Category Archives: Cat Nutrition

Vet Feeding Dry Food Thinks Tuxedo Cats Must Be “Genetically Predisposed” To Obesity

Posted on September 23, 2008 by Tracie

I honestly thought I’d heard it all – until I got this nice email. But it knocked my wig off to read that the vet feeding super-pricey Purina  to his own black and white cat, commented to this patient (with … Continue reading →

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Wants Recipes for Homemade Cat Food but Still Feeding Kitty Crack!

Posted on September 21, 2008 by Tracie

I got this email from a listener who is only getting half the message: Tracie, I did check out the suggestions and did not find what I was looking for.  I have contacted you by phone during your show before … Continue reading →

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Senior’s Cat Quits Kitty Crack

Posted on August 14, 2008 by Tracie

I got this wonderful letter about a senior citizen cat whose Mom just listened to Cat Chat® and got him off kitty crack in enough time to seem him blossom on the right food – proving that it is never … Continue reading →

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Cat With “Mangina” Given Kitty Crack by Vet

Posted on August 2, 2008 by Tracie

Here’s a worrisome letter I got from Michelle in Goodrich, Michigan: Dear Tracie, You are convincing me on CAT CHAT to look at my cat’s dietary needs and I understand the importance of not feeding my cats dry food. I … Continue reading →

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No Kitty Crack No Matter How “High Protein” Or “Natural”

Posted on June 28, 2008 by Tracie

By now, my followers know that the mantra of THE CAT BIBLE and CAT CHAT® is “Just say no to kitty crack.” But some folks – on the selling and the buying side of the counter – haven’t gotten the … Continue reading →

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Don’t Know What Treat to Give Your Cat?

Posted on June 10, 2008 by Tracie

Michele in Chicago – who has been listening with her furry boy Samson since the very first week of CAT CHAT- wrote in to get my thoughts about good cat treats. Since I defer all nutrtition questions to the fine … Continue reading →

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Cat Food Confusion

Posted on April 26, 2008 by Tracie

I had a very smart email from Alex on Martha’s Vineyard, a contestant in the Biggest Kitty Loser Contest who then wanted to make his cat Hampton’s food. I had told him that everyone making raw chicken frothier cats at … Continue reading →

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How Much To Feed A Cat Looking To Lose Weight?

Posted on April 15, 2008 by Tracie

Susan’s cat Mr. Blue Eyes is a contestant in Biggest Kitty loser contest I’ve been having on CAT CHAT® and he wasn’t losing much weight after switching toe wet food. So I suggested that he have a check up at … Continue reading →

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Home Cooking Is Dangerous Without Supplementation

Posted on April 9, 2008 by Tracie

I got this letter about home cooking from Rose in Middlebury Vermont and thought it was a good point that needs to be discussed. She wrote: I want you to know I’m a dedicated podcast listener of Dog Talk. I … Continue reading →

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Don’t Try Cooking for Your Kitty Yourself

Posted on March 14, 2008 by Tracie

I got a letter from a really nice bright couple who live on Martha’s Vineyard and decided to put their 20 lb. cat Hampton in the Biggest Kitty Loser contest (you can see this beautiful tuxedo on my website in … Continue reading →

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