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 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 cat’s lives. Now she brings her special brand of cat behavior modification here to Pet Life Radio and you!

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  • 19 Cats and Counting Episode 155 Outdoor Cats, Stress, and Pandora Syndrome

    19 Cats and Counting Episode 155 Outdoor Cats, Stress, and Pandora Syndrome
    Feb 4 2026
    In this month’s episode of 19 Cats & Counting, I’m joined by our regular guest Dr. Kelly Cairns for an important conversation about outdoor cats, stress, and a condition many cat guardians struggle with — Pandora syndrome, also known as interstitial cystitis. We talk about why indoor cats generally experience lower stress levels than outdoor cats, and how exposure to outdoor threats — including neighborhood cats — can significantly increase stress for cats living indoors. Even when cats never physically interact, visual and scent-based encounters alone can be enough to elevate stress and trigger behavioral and medical issues. Dr. Cairns explains how chronic stress affects the feline body, particularly the urinary tract, and why some cats develop recurring urinary symptoms without an obvious infection or physical cause. We explore how stress acts as a central driver in Pandora syndrome, and why managing a cat’s environment is often just as important as medical treatment. This episode helps clarify: •how stress shows up in cats in subtle ways, •why urinary issues are often linked to emotional and environmental factors, and •what cat guardians can do to reduce stress and support long-term health. If you’ve ever wondered why a cat continues to struggle with urinary problems despite treatment, or why outdoor activity around your home seems to upset your indoor cats, this conversation offers insight, reassurance, and practical perspective.

    EPISODE NOTES: Outdoor Cats, Stress, and Pandora Syndrome

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    33 min
  • 19 Cats and Counting Episode 154 At-Home Euthanasia and Compassionate End-of-Life Care

    19 Cats and Counting Episode 154 At-Home Euthanasia and Compassionate End-of-Life Care
    Jan 28 2026
    In this episode of 19 Cats & Counting, I’m joined by Dr. Bethany Hsia, co-founder of Coda Pet. Dr. Bethany Hsia and her husband, Dr. Gary Hsia, are both veterinarians. Along with Dr. Karen Whala, they created Coda Pet to help families navigate one of the hardest parts of loving an animal: saying goodbye.

    We talk openly about at-home euthanasia, what it really looks like, and why having this option can make such a profound difference for pets and the people who love them. Dr. Hsia explains how in-home care allows animals to remain in familiar surroundings, reduces stress, and gives families the space and time they need to be present and supported during the process.

    This conversation also explores the emotional side of end-of-life decisions, including how to know when it may be time, how veterinarians approach these moments with compassion, and why education around euthanasia is so important. For many pet guardians, fear of the unknown makes an already painful situation even harder. Dr. Hsia helps gently demystify the process while honoring how deeply personal these decisions are. This episode is thoughtful, honest, and reassuring, and it offers comfort and clarity to anyone facing — or wanting to better understand — end-of-life care for their pets.

    EPISODE NOTES: At-Home Euthanasia and Compassionate End-of-Life Care

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    31 min
  • 19 Cats and Counting Episode 153 Award Winning Author, Debra Blaine

    19 Cats and Counting Episode 153 Award Winning Author, Debra Blaine
    Dec 29 2025
    In this episode, I sit down with author and community-cat advocate Dr. Debra Blaine to talk about her book Whiskers in the Wild (which I am currently reading), a heartfelt and practical guide to saving and socializing community cats. We unpack the important differences between stray cats and feral cats, two terms often used interchangeably, but with very different meanings and outcomes for the cats themselves.

    Debra shares the beautiful story of how her own stray cat adopted her, and we dive into the world of TNR (Trap-Neuter-Return): when it’s the right solution, when it’s not, and how to know whether a cat should be returned, rehomed, or rehabilitated. Her insights are invaluable for anyone who cares for outdoor cats or wants to make a real difference in their community.

    We also chat about Debra’s newest creative project: an upcoming fiction mystery series starring (of course!) cats, because who better to solve a good mystery than our whiskered detectives? Tune in for an episode filled with compassion, clarity, and a shared love for helping every cat live their best life.

    EPISODE NOTES: Award Winning Author, Debra Blaine

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    34 min
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