feline behavior Archives - The Community Cats Podcast

October 20, 2020

Meagan King, Volunteer & Advocate

“We need people to save animals. We always have to work with people … the only way we’re going to get this done is with people.” Listen to Episode #374 Now This episode is sponsored in part by Doobert.com, Heaven Can Wait, and C5. This week Stacy talks to […]

October 12, 2021

Dr. Kelly Diehl, D.V.M., Senior Director of Science and Communication of Morris Animal Foundation, Small Animal Internal Medicine Specialist and Veterinary Journalist

“We all know that behavior problems are the number one reason that cats end up in shelters and rescues, and it’s a major cause of euthanasia. It’s one of the top causes of euthanasia in pets.” Listen to Episode #425 Now This episode is sponsored in part by Smalls […]

October 19, 2021

Dr. Nicholas Dodman, BVMS, DVA, DACVAA, DACVB, Professor Emeritus—Tufts University, Author, and Co-founder of the Center for Canine Behaviour Studies

“The more you know… the better you can deal with issues that arrive [which leads] to reduced surrender. Preventive behavioral treatment [is] educating owners about what actually to expect and what they can do about it.” Listen to Episode #426 Now This episode is sponsored in part by Smalls […]

October 26, 2021

Alison Hunter Frederick, Cat Behavior Consultant and Trainer

“Cats are really smart and really affectionate. I don’t think we always give them credit for how smart and affectionate they are, but they also have unique needs.” Listen to Episode #427 Now This episode is sponsored in part by Smalls Fresh Cat Food and Doobert.com. Beginning her life as […]

December 5, 2023

Calming Your Anxious Cat with Joan Ranquet, Animal Communicator, Energy Healer, Author, Speaker and Educator

“Anybody could sit down and get quiet for a moment…then just get a sense. Like, is my household stressful? Is my cat living her best life? What have we got going on here that I could do that could make it easier for the cat?” Listen to Episode #537 Now […]

April 23, 2024

Keeping an Open Mind to Reduce Stress and Pain in Cats with Stacy McVicker, DVM, CVA, CCRT, Veterinarian & Crazy Cat Lady

“I love this family, who took the time to thoughtfully dive in and roll around with, “Why are they [their two cats] spatting?” I would love to clone them as people in the world and say, “Yeah I’d like everyone to be a detective,” and say, “Hey my cats seem […]