Cat Behavior Solutions - Cat Talk Radio

09/01/2026

It’s National Ginger Cat Day! 🧡🐱
As someone who has a particular soft spot for orange cats, I fully support celebrating these magnificent marmalades.

Orange tabbies may be famous for their antics, but every ginger cat is an individual with their own personality, preferences, and quirks.

And yes… I will always stop to admire an orange cat. 😻

Show us your ginger!

08/28/2026

🌈 August 28 – Rainbow Bridge Remembrance Day
For the ones who changed us forever. 🌈🐾
Today we remember the cats who are no longer with us—but never truly gone – like my Tabasco here.
They shaped our lives, our work, and our hearts.
Love doesn’t end. It just changes form.

08/28/2026

That unique combination explains so many feline behaviors—from hiding to startling easily to constantly surveying their surroundings. Looking at the world through your cat's eyes changes everything.

08/26/2026

Did you know your cat's brain is wired to reward hunting—even if they're an indoor cat who never catches a mouse?

In this week's episode of Cat Talk Radio, we're diving into the fascinating science behind feline brain chemistry. Learn how dopamine fuels the hunt, why endorphins make catching prey so satisfying, what serotonin really does (hint: it's not the "happy chemical" everyone thinks), and how oxytocin helps strengthen your bond with your cat.

We'll also talk about what happens when indoor cats don't get the opportunity to complete their natural hunting sequence—and why that can lead to boredom, frustration, zoomies, ankle attacks, and other common behavior problems.

If you've ever wondered what your cat is really thinking—or how to help them live a happier, more fulfilled life—you won't want to miss this episode.

🎧 Listen wherever you get your podcasts or visit CatBehaviorSolutions.org.

08/25/2026

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08/25/2026

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Occasionally they respond

08/21/2026

Aggression is communication. When we learn to recognize the early warning signs, we can respond with empathy instead of punishment and help our cats feel safe.

08/19/2026

What if I told you your cat is almost never reacting "out of nowhere?"

Every hiss, swat, bite, zoomie, cuddle, or slow blink starts with something.

In this week's Cat Talk Radio, I'm introducing a concept I call Triggerology™—the study of what triggers feline behavior.

We'll talk about why cats react the way they do, how positive and negative triggers are formed, what "trigger stacking" means, and how changing emotional associations can completely change behavior.

If you've ever asked yourself, "Why did my cat do that?" this episode is for you.

🎧 Listen wherever you get your podcasts! Or follow this link: https://www.catbehaviorsolutions.org/podcast/episode/e2b28b5b/triggerology-understanding-the-hidden-forces-behind-your-cats-behavior

08/14/2026

Even a bite that looks minor deserves attention. Monitor the wound closely, wash it thoroughly, and don't hesitate to seek medical care if swelling, redness, or pain develops. Prevention is always easier than treatment.

08/12/2026

😺 Is your cat content?
Many indoor cats have every physical need met—food, water, a comfy bed—but they may be missing something just as important: opportunities to think, explore, solve problems, and express their natural hunting instincts.

In this week's Cat Talk Radio, we're diving into the understimulated cat.
You'll learn:
🐾 The difference between boredom and being shut down
🐾 Why hunting is about much more than catching prey
🐾 How problem-solving builds confidence
🐾 Why enrichment is a behavioral necessity—not a luxury
🐾 Easy ways to make your cat's world more engaging
A happy cat isn't just well-fed—they're mentally fulfilled.

🎧 Listen now and discover how just a few minutes of intentional enrichment each day can transform your cat's life.
https://www.catbehaviorsolutions.org/podcast/episode/3ef84958/the-under-stimulated-cat