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 an unforgettable tour of the land of the rising sun, where they can experience the culture, cuisine and countryside through the eyes of a wanderlust-filled human and her steadfast cat companion. Author Carrie Carter has travelled to Japan 14 times, and she tapped into her real-world experiences to fill Whiskers Abroad with authenticity. Carter includes photographs of real places and travel tips to in ..read more

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 topic as colorful balloons travel from the hands of children to their beloved cat who has passed on. This book lets children open up their hearts and imaginations for a magical journey to the farthest corners of the world, where they'll meet skydivers, astronauts, superheroes, and everything in between. As they watch the balloons voyage to the other side of the rainbow bridge, they learn to positively pr ..read more

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 your cat’s really sharp teeth, clean and healthy. From home dental care to annual veterinary dental exams, tune in to find out how to give you cat’s teeth the attention they deserve! EPISODE NOTES: Sinking Our Teeth Into National Cat Dental Health Month ..read more

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 deserves? Today Michelle Fern welcomes Dr. Louis DelGuidice, National Emergency Medical Director at AmeriVet Veterinary Partners, and Dr. Brian C. Hurley, DVM, AmeriVet’s National Medical Director, to discuss this as well as the top stresses of owning a vet clinic. EPISODE NOTES: Vetting Your Vet ..read more

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 potential breeder when buying a kitten, help you recognize a scam a mile away, educate you on the most popular cat breeds with photos of each, teach you tips on cat behavior and raising and training your cat, and save you thousands of dollars in potential vet bills and lost deposits on kittens. EPISODE NOTES: Finding Your Perfect Kitten: How to Choose the RIGHT Breeder and NEVER Get SCAMMED ..read more

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 children’s books she’s written in the hopes of teaching children about compassion for animals especially cats. EPISODE NOTES: Trap, Neuter, Return ..read more

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 winners, Beverly Pack (& Elvis), and Janine Zarate (& Buddy). The ARM & HAMMER™ Feline Generous program announced the winners of its "Happily Furever After" sweepstakes and the biggest single donation the program has given away to date. Purrfectly impurrfect shelter cats are often overlooked for adoption due to age, illness, appearance, being bonded pairs or having misunderstood personalitie ..read more

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 to, Anyway). Reader, beware! A cat's name will set the tone for the rest of their personal and professional life. Recent studies from dubious cat blogs have shown that 80 percent of cat owners regret the name they gave their feline friends. Here, you will find the most popular cat names (to avoid), bookstore cat names (Homer or Pip), cat names for foodies (S'more or Capers), James Bond villain cats ..read more

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 activity book of cat-related puzzles and projects, featuring plenty of takeaways to help vulnerable cats. Whether you’re a seasoned cat owner, a first-time fosterer, or anything in between, Kitten Lady’s CATivity Book is a fun-filled keepsake to get to know, understand, and celebrate all the cats in your life. EPISODE NOTES: Kitten Lady's CATivity Book ..read more

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 cats for the holidays! From treats and toys to cat fountains and more, you’re sure to discover the purrfect gift from their cat-alog! EPISODE NOTES: Purr-fect Holiday Gifts for Your Cats ..read more