Radio Episodes
11/29/2023 is-your-cat-eating-non-food-items-pica

Is Your Cat Eating Non-food Items? Pica

Cat Talk Radio
We've had several listeners write in asking that we do an episode on Pica, which is the condition where cats eat non-food items. Plastic bags, ribbons, cords, and hard plastic items are the most common objects pica cats are attracted to. Listen Now

10/11/2023 the-vet-exam

The Vet Exam

Cat Talk Radio
Listener Kim Pierce wrote in asking if Dr. Hurley could show us everything a veterinarian is looking for during an examination. Dr. Hurley, Jalan, and her cat Lolo were happy to assist in this episode where he describes each step of the process. Listen Now

8/9/2023 heartworms-in-cats

Heartworms in Cats

Cat Talk Radio
You might be surprised to learn that cats do indeed get heartworms. We often think this parasite is something only seen in dogs, but that's not true. While somewhat rare in cats, heartworms can be fatal. Join Molly and Dr. Listen Now

7/12/2023 hyperthyroidism

Hyperthyroidism

Cat Talk Radio
Dr. Brian Hurley, National Medical Director for AmeriVet Veterinary Partners, joins us once again to share his knowledge. We talk about what Feline Hyperthyroidism is, what symptoms to be on the look out for, what the prognosis is, and some of the causes. Listen Now

6/7/2023 fiv-and-felv

FIV and FeLV

Cat Talk Radio
One of the big risks of letting your cats outdoors is them catching diseases. FIV and FeLV are two of the most common outdoor cat diseases. Dr. Listen Now

4/12/2023 skin-issues-with-dr-brian-hurley

Skin Issues - with Dr. Brian Hurley

Cat Talk Radio
Skin disease is a broad topic; ranging from wounds and abscesses, to allergies. 6-15% of feline patients have at least one dermatological issue and some suffer multiple issues. Dr. Listen Now

3/8/2023 feline-wellness

Feline Wellness

Cat Talk Radio
Dr. Brian Hurley and Molly talk about general feline wellness. What vaccinations should you give your cat and how frequently? How often should you do bloodwork? Should you test for FeLV and FIV? What are the pros and cons of spay/neuter? And much more! Listen Now

1/11/2023 kidney-disease-with-dr-brian-hurley

Kidney Disease - with Dr. Brian Hurley

Cat Talk Radio
Learn about Kidney Disease and Renal Failure with Dr. Brian Hurley. Kidney Disease is one of the leading medical causes of death in cats. We discuss early warning signs, diagnosis, treatment, and prognosis. Listen Now

12/14/2022 urination-issues-with-dr-brian-hurley

Urination Issues - with Dr. Brian Hurley

Cat Talk Radio
Medical issues play a huge role in what causes cats to urinate outside the litter box. Listen as Molly and Dr. Hurley talk about what some of the challenges are in diagnosing these problems in cats. Listen Now