your pet's health! This week Michelle Fern chats with Lowell Kaufman, creator of the Well Informed Pet app that keeps all your pet’s important inform...
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Cattitude - Episode 43 How to Decide if Adopting a Cat is Right For You from 2023-12-12T15:53:32.901433
This week we talk to Steve Gordon, VP of Marketing for World’s Best Cat Litter and discuss with for an easy transition in any household. This segment will focus on recommendations for determining i...
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Cattitude - Episode 44 Fleas Are No Circus! from 2023-12-12T15:53:32.896150
We all love our cats, but in the natural world we live in, we don't want to come into contact with dangerous chemicals and need something totally holistic, safe and organic to pets and humans. Mich...
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Cattitude - Episode 45 Why Adopting an Older Cat Will Change Your Life for the Better from 2023-12-12T15:53:32.891804
They say old dogs can’t learn new tricks, but adult cats certainly can. These are just a few of the benefits of adopting a senior cat! People often view senior pet adoption as a big undertaking, bu...
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Cattitude - Episode 46 The Inner Life of Cats from 2023-12-12T15:53:32.886307
Celebrated author and Guggenheim fellow Thomas McNamee’s latest book THE INNER LIFE OF CATS is now in paperback for the first time. Join Michelle Fern this week as she chats cats with Tom.
Cattitude - Episode 51 5 Benefits to Shopping Online for Your Pet Products from 2023-12-12T15:53:32.869642
Love to purrr-chase your cat products online? This week Michelle Fern is joined by Nichole from World’s Best Cat Litter to talk about the benefits, challenges and tactics of shopping online for pe...
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Cattitude - Episode 53 The Difference Between Dogs and Cats from 2023-12-12T15:53:32.862591
This week Michelle Fern talks about her own personal observations on the differences between dogs and cats from living with her 2 dogs and 5 cats. How are they similar? What makes them all so dif...
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Cattitude - Episode 56 Are Cats Mutts? Yesh! from 2023-12-12T15:53:32.853302
This week Michelle Fern talks Earl, Mooch, Shtinky Puddin’ and the rest of the crazy cast of characters in the hit comic strip, Mutts with cartoonist and Mutts creator, Patrick McDonnell.
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Cattitude - Episode 59 It’s Not Just Litter… It’s Pretty Litter! from 2023-12-12T15:53:32.841559
This week Michelle Fern welcomes Daniel Rotman, founder and CEO of PrettyLitter. PrettyLitter is Kitty Litter 2.0. Dust-free, advanced odor-control and health-monitoring cat Litter. Cats are noto...
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Cattitude - Episode 66 Krazy Kat Kwerks from 2023-12-12T15:53:32.814706
If you’ve ever spent the afternoon being entertained by cat videos on YouTube, you already know that cats do the funniest things. They’re always doing the unexpected and getting into some kind of ...
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Cattitude - Episode 71 Boxiecat from 2023-12-12T15:53:32.796455
Michelle Fern chats with Josh Wiesenfeld, CEO of Boxiecat. Boxiecat is a health and hygiene company with a mission to improve the pet care experience. Boxiecat’s innovative litter line features fl...
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Cattitude - Episode 75 Feline First Aid – Saving Your Cat's Nine Lives with Pet Safety Coach Arden Moore from 2023-12-12T15:53:32.780891
If your cat started choking or stopped breathing, would you know what to do? We love our pets. We want to protect them from harm, but when a pet emergency strikes, every minute counts. Michelle Fe...
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Cattitude - Episode 76 The Cat’s Out of the Bag! Being a Crazy Cat Lady is Cool! from 2023-12-12T15:53:32.776357
Welcome to the new crazy cat lady. Once a dowdy, eccentric figure with at least a dozen cats shedding hair on every available surface, today she’s a hip-at-any-age woman who knows an unassailable t...
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Cattitude - Episode 78 The Answers to Common Cat Questions from 2023-12-12T15:53:32.768328
Have you ever wondered if your cat is happy? Or thought, is that gurgling just an upset stomach or a true emergency? If only you could text your vet for help and get an answer right away. Now you c...
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Cattitude - Episode 85 The Latest From the Cattitude Mewsroom! from 2023-12-12T15:53:32.748491
This week Michelle Fern introduces a new feline feature to Cattitude…. The Mewsroom, featuring the latest news about cats! Find out why New York deserves paws and applause, while a town ironically...
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Cattitude - Episode 88 The Time For Murder Is Meow from 2023-12-12T15:53:32.737463
To save their pet shop, Shell and her two furry sidekicks must cat-ch a killer! This week Michelle Fern welcomes T.C. LoTempio, National Best Selling Author of the Nick and Nora Series and the new...
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Cattitude - Episode 91 The Hissss-tory of Black Cats and Halloween from 2023-12-12T15:53:32.727126
What's up with black cats and Halloween? Why are they connected? This week Michelle Fern chats black cats and their association with this October holiday. Also get some tips and tricks to keepin...
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Cattitude - Episode 92 Robo-Cats... Computerized Robotic Cat Companions from 2023-12-12T15:53:32.721843
Susan Garelick, age 66, lives at home and has felt depressed ever since she had to give up her three cats, Princess, Angel, and Baby because she could no longer care for them. They were her family ...
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Cattitude - Episode 95 Cats Are A Liquid from 2023-12-12T15:53:32.710948
What you say? That's right, cats are a liquid! This week Michelle Fern welcomes Rebecca Donnelly, author of the children's book Cats Are A Liquid. Inspired by an Ig Nobel Prize-winning investiga...
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Cattitude - Episode 98 Holiday Hazards and Safety Tips from 2023-12-12T15:53:32.702273
Crash! Is that the sound of Christmas ornaments falling off your tree? This week Michelle Fern discusses holiday hazards for your cats during this season and what to do to keep them safe. Certain...
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Cattitude - Episode 99 The Cattitude Holiday Cat Gift Countdown! from 2023-12-12T15:53:32.696005
It's that time of the year again! This week Michelle Fern counts down her top 10 favorite holiday gifts for your cat! This year your kitty will be walking in a Whisker Wonderland with pawsome pre...
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Cattitude - Episode 101 Gwen Cooper – My Life in a Cat House from 2023-12-12T15:53:32.686163
Michelle Fern chats cats with New York Times best-selling author, Gwen Cooper about her latest book, My Life in a Cat House. Sure to be treasured by cat lovers everywhere, My Life in a Cat House is...
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Cattitude - Episode 104 Elevated Cattery - Breeding Emotional Support Tonkinese and Balinese Cats from 2023-12-12T15:53:32.672638
Emotional support pets can help support depression, Alzheimer’s, autism, anxiety and other mental health issues. Interacting with a cat that is purring can help lower blood pressure. While there is...
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Cattitude - Episode 107 Ninja Cat: Whiskers of Choice from 2023-12-12T15:53:32.659570
This week Michelle Fern chats with Justin Donner, author of Ninja Cat: Whiskers of Choice. For children to understand and remember important life lessons, the delivery of the message needs to ente...
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Cattitude - Episode 116 Tiff Talks Cats from 2023-12-12T15:53:32.625519
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 infor...
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Cattitude - Episode 121 Cats – Secretive Seniors from 2023-12-12T15:53:32.607422
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.
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Cattitude - Episode 124 When Your Feline’s Feeling Pain - How to Recognize and Treat Pain in Cats from 2023-12-12T15:53:32.595152
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 N...
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Cattitude - Episode 125 Should I Take My Cat to the Vet During the COVID-19 Pandemic? from 2023-12-12T15:53:32.588942
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 an...
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Cattitude - Episode 128 A Dating App to Find the Purrfect (Cat) Purrson! from 2023-12-12T15:53:32.576726
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...
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Cattitude - Episode 130 I'm Allergic To My Cat! from 2023-12-12T15:53:32.565143
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 ...
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Cattitude - Episode 136 The Aromatic Cat: How to Use Herbs, Hydrosols And Essential Oils For Your Cats' Wellbeing from 2023-12-12T15:53:32.539193
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. Behavi...
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Cattitude - Episode 138 Community Cats with Cattitude! from 2023-12-12T15:53:32.528593
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, em...
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Cattitude - Episode 144 Cat People Pounces Onto Netflix July 7th! from 2023-12-12T15:53:32.502784
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 t...
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Cattitude - Episode 149 Lost Cat? It’s Doug To The Rescue! from 2023-12-12T15:53:32.482366
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 ...
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Cattitude - Episode 151 Me&Groucho: Tiptoeing Together Through Hollywood's Litter Box from 2023-12-12T15:53:32.472939
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, ...
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Cattitude - Introducing... Who, When, Wow! from 2023-12-12T15:53:32.467891
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 hi...
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Cattitude - Episode 154 How To Make Every Day National Cat Day For Your Cat from 2023-12-12T15:53:32.446361
Michelle Fern welcomes back cat behaviorist Pam Johnson-Bennett to honor National Cat Day by talking about ways to make every day for your cat happy! They also chat about the ARM&HAMMER™ Feline G...
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Cattitude - Episode 155 Inspire Unity from 2023-12-12T15:53:32.440072
This week Michelle Fern is joined by Jason Gibson and Noah Olejnik, founders of Inspire Unity. They created Inspire Unity to bring people together through our common likenesses all while creating a...
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Cattitude - Episode 157 Your Cat Won't Do That! from 2023-12-12T15:53:32.430282
What do people do right with their cats, and what they do wrong? Find out as Michelle Fern welcomes Stephen Taylor, professional cat sitter and author of the book, Your Cat Won't Do That!: Observa...
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Cattitude - Episode 160 Who's Who In The Vet's Office? from 2023-12-12T15:53:32.416986
You've been to the vet's office many times with your cats. You know what your vet does, but who are all those other people who work there, and what exactly do they do? Michelle Fern welcomes back...
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Cattitude - Episode 165 Saving The Planet, One Litter Box At A Time from 2023-12-12T15:53:32.398623
Michelle Fern welcomes Pedro Bastos, CEO of Petfive, makers of Sustainably Yours cat litter. Endorsed by Jackson Galaxy, Sustainably Yours is a litter that not only eliminates odors and is easy to...
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Cattitude - Episode 171 Discovering Cool Cat Products At Global Pet Expo from 2023-12-12T15:53:32.378545
Michelle Fern is joined by Cheryl Kaye, host of Unleashed on Pet Life Radio to talk about what they saw at this year's Global Pet Expo in Orlando, Florida. Cheryl talks about what her experience w...
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Cattitude - Episode 172 Frame Your Feline! from 2023-12-12T15:53:32.373823
Hey, would you like your cat to become living art? Sounds cool, right? After all, cats are magnificent creatures. They are works of art. So what better way to marvel at their beauty then to have ...
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Cattitude - Episode 176 Be A Pawster Foster! from 2023-12-12T15:53:32.361797
What would happen to your pet if you went to the hospital unexpectedly? If you lost your housing? If you left a domestic violence situation? Pet owners in at-risk situations often find they have no...
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Cattitude - Episode 180 Pet That Cat! from 2023-12-12T15:53:32.349972
Twelve-year-old Nigel Kidd loves cats—just as much as his big brother, Gideon Kidd of the viral Twitter account I’ve Pet That Dog, loves dogs! In 2020, Nigel created the popular I’ve Pet That Cat I...
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Cattitude - Episode 183 Teaching Tips With Treat Training from 2023-12-12T15:53:32.339341
Michelle Fern is joined by Certified Feline Training and Behavior Specialist Molly DeVoss about turning shelter cats from scared and shut down to adoptable as well as how to train your own kitties ...
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Cattitude - Episode 185 Yippie Ki-Yay! It’s The Cowboy Cat Ranch! from 2023-12-12T15:53:32.310508
This week Michelle Fern chats with Sebastiaan Bol, owner of the Cowboy Cat Ranch in Texas, where they do (cat-friendly) research on cat-attracting plants and just published a new paper with lots of...
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Cattitude - Episode 187 Cat Daddies from 2023-12-12T15:53:32.305897
Man has found a new best friend: Tora, Pickles, Lucky, Zulu, Toodles, Flame and GoalKitty. These are just some of the lovable feline stars of director Mye Hoang’s debut documentary film CAT DADDIES...
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Cattitude - Episode 190 For The Love of Cats from 2023-12-12T15:53:32.299887
Michelle Fern chats with Melissa Mezzalira, CEO of CatsEssentials, and author of For the Love of Cats: A Modern Cat Lady’s Journey Into Cat Parenthood and Entrepreneurship. This book leads cat pare...
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Cattitude - Episode 193 Purr-fect Holiday Gifts for Your Cats from 2023-12-12T15:53:32.292250
Looking for a pawsome gift idea for your furry feline friend? Join Michelle Fern as she welcomes, Damian Hall, Senior Marketing Manager for Catit to discuss great gift ideas from Catit for your ca...
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Cattitude - Episode 198 Finding Your Perfect Kitten: How to Choose the RIGHT Breeder and NEVER Get SCAMMED from 2023-12-12T15:53:32.281846
Michelle Fern welcomes Mariquita Joy, kitten breeder, and author of Finding Your Perfect Kitten: How to Choose the RIGHT Breeder and NEVER Get SCAMMED. This book will: Coach you on what to ask a ...
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Cattitude - Episode 201 Balloons For Tiger from 2023-12-12T15:53:32.274977
How can children begin to heal after losing a pet? This week Michelle Fern is joined by Lori Orlinsky, author of Balloons For Tiger. Balloons for Tiger takes an imaginative look at this tough top...
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Cattitude - Episode 204 Neighborhood Cats from 2023-12-12T15:53:32.267809
This week Michelle Fern welcomes Bryan Kortis, the co-founder and National Programs Director of Neighborhood Cats, a leading advocacy group for feral and stray cats.
The organization ope...
Cattitude - Episode 205 Heavenly Headbutts from 2023-12-12T15:53:32.261698
Michelle Fern welcomes best-selling author Allia Zobel Nolan, who wrote Heavenly Headbutts: Reflections of Hope about Cats and Eternity, a wonderful book after the passing of her cat that helped he...
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Cattitude - Episode 209 Oliver Kitten’s Diary from 2023-12-12T15:53:32.249164
This week Michelle Fern welcomes Gareth Thomas, author of Oliver Kitten’s Diary, a unique, fictional account of a cat’s first year and the family that adopts him. Oliver Kitten was born in a fire t...
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Cattitude - Episode 213 How to Cope with the Loss of your Cat: Pet Grief Counseling Expert Shares his Top Tips from 2023-12-12T15:53:32.234969
For anyone who has ever dealt with the loss of a pet, the grief is overwhelming. The animal-human bond is deep and profound. Yet, for many, trying to find resources for help with this grief is daun...
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Cattitude - Episode 217 Is Your Cat Cool When the Kids Go Back to School? from 2023-12-12T15:53:32.195906
September is here and that means back to school! After a summer of everyone being home all the time, how can you help your cat adjust to an empty house all day? Michelle Fern welcomes back Dr. Am...
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Cattitude - Episode 222 When You Want Those Nine Lives to be Long Ones! from 2023-12-12T15:53:32.183212
This week Michelle Fern welcomes Dr. Gary Richter M.S., D.V.M., holistic veterinarian, international bestselling author of The Ultimate Pet Health Guide and founder of Ultimate Pet Nutrition. In hi...
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Cattitude - Episode 224 Can Your Cat Be a Therapy Cat? from 2023-12-12T15:53:32.169287
So many of us share our lives with cats, yet there remains such mystery surrounding this remarkable species that has long been underrepresented in research about the human-animal bond. This gap in ...
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Cattitude - Episode 223 Meet the Cat Rescuer Who Has Fostered More Than 3000 Cats! from 2023-11-28T11:40:10
This week Michelle Fern is joined by Amy Castro, long-time cat rescuer who has fostered more than 3000 cats personally, and President of Starlight Outreach and Rescue. Starlight Outreach and Rescu...
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Cattitude - Episode 221 Cat Problems? Help is Just a Whisker Away from The Two Crazy Cat Ladies! from 2023-10-17T16:33:42
This week Michelle Fern welcomes back Jae and Adrienne, The Two Crazy Cat Ladies to discuss behavior and health problems your cats may have. They have unleashed the Cat Symptom Checker, which is t...
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Cattitude - Episode 220 A High-Tech Litter Box That’s The Cat’s Meow! from 2023-10-10T10:41:18
This week Michelle Fern chats with the newly renamed Casa Leo (formerly Smarty Pear) Founder, Chris Madeiras, creator of the Leo’s Loo Too litter box. New from Casa Leo: the Leo's Loo Too smart aut...
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Cattitude - Episode 219 Medium at Large – What Are Your Cats Really Thinking? from 2023-09-29T13:20:53
This week Michelle Fern is joined from Denmark, by medium and animal medium, Aliana Ziva Seeger-Madsen. Aliana communicates with all animals, both living and in the afterlife. She often assists pe...
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Cattitude - Episode 218 I Could Pee on This from 2023-09-15T11:52:32
This week Michelle fern chats cats with Francesco Marciuliano, author of the New York Times Bestsellers, I Could Pee on This: And Other Poems by Cats and You Need More Sleep: Advice from Cats as we...
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Cattitude - Episode 216 Quirky Cat Facts from 2023-08-31T09:57:20
Michelle Fern delves into interesting things about cats… how they act, how they look, and more! What scents do they like? Which ones do they hate? How do cats communicate with you? How can you ...
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Cattitude - Episode 215 Tricks for Treats! from 2023-08-17T14:24:59
Michelle Fern welcomes back Certified Feline Training and Behavior Specialist Molly DeVoss to talk about play for prey, and how to train your own kitties using treats.
Cat treats are not...
Cattitude - Episode 214 Black Cat Appreciation Day from 2023-08-11T13:03:11
Black cats have a bad rap, when they’re really awesome sweet kitties! Today Michelle Fern welcomes cat behavior expert, Pam Johnson-Bennett to talk about Black Cat Appreciation Day which is August...
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Cattitude - Episode 212 Kris the Cat from 2023-07-27T18:44:39
This week on Cattitude, Michelle Fern chats with playwright, director&producer Ross Hewett about his animated short film, Kris the Cat. Kris the Cat, is a delightful animated short film that is wi...
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Cattitude - Episode 211 Cool Cats… Hot Weather! from 2023-07-22T15:35:12
As you know, it’s super hot right now in the US and it isn't just humans who can suffer from the effects. Our animal companions are super vulnerable as well. This week Michelle Fern is joined by E...
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Cattitude - Episode 210 Cat S**t Crazy! from 2023-07-13T16:41:55
This week Michelle Fern chats cats with LA writer, actor, personal trainer and cat rescuer, Cindy D’Andrea. Cindy has combined her love of cats with her theatre career and has put together a show ...
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Cattitude - Episode 208 The Other Family Doctor from 2023-06-28T15:59:44
This week Michelle Fern welcomes Dr. Karen Fine, author of The Other Family Doctor. For 25 years, Karen operated a house call practice, and her main approach to patients is meeting them where they...
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Cattitude - Episode 207 Why Are Cats So Mysterious? What Are They Up To? from 2023-06-23T11:00:12
Today’s fun episode gives me the chance to chat with Dr. Kathryn Primm of Pet Life Radio’s Nine Lives with Dr. Kat, about cats, what they are up to and why we humans care. It turns out, cats are v...
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Cattitude - Episode 206 Going With Your Gut from 2023-06-12T19:01:24
This week Michelle Fern is joined by Dr. Betsy Redmond, Chief Science Officer for Innovative Pet Lab- an at-home pet diagnostic company focusing on gut health testing for dogs and cats. Innovative ...
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Cattitude - Episode 203 It’s National Cat Lady Day! from 2023-04-19T11:35:55
April 19 is National Cat Lady Day. The reputation of a cat lady has come a long way since medieval Europe when a woman’s love for cats was a cause for suspicion and even scorn. Since then, the cat ...
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Cattitude - Episode 202 Whiskers Abroad: Ashi and Audrey's Adventures in Japan from 2023-03-20T10:54:40
Did you ever think of traveling with your cat abroad? This week Michelle Fern chats with Carrie Carter, author of Whiskers Abroad: Ashi and Audrey's Adventures in Japan, which immerses readers in ...
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Cattitude - Episode 200 Sinking Our Teeth Into National Cat Dental Health Month! from 2023-02-22T11:23:56
February is National Pet Dental Health Month, or for us on Cattitude, National Cat Dental Health Month! This week Michelle Fern welcomes Dr. Amber Karwacki of Heart + Paw to talk about how to keep...
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Cattitude - Episode 199 Vetting Your Vet from 2023-02-13T14:32:44
Choosing the right veterinarian for your cute kitty can be a daunting task. Should you choose a large or small vet clinic? Will the veterinarian have time to give your cat the attention he or she...
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Cattitude - Episode 197 Trap, Neuter, Return from 2023-01-24T14:14:09
This week Michelle Fern chats with Nancy Robison, children’s author and cat rescuer, about animal rescue, TNR for cats and especially the need for more services in underserved areas, as well as the...
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Cattitude - Episode 196 Purrfectly Impurrfect Cats Living Happily Furever After from 2023-01-12T10:37:28
Michelle Fern is joined by Pam Johnson-Bennett, who explains how to help Purrfectly Impurrfect shelter cats live Happily Furever After, as well as Feline Generous Happily Furever After contest winn...
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Cattitude - Episode 195 The Complete Book of Cat Names (That Your Cat Won't Answer to, Anyway) from 2022-12-31T15:36:46
Michelle Fern is joined by award-winning illustrator and New York Times best-selling author, Bob Eckstein, to talk about his latest book, The Complete Book of Cat Names (That Your Cat Won't Answer ...
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Cattitude - Episode 194 Kitten Lady's CATivity Book from 2022-12-16T16:01:43
This week Michelle Fern chats cats with “The Kitten Lady”, Hannah Shaw about her new book, Kitten Lady's CATivity Book, with illustrator Megan Lynn Kott. Kitten Lady's CATivity Book is an all-ages...
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Cattitude - Episode 192 The Cat in The Christmas Tree from 2022-11-23T09:36:30
27 New Heartwarming Holiday Stories for Cat Lovers! Michelle Fern welcomes Callie Smith Grant, editor of The Cat In The Christmas Tree: and Other True Stories of Feline Joy and Merry Mischief. Ba...
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Cattitude - Episode 191 Can You Communicate with Your Cat? from 2022-11-14T14:19:24
Curious if you can connect with your pet? What kind of Animal Communicator are you? New to animal communication? No problem, everyone starts somewhere. Today Michelle Fern welcomes animal commun...
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Cattitude - Episode 189 Too Cute to Spook: Expert Advice on Keeping Pets Calm This Halloween from 2022-10-25T12:25:01
There’s nothing cuter than dressing up with your pet for Halloween, but with noisy kids dressed in costumes repeatedly ringing the doorbell, this night can be one of the most stressful holidays for...
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Cattitude - Episode 188 Inspire Unity - Hurricane Ian Animal Rescue Project from 2022-10-17T18:10:26
Inspire Unity has teamed up with Sterling Davis (Trap King), Bob Lynch (Cowboy Cat Wrangler), Michelle Fern (Pet Life Radio), Jae and Adrienne (The Two Crazy Cat Ladies), Raquel Cid (Paws&Perros Po...
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Cattitude - Episode 186 Soul Cats – How Feline Friends Teach Us To Live From The Heart from 2022-09-14T18:29:10
This week Michelle Fern chats cats with Tamara Schenk, Author of Soul Cats, an Amazon #1 Best Seller. In this book, Tamara shares the story of her rescued, adopted senior cats, Max, Flix, and Howy...
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Cattitude - Episode 184 Cate Conte's Newest Cat Café Mystery: Gone But Not Furgotten from 2022-08-19T09:30:01
In Gone But Not Furgotten, the next entry in Cate Conte’s beloved Cat Café Mystery Series, feline expert and series protagonist Maddie James takes readers out of the comfort of her cozy café and in...
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Cattitude - Episode 182 Cat Attack - Watch Your Back from 2022-07-19T12:50:58
Just in time for International Cat Day (August 8), The Future Brigade, a new kids musical sensation, will release their sophomore single, “CAT ATTACK (Watch Your Back!)" Created by Award-Winning Mu...
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Cattitude - Episode 181 EverAfter - Art From Life from 2022-07-14T09:58:59
Celebrate your cat’s life by creating one-of-a-kind artwork based on their unique molecular make-up. Michelle Fern is joined by Ryan Norman, co-founder of EverAfter Art. At EverAfter, they've cre...
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Cattitude - Episode 179 Soft Kitty... Warm Kitty... HOT Kitty! from 2022-06-27T16:51:55
With summer upon us it's important to keep our cool cats, well... cool! Michelle Fern talks about what our cats experience in the hot summer weather and ways to keep them from overheating, both in...
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Cattitude - Episode 178 Doobert - Helping You Help Animals from 2022-06-20T18:16:24
This week Michelle Fern welcomes Chris Roy, founder and president of Doobert. Doobert.com is an online software platform custom-built for animal rescuers. It’s like a combination of Match.com sp...
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Cattitude - Episode 177 Why Does My Cat Do That? from 2022-06-13T15:43:10
What's up with my cat? You're probably wondering why they're doing what they're doing. Michelle Fern talks about a-mew-sing behaviors our feline friends use to communicate with us. While some be...
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Cattitude - Episode 175 Mental Health Awareness Month: How Living With A Cat Can Impact Your Mental Health from 2022-05-31T12:04:13
May is Mental Health Month, and cats make a positive impact on our mental health. Cats have been proven to help with anxiety and stress and provide a sense of companionship and support, Becoming a...
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Cattitude - Episode 174 Where Is All The Cat Food? from 2022-05-23T15:31:37
Have you recently gone into your local supermarket to buy your cats food only to discover the shelves are bare? So you order online, and everything is sold out! What's going on? This week Michel...
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Cattitude - Episode 173 How To Keep Your Feline Fit! from 2022-05-16T12:49:23
There are so many great ways to keep our kitties from become fat cats. Michelle Fern welcomes Dr. Julie Sanders from Heart + Paw to talk about how to step up your petsercise game and improve overa...
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Cattitude - Episode 170 Quirky Cat Facts from 2022-04-22T11:22:41
Okay, a giraffe, a camel and a cat walk into a bar. What do they have in common? Want to find out? This week Michelle Fern chats about quirky cat facts that are strange... but true! Tune in!
Cattitude - Episode 169 For Julie Kelley - Greece Is The Word! from 2022-03-28T12:15:23
Julie Kelley owns a construction company in New York City called Aerial Design and Build. Her company does renovations to homes and businesses of A-List celebrities. But what makes her unique is t...
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Cattitude - Episode 168 It's March Meowdness! from 2022-03-12T10:40:40
This week Michelle Fern welcomes back Harris Baker from Catfluence to talk about the 2022 Catfluence March Meowdness Tournament! The way it works is for each round Harris will share the matchups a...
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Cattitude - Episode 167 Health Tips For Our Senior Catizens - Making Their 9 Lives Count from 2022-02-28T12:41:17
According to the Journal of Feline Medicine and Surgery, cats are living longer lives because of advanced focus on health, nutrition and fitness. Cats are considered to be geriatric around 15 years...
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Cattitude - Episode 166 Cat's First Baby from 2022-02-13T12:13:48
Cats are curious animals—and when Mom and Dad bring home a cute, loud, and sometimes smelly creature, Cat wonders who this tiny stranger could be. In Cat’s First Baby, author and illustrator Natali...
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Cattitude - Episode 164 Feline Generous Program Honors the Most Deserving Unsung Heroes from 2022-01-25T18:30:40
Out of nearly 4,500 nominations, cat experts select 3 Unsung Heroes that represent thousands of staff and volunteers at cat shelters across the country who go above and beyond to care for purrfectl...
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Cattitude - Episode 163 Cattitude - Live from VMX! from 2022-01-19T16:32:47
Michelle Fern reports live from the VMX conference in Orlando, FL. Michelle chats with Dr. Dana Varble, as well as Dr. Jeff Werber, host of Ask the Vets with Dr. Jeff on Pet LIfe Radio. Created b...
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Cattitude - Episode 162 Cat Chat with Cheryl Kaye from Unleashed from 2022-01-13T12:37:48
Michelle Fern welcomes Cheryl Kaye, host of Unleashed on Pet Life Radio to talk about all things feline! Also covered is the "Betty White Challenge" which takes place on Betty's birthday, January ...
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Cattitude - Episode 161 Happy ‘Mew’ Year! from 2022-01-12T11:57:17
What New Year resolutions do you have for your cats for this coming year? What resolutions do your cats have for you? Michelle Fern discusses New Year resolutions for you and your cat!
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Cattitude - Episode 159 Holiday Hazards Lurking in Your Home And How To Keep Your Cat Safe! from 2021-12-19T16:49:55
The holidays are a time for fun, friends and family, but the last place you want to spend it is at the emergency vet because your cat got into something they shouldn’t. This week Michelle Fern is ...
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Cattitude - Episode 158 The Time For Cats Is Dawning from 2021-12-12T08:27:24
Cats are finally coming into their own! The human-cat bond made impressive progress as more people together with their cats longer finally came to know and appreciate them. This week Michelle Fer...
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Cattitude - Flip&Mozi’s Guide to How to Be An Earthling from 2021-11-16T08:50:21
Introducing Flip&Mozi’s Guide to How to be an Earthling, the intergalactic musical podcast that brings conservation into the conversation for kids and their grown-ups. From the creators of the #1 K...
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Cattitude - Episode 156 Feline Furniture For A Famous Friend from 2021-11-15T12:20:51
This week Michelle Fern chats cats with Los Angeles based YouTuber, feline enthusiast, artist, comedian, and amateur woodworker, Daralyn Kelleher about her humorous DIY woodworking YouTube series. ...
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Cattitude - Episode 153 Wet That Whisker! from 2021-10-25T10:22:59
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...
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Cattitude - Welcome to Melon’s House Party! from 2021-10-21T11:22:49
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 ...
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Cattitude - Episode 152 19 Cats.... And Counting! from 2021-10-13T12:17:03
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...
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Cattitude - Episode 150 Create A Custom Cat Canvas! from 2021-09-23T12:33:37
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...
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Cattitude - Episode 148 Black Cats Matter from 2021-08-16T13:38:23
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...
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Cattitude - Episode 147 How Is Your Feline Feeling? Tably Knows! from 2021-08-10T17:26:04
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...
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Cattitude - Episode 146 An Animated Cat Chat with Yeardley Smith - The Iconic Voice of Lisa Simpson! from 2021-07-29T16:32:17
¡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 S...
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Cattitude - Episode 145 Why Cats Are A**holes... But In A Good Way! from 2021-07-21T17:02:08
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...
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Cattitude - Episode 143 Senior Tails from 2021-06-22T18:33:35
In honor of Adopt a Shelter Cat Month this month, the ASPCA® and ARM&HAMMER™ Feline Generous kicked off a giveawaycelebrating senior shelter cats and all the reasons why they are purrfect catpanion...
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Cattitude - Episode 142 Boss Cat from 2021-06-12T10:31:30
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 w...
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Cattitude - Episode 141 Diabetes Is On The Rise Among Cats from 2021-05-27T12:11:27
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 Mic...
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Cattitude - Episode 140 The Catmaste Chronicles from 2021-05-11T09:15:06
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 Podcas...
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Cattitude - Episode 139 Cats Without Coats from 2021-04-30T09:11:23
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! ...
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Cattitude - Episode 137 How To Prepare for a Cat-astrophe from 2021-03-20T16:44:51
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 eut...
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Cattitude - Episode 135 Those Comical Cats! from 2021-02-11T13:18:01
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 the...
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Cattitude - Episode 134 Cats And Anemia from 2021-01-21T12:07:53
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 ve...
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Cattitude - Episode 133 Let's Talk About Cats! from 2021-01-13T15:33:36
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.
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Cattitude - Episode 132 Tiny Little Furball Kitten Steals Readers’ Hearts in Delightful New Children's Book from 2020-12-30T12:31:36
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 M...
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Cattitude - Episode 131 Preventing Cat-astrophes During the Holidays from 2020-12-19T09:48:14
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, DACV...
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Cattitude - Episode 129 Diagnosing Feline Diabetes from 2020-11-13T13:11:31
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 Professio...
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Cattitude - Episode 127 Purrfectly Impurrfect on National Cat Day from 2020-10-29T08:56:52
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...
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Cattitude - Episode 126 Cat Chat with Dr. Jeff from 2020-10-16T10:49:59
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 you...
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Cattitude - Episode 123 Sassee Walker - The Cat Rescuer from 2020-09-21T10:18:27
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...
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Cattitude - Episode 122 Jackson Galaxy's Cat Camp - Fun for the Whole Feline Family! from 2020-09-11T15:54:52
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 ex...
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Cattitude - Episode 120 Heroic, Helpful and Caring Cats... Felines Who Make A Difference from 2020-08-28T15:24:28
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 ...
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Cattitude - Episode 119 CAT vs. CAT from 2020-08-21T15:07:41
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 manag...
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Cattitude - Episode 118 PETA Warns of Cat Overpopulation Crisis and Offers Solutions from 2020-07-22T13:22:33
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 ...
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Cattitude - Episode 117 Cat Chat with Dr. Marty&Mikkel from 2020-07-13T10:17:56
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 informa...
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Cattitude - Episode 115 Cattitude Mewsroom from 2020-06-11T14:06
This week Michelle Fern hosts another Mewsroom featuring topics about Covid-19, plus tips and tricks for keeping your cats happy and healthy!
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Cattitude - Episode 114 LA Man to Marry His Cat May 23 to Support Best Friends Animal Society NKLA from 2020-05-23T12:41:55
It was love at first sight when Santa Monica resident Scott Perry met OLIVIA LE CHAT at Best Friends Animal Society in July 2015. Fast forward to 2020, and after five years together (and 2+ months...
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Cattitude - Episode 113 Fun Feline Factoids from 2020-04-28T18:41:22
How much do you know about Kittens, Cats in the Wild,&Cats at Home? Michelle Fern invites back Harris Baker from Catfluence.com to talk kitty trivia! Tune in to see how much you really know about ...
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Cattitude - Episode 112 Quarantine with Cats from 2020-04-21T10:10:15
During this time of self quarantine and social distancing, Michelle Fern chats with the world's most in demand cat behaviorist, founding owner of Clubhouse Cattitude, JFCATS.com, and author Rita Re...
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Cattitude - Episode 111 I Think We're A Clone Now – Part 2 from 2020-04-13T16:21:35
You loved your cat. You know one thing about your fur kids... they don't live as long as we would like them to. But did you know that you can actually clone your cat? Have your cat for another life...
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Cattitude - Episode 110 I Think We're A Clone Now – Part 1 from 2020-03-26T13:11:46
You loved your cat. You know one thing about your fur kids... they don't live as long as we would like them to. But did you know that you can actually clone your cat? Have your cat for another...
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Cattitude - Episode 109 Coronavirus and Your Cat from 2020-03-19T12:18:01
Are your cats at risk? Can they get the Coronavirus or spread it? Viruses are usually unique to each species and it is unusual for a virus to jump between species. It's very unlikely that househo...
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Cattitude - Episode 108 It’s the Two Crazy Cat Ladies! from 2020-03-12T11:36:02
Grab your feline friends, pour yourself a Cat-bernet Sauvignon and get ready to chat cats with the Two Crazy Cat Ladies! Michelle Fern welcomes Jae and Adrienne, the Two Crazy Cat Ladies! You've ...
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Cattitude - Episode 106 What Does It Cost To Have A Cat? from 2020-02-25T10:28:27
Everyone wants to adopt a new kitty, but have you considered the cost? Is adopting two more economical than just having one? Sure there are the usual things you think of... food, litter and treat...
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Cattitude - Episode 105 Feeder Breeders from 2020-02-17T13:57:09
Are you a cat feeder breeder? Feeding stray cats is commendable but if you don't take that extra step to have them spayed and neutered you are setting them up for disaster. This week Michelle Fer...
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Cattitude - Episode 103 Feline Generous - Platform to Help Local Shelters Increase Adoption/Donations from 2020-01-22T19:32:35
Church&Dwight Co., Inc., the maker of ARM&HAMMER Cat Litter has launched “Feline Generous,” an online platform that easily connects people to a network of local cat shelters across the country to h...
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Cattitude - Episode 102 Shatervan Idesh - Saving Cats Across The Globe from 2020-01-13T12:13:13
Michelle Fern welcomes back Shawn Simons, founder and former headmistress of Kitty Bungalow Charm School for Wayward Cats to talk about her exciting new organization in Albania, Shatervan Idesh, w...
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Cattitude - Episode 100 Another Episode of the Cattitude Mewsroom from 2019-12-16T14:52:18
Join Michelle Fern in another episode of the Cattitude Mewsroom with interesting stories in cat news! Did you know there is a study on how to ready your cat's facial expressions? Yep! Tune in fo...
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Cattitude - Episode 97 Homeward Bound - Introducing Your Kitten To Your Family from 2019-11-14T12:52:57
You've just adopted a kitten or two. How do you make the transition from the street or shelter easy and comfortable for your new cat? This week Michelle Fern walks us through things to consider w...
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Cattitude - Episode 94 Which Cat Breed Is Right For You? from 2019-10-22T13:32:43
It's time to bring a new feline into your family, but what breed do you need? A perfect Persian? A special Sphinx? Does a Maine Coon make you swoon? Michelle Fern goes through some of her favorit...
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Cattitude - Episode 93 Are You Ready For Some Fur Ball? from 2019-10-16T11:51:22
This week Michelle Fern discusses 'should I or shouldn't I?', whether it's the right time to adopt a new cat into your household, including things to consider such as food, litter, finances, househ...
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Cattitude - Episode 90 Household Medicines That Can Help or Harm Your Curious Cat! from 2019-09-26T16:59:28
What if you drop a vitamin on the floor and your cat eats it? Or an Ibuprofen tablet? Do you need to rush to the vet? And what human medications are safe to give your kitty? Find out the answer...
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Cattitude - Episode 89 Marshmallows and Catsicles from 2019-09-16T14:51:59
Did you know that there are a lot of human food that is fun for your cat? And some that are not! This week Michelle Fern welcomes Dr. Natalie Marks to talk about high-reward treats for your cleve...
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Cattitude - Episode 87 Mark Your Cat Calendar to Celebrate These Festive Feline Holidays! from 2019-08-30T16:41:13
Turn up the mew-sic and get ready to celebrate with your kitty! This week Michelle Fern talks cat holidays with National Today’s CHO (Chief Holiday Officer) Ben Kaplan. National Today's annual ca...
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Cattitude - Episode 86 One Simple DNA Test, A Lifetime Of Discovery from 2019-08-13T09:40:54
Is your cat more like a Royal Persian or a cuddly Ragdoll? Find out which breeds and traits make up your cat! This week Michelle Fern chats cats with Anna Skaya, CEO and Founder of Basepaws. As s...
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Cattitude - Episode 84 Tuxedo Cats – Dressed to Impress! from 2019-07-29T14:10:30
Tuxedo cats are those purr-fectly preened pawsome kitties who have striking black and white markings resembling James Bond. No other cat is as dramatic as a tuxie dressed in his bib and tucker. The...
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Cattitude - Episode 83 Letting the Cat Out of the Bag About Boxes from 2019-07-22T11:12:45
Why are cats are so obsessed with sitting in cardboard boxes? There has been some serious scientific muscle behind explaining this strange phenomenon! Also, why do cats chew or eat cardboard and pa...
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Cattitude - Episode 82 Siri… Get Me A Siamese Please! from 2019-07-10T14:10:34
Did you know that Siamese cats are one of the oldest breeds of domesticated cats in the world? They’re affectionate, social, intelligent and playful! Want to know more about this popular cat bree...
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Cattitude - Episode 81 From America’s Got Talent… It’s The Savitsky Cats! from 2019-06-25T18:26:32
This week Michelle Fern chats cats with Marina Savitsky from The Savitsky Cats, who gave purr-fectly pawsome performances on Season 13 of NBC's America’s Got Talent and also performing June 28th on...
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Cattitude - Episode 80 Dog For Dog’s Top Dog Talks Cats from 2019-06-19T14:29:24
This week Michelle Fern has a super fun conversation with Henry Eshelman, general manager for Dog For Dog, Pet for Pet, and soon Cat For Cat. Henry and Michelle share purr-sonal stories about thei...
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Cattitude - Episode 79 Meowtel - Finding a Loving Cat Sitter is Easy from 2019-06-12T12:17:22
Vacation time is upon us, but who do you call to take care of your kitties and give them the purrr-sonal attention they need while you’re away? Michelle Fern talks to Natasha Nichols, Content Mark...
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Cattitude - Episode 77 Get a Groom! from 2019-05-25T12:08:06
Should you get your cat groomed? Should you do it yourself? Do you even know how? This week Michelle Fern chats with Rudy V and Anthony Rey, hosts of Pet Life Radio’s Groomer Humor show to discu...
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Cattitude - Episode 74 D-I-Y for your C-A-T from 2019-04-29T16:32:30
In this week’s episode, Michelle Fern discusses toys you can easily make at home, so your cats can enjoy some feline fun! Quick and easy like bags and boxes to do-it-yourself food toys that will k...
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Cattitude - Episode 73 It’s Kitten Season! from 2019-04-23T13:18:13
Michelle Fern tells you everything you need to know about kitty season! Kitten season runs roughly from early spring to early fall — from about when it starts getting warm until the weather cools ...
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Cattitude - Episode 72 Crumbs and Whiskers – A Magical Place to Get A Coffee and a Kitty! from 2019-04-12T16:50:55
Michelle Fern chats cats with Kanchan Singh, CEO and founder of Crumbs and Whiskers... A Cat Café and Kitten Lounge in Los Angeles, and Washington D.C. Crumbs&Whiskers partners with local rescues...
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Cattitude - Episode 70 From Cat Ladies to Cat-repreneurs from 2019-03-12T15:38:35
Leading female entrepreneurs in the 60+ billion dollar pet space will come together at this year’s SXSW conference to discuss how they left their jobs behind to launch successful cat-centric busine...
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Cattitude - Episode 69 The Exotic Sphinx Cat! from 2019-02-27T10:38:59
In this week’s episode, Michelle Fern talks about the unusual Sphinx Cat. Even though the Sphinx cat looks like it’s a visitor from another galaxy it is one of the sweetest and most interesting of...
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Cattitude - Episode 68 Cats Around the World from 2019-01-29T19:14:03
Ever heard of a Werewolf cat? Or a Sphinx cat? This week Michelle Fern takes us on an adventure around the world to explore unusual cats that originated from different parts of the planet.
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Cattitude - Episode 67 New Year’s Resolutions For You and Your Cat! from 2019-01-14T10:39:31
This week Michelle Fern is joined again by Cheryl Kaye, host of Unleashed to talk about New Year’s resolutions they made for themselves and their cats! Does your cat need to go on a diet in 2019? ...
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Cattitude - Episode 65 The Adventures of Pickles from 2018-12-27T18:55:25
This week Michelle Fern is joined by David Corrigan, author of The Adventures of Pickles book series. The Adventures of Pickles is the story of a domesticated cat that decides to venture out into ...
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Cattitude - Episode 64 IAmMoshow, the Internet’s Favorite Cat Rapper from 2018-12-10T16:28:43
Michelle fern chats with IAmMoshow about his new video, SLIDE. Arm&Hammer pledges to donate $10,000 to Mac’s Fund, a cat welfare organization, if video receives one million views! Like all of IAm...
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Cattitude - Episode 63 Purrrfect Presents for your Cool Cats from 2018-11-28T15:30:21
The holidays are fast approaching so you’ll want to show your feline fur kids how much you love them with pawsome presents! This week Michelle Fern welcomes Dana Humphrey, The Pet Lady to cat chat...
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Cattitude - Episode 62 Cat Paws, Hello Kitty, Japanese Cat Culture and Other Cool Things That Purr-tain to Cats! from 2018-11-12T12:20:59
This week Michelle Fern discusses the cool cat culture in Japan, including Hello Kitty, cat cafes and more, plus fun cat facts found in the Japanese book, Cat Paws. Paws! Paws! Paws! full of cat pa...
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Cattitude - Episode 61 Total Cat Mojo Live with Special Guest, the Cat Daddy - Jackson Galaxy! from 2018-10-24T11:14:33
Jackson Galaxy, star of Animal Planet's "My Cat From Hell" and "Cat vs. Dog," kicks off his live new tour, Total Cat Mojo Live, on November 4th! Host Michelle Fern chats cat with Jackson about his...
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Cattitude - Episode 60 ENGINEERING FOR CATS: Better the Life of Your Pet with 10 Cat-Approved Projects from 2018-10-15T15:47:56
Tired of playing cat and mouse in your own house? Here to help fix feline frenzy is aerospace engineer and cat-enthusiast Mac Delaney joining Michelle Fern this week to talk about solutions to the ...
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Cattitude - Episode 58 Halloween Safety Tips for Your Cats from 2018-09-24T11:29:14
This week Michelle Fern welcomes, Dr. Justine Lee, DACVECC, DABT, board-certified emergency critical care veterinary specialist and toxicologist, and host of ER Vet on Pet Life Radio, to discuss ke...
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Cattitude - Episode 57 The Litter Bit Amazing Game from 2018-09-10T16:33:56
How would you like to take your cat for a spin in your very own brand new Fiat 500x Urbana? Michelle Fern chats with Brooke from World’s Best Cat Litter about their Litter Bit Amazing Game! Get a...
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Cattitude - Episode 55 Cat Rescue - Part 2 - Kitty Bungalow Charm School for Wayward Cats! from 2018-08-22T15:29
Kitty Bungalow is California's only 100% feral cat rescue and socialization facility. As shelter interventionists, they focus their attention on the most vulnerable of felines -- the ferals. They ...
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Cattitude - Episode 54 Cat Rescue Part 1 - The Parent Trap from 2018-08-14T16:18:47
In Part 1 of our 2-part series on feral and community cat rescue, Michelle Fern talks about her personal experience trying to trap the community cats in her neighborhood to get them spayed and neut...
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Cattitude - Episode 52 BONO: The Amazing Story of a Rescue Cat Who Inspired a Community from 2018-07-18T14:15:12
When Helen Brown arrived in New York for a month-long business stay, a fellow animal-lover talked her into fostering a shelter cat. Helen visualized a sweet-natured cuddler who blinked and dozed a ...
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Cattitude - Episode 50 Meowijuana - For Cats Who Need The Weed! from 2018-06-25T16:13:31
This week Michelle Fern chats with Marc Adams, "Chief Business Development Monster” for Meowijuana. Meowijuana is a purrveyor of high-grade premium, organic catnip... designed to stimulate healthy...
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Cattitude - Episode 49 City Kitty - Caring for the Whole Cat – Mind, Body and Spirit from 2018-06-13T09:41:47
Why Should My Cat Get Groomed? How Often Should My Cat Get Groomed? What Will the Experience Be Like for My Cat? These questions and more are answered today when Michelle Fern is joined by Adrie...
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Cattitude - Episode 48 How to be a More Earth Conscious Cat Owner from 2018-05-24T16:53:12
We spend a considerable time focusing on how to make our families, our homes and our lifestyle more eco-friendly. But what about our cats? Even small animals can leave a heavy environmental footp...
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Cattitude - Episode 47 Seafurrers: The Ships’ Cats Who Lapped and Mapped the World from 2018-05-12T17:46:07
They inhabit many of our homes and hold a dear place in our hearts, but did you know that our feline friends have historically accompanied explorers into extreme climates, defended valuable cargo, ...
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Cattitude - Episode 41 How to Successfully Introduce a Second Cat Into Your Home from 2018-01-25T11:59:24
From territorial issues to added odors, deciding whether to adopt another cat can be stressful. This week Michelle Fern is joined by Sarah from World’s Best Cat Litter to discuss 6 ways to help yo...
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Cattitude - Episode 39 Man Among Cheetahs from 2017-12-11T18:23:54
Michelle Fern kicks off Nat Geo WILD Big Cat Week by welcoming Emmy award-winning cinematographer, Bob Poole to Cattitude to talk about his new documentary, Man Among Cheetahs.on Nat Geo WILD.
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Cattitude - Episode 37 Is it the Cat or the Coat? from 2017-11-17T10:13:48
Did you ever wonder why your cat acts the way she/he does? Did you know that a cat's coat may have some influence on her/his personality? A suggestion from a listener (thanks Bailey!) led to the ...
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Cattitude - Episode 35 5 Easy Ways to Celebrate Cats on National Cat Day, and Every Day from 2017-10-19T12:10:54
National Cat Day was founded in 2005 to help galvanize the public to recognize the number of cats that need to be rescued each year and also to encourage cat lovers to celebrate the cats in their l...
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Cattitude - Episode 33 Is Your Cat a Kitty Cocktail? from 2017-09-22T18:12:25
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.
Cattitude - Episode 31 Strays from 2017-08-15T12:26:58
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 Stre...
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Cattitude - Episode 30 Win a Fiat 124 Spider Abarth! It’s a Litter Bit Amazing! from 2017-07-31T13:58:53
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 swee...
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Cattitude - Episode 28 Sammy is Caught! from 2017-06-23T10:28:50
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 end...
Cattitude - Episode 27 Feline Diabetes.... Thanks Paws And Effect from 2017-06-10T13:20:39
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 b...
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Cattitude - Episode 26 Cool Cat Facts from 2017-05-26T12:55:22
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?...
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Cattitude - Episode 25 Thanks, Doc! from 2017-05-11T16:17:17
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 clini...
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Cattitude - Episode 24 Let's Talk Cats! from 2017-04-27T16:31:40
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 ov...
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Cattitude - Episode 23 Rabies from 2010-11-27T16:40:21
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 d...
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Cattitude - Episode 21 Cat Tales from 2010-02-23T18:41:42
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 relat...
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Cattitude - Episode 20 Feral Cats -- The Forgotten Felines from 2009-11-19T15:08:40
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 m...
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Cattitude - Episode 19 - Norwegian Forest Cats and Siberians from 2009-08-27T11:34
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 Norwegi...
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Cattitude - Episode 18 Evolution of the Housecat from 2009-06-18T01:35:50
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 en...
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Cattitude - Episode 16 Balinese and Other Siamese Descendants from 2009-03-17T23:26:52
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...
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Cattitude - Episode 15 Turkish Cats from 2009-02-12T15:46:45
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. Ori...
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Cattitude - Episode 14 Burmese, Bombays and Tonkinese from 2009-01-10T19:38:54
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 lo...
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Cattitude - Episode 13 These Cats Have The "Blues" from 2008-11-13T18:23:33
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 ...
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Cattitude - Episode 12 Scottish Folds and American Curls - "Ears" to You! from 2008-10-11T00:21:16
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 ...
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Cattitude - Episode 11 The American Wirehair from 2008-08-29T16:59:35
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 t...
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Cattitude - Episode 10 The Rex Cats from 2008-07-22T20:14:10
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 pure...
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Cattitude - Episode 8 The Bobtail Cats from 2008-06-13T20:04:08
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 th...
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Cattitude - Episode 7 Himalayans from 2008-05-22T11:11:08
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 ...
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Cattitude - Episode 4 British, American, and Exotic Shorthairs from 2008-02-28T20:51:21
Often overlooked because of their resemblance to “street” cats, the American and British Shorthairs were developed from humble origins as working cats of Europe and North America. Often considere...
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Cattitude - Episode 3 Maine Coon Cats from 2008-02-14T18:31:09
Known as the "gentle giants" in the cat world, the Maine Coon breed is a truly American cat. Naturally selected by the harsh New England climate, this massive cat has undergone resurgence in popula...
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Cattitude - Episode 2 Persians from 2008-01-24T20:13:11
The most popular purebred cat in North America is also the cat that many people would consider to be the embodiment of pedigreed cats. With an aristocratic nature and an unassuming elegance, the ...
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Cattitude - Episode 1 Siamese Cats from 2008-01-15T18:56:43
What feline creatures have been called both an unnatural nightmare kind of cat as well as a living, breathing work of art that shuns a display shelf in favor of a lap? It’s the Siamese easily the...
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