This week on Cattitude, host Michelle Fern chats with Dr. Elizabeth Flickinger, senior manager of insights and innovation at World’s Best Cat Litter, about a groundbreaking new study that sheds light on cat owners’ concerns. According to the study, 54% of cat parents worry about their feline’s litter box habits, with nearly 1 in 4 reporting that their cat has experienced urinary tract issues. Surprisingly, men expressed more concern about litter box behavior than women. Dr. Flickinger introduces Health Check-In Boosters, an innovative formula that can be added to any litter, using color-changing technology to detect blood in a cat’s urine. Tune in to learn how this revolutionary product can help cat parents monitor their furry friends’ urinary health and take timely action, providing peace of mind for today’s busy pet owners.

EPISODE NOTES: Paws and Reflect: Why 54% of Cat Owners Are Losing Sleep Over Litter Box Woes!

This week on Cattitude, Michelle Fern chats with board-certified veterinary behaviorist Dr. Maggie O’Brian about the latest in virtual veterinary visits and their growing role in pet care. Dr. O’Brian shares insights into common feline behavior issues like inappropriate elimination, inter-cat aggression, stranger anxiety, and the fascinating field of psychopharmacology in cats. Tune in for expert advice and practical tips to help your feline friends live happier, healthier lives!

EPISODE NOTES: Cat Behavior Unlocked: Virtual Visits & Feline Fixes with Dr. Maggie O'Brian

This week on the annual Cattitude holiday show, host Michelle Fern is joined by Pet Life Radio’s Executive Producer, Mark Winter, to share some purr-fect gift ideas for your feline friends. They cover everything from keeping your cats entertained (and away from your Christmas tree!) to unique, sentimental gifts for pet lovers.

Featured products include customizable photo books, calendars, and holiday cards from Mixbook—perfect for capturing cherished moments with your pets. For something more interactive, check out the whimsical 3D frames from Frame Your Feline, or treat your cat to cozy Squishmallows with a seafood theme.

For cats needing a bit of calm after holiday excitement, Comfort Zone offers calming collars and diffusers. They also highlight American Cats, The Good, The Bad, and The Cuddly, a powerful documentary about declawing, and the stunning Cats of the World coffee table book. Plus, get tips for fun, easy DIY toys that your cats will love, proving sometimes the simplest gifts—like a cardboard box—bring the most joy.

EPISODE NOTES: Purr-fect Presents: Holiday Gift Ideas for Your Feline Friends

Which common household items could be harmful to your cats? Are your holiday decorations or treats putting your feline friends at risk of an emergency vet visit? This week, Michelle Fern chats with Dr. Justine Lee, DACVECC, DABT—a board-certified veterinary specialist in emergency and critical care, as well as a toxicologist and host of Pet Life Radio's ER Vet. Together, they explore the potential holiday hazards for cats and share tips on keeping your pets safe this festive season.

EPISODE NOTES: Tinsel, Treats, and Trouble: Keeping Cats Safe for the Holidays

This week Michelle Fern chats with expert in pet food safety in New Zealand, Dr. Josie Gollan about how to keep pets safe when it comes to a pet parent's selection of food for their furry friend. There has been so much confusion lately on what cats and dogs should eat, especially when it comes to raw diets. Dr. Gollan is hoping to educate pet parents on the basics of what they need to know in selecting nutrition for their pet.

EPISODE NOTES: Feline Food For Thought: The Raw Food Debate Explained

This week Michelle Fern welcomes Dr. Jennifer Conrad, veterinarian and founder and director of The Paw Project, and Todd Bieber, the directory of the documentary, American Cats – The Good, The Bad, The Cuddly. American Cats: The Good, The Bad & The Cuddly, is a documentary that explores our love of cats. But beneath the film’s furry exterior lurks a more serious message: given our collective love of felines, why are we subjecting them to painful and unnecessary surgeries? Find out the truth about de-clawing our precious kitties on this episode of Cattitude!

EPISODE NOTES: American Cats – The Good, The Bad, The Cuddly

This week Michelle Fern chat cats… or kittens with Laurie Melo, founder of the nonprofit, all-volunteer kitten rescue in Silicon Valley, California called Itty Bitty Orphan Kitty Rescue. IBOK is dedicated to rescuing orphaned kittens from high kill shelters, and the community, and ensuring their well-being. Our mission extends beyond saving lives; we strive to provide each kitten with a nurturing foster home environment, comprehensive care, and a pathway to a loving forever home.

EPISODE NOTES: Two Kittens Are Better Than One!

We're ready to stir up some purr-anormal fun this Halloween! This week Michelle Fern welcomes, Dr. Justine Lee, DACVECC, DABT, board-certified emergency critical care veterinary specialist and toxicologist, and host of ER Vet on Pet Life Radio, to discuss keeping your cats safe during the Halloween season, and upcoming holidays. If you want to avoid a kitty CATastrophe this spooky season, tune in!

EPISODE NOTES: Happy Meowloween

What's up with black cats and Halloween? Why are they connected? This week Michelle Fern chats black cats and they're association with this October holiday. Also get some tips and tricks to keeping your cats safe this Halloween as well as fun Halloween treats you can give your cat!

EPISODE NOTES: Boo-tiful Black Cats and Their Halloween Hissss-tory

This week Michelle Fern chats cats with Jena Winberry Carr, who along with her husband Matt created the Cool Cat Collective Cat Themed Gallery. Their concept is a totally original one: a hybrid of the "cat cafe" model with a boutique gallery, but it's totally free to visit with the cats and no appointment is needed. The idea is to get more casual visitors in to meet the cats to highly socialize them and get them seen by more potential adopters. Also joining them is Vita Manzoli, co-founder of TippedEars, a 501(c)(3) charitable organization whose purpose is to combat cat overpopulation through humane TNR (Trap-Neuter-Return).

EPISODE NOTES: Cool Cat Collective Cat Themed Gallery – Buy Cool Stuff, Help Cool Cats!

Arrrrrrrr you ready to fight pi-rats? In this latest trailer, learn the ropes of pirating as you explore freely from top to bottom! Uncover hidden secrets and face purr-ilous challenges along the way. Engage with quirky characters and mysterious objects – ye never know what surprises await! Michelle Fern welcomes Desmond Wong, one of the creators of Cat Quest! Meow Matey!

EPISODE NOTES: Cat Quest III – How to Be a Pirate