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Cats Episodes

Whether you’re a first-time cat parent or a lifelong feline fan, these episodes help you understand and care for your cat at every stage of life. From solving litter box issues and decoding cat behavior to choosing the right food, toys, and vet care, you’ll find practical, science-based advice to make life with your cat calmer and more rewarding.

Topics included: cat care, cat behavior, litter box tips, cat health, cat grooming, cat enrichment, cat training, cat wellness, caring for cats.
Cat Aggression Signs: Why Cats Swat, Bite, and Lash Out
March 29, 2026

Cat Aggression Signs: Why Cats Swat, Bite, and Lash Out

If your cat is biting, swatting, attacking another cat, or suddenly having litter box issues, it may not be happening out of nowhere. In many cases, cats show warning signs long before things escalate. In this episode, certif...

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New Cat? Stop Rushing Introductions Before It Turns Into A Fight
March 22, 2026

New Cat? Stop Rushing Introductions Before It Turns Into A Fight

Bringing home a new cat and hoping your pets will just figure it out? That’s one of the fastest ways to create tension, hissing, and fights. A lot of cat introductions fail before they even start, and a bad first impression c...

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10 Rescue-Tested Pet Essentials We Can’t Live Without
Dec. 21, 2025

10 Rescue-Tested Pet Essentials We Can’t Live Without

Stop Buying Useless Pet Care Supplies. Here’s What You Actually Need. Most “must-have" pet care supply lists focus on gimmicks and generic basics, missing the pet-care essentials that actually make daily life easier and safer. You probably have the basics for pet care, like bowls and a bed, but in …

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Cat Won't Use the Litter Box? 6 Rules You’re Probably Breaking
Sept. 21, 2025

Cat Won't Use the Litter Box? 6 Rules You’re Probably Breaking

Understanding cat litter box issues is one of the top problems cat owners face. You think your litter box setup is fine, yet your cat is still peeing on the bath mat or worse, on your bed! In this episode, I share expert pet ...

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Bringing Home a New Cat? Build Trust Fast With the CATS Method
Aug. 24, 2025

Bringing Home a New Cat? Build Trust Fast With the CATS Method

That friendly, purring shelter cat you fell in love with can sometimes turn into a ghost or even a hissy ball of nerves the moment you get them home. It’s not rejection. It’s survival mode. And how you handle those first few ...

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The Heartworm Mistakes Putting Your Pet at Risk
April 8, 2025

The Heartworm Mistakes Putting Your Pet at Risk

Heartworm Truths Every Pet Owner Needs to Hear with Dr. Zoo Think skipping heartworm prevention just this once is no big deal? It only takes one mosquito bite to change your pet’s life forever. Heartworm disease is slow, painful, and completely preventable—yet pets still die from it every year. In …

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Cat Vomiting Daily? Hairballs Are Not Normal
March 18, 2025

Cat Vomiting Daily? Hairballs Are Not Normal

Think hairballs are just a normal part of life with cats? Think again. If your cat is coughing up hairballs weekly or even monthly, it’s not just gross—it’s a red flag. Frequent hairballs can point to stress, food allergies, ...

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Spoiling Your Pet Isn’t The Problem, This Is
March 11, 2025

Spoiling Your Pet Isn’t The Problem, This Is

Do you think your pet “loves” something, but they’re actually just stressed, overwhelmed, or trying to cope? Many pet parenting problems start when we judge animal behavior through a human lens and miss what our pets are tryi...

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Pet Emergencies Happen Fast. Will You Know What to Do?
Feb. 10, 2025

Pet Emergencies Happen Fast. Will You Know What to Do?

Would you know how to save your pet if they started choking or collapsed from heatstroke? Pet emergencies can happen in seconds, and knowing what to do could be the difference between life and death, especially before you can...

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Road Trip With Cats? Pet Travel Tips To Prevent Mayhem
Feb. 3, 2025

Road Trip With Cats? Pet Travel Tips To Prevent Mayhem

Worried your cat will freak out in the car? You’re not alone. Whether you’re planning a move or just need to get your cat to the vet without a meltdown, cat travel can feel overwhelming. But with the right preparation, it doe...

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