Cat Talk Radio

The holidays are supposed to be joyful—but for your cat, they can feel like someone completely rearranged the universe overnight.
New people. New smells. New furniture. Decorations. Music. Doorbells. Children. Dogs. Cooking. Travel. And that revolving front door that suddenly seems to open every 30 seconds.
In this episode of Cat Talk Radio, Molly DeVoss shares practical ways to help your cat navigate the holiday chaos without fear, frustration, or a feline disappearing act. 
And remember: your cat does not have to participate in Christmas.
They don't have to meet every guest, pose for the family photo, wear a Santa hat, or sit in the middle of the festivities. Sometimes the kindest holiday gift you can give a cat is a quiet room, familiar smells, predictable routines, and permission to walk away.
Deck the halls. Not the cat.

What if your cat is training you?
Every day, your cat is watching your movements, routines, sounds, body language, and habits—and learning what they predict. The refrigerator door might mean dinner. Your shoes might mean you're leaving. The treat drawer might mean something wonderful is about to happen. And that carrier? Your cat may already know exactly what comes next.
But here's the really interesting part: you're learning your cat, too.
In this episode of Cat Talk Radio, Molly explores how cats learn through associations and predictable patterns—and how we can use that understanding to create calmer, more confident cats.
Listen to Cat Talk Radio to discover what your cat has been learning from you—and how you can become more intentional about what you teach.

Have you ever called your cat, watched them look directly at you…and then watched them walk away?
Or taught your cat to come when called, only to have them completely ignore you when something more interesting is happening?
Does that mean your cat is stubborn, defiant, or simply choosing to ignore you?
Not necessarily.
In this episode of Cat Talk Radio, Molly DeVoss explains why knowing a behavior and choosing to perform it are two very different things. Your cat's motivation, the environment, the value of the available rewards, and even the attention you give them can all influence what they do in a particular moment.
You'll learn:
Why a cat can understand a cue without responding every time
Why the squirrel outside may beat your best treat
Why "attention-seeking" isn't necessarily a bad thing
How we can accidentally reinforce behaviors we don't want
Why "no" doesn't actually tell your cat what you want them to do
How to make desired behaviors easier and more rewarding
Why a behavior that works at home may fall apart in a more distracting environment
The five questions to ask when your cat suddenly "doesn't listen"
Because your cat isn't necessarily saying, "No, Molly. I refuse."
They may simply be saying:
"I have a better offer."

What if you love cats—but someone in your family is allergic?
Does that automatically mean you can't have a cat?
Not necessarily.
In this episode of Cat Talk Radio, Molly answers a question from 10-year-old Aurora, whose dad has allergies but who hopes to welcome a new kitten into the family. Molly explains what actually causes cat allergies, about "hypoallergenic cats", how allergen-reducing cat foods and toppers work, and the environmental changes that can help reduce allergen exposure.
Most importantly, she explains why there isn't one magic solution. From specialized food and HEPA filtration to keeping the bedroom cat-free, smart cleaning, grooming, hand washing, and working with an allergist, cat allergy management is about reducing exposure at multiple points—not eliminating the cat.
And if you're considering bringing a particular cat into an allergy-sensitive household, Molly has one especially important recommendation: Test before you commit.

You've probably heard that probiotics can support your own gut health—but what about your cat?
Your cat's gut is home to a complex community of bacteria, yeast, and other microorganisms that make up the feline gut microbiome. And that microbiome may have connections far beyond digestion, including the immune system, nutrient metabolism, and the gut-brain axis.
But with so many probiotic products and big claims out there, how do you know what actually matters?
In this episode of Cat Talk Radio, Molly talks with Angel Romero from Buddy Biotics about the feline microbiome, dysbiosis, probiotics vs. prebiotics, multiple probiotic strains, CFUs, shelf stability, diet, appetite, stress, and when a probiotic or prebiotic might make sense for a cat.
And because the gut is connected to so many aspects of feline health, they explore where the science ends and marketing hype begins.
Listen to the episode to get the full conversation—and a clearer understanding of what probiotics may actually be doing inside your cat.
Find Buddy Biotics in the Cat Behavior Solutions online store.