Welcome to "Hiss & Tell" a cat podcast where we delve deep into the fascinating world of feline behavior with your host, Kristiina Wilson, MA, CCBC, a professional animal behaviorist with years of experience in understanding our feline friends. Each episode of "Hiss & Tell" features insightful discussions with a diverse range of guests, including leading veterinarians, renowned social media cat personalities, dedicated researchers and scientists, talented cat photographers, experts in cat be ...
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Episode 14: Decoding Cat Diets & Nutrition with Dr Gina Rendon and Dr Lee Nancarrow
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Send us a Text Message. Unlock the secrets of your feline's dietary needs with myself, Kristiina Wilson, alongside veterinarians Dr. Gina Rendon and Dr. Lee Nancarrow. We journey through the labyrinth of cat nutrition, debunking the myth of vegetarian kitties and emphasizing the vital role of proteins and specific nutrients like taurine for these o…
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Episode 13: Journeying Beyond the Loss of a Beloved Pet with Beth Bigler, Part 2
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Send us a Text Message. Every one of us who has loved and lost a pet knows the profound ache that follows. As host, I joined hands with pet loss and grief counselor Beth Bigler to traverse the tender paths of mourning our cherished animal companions. Our conversation spans the emotional spectrum, offering solace in shared experiences and practical …
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Episode 12: Navigating the Emotional Journey of Pet Loss and Grief with Beth Bigler, Part 1
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Send us a Text Message. When the heart-wrenching moment arrives to say goodbye to our furry friends, the heavy shroud of grief can feel isolating. It's a journey I've walked myself, and one that Beth Bigler, a compassionate pet loss and grief counselor, has dedicated her life to easing for others. Together, we navigate the tender, often unspoken re…
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Episode 11: Clicker Training & Harness Walking with CatSchool!
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Send us a Text Message. In this episode of Hiss and Tell, host Kristiina Wilson interviews Julie Posluns, founder of Cat School and an applied animal behaviorist. They discuss clicker training for cats and its effectiveness in training various behaviors. Julie shares her background in dog training and how she discovered clicker training for cats. T…
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Episode 10: Dr Laurie Marker, Cheetah Conservation Fund
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Send us a Text Message. Dr. Laurie Marker, founder of the Cheetah Conservation Fund, discusses the basics of cheetah conservation and her journey into studying and protecting cheetahs. She explains that cheetahs have a short lifespan and low genetic diversity, making them vulnerable to extinction. Dr. Marker also talks about the challenges of conse…
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Episode 9: Lilly Ludwig, Animal Intuitive / Communicator
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Send us a Text Message. Lilly Ludwig, an animal intuitive and communicator, explains that animal communication is the telepathic communication between species through mental images, sensations, and sometimes words. She shares that animal communication is more common than we realize and that we can all enhance our intuitive connection with our pets …
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Episode 8: Secrets of Koneko Cat Cafe
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Send us a Text Message. In this episode of His and Tell, host Kristiina Wilson interviews Amelia and Veronica, two of the cattery guides at Koneko Cat Cafe in New York City. They discuss the origins of Koneko, the challenges of being one of the first cat cafes in the city, and the impact they have had through cat adoptions. They also talk about the…
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Episode 7: Ranting about FIP (Feline Infectious Peritonitis)
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Send us a Text Message. In this episode, Dr. Gina Rendon discusses feline infectious peritonitis (FIP), a mutation of the feline coronavirus. She explains that FIP is a systemic illness that can affect any part of a cat's body. The transmission of FIP occurs through the fecal-oral route, making it more common in multi-cat households and shelters. D…
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Episode 6: Your Cat Behavior Questions Answered!
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Send us a Text Message. In this episode your host, Kristiina Wilson, a cat behaviorist, answers various cat behavior-related questions submitted by listeners. Some of the topics discussed include why cats scratch around their food bowl, the use of CBD for stress and anxiety in cats, transitioning cats from dry to wet food, bathing cats, correcting …
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Episode 5: Pet Loss & Grief Part 1
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Send us a Text Message. In this episode, the Kristiina, Joelle Andres of Bastian&Brews and Morgan Krug of Pawsitive Behaviors discuss the grief and loss of their beloved pets. The conversation also touches on anticipatory grief and the challenges of staying present during the grieving process. They discuss the sudden illness and decline of their pe…
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Episode 4: Rescue, TNR & Community Cats - Don't Talk About It, BE About It!
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Send us a Text Message. In this episode, we meet the guests, Suse Goricke and Stacy Attenberg, who are independent rescuers and advocates for trap-neuter-return (TNR) and community cats. They discuss the importance of TNR in managing community cat populations and debunk the misconception that relocating cats is a viable solution. The guests also em…
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Episode 2: Hannah, the human behind Russell of @CatManJohn
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Send us a Text Message. In this episode, Hannah, the owner of the CatmanJohn social media account, talks about her journey to becoming a full-time social media influencer and the impact of her famous cat, Russell. She shares insights into managing a multi-cat household and providing enrichment for her cats. Hannah also discusses her content creatio…
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Episode 3: BriAnne Wills, photographer of Girls & Their Cats
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Send us a Text Message. In this episode, host Kristiina interviews BriAnne Wills, the creator of Girls and Their Cats. They discuss how the project started and the work that BriAnne does as a photographer. They also talk about BriAnne's history with cats and the importance of photographing rescue/adopted cats. The conversation also delves into the …
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Episode 1: Dr. Gina Rendon, DVM
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Send us a Text Message. In this podcast episode, Kristiina interviews Dr. Gina Rendon, a veterinarian, about her journey to becoming a vet and the challenges and burnout in the veterinary profession. They discuss the importance of balancing the emotional demands of working with sick animals and how Dr. Rendon unwinds and de-stresses from work. They…
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