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Each week on The Hissing Feline podcast, Clark Greer interviews cat experts across the United States who share their knowledge and perspectives about cats. You'll hear from university professors, directors of animal shelters and cat organizations, veterinarians, and individuals who can speak to the daily needs of cats. Guests on the podcast discuss everything from kittens to community cats, health concerns to cat stress, and adoption to training and behaviors.
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- 1 weeks ago26 min
Kittens, kittens everywhere: What to consider when adopting a kitten and how to prepare your house (and yourself and family) to bring a kitten into your home.
We would enjoy hearing from you. Just about everywhere we look this time of year there are baby animals. My wife and I have seen baby groundhogs, goslings, calves, and, of course, kittens. Kitten season lasts from spring to late fall, but now is the peak time of the year for their arrival. It’s also when shelters take in large numbers of the babies, along with mother cats. With me on the podcast today to visit about kittens, health, and adopting them is Carol Griglione, executive ...
- 2 weeks ago26 min
Vacation time and pet sitting: Revisiting an earlier episode of The Hissing Feline with pet sitter Crystal Jolly
We would enjoy hearing from you. This episode of The Hissing Feline revisits an earlier show on which I interviewed Crystal Jolly, a pet sitter with 15 years of full time experience and 25 years part time work in the field. Topics include how Crystal became interested in pet sitting, differences between dogs and cats for sitters, and the personalities of different types of cats. In the second segment, Crystal discusses deciding whether to employ a pet sitter or boarding an animal when a...
- 3 weeks ago33 min
Helping communities manage community cats: The work of Community Cats Central
We would enjoy hearing from you. In the US, there are millions of un-homed cats, often referred to as community cats. What is a community cat? How do people care for them? How can people become involved with those cats? Those are just a few of the questions this episode of The Hissing Feline podcast will address. This episode features an interview with Stacy LeBaron, founder of Community Cats Central in Vermont. The organization offers a wealth of online information, training, a podcast, and ...
- May 14, 202625 min
Cats as therapy animals? Research findings about the possibilities
We would enjoy hearing from you. You are probably familiar with therapy dogs that are specially trained to give comfort and emotional help to people in medical settings, schools, and care facilities. But did you know that cats might also offer the same benefits? My guest on this episode of The Hissing Feline is Dr. Patricia Pendry, professor of Human Development in the College of Agriculture, Human and Natural Sciences at Washington State University. Her research examines human-animal interac...
- May 7, 202626 min
The cat buddy system: How to tell if cats are bonded buddies and why it is important to keep them together
We would enjoy hearing from you. Do you remember meeting someone with whom you immediately clicked? Maybe the person was a classmate or a work colleague. You knew the friendship would last for years. Those types of connections are not just for humans. Animals also develop similar relationships. They are referred to as bonded buddies. My guest today to talk about that topic is Carol Griglione, executive director of the Animal Rescue League in Des Moines, IA. During this show, Carol defi...
- Apr 30, 202629 min
How to recognize and address stress in cats and causes of stress
We would enjoy hearing from you. It doesn’t take long for cat owners to discover that their feline is easily startled by noises inside the home or outside, such as thunder. A cat can also become stressed during a trip to the vet. Those situations are only a small number of cat stressors. Stress can also bring about long-term problems. How can you recognize a cat is stressed? And what can be done in those situations? Today's guest on The Hissing Feline is Dr. Grant Jacobson, founder of The Hom...
- Apr 23, 202624 min
From feral kitten to cherished senior cat: Sadie's story
We would enjoy hearing from you. This is a special episode of The Hissing Feline. My guest today is my wife Georgia, who is the producer of this podcast. The show focuses on visiting about raising our cat, Sadie. We adopted her as a feral kitten, and she lived to be nearly 21-years old. During the podcast, we reminisce about Sadie's younger years and how she got her name. We discuss her personality as a youngster and some of the biggest challenges of having a feral cat. Sadie mellowed a...
- Apr 17, 202627 min
Adding enrichment and adventure to your cat's life: A visit with Emily Hall of KittyCatGO
We would enjoy hearing from you. Joining me on this episode of The Hissing Feline is Emily Hall, founder of KittyCatGO, a company that specializes in cat enrichment, training, feline travels, and adventures. Emily is a certified cat trainer, host of the KittyCatGO Adventure podcast, and educator of cat parents. Emily discusses cat enrichment and why cats need exercise. She also talks about ways to add adventure to a cat’s life, including both indoor and outdoor activities. Contrary to s...
About The Hissing Feline
Each week on The Hissing Feline podcast, Clark Greer interviews cat experts across the United States who share their knowledge and perspectives about cats. You'll hear from university professors, directors of animal shelters and cat organizations, veterinarians, and individuals who can speak to the daily needs of cats. Guests on the podcast discuss everything from kittens to community cats, health concerns to cat stress, and adoption to training and behaviors.
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