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Community cats and the work of Friends of Feral Felines in Charlotte, NC.
Cindy Campbell Board member and volunteer Friends of Feral Felines Charlotte, North Carolina Community cats are a big concern of neighborhoods across the US. There are many cat-related organizations in towns and cities that are dedicated to dealing with populations of...
Understanding acute and chronic pain in cats, and treatment options: A discussion with Dr. Bruce Kornreich, director of the Cornell Feline Health Center
Dr. Bruce Kornreich Director of the Cornell Feline Health Center Cornell University’s College of Veterinary Medicine Cats are skilled at hiding illness and pain. Determining if your cat is experiencing pain can be difficult. What are the signs? What are different...
Cats and coffee: A visit with Coffee Cats owner Mary Jankowski about the first cat cafe in Iowa
Mary Jankowski Owner Coffee Cats cafe West Des Moines, IA Imagine having a warm cup of coffee, a tasty snack, and an opportunity to visit with cats all in the same location. It’s the perfect combination. Across the United States there are an estimated 300 cat cafés,...
Cats and cancer: A visit with veterinarian and board-certified veterinary oncologist Dr. Karen Oberthaler about types of feline cancers and their treatment
Dr. Karen Oberthaler, DVM Board-certified veterinary oncologist Co-founder of Treeline Veterinary Cancer Care in Boulder and Eagle, CO Cancer touches just about everyone – family, friends, and us. Different kinds of cancers also can affect our four-footed family...
Kittens, kittens everywhere: What to consider when adopting a kitten and how to prepare your house (and yourself and family) to bring a kitten into your home.
Carol Griglione Executive Director Animal Rescue League Des Moines, IA Just about everywhere we look this time of year there are baby animals. My wife and I have seen baby groundhogs, goslings, calves, and, of course, kittens. Kitten season lasts from spring to late...
Helping communities manage community cats: The work of Community Cats Central
Stacy LeBaron Founder Community Cats Central In the US, there are millions of un-homed cats, often referred to as community cats. What is a community cat? How do people care for them? How can people become involved with those cats? Those are just a few of the...
Cats as therapy animals? Research findings about the possibilities
Patricia Pendry, PhD Professor of Human Development College of Agriculture, Human and Natural Sciences Washington Sate University You might be familiar with therapy dogs that are specially trained to give comfort and emotional help to people in medical settings,...
The cat buddy system: How to tell if cats are bonded buddies and why it is important to keep them together
Carol Griglione Executive Director Animal Rescue League Des Moines, IA Do you remember meeting someone with whom you immediately clicked? Maybe the person was a classmate or a work colleague. You knew the friendship would last for years. Those types of connections are...
How to recognize and address stress in cats and causes of stress
Dr. Grant Jacobson Founder The Hometown Veterinarian Marshalltown, IA It doesn’t take long for cat owners to discover that their feline is easily startled by noises inside the home or outside, such as thunder. A cat can also become stressed during a trip to the vet....
From feral kitten to cherished senior cat: Sadie’s story
This is a special episode of The Hissing Feline. My guest today is my wife Georgia, who is the producer of this podcast. The show focuses on visiting about raising our cat, Sadie. We adopted her as a feral kitten, and she lived to be nearly 21-years old. During the...
How to add enrichment and adventure to your cat’s life: A visit with Emily Hall of KittyCatGO
Emily Hall Founder KittyCatGO Joining me on this episode of The Hissing Feline is Emily Hall, founder of KittyCatGO, a company that specializes in cat enrichment, training, feline travels, and adventures. Emily is a certified cat trainer, host of the KittyCatGO...
Addressing cat behavior problems: A visit with Allison Hunter-Frederick, owner of Allison Helps Cats
Allison Hunter-Frederick Owner Allison Helps Cats Lincoln, NE Does your cat not always use the litter box? Maybe your feline runs and hides each time the doorbell rings. Those are two of many behavior problems you might encounter with your cat. On this episode of The...