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19 Cats and Counting on Pet Life Radio (PetLifeRadio.com)Does your cat pee on the rug? Is you feline unwelcoming to your significant other? Are you out of patience because your cat wakes you up at 3am for food? Do you feel just plain confused about what your cat really needs? Let Cat Behavior Expert and Multi C Author: Pet Life Radio
Does your cat pee on the rug? Is you feline unwelcoming to your significant other? Are you out of patience because your cat wakes you up at 3am for food? Do you feel just plain confused about what your cat really needs?Let Cat Behavior Expert and Multi Cat Specialist, Rita Reimers, come to the rescue! As cat mom to 19 rescue cats, and with over 30-years of experience as a cat parent, Rita understands cats like no one else. This modern-day cat lady tells it like it is: What is it really like to live with cats! The good, the bad, the challenging, the funny, and the messy side of being a cat parent are all discussed. Nothing cat related is off limits!Rita's cat behavior sessions have made huge changes in many a cats lives. Now she brings her special brand of cat behavior modification here to Pet Life Radio and you!Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/19-cats-and-counting-on-pet-life-radio-petliferadio-com--6667858/support. Language: en Genres: Education, Kids & Family, Pets & Animals Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it |
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19 Cats and Counting Episode 159 What Your Cat Wishes You Knew (Especially as They Age) Part 1
Saturday, 4 April, 2026
On this episode of 19 Cats & Counting, Rita Reimers welcomes cat welfare scientist and attorney Katia Colitti for a fascinating and heartfelt conversation about feline behavior, aging, and the human-cat bond. From understanding the unique needs of senior cats to recognizing subtle behavioral changes and medical issues, this episode dives deep into what it really means to care for cats at every stage of life. Katja shares insights from her Mittens Companion Project, breaking down cat welfare science, emotional well-being, and why cats are anything but “low maintenance.” Plus, they explore topics like feline hearing changes, cognitive decline, litter box challenges, and the importance of enrichment, patience, and truly listening to your cat. A must-listen for cat lovers who want to better understand—and strengthen—their relationship with their feline companions.EPISODE NOTES: What Your Cat Wishes You Knew (Especially as They Age) Part 1 Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/19-cats-and-counting-on-pet-life-radio-petliferadio-com--6667858/support.











