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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.
Episodes
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Working cats: Purrfect jobs for felines
We would enjoy hearing from you. Cats that live outside can be difficult to domesticate and are not the type of cat to have as an indoor pet. Those felines can…
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Gray whiskers, golden hearts: Caring for cats in their senior years
We would enjoy hearing from you. Depending on health and other factors, in-door cats can live into their mid- to upper teens. Some cats exceed that average…
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Get a sneak preview of the Cat Writers’ Association 2026 conference
We would enjoy hearing from you. Are you a shelter worker or a part of the cat writing community? The annual conference of the Cat Writers’ Association is…
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Retroviruses in kittens: What every cat parent should know
We would enjoy hearing from you. This week's podcast focuses on feline retroviruses, particularly those conditions in kittens. Returning to the podcast is Dr…
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How to give your cat a stress-free visit to the vet
We would enjoy hearing from you. Taking your cat to the veterinarian can be a challenge. Putting your four-footed child into its carrier is just the start…
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Unlocking the physical and mental health benefits of cats
We would enjoy hearing from you. Cats offer a lot of enjoyment to our lives. Watching Fluffy play with a toy mouse or scamper across the floor to catch a ball…
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What your cat is really saying: Decoding feline communication
We would enjoy hearing from you. Do you talk to your cat? Did you know that your cat also communicates with you? On this episode of The Hissing Feline podcast…
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Step into a cat's world in a captivating new novel
We would enjoy hearing from you. Have you wondered what a cat feels when its paws touch cool grass or a crunchy leaf? When it hears the buzz of an insect…or…
The Hissing FelineCat kidney disease: Symptoms, causes, and treatments every owner should know
We would enjoy hearing from you. Chronic Kidney Disease is one of the most common health issues cat owners face, especially in older cats. What symptoms might…
The Hissing FelineExciting changes coming soon to The Hissing Feline podcast
We would enjoy hearing from you. Some great changes are coming to The Hissing Feline podcast in September: Same excellent cat expert interviews. New podcast…
The Hissing FelineCat dementia: Signs, causes, and essential care tips
We would enjoy hearing from you. Watching our cats age is not easy, especially when they have chronic pain, kidney disease, weight loss, arthritis, and other…
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Hooked on cat videos? Go behind-the-scenes of the Cat Video Fest with Director Will Braden
We would enjoy hearing from you. Very popular types of online videos feature cats. They are everywhere on social media. People simply cannot get enough of cats…
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Finding Love in Cats with Special Needs: A visit with Nikki Healy, executive director of the Good Mews Animal Foundation
We would enjoy hearing from you. There are many shelter cats that are considered "unadoptable" or overlooked. They are felines that are more difficult to adopt…
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Cat diabetes: What to know about symptoms, the importance of early diagnosis, types of treatment, and management
We would enjoy hearing from you. One big health concern of cat owners is feline diabetes. What are symptoms that cat parents can recognize? What treatments are…
The Hissing FelineCat first aid: How to know if your cat is in distress, respond to those situations, and prepare for emergencies
We would enjoy hearing from you. Cat emergencies can happen anytime and with little or no warning. On this episode, well known pet first aid expert Arden Moore…
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Considering fostering kittens? What are the challenges, requirements, and benefits?
We would enjoy hearing from you. Fostering kittens is more than feeding and caring for them over a period of time. Fostering plays an important role in the…
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Yes! Cats can be trained: Reasons and methods for training with Allison Hunter-Frederick, Certified Cat Behavior Consultant and Trainer
We would enjoy hearing from you. Today's guest is Allison Hunter-Frederick. She is a certified cat behavior consultant and trainer located in Lincoln, NE, and…
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How to deal with community cats: Learn about the efforts of Friends of Feral Felines in Charlotte, NC.
We would enjoy hearing from you. Community cats are a big concern of neighborhoods across the US. There are many cat-related organizations in towns and cities…
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Understanding acute and chronic pain in cats, and treatment options: A discussion with Dr. Bruce Kornreich, director of the Cornell Feline Health Center
We would enjoy hearing from you. Cats are skilled at hiding illness and pain. Determining if your cat is experiencing pain can be difficult. What are the…
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Cats and coffee: Learn about Coffee Cats, the first cat cafe in Iowa
We would enjoy hearing from you. Imagine having a warm cup of coffee, a tasty snack, and an opportunity to visit with cats all in the same location. It’s the…
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Cats and cancer: A visit with veterinarian and board-certified veterinary oncologist Dr. Karen Oberthaler about types of feline cancers and their treatment
We would enjoy hearing from you. Cancer touches just about everyone – family, friends, and us. Different kinds of cancers also can affect our four-footed…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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How to add 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…
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Addressing cat behavior problems: A visit with Allison Hunter-Frederick, owner of Allison Helps Cats
We would enjoy hearing from you. Does your cat not always use the litter box? Maybe your feline runs and hides each time the doorbell rings. Those are two of…
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Improving the world for all cats: The mission and work of the Cornell Feline Health Center
We would enjoy hearing from you. Dr. Bruce Kornreich is the guest on this episode of The Hissing Feline. He is a board-certified veterinary cardiologist and…
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Springtime is kitten time: A visit with The National Kitten Coalition
We would enjoy hearing from you. My guest today is Dr. Emily Coleman, a veterinarian and the executive director of The National Kitten Coalition. Dr. Coleman…
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How students in the College of Veterinary Medicine at Iowa State University are meeting the health needs of shelter cats and dogs
We would enjoy hearing from you. The guest on this episode is Dr. Joyce Carnevale, director of the Community Outreach Program at the Iowa State University…
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Cat sitting: Experiences of a Long-time Pet Sitter
We would enjoy hearing from you. The guest on this episode is Crystal Jolly, a pet sitter with 15 years of full time experience and 25 years part time work in…
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The CatSnip program at the Animal Rescue League of Iowa
We would enjoy hearing from you. Today's guest is Carol Griglione, executive director of the Animal Rescue League in Des Moines, IA. Carol oversees ARL…
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Getting to know Noah's Ark Animal Foundation in Fairfield, Iowa
We would enjoy hearing from you. This week's guest on The Hissing Feline is Dawn Poetting, the director of Noah's Ark Animal Foundation in Fairfield, IA. In…
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Reuniting cats and owners: Grimes Feline Finders
We would enjoy hearing from you. My guest for this episode is Tonya Headlee, who is with the Grimes Feline Finders in Iowa. Tonya talks about how the people…
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We would enjoy hearing from you. The Hissing Feline is about everything cats. The podcast features cat experts and other aficianados who share their knowledge…