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:

The Cat Counselor

The Cat Counselor | Instagram

The Cat Counselor | Facebook

Delilah the Cat | Instagram

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

Pet Fooled | Prime Video

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

All Rodents Are Not the Same: A Modern Synthesis of Cortical Organization | Brain, Behavior, and Evolution

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

Adventure Cats | Instagram

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

Chewy Frisco Litter

Petco So Phresh 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

Orijen Six Fish Cat Food

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

Catification: Designing a Happy and Stylish Home for Your Cat (and You!) by Jackson Galaxy and Kate Benjamin

My Cat from Hell | Animal Planet

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