A cat's normal body temperature averages around 102 degrees, but cats still feel the heat, especially when it is hot and humid and even indoor rooms stay warm. In this episode of 19 Cats and Counting, Dr. Kelly Cairns joins host Rita Reimers to talk about cats and summer heat …

Should cats spend time outdoors, and if so, what keeps them safe and healthy? I joined host Rita Reimers. In this episode of 19 Cats and Counting, we break down the tradeoffs between indoor and outdoor lifestyles for cats and the steps cat parents can take to reduce risk.

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The holidays are full of sparkle, celebration, and togetherness—but they also introduce some of the most common seasonal dangers for cats. In this special holiday episode of 19 Cats and Counting, Dr. Kelly Cairns joins Rita and Linda to talk about holiday cat safety, what risks to watch for …

Senior cats often end up in shelters through no fault of their own, when an owner passes away or moves into a care facility. In this episode of 19 Cats and Counting, Dr. Kelly Cairns joins host Rita Reimers, who has adopted several senior cats herself, to talk about what …

Most new kittens come home already weaned. But what if you find a kitten who has been abandoned before it is old enough to leave its mother? In this episode of 19 Cats and Counting, Dr. Kelly Cairns joins host Rita Reimers to talk about caring for found kittens.

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Listen to the latest podcast episode of 19 Cats and Counting with Dr. Kelly Cairns. Join hosts Linda Hall and Rita Reimers as they sit down with Dr. Kelly to discuss a critical topic …

Dr. Kelly Cairns joins Rita and Linda to talk about cats and diabetes. This podcast dives deep into the world of feline diabetes with our resident expert, Dr. Kelly Cairns. Feline diabetes is a surprisingly common condition, affecting roughly 1 in 500 cats, often triggered by factors like obesity. Cats …

Dr. Kelly Cairns joins Rita and Linda to talk about cats and appetite. Some common questions we hear from cat parents, and we sometimes ask ourselves: Why is my cat hungry all the time? My cat seems hungry but refuses his food, why? Am I feeding my cat too much …