Catexplorer Podcast

Dr Mikel Maria Delgado, is a Certified Applied Animal Behaviourist. Dr Mikel's research focuses on behaviour of cats in multi-cat households and the development of neonatal kittens. She has worked with cats for over 20 years and co-authored the book "Total Cat Mojo" with Jackson Galaxy. Dr Mikel shares how to read your cat's body language, what to do if your cat is meowing at the door, managing aggression in cats and so much more. See the shownotes here: https://catexplorer.co/podcast-entries/ask-a-cat-behaviourist-reading-cat-body-language-managing-aggression-in-cats-and-meowing-at-the-door-with-dr-mikel-maria-delgado To find out how to leave a review see here: https://catexplorer.co/podcast-entries/how-to-leave-a-review-for-the-catexplorer-podcast To support Catexplorer & join the Catexplorer Purr Squad or become a Catexplorer Producer, see here: https://catexplorer.co/support What we talk about: •Mikel's journey to becoming a cat behaviourist •How to read your cat's body language •Mikel's catex

Bodhi is an advanced catexplorer, who hikes, cycles, skis and relaxes on the water of the Candian Rockies. His mum, Michelle, shares how she trained Bodhi, the challenges they faced and how they overcame them. See the show notes here: https://catexplorer.co/podcast-entries/catexploring-through-the-canadian-rockies-with-bodhi To support Catexplorer & join the Catexplorer Purr Squad or become a Catexplorer Producer, see here: https://catexplorer.co/support To find out how to leave a review see here: https://catexplorer.co/podcast-entries/how-to-leave-a-review-for-the-catexplorer-podcast What we talk about: •How Michelle started catexploring •About Bugaboo & how Michelle trained him •How Michelle trained Bodhi •Catexploring in open spaces •How Michelle has encouraged Bodhi to follow •How Bodhi travels on the bicycle •How Michelle & Bodhi go skiing together •How Bodhi started swimming •Transitioning back to catexploring after not doing it for too long •Advice for new catexplorers •Funnie

The Catexplorer team shares a few ideas on how you can keep catexploring while social isolating. We also share a few ideas on how to keep your kitties happy during this time. And hear what has been happening behind the scenes at Catexplorer. And we have an announcement! To find out how to leave a review see here: https://catexplorer.co/podcast-entries/how-to-leave-a-review-for-the-catexplorer-podcast To find out how to join the Purr Squad or become a Catexplorer Producer, see here: https://catexplorer.co/support See the show notes here: https://catexplorer.co/podcast-entries/catexploring-keeping-cats-happy-during-covid-19 What we talk about: •How cats have been handling the time during COVID-19 •How to keep kitties happy during this time •How to keep catexploring during this time •What has been happening behind the scenes at Catexplorer •How amazing the Catexplorer community has been during this time •An announcement! •What Catexplorer has planned for the future

Zeddie has appeared in multiple commercials and TV shows, including American Gods. Her mum, Kristin shares what it takes to be a commercial and TV cat and what it really means to work on a set with your cat. We learn how to keep your kitty focused and the challenges you face. See the shownotes here: https://catexplorer.co/podcast-entries/cats-in-showbiz-with-zeddie-kristin To find out how to leave a review see here: https://catexplorer.co/podcast-entries/how-to-leave-a-review-for-the-catexplorer-podcast To join the Purr Squad or Catexplorer Producers see here: https://catexplorer.co/support What we talk about •How Zeddie came into Kristin's life •About Zeddie •The type of catexploring Zeddie does •How Zeddie trained to be a catexplorer •The kind of TV & commercial work Zeddie has done •How Zeddie got involved in TV & commercial work •How Zeddie gets casted •What it was like filming American Gods •How Zeddie stays focused on set •Tricks and behaviours Zeddie uses in TV and commercial wor

We ask Dr Evan Shaw your questions about cat health. Should we be feeding our cats more when we go catexploring? What about raw food? What about keeping your young kitten from attacking your older cat? Red flags we should keep an eye on our cats. We dive into flea and tick prevention in our cats. And so much more. To find out how to join the Purr Squad or become a Catexplorer Producer, see here: https://catexplorer.co/support To find out how to leave a review see here: https://catexplorer.co/podcast-entries/how-to-leave-a-review-for-the-catexplorer-podcast What we talk about •Is it important to switch around your cat's food so that they get all the nutrients they need? •Should we give our cats more food on the days we go catexploring? •How to understand how much food you should be giving your kitty when treating them. •Dr Evan's thoughts on raw feeding •How to know if your cat is getting enough water •How to give your cat water •How to stop a younger kitten from attacking an older cat •Why your c

Amun & Johnny are 2 cats who wear diapers AND they go catexploring. They really don't let their special needs hold them back. We hear about the realities of looking after special needs cats, how to travel with them and so much more. See the show notes here: https://catexplorer.co/podcast-entries/adventures-in-diaperland-catexploring-with-special-needs-kitties-in-diapers To find out how to leave a review see here: https://catexplorer.co/podcast-entries/how-to-leave-a-review-for-the-catexplorer-podcast Join the Catexplorer Community Facebook Group here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/catexplorer.community/ What we talk about •About Vanessa's 4 cats •How Vanessa's cats came into her life •What the dynamic is like with 4 cats •About Amun & Johnny's special needs and the impact on their lives •Training cats to wear diapers •About the diapers they wear •Setting up your home to accommodate for a kitty who wears diapers •How Vanessa goes catexploring with her cats •The logistics of catexplorin

Stacy Lebaron is the host of the Community Cats Podcast. We learn all about what community cats are, how we can help them and the support available to help community cats. Join the Catexplorer Community Facebook Group here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/catexplorer.community/ See the show notes here: https://catexplorer.co/podcast-entries/how-to-help-your-community-cats-with-stacy-lebaron To find out how to leave a review see here: https://catexplorer.co/podcast-entries/how-to-leave-a-review-for-the-catexplorer-podcast What we talk about •How Stacy became a cat person •How Stacy became involved in animal rescue •What is a community cat? •What is a colony of cats? •Why is it best to trap neuter and return? •How to trap a cat •How to find out if a cat is being looked after by anyone •How to find a cat organisation to work with •Other terms for TNR etc •Cats vs kittens •Finding people to help you with community cats in your area •The Catmobile •About the Community Cats Podcast •How can we e

Jackson Galaxy (aka The Cat Daddy) is the host of My Cat from Hell, a 2 times New York bestselling author and an all-round advocate for cats. He shares his thoughts on the fundamentals of training our cats, exploring with them and the impact of seeing cats through dog coloured glasses. See the show notes here: https://catexplorer.co/podcast-entries/training-your-cat-with-jackson-galaxy To find out how to leave a review see here: https://catexplorer.co/podcast-entries/how-to-leave-a-review-for-the-catexplorer-podcast Join the Catexplorer Community Facebook Group here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/catexplorer.community/ What we talk about: •What is Cat Mojo & Raw Cat [2.33] •Difference between a cat cave vs a cacoon [3.43] •How to tell if your cat is using their backpack or stroller as a cave or a cacoon [5.54] •How to use the challenge line to help our cats if something scary happens during catexploring [7.19] •Helping our cats through trauma [9.46] •How to try new catexploring activities [11

Nina is a blind cat who approaches each day with so much joy. She goes catexploring at the markets and in the forest. We ask her mum, Julia, about how to train a blind cat, How to adapt your home for a blind cat. We also learn about fostering neonatal & differently abled cats. See the shownotes here: https://catexplorer.co/podcast-entries/bringing-joy-catexploring-with-nina-the-blind-cat To find out how to leave a review see here: https://catexplorer.co/podcast-entries/how-to-leave-a-review-for-the-catexplorer-podcast Join the Catexplorer Community Facebook Group here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/catexplorer.community/ What we talk about •How Nina came into Julia's life [1.52] •About Nina's brother, Edward, and his brain injury [3.40] •About Nina [4.33] •About Nina's other siblings [6.35] •Changes required at home to live with a blind cat [11.06] •We don't need to pity differently abled pets [13.20] •Nina's eye condition [17.20] •Types of catexploring Nina does [19.29] •How Nina was tra

Maverick is a cat who loves RVing with his mum, Barbara. Hear about how Barbara has made their camper home cat friendly, how they choose cat friendly locations and the realities of traveling on a home on wheels with your cat. To find out how to leave a review see here: https://catexplorer.co/podcast-entries/how-to-leave-a-review-for-the-catexplorer-podcast Join the Catexplorer Community Facebook Group here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/catexplorer.community/ See the show notes here: https://catexplorer.co/podcast-entries/how-to-travel-in-a-rv-with-your-cat-maverick-tux What we talk about •How Maverick came into Barbara's life [3.00] •About Maverick [5.08] •The types of catexploring Maverick & Barbara do [6.06] •How Maverick was harness & leash trained [7.06] •What is it like to RV with a cat [8.13] •The places Maverick & Barbara visit and how they make sure they are cat friendly [10.40] •How to make a RV cat friendly [11.26] •How Maverick was toilet trained [12.38] •How Barbara

Simon is a super adventurous kitty. He goes backpacking, hiking, white water rafting, biking and more with his cat dad JJ. Hear how Simon was trained, the amazing things he does and so much more. What we talk about: •How Simon came into JJ's life [2.17] •About Simon [5.28] •The types of catexploring Simon & JJ do [7.01] •Why Simon goes catexploring [7.08] •How Simon was trained to be a catexplorer [9.39] •How Simon does water sports [11.52] •Whitewater rafting with Simon & Simon's safety [13.16] •Camping with Simon and the set up JJ & Simon have [15.39] •Food Simon eats at home and while catexploring [18.17] •How JJ keeps Simon hydrated [23.03] •How JJ helps Simon be comfortable with new catexploring experiences [25.38] •How Simon goes catexploring off leash and what JJ thinks about before letting Simon off leash [27.00] •How JJ balances Simon while snowboarding and biking with him [30.00] •How JJ & Simon are careful about animals of prey [32.00] •How JJ helps Simon get comfor

Happy new year! We're jumping in your ears with mid-break bite-sized episode. Here is an update about what Catexplorer is doing to help the Australian Bushfire relief, what we have planned for 2020 and to share the meaning behind some of the Aussie slang that we accidentally use on this podcast. See the show notes here: https://catexplorer.co/podcast-entries/mid-break-update-from-catexplorer-january-2020 What we talk about •Update on what Catexplorer is doing to help with the Australian bushfire relief •Update on what Catexplorer has in store for you in 2020 •Explaining some Aussie slang How to leave a review To find out how to leave a review see here: https://catexplorer.co/podcast-entries/how-to-leave-a-review-for-the-catexplorer-podcast

We don't want to think about our cats getting injured, but the reality is that they are like athletes. We chat to Dr Matt Breeds from Animal Rehab Klinik to understand how to prevent our cats from getting injured. We also dive into the different non-surgical rehab treatment methods that are available for our cats. See the show notes here: https://catexplorer.co/podcast-entries/preventing-your-cat-injuring-themselves-and-how-to-treat-them-if-they-do-get-injured-with-dr-matt-breeds-from-animal-rehab-klinik To find out how to leave a review see here: https://catexplorer.co/podcast-entries/how-to-leave-a-review-for-the-catexplorer-podcast What we talk about •Most common injuries we see in cats and dogs •How to tell if a cat has an injury •The first thing they do when an injured animal goes into their clinic •How they diagnose an animal •How the encourage an animal to go through the tests •Options that are available to rehabilitate your pet •What is the rehab treadmill? •What is Class 4 laser therapy?

Majority of the interactions we have about catexploring are positive. People are happy to see us, they're curious about how to train their cat & sometimes they're just so excited to see a cat out and about. But there are those not so great moments. Like when we encounter an off leash dog whose owner may not be keen to leash their dog, or someone says a snide comment to us or when people don't listen to our wishes when interacting with our cat while we're out and about. On this episode we chat about all those not so great scenarios and what to say when they happen. How to leave a review To find out how to leave a review see here: https://catexplorer.co/podcast-entries/how-to-leave-a-review-for-the-catexplorer-podcast Facebook Group Join the Catexplorer Facebook group here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/catexplorer.community/ See the show notes here: https://catexplorer.co/podcast-entries/what-to-say-when-people-arent-nice-to-you-about-catexploring-with-amanda-semenoff What we talk about •What to

Yoda is a cat who has travelled to more than 6 countries. We asked his parents how they travelled with him, planned it all and even what to think about when your cat is travelling in the cargo and the cabin on a plane. We also chat about how to be cat parents in an environmentally friendly manner. See the show notes & trascript here. To find out how to leave a review see here: https://catexplorer.co/podcast-entries/how-to-leave-a-review-for-the-catexplorer-podcast What we talk about •How Yoda came into Paul & Bri's lives •About Yoda •Types of catexploring Yoda does •Where Yoda has lived •Difference in pet culture in different countries •Finding cat supplies in Nepal •Pet culture in Europe •Finding cat food in new places •What to think about travelling internationally with a cat •How to decide whether to take your cat internationally •What to think about when booking a flight with your cat •How to pick a flight when travelling with your cat •What to research when looking to travel to

Gary is a cat who adventures through the Candian Rockies, from hiking through snow to relaxing in a kayak to posing with helicopters. On top of that, he also has part of a hip missing. Funnily enough, his dog brother Duke has the same condition. We learn how they go exploring together. See the show notes here. What we talk about •How Gary came into James' life •The type of catexploring Gary does •The kayak Gary uses •Plan to go skiing with Gary •Gary's hip injury & recovery •Gary's injury vs Duke's injury •James becoming a pet parent •They type of catexploring Carl does •How they go catexploring with both Gary & Duke •Most memorable catexploring experience •Gary with helicopters •How Gary stays warm in winter while catexploring •How Gary stays cool in summer •Whether Gary wears boots •Any types of catexploring that Gary doesn't do in winter •How to know what areas aren't safe in winter •Avalanche safety •The cold weather and Gary & Duke's hip injury •Catexploring James would

We chat about how Jack became a hiking kitty & the training involved. We also dive into fostering cats, why it's important and how we can do it too. See the show notes here. To find out how to review the Catexplorer Podcast, see here. What we talk about •How Jack came into their lives •How to pick a cat who is likely to be a catexplorer •What Jack is like •Types of catexploring Jack does •How Jack was harness trained •How Jack started hiking •Using 2 leashes for Jack •The realities of catexploring - the not so great days •About Jack's brother Oliver •Why fostering cats is important •How Morgan started fostering cats •The skills need to foster cats •Misconceptions of fostering cats •Tips for fostering cats •Number of cats in Morgan's household •How Jack & Oliver interact with the fosters •How to prepare your cats for fosters •How to introduce your cats to your foster cats •Morgan's advice for people who want to start fostering cats but haven't started yet •Landlords and fosterin

Emmylou is a cat who is a natural on the water, be it in a raft, in a kayak and even a stand up paddleboard. Her mum Annie, shares just how Emmylou learned to go on the water as well as how she goes catexploring with her dog siblings. We also dive into how to enrich your cat's life while they are indoors. Don't forget to leave a review for the Catexplorer Podcast by the 25th November 2019 to go in the draw to win a Give Your Cat the World hoodie. Send a screenshot to Catexplorer via a direct message on Instagram or email it to heythere@catexplorer.co. To find out how to leave a review see here: https://catexplorer.co/podcast-entries/how-to-leave-a-review-for-the-catexplorer-podcast See the show notes here. What we talk about •How Emmylou came into Annie's life •How Emmylou trained to be a catexplorer •Types of catexploring Emmylou does •Things that have surprised Annie about catexploring •How amazing the Catexplorer community is and making friends on Instagram/in real life •How catexploring gets th

Ever wondered how to train your cat is they aren't motivated by treats? Or whether you can train your older cat? Or what to do about kitty litter while you are out & about with your cat? Or perhaps, you're wondering how to start catexploring. We chat with Julie from Cat School and answer the most common questions we get asked about catexploring and training cats. What we chat about: •How to train your cat if they aren't food motivated •Types of treats to use for cat training & where to find them •How many treats to use per training session •How to reduce the number of treats you use per training session •Can you train kittens? •What to focus on when training kittens •Can you train older cats? •Can you train more than one trick per session? •How to train your cat to go outside •What to do if your cat is terrified about going outside •How to train your cat to go outside, based on where you live •Getting a safe zone for your cat while exploring •How to start catexploring •How to harness

Tora travels across the US with her 2 humans, in a truck! Hear how Tora was trained to travel in the truck and go catexploring and what it really is like to go trucking with a cat. See the show notes here.