Posted on Mon 10 August 2026 in update • Tagged with interviews, podcast, 19 Cats and Counting, cats, pet safety
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 …
Posted on Tue 26 May 2026 in update • Tagged with interviews, podcast, Leading Out Loud, leadership, mentorship, veterinary education
Leadership in veterinary medicine is about more than medicine. It is about people, systems, mentorship and the environments that help teams thrive. On Leading Out Loud, a podcast about leadership in healthcare settings, host Bridget Rollins talks with Dr. Kelly Cairns about her journey from clinician to leader and what …
Posted on Sat 31 January 2026 in update • Tagged with interviews, podcast, 19 Cats and Counting, cats, behavior, pet safety, Pandora syndrome, wellness
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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Posted on Tue 16 December 2025 in update • Tagged with interviews, podcast, 19 Cats and Counting, cats, pet safety, wellness
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 …
Posted on Sun 09 November 2025 in update • Tagged with interviews, podcast, 19 Cats and Counting, cats, senior pets, adoption & rescue
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 …
Posted on Tue 19 November 2024 in update • Tagged with interviews, podcast, 19 Cats and Counting, cats, adoption & rescue
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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Posted on Tue 24 September 2024 in news • Tagged with interviews, Scripps News, dogs, senior pets
🐶 It's National Dog Week! Alex Livingston interviewed Dr. Kelly Cairns from Thrive Pet Healthcare on Scripps News "Morning Rush" show. They discussed the perks of adopting senior dogs, detecting arthritis, and saving on pet care. 🐾
📸 The show also shared adorable pictures of the Morning Rush crew's pets - Love it! 🐕
Posted on Fri 13 September 2024 in update • Tagged with interviews, podcast, 19 Cats and Counting, cats, internal medicine, senior pets, kidney disease
New Podcast Alert: Kidney Disease in Cats with Dr. Kelly Cairns
Listen to Episode #128 Now:
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 …