Episodes

  • 19 Cats and Counting Episode 134 Dr. Jeff Feinman - Pandora Syndrome

    19 Cats and Counting Episode 134 Dr. Jeff Feinman - Pandora Syndrome
    Nov 8 2024
    Pandora Syndrome can cause many health issues in our cats and comes from anxiety. Dr. Jeff Feinman is here to tell us more about Pandora Syndrome, what is it, how it affects our cats, and what we can do to help cats who have it. Join us to learn more about the issues it causes and how you can help your kitty to lessen their likelihood of suffering from this common ailment. Dr. Jeff Feinman holds degrees in veterinary medicine and molecular biology. He is also a holistic veterinarian.

    EPISODE NOTES: Dr. Jeff Feinman - Pandora Syndrome
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    35 mins
  • 19 Cats and Counting Episode 133 Non-Recognition Feline Aggression

    19 Cats and Counting Episode 133 Non-Recognition Feline Aggression
    Oct 18 2024
    Michael Herbert took one of his cats to the vet. After coming home, aggression immediately started between his cats. They always got along before, what happened? He was shocked to learn about Feline Non-Recognition Aggression, which happens when a cat’s scent has changed due to a vet visit, grooming, or boarding visit, or other such time when the cats lived apart. Why hadn't his veterinarian warned him about this possibility when one of his cats had to stay at the animal hospital for treatment?

    Michael and Dr. Rachel Geller, join Rita and Linda to discuss what this phenomenon is and what we can do to avoid it. This is something that is just now being understood and talked about in the cat community. We feel that ALL cat parents need to know about Feline Non-Recognition Aggression and the best ways to prevent it from happening to your cats.

    EPISODE NOTES: Non-Recognition Feline Aggression
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    42 mins
  • 19 Cats and Counting Episode 132 Cat Photographer Susie Inverso

    19 Cats and Counting Episode 132 Cat Photographer Susie Inverso
    Oct 11 2024
    Does this sound familiar? Your cat is doing something super adorable. You grab your camera and snap a picture, but the photo never does your feline friend justice. Then there's those black beauty kitties! You snap a quick pic of your sleek black panther and the photo looks like a lump with no face.

    How do people get such great pictures of their cats? Your cat is just as beautiful (possibly more beautiful) than theirs! When Rita and Linda met Suzie Inverso, who photographs pets professionally at her studio, Crimson Cat Photography, they knew they wanted to talk to her! Listen in to hear more and pick up a few tips for your own cat cover-girl... or boy!

    EPISODE NOTES: Cat Photographer Susie Inverso
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    37 mins
  • 19 Cats and Counting Episode 131 Richard Simmons – Tribute Show

    19 Cats and Counting Episode 131 Richard Simmons – Tribute Show
    Oct 4 2024
    Earlier this year, we, and the world, suffered a tremendous loss in the very unexpected passing of our friend and former boss, Richard Simmons.

    To say we were devastated would be an understatement. If it wasn’t for Richard, we never would have met. If it wasn’t for Richard, we wouldn’t have the comfort with media that we have. And lastly, if it wasn’t for Richard, Cat Behavior Alliance, the Carolina Cat Sanctuary, and 19 Cats and Counting would not exist .Please join us as we talk about how we each came to meet and work for Richard, and how fate helped us to become BFFs, business partners, cat behavior experts, and cat behavior trainers.

    EPISODE NOTES: Richard Simmons – Tribute Show
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    37 mins
  • 19 Cats and Counting Episode 130 Steve Dale and a Cure for FIP

    19 Cats and Counting Episode 130 Steve Dale and a Cure for FIP
    Sep 26 2024
    Steve Dale knows pets. He is a celebrated Animal Behaviorist and animal welfare advocate, with not one, not two, but THREE radio shows! Rita had the pleasure of meeting Steve a few years ago at a conference about Cat Behavior. Steve is one busy guy, and we’re honored he made the time to be on our show!

    If there is one thing Steve is passionate about, it’s the health and well-being of all of our beloved pet companions. As a board member to the Every Cat Health Foundation (formerly known as The Winn Feline Foundation), everycat.org, Steve has his finger on the pulse of feline disease management breakthroughs as they happen. Every Cat is on the cutting edge of the development of treatments for and prevention of the various diseases our feline companions get. Join Linda and Rita, as Steve tells us about the amazing work of Every Cat, as he challenges Rita and “19 Cats” to get involved. With pleasure, Steve! Whatever we can do to help, we’re onboard!

    EPISODE NOTES: Steve Dale and a Cure for FIP
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    42 mins
  • 19 Cats and Counting Episode 129 Two Crazy Cat Ladies and their CAT – Cat Allergy Test!

    19 Cats and Counting Episode 129 Two Crazy Cat Ladies and their CAT – Cat Allergy Test!
    Sep 19 2024
    Oh, we love those Two Crazy Cat Ladies! They're back and they have something new to share. Every wonder why some cats are affected by everything and even seems to be allergic to cat food? The ones who pee on the floor versus the ones who don’t? What is different about the cats that are laid back and the ones who are afraid of their own shadows, or who constantly get into mischief all the time? The answer may have been found! Jae and Adrianne, The Two Crazy Cat Ladies, join Rita and Linda to discuss their new feline hair and saliva test for cats. This simple test can tell you if cat has environmental or food sensitivities, parasites, organ problems, and more. These sensitivities can cause a myriad of issues, including behavior issues. Not only will we be able to discover and avoid things that are causing our cats issues, but they will help give us a plan to battle the issues caused by them, and a list of holistic remedies that can help. You can also take the result to your cat behaviorist to help pinpoint the issues and recommend appropriate behavior modification methods! How fantastic is that!

    EPISODE NOTES: Two Crazy Cat Ladies and their CAT – Cat Allergy Test!
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    33 mins
  • 19 Cats and Counting Episode 128 Dr. Kelly on Kidney Disease in Cats

    19 Cats and Counting Episode 128 Dr. Kelly on Kidney Disease in Cats
    Sep 11 2024
    There are certain medical conditions that seem inescapable as our cats age. Kidney disease is one of those conditions. Linda and Rita have both lost many cats to this dreaded disease that we cat parents feel helpless to avoid. But, is it indeed avoidable?

    Dr. Kelly Cairns is joining us again and will tell us the signs to look for, what to do if your cat has kidney disease, and, most importantly, what we can do to be proactive. There are new treatments and preventatives on the horizon that you won’t want to miss! Join us now!

    EPISODE NOTES: Dr. Kelly on Kidney Disease in Cats
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    36 mins
  • 19 Cats and Counting Episode 127 Boss Cat Raw Cat Diet

    19 Cats and Counting Episode 127 Boss Cat Raw Cat Diet
    Aug 31 2024
    There is a big push in the cat world to feed our feline a raw diet. Trouble is, it's often difficult and confusing to find the PURRfect cat food with all the right nutrients that our cats need to live. Add to the equation our cats’ finicky pallets, it gets even more challenging. If we find one that is nutritionally complete and easy to serve, it might be a struggle to get our cats to eat it.

    In an attempt to make feeding raw a little less confusing, Rita and Linda invited the CEO of Boss Brand Pet Foods, Basel Nassar, to discuss their raw food for cats. Not only is Boss Cat complete with the nutrients our kitties need, but it’s also been infused with probiotics for even more health benefits. Boss Cat is freeze dried, which makes it easy to serve as either a treat or a meal, and the cats all love it! In fact, one of the cats in our sanctuary, Subra, is a shameless beggar and won’t leave Linda alone until she’s given a taste of that good stuff! Listen in to hear why we love Boss Cat, and why we think you and your cats will love it, too!

    EPISODE NOTES: Boss Cat Raw Cat Diet
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    33 mins