Tag Archives: Nutrition

This Listener Makes Every Minute Worthwhile

Posted on January 21, 2009 by Tracie

This lovely woman introduced me to Dana from Shepherds of the Mount, the breeder of her new young German Shepherd. I was so happy to have a chance to celebrate yet another deeply committed and responsible breeder on the air. … Continue reading →

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Emergency Kitty Manicure

Posted on November 14, 2008 by Tracie

I got a call with an unusual problem so I asked Dr. Hodgkins for help. David said: I spoke with you on Cat Chat® about an older rescued cat that has claws that are beginning to grow into his pads. … Continue reading →

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More From Janelle & Mr. Kitty

Posted on November 14, 2008 by Tracie

What a wonderful letter to get from Janelle in Germany (you can read earlier letters from her further down in the BLOG). What great news about her boy’s improvement (he’s going to be Mr. December on CAT CHAT so she … Continue reading →

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Confused About Dog Food

Posted on October 9, 2008 by Tracie

I’m posting this letter and my reply because I think so many of you are still unclear how and what to feed and feel paralyzed with indecision. Take heart!  wing it!  Experiment! My name is Isis. I met you at … Continue reading →

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Questioning The Special Pet Food Direct Offer

Posted on October 2, 2008 by Tracie

I received this letter from a disgruntled listener – and fortunately her problems turned out to be a misunderstanding. I love your show and trust you – so disappointed, big time, to go to PetFoodDirect.com and see prices for Merrick … Continue reading →

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When Will Cat Chat be Two Hours?

Posted on September 29, 2008 by Tracie

Here’s a listener who paid very close attention to what must have been my Freudian slip! Sadly the show is only an hour long but I wanted to put her mind to rest immediately about what to feed to a … Continue reading →

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Is Kibble the Devil’s Work?

Posted on September 23, 2008 by Tracie

I recently went to Glen Highland Farm Border Collie rescue twice to speak to campers who were there for a week with their dogs doing activities (I gave back both honorariums to help support the camp later in the summer … Continue reading →

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Cats Thrive on Nordic Naturals Omega-3 Fish Oil

Posted on September 23, 2008 by Tracie

I got this question from a regular listener: Do you know of any spices or oils harmful to cats?  I have a Maine Coon cat and he goes crazy when I use the spice cloves and oil, which seems to … Continue reading →

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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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Good Idea for a Radio Show

Posted on August 2, 2008 by Tracie

I got this suggestion from Valerie in Anaheim California and her three cats who were the July CAT CHAT® CATS of the month.  Hope others will feel free to ask for any guests or topics that come to mind. Hello, … Continue reading →

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