Ever wonder why your cat insists on showing you their backside?In this hilarious and uncensored episode of the Vet Tech Nerd Party podcast, we explore the strange, wild, and chaotic world of cat behavior, veterinary medicine, and what it really means to live with these lovable mini predators.Perfect for cat lovers, veterinary technicians, and anyone intrigued by the quirky antics of our feline friends!🎧 What you'll discover:The science behind cats acting like miniature tigersWhy veterinary

#265: Stephen Quandt at https://catbehaviorhelp.com/ really likes lickable treats for cats — and Catit's new Creamy really rings their bell! The cats for adoption at the NYC Animal Care & Control [where Stephen works with them to help make them more adoptable] have shown more response to Creamy than any other treat Stephen has tried with them!

How do we feel about pig organs in people? Its happening and the science is wild. The worlds of veterinary medicine and human medicine collide in the discussion of this fascinating, futuristic topic.

Angela Willemsen’s career spans human nursing, the Royal Australian Air Force, veterinary medicine, and a PhD in infection control. She shares how her journey shaped a passion for public health, One Health, and teaching infection prevention in veterinary practice.Along the way, Angela also opens up about moon bear welfare, workplace culture, and why small changes in hygiene can make a big difference for both animals and people.AutoCAT+ Link: https://www.thamesmedical.com/autocat_launch/CAT+

#261:Dr Mikel Maria Delgado explains that heat stroke is less common in cats because their “thermo neutral zone” is much higher than ours (or that of dogs), but there are notable ways to protect them from extreme environmental heat.

#260: Stephen Quandt talks about ways to reset your partner’s relationship with your cat by taking advantage of the "kitten-mother" relationship between cats and people. Have the person take over feeding. Schedule interactions between them using a special treat, like Creamy from Catit.

What the if the speed of light crawled along at walking speed instead of zipping around at 300,000 kilometers per second? Tracey McCallum from Ontario wondered about this scenario. Imagine reaching for your cat only to grab empty air because she's already somewhere else entirely. Baseball becomes a black-hole-creating death sport when pitchers throw faster than light speed. Concert audiences sing different verses simultaneously depending on their distance from the stage. Fiber optic internet becomes

In the August episode of Chattering With International Cat Care, we explore how feline care often requires thinking beyond the obvious - especially when clinical signs don’t match expectations.First, Yaiza Gómez Mejías speaks with Annamaria Tiozzo Ambrosi about her award-winning JFMS Open Report on hypokalaemic myopathy associated with iatrogenic hypercorticism. The case, involving long-term steroid use in a cat with subtle but serious symptoms, highlights the diagnostic value of

Danielle Gunn-Moore's passion for feline medicine and all things cat comes through, but also her curiosity and love for people she has encountered in the profession, both as a mentor and mentee. She talks about the challenges of coming from a poor background and of her disability, which is having an increasing effect on her. She discusses the need to maintain feline-specific specialists, and how anatomy and pathology have value in veterinary medicine.

Is your cat a liquid? This seemingly silly question about whether cats are liquid is so profound it actually led to a scientist winning the Ig Nobel Prize in physics. This fascinating Ig Nobel Prize-winning study explores the complex physics of liquid cats to explain why your pet can seem both solid and fluid. Understanding the science behind why cats are liquid is the entire focus of this amazing report. We break down the core concepts that earned this study the Ig Nobel Prize, revealing the

Have you ever wondered why your cat chooses that specific curled-up position to sleep? The answer is far more shocking than you might think and reveals a powerful, ancient survival secret hardwired into their DNA. In this episode, we unpack a fascinating new study that shows most cats prefer sleeping on their left side, a simple habit that gives them a critical advantage for survival by optimizing how their brains process threats. This isn't just about your cat's nap, though. We then dive deep from

#261: The feline veterinarian whose name is on the bag of America's favorite litter talks about removing all scents from his litters because of the harm they do cats — and Tracie explains why Dr. Elsey's CleanProtein is the only dry cat food she can recommend.

Episode 74 What If Your Patient's Faith Is Their Best "Medicine"? ft. Dr. Cat Delostrinos On this episode host Raj Sundar explores the deeply personal and often overlooked connection between spirituality and health, especially within immigrant and refugee communities. Dr. Cat Delestrinos, a pediatrician and Filipino immigrant, shares moving stories from her own life and medical practice—particularly her son’s health journey—to illustrate how faith and spiritual practices can play a vital role in

Can a cow's mood literally stop it from giving milk? This question led to a bizarre Ig Nobel Prize-winning study that uncovered the incredible science behind milk ejection. Dive deep into the hormonal tug-of-war between adrenaline and oxytocin and discover how stress can physically block a biological process. We'll explore the wild experiments—from scaring cows with paper bags to the discovery of "super milk"—that revealed the profound link between emotions and our body's chemistry. This isn't just

In this week's podcast: we discuss conjunctivitis in dogs, a cat attacking visitors, a high energy dog in an apartment & how much to feed a giant breed dog (St Bernard)

#259: Travel writer and cat lover Jeff Bogle talks about his book “Street Cats & Where to Find Them: the Most Feline-Friendly Cities and Attractions Around the World,” which could serve as a road map for anyone wanting to give a feline theme to their travel planning.

In the July episode of Chattering With International Cat Care, we explore what happens when the clinical picture doesn’t tell the whole story and why feline care often hinges on context as much as condition.Ann Hohenhaus joins host Yaiza Gómez-Mejías to reflect on her widely read JFMS article about non-regenerative anaemia in cats. But beyond the lab values, what makes this condition so difficult to spot? The conversation touches on overlooked clinical signs, unexpected owner observations,

#258: Jennifer Mowdy created The Literary Cat Co., a bookstore and “cat lounge" in Pittsburg, Kansas, to bring books and reading to people in a lower socio-economic environment, who otherwise might not have access to books — while surrounding them with adoptable cats from her local shelter.

#256: Sandra Grossman (https://www.thefelineconsultant.com/), who specializes in companion animal nutrition, explains the importance of feeding treats to your kitty that are good for her and also delicious, so that they are a huge incentive and a "big pay day" for trick training (meaning teaching your cat to do something you ask her to!)