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The Hissing Feline

Derecho Cat Media 20 Episodes Jul 23, 2026

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.

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Considering fostering kittens? What are the challenges, requirements, and benefits? Jul 23, 2026 1429 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 growth and life of a cat. It helps with socialization and prepares cats to be adopted into their forever homes. It’s kind of like a cat internship.My guest on this episode is Summer Preuit, the kitten fostering coordinator at The Cat House in Li

Training cats: A discussion about reasons and methods for training with Allison Hunter-Frederick, Certified Cat Behavior Consultant and Trainer Jul 16, 2026 1388 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 owner of Allison Helps Cats.On the podcast, Allison talks about whether the type of cat relates to trainability. She also shares some of the most asked questions she has received about cat training and reasons people have for wanting to

Community cats and the work of Friends of Feral Felines in Charlotte, NC. Jul 9, 2026 1711 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 that are dedicated to dealing with populations of feral and stray cats. Their efforts not only focus on trap, neuter, and release programs, but also on the importance of educating the public about community cats.My guest on today's podca

Understanding acute and chronic pain in cats, and treatment options: A discussion with Dr. Bruce Kornreich, director of the Cornell Feline Health Center Jul 2, 2026 1724 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 signs? What are different sources of cat pain? What treatments are available to deal with their discomfort? Those are some of the questions this episode of The Hissing Feline will address. Returning to the show is Dr. Bruce Kornreich. He is a boar

Cats and coffee: A visit with Coffee Cats owner Mary Jankowski about the first cat cafe in Iowa Jun 25, 2026 1412 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 perfect combination. Across the United States there are an estimated 300 cat cafés, many of which give patrons a chance to enjoy their favorite café amenities while checking out cats from local shelters for adoption.This episode of The Hissing

Cats and cancer: A visit with veterinarian and board-certified veterinary oncologist Dr. Karen Oberthaler about types of feline cancers and their treatment Jun 18, 2026 1557 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 family members. My guest on today's podcast is Dr. Karen Oberthaler, veterinarian and board-certified veterinary oncologist. She is co-founder of Treeline Veterinary Cancer Care in both Boulder and Eagle, Colorado.In this episode, Dr. Obertha

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. Jun 5, 2026 1602 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, calves, and, of course, kittens. Kitten season lasts from spring to late fall, but now is the peak time of the year for their arrival. It’s also when shelters take in large numbers of the babies, along with mother cats. With me on the podcast to

Vacation time and pet sitting: Revisiting an earlier episode of The Hissing Feline with pet sitter Crystal Jolly May 28, 2026 1563 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 of full time experience and 25 years part time work in the field. Topics include how Crystal became interested in pet sitting, differences between dogs and cats for sitters, and the personalities of different types of cats. In the second segme

Helping communities manage community cats: The work of Community Cats Central May 21, 2026 1993 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 care for them? How can people become involved with those cats? Those are just a few of the questions this episode of The Hissing Feline podcast will address.This episode features an interview with Stacy LeBaron, founder of Community Cats Centra

Cats as therapy animals? Research findings about the possibilities May 14, 2026 1549 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 settings, schools, and care facilities. But did you know that cats might also offer the same benefits?My guest on this episode of The Hissing Feline is Dr. Patricia Pendry, professor of Human Development in the College of Agriculture, Human

The cat buddy system: How to tell if cats are bonded buddies and why it is important to keep them together May 7, 2026 1605 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 knew the friendship would last for years. Those types of connections are not just for humans. Animals also develop similar relationships. They are referred to as bonded buddies.My guest today to talk about that topic is Carol Griglione, execu

How to recognize and address stress in cats and causes of stress Apr 30, 2026 1751 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, such as thunder. A cat can also become stressed during a trip to the vet.Those situations are only a small number of cat stressors. Stress can also bring about long-term problems. How can you recognize a cat is stressed? And what can be done in

From feral kitten to cherished senior cat: Sadie's story Apr 23, 2026 1476 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 show focuses on visiting about raising our cat, Sadie. We adopted her as a feral kitten, and she lived to be nearly 21-years old. During the podcast, we reminisce about Sadie's younger years and how she got her name. We discuss her person

Adding enrichment and adventure to your cat's life: A visit with Emily Hall of KittyCatGO Apr 17, 2026 1646 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 enrichment, training, feline travels, and adventures. Emily is a certified cat trainer, host of the KittyCatGO Adventure podcast, and educator of cat parents.Emily discusses cat enrichment and why cats need exercise. She also talks about ways to a

Addressing cat behavior problems: A visit with Allison Hunter-Frederick, owner of Allison Helps Cats Apr 9, 2026 1776 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 many behavior problems you might encounter with your cat. On this episode of The Hissing Feline, I visit with Allison Hunter-Frederick, a certified cat behavior consultant and owner of Allison Helps Cats in Lincoln, NE. She discusses common fe

Improving the world for all cats: The mission and work of the Cornell Feline Health Center Apr 2, 2026 1627 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 director of the Cornell Feline Health Center at Cornell University’s College of Veterinary Medicine.In this episode, Dr. Kornreich discusses the three components of the Center's mission: research, outreach, and education. He also highlight

Springtime is kitten time: A visit with The National Kitten Coalition Mar 19, 2026 1518 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 talks about the organization, including its history, when it was started, and its purpose and goals. In addition, She discusses The National Kitten Coalition's educational programs and the most pressing concerns of the organization.Next, D

How students in the College of Veterinary Medicine at Iowa State University are meeting the health needs of shelter cats and dogs Mar 5, 2026 1428 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 College of Veterinary Medicine. In the first segment of the show, Dr. Carnevale discusses the beginning of the Community Outreach Program and the goals of the program. She compares the growth of the program over the years and talks about how loca

Cat sitting: Experiences of a Long-time Pet Sitter Feb 26, 2026 1542 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 the field.Topics on the show include how Crystal become interested in pet sitting, differences between dogs and cats for sitters, and the personalities of different types of cats. In the second segment, Crystal discusses deciding whether to e

The CatSnip program at the Animal Rescue League of Iowa Feb 19, 2026 1702 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 operations and directs the leadership team. She has been involved with the ARL since 1993, including serving for 30-years as board president.In this episode, you will learn about the work of the ARL, its background, and community outreach. Car

Getting to know Noah's Ark Animal Foundation Feb 12, 2026 1574 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 this episode, Dawn talks about the history of the organization and its growth, as well as challenges of shelters in smaller communities. She also discusses the importance of the organization's volunteers.

Reuniting cats and owners: Grimes Feline Finders Feb 5, 2026 1580 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 with Feline Finders are helping reunite cats with their owners. She also explains the steps individuals can take if their cat is lost.

The Hissing Feline promotion Feb 2, 2026 42 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 and perspectives about dealing with various cat topics…from strays and ferals to adoption, health, enrichment, behaviors, and cat psychology. Listen each week for helpful and interesting insights into the world of cats. The podcast is availab

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