Cristin Coll—aka The Cat Counselor—is a certified cat behavior consultant dedicated to improving the lives of cats and their guardians and strengthening their relationships. If you've ever dealt with litter box issues, spraying, feline aggression, inappropriate scratching, or new cat introductions—or just wondered what's going on in the mind of a cat—you won't want to miss this episode! Catch the video version here to enjoy a visit from Delilah the Cat herself!
What you'll learn from this episode:
The best diet to feed your cat.
The best kitty litter to use, and how you can make sure your cat actually uses the litterbox.
How to deal with cat allergies.
What you can do to spruce up a smelly cat.
Why annual vet visits are so crucial.
And so much more!
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Resources from this episode:
Toxoplasmosis: An Important Message for Cat Owners | CDC
Animal Shelters in Your Area | Adopt a Pet
Why Does My Cat Drink from My Water Glass Instead of Their Bowl? | Karla's Pet Care
Why Can't My Cat Be Vegan? | ASPCA
Feeding Your Cat | Cornell University College of Veterinary Medicine
No Bull, Taurine Is a Must for Kitty | Feline Nutrition Foundation
Do Cats Like to Be Kissed? | Treehugger
Here’s Why Cats Hate Belly Rubs So Much | National Geographic
Why Do Cats Head Bump You? | Animal Hearted Cat Blog
What to Do if Your Cat Overgrooms. | Raising Your Paws
Playing with Your Cat | International Cat Care
Which Are Smarter: Cats or Dogs? We Asked a Scientist | PBS NewsHour
Cat Affection: Nature or Nurture? | PetMD
Why Do Cats Knead? | Animal Planet
Why Do Cats Meow at Humans? | Psychology Today
Is Your Cat Meowing at Night? Reasons Why and What to Do | Catster
Cats Sleeping in Your Bed: A Good Idea? | Healthline
The Internet has a Cat! Meet Purrli, the Online Cat Purr Generator.
What’s the Difference Between White, Pink, and Brown Noise? | Sound of Sleep
Why Do Cats Hate Closed Doors? | Cattitude Daily
Leash Training Your Cat | The Anti-Cruelty Society
All About Catios & Cat Enclosures | Catio Spaces
Why Do Cats Eat Grass? | Animal Planet
Cats Like People! (Some People, Anyway) | The New York Times
Living with Cat Allergies | Petfinder
Purina Pro Plan Releasing Cat Food for Cat Allergies in Humans | People
Allerpet Cat Pet Dander Remover
Scented vs. Unscented Cat Litter: What Research Says | Litter Robot Blog
SmartCat All Natural Clumping Litter
5 Ways to Make Your Cat Comfortable Using the Litter Box | I Heart Cats
Why Does My Cat Stink? | The Spruce Pets
Friends: Phoebe's "Smelly Cat" Song was Originally About a Dog - Why It Changed | Screen Rant
11 Tips to Keep Your Indoor Cat Happy | The National Wildlife Federation Blog
Playing with Your Cat: Keeping Your Cat Happy Ep. 1 | RSPCA
Food Puzzles: Keeping Your Cat Happy Ep. 2 | RSPCA
How to Select a Cat or Kitten | MEOW Foundation
The CatCafe Lounge | Los Angeles, CA
Becoming a Foster Cat Parent | Hill's Pet Nutrition
Why Do Cats Bring 'Gifts' of Dead Animals? | The Spruce Pets
I Just Learned Why Cats Knock Things Over And It Makes Total Sense | BuzzFeed
Moody Cats: Why Does My Cat's Mood Change So Quickly? | PetCareRx
Why Do Cats Love Boxes So Much? | Wired
Feline Vision: How Cats See the World | Live Science
13 Things You Didn't Know About Cat Whiskers | Treehugger
Why Are Cats So Flexible? | Cuteness
Top 9 Tips for Keeping Your Cat’s Teeth Clean | PetMD
What Is Helicopter Parenting? | Parents
The Lion in the Living Room: How House Cats Tamed Us and Took Over the World by Abigail Tucker
My Cat from Hell | Animal Planet
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