MeloCat's Expert Chat
By MeloCat
Categories: Kids & Family, Pets & Animals
Being known as the girl with a dozen cats in an apartment that is more organized than most people's cat households inspired me to educate cat parents on the importance of optimizing their workflow and setting themselves up for success while caring for their cats. I've been the go-to person when people come across cats and animals in need of assistance, including rehoming, fostering, and adopting, as well as helping cat parents redesign their lifestyle to achieve harmony with their cats.This podcast aims to answer and debunk some of the most common issues in the pet parenting world!
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Recent episodes
- You Helped the Poor Animal. Now You’re the Target.
What if the person asking you to save an animal is counting on your compassion to stop you from asking questions? And what happens when helping an animal becomes the beginning of harassment, threats, and manipulation?In this episode of MeloCat’s Expert Chat, Dr. Vladyslava Demidova joins MeloCat…
- Ep 13: Why Scammers Target Animal Lovers | Fraud Expert Explains
How do scammers turn trust and compassion into tools for manipulation—and how can we protect ourselves while continuing to care?In this episode of MeloCat’s Expert Chat, I’m joined by fraud prevention expert Allister Field to explore how deception works, particularly within close-knit animal…
- Ep 11: Pet Scams Unleashed: What Every Adopter Should Know
When someone asks you to help an animal, would you recognise the signs that your compassion is being exploited?In this episode of MeloCat’s Expert Chat, I’m joined by feline behaviour specialist Stephen Quandt to explore warning signs of scams when adopting, buying, or otherwise acquiring pets.I…
- Ep 12: Different Cons, Same Playbook: When Pet Adoption and Romance Cons Collide
What do pet adoption scams and romance cons have in common? More than you might think.In this episode, our virtual hosts explore a shared playbook of emotional manipulation, manufactured urgency, and calculated deception—and how our desire to help or connect can be used against us.We begin with…
- Ep 10: Life Lessons from Talking with a Cat Pressing a Button - Interview with BilliSpeaks' Kendra
What can trying to communicate with a cat teach us about listening, patience, and the relationship we share?In this episode of MeloCat’s Expert Chat, I catch up with Kendra, the human behind BilliSpeaks, almost a year after our first conversation about her cat Billi’s journey with communication…
- Ep 9: Behind Bars to Blissful Homes: Non-Clicker Non-Training + Cat Prison Programs
What can we achieve when we encourage the behaviours we want—and give cats and people a chance to learn together?In this episode of MeloCat’s Expert Chat, I’m joined by Dr. Marci Koski, a certified feline behaviour and training consultant, to explore common cat behaviour challenges and ways to…
- Ep 5: The Best Food For Your Cat: Expert Advice On Nutrition
Wet or dry? Commercial or homemade? And what should we really be looking for on a cat food label?In this episode of MeloCat’s Expert Chat, I’m joined by Gillian Gallimore, founder of The Healthy Feline, to explore feline nutrition and the everyday feeding decisions that can leave cat parents…
- Ep 6: Rethink What You Thought You Knew About Cat Stress And Socialization!
Time for a reality check! Could some of the things we believe about cats be making their lives—and ours—more stressful?In this episode of MeloCat’s Expert Chat, Gillian Gallimore, founder of The Healthy Feline, joins me to unpack common misconceptions about feline behaviour and explore ways to…
- Ep 7: How To Treat Cat Allergies Without Allergy Shots
Love cats, but struggle with allergies? What options are there beyond allergy shots?As a teenager, I had allergy shots every week for years. That experience made me curious about other approaches—and whether treatment could help more people live comfortably with the pets they love.In this episode…
- Ep 8: How To Take Care Of Feral Cats In Your Neighborhood
You spot a cat living outdoors—but do they need rescuing, ongoing support, or simply space to live safely? And how can you help?In this episode of MeloCat’s Expert Chat, I’m joined by Stacy LeBaron of the Community Cats Podcast to explore compassionate care for feral and community cats, managing…
- Ep 4: The Art of Getting Along- Valuable Lessons from a 500 Cat Sanctuary in Africa
In this episode of MeloCat’s Expert Chat, I’m joined by Rachel, owner of Nairobi Feline Sanctuary in Kenya, to explore her journey of compassion, empathy, and purpose in caring for stray cats.If you’ve ever wondered how I keep the peace within my cat community at home, meet someone caring for a…
- Ep 3: How to Be the Best Cat Parent: Essential Tips from a Cat Behaviourist
Instead of guessing and Googling or asking AI, why not ask an expert?In this episode of MeloCat’s Expert Chat, I’m joined by Krista Schulte, a Cat Trainer and Behaviour Specialist helping cat families in Toronto and across Canada, to explore some of the most common behavioural challenges cat…
- Ep 1: Surrender Prevention: What Is It And Why Should You Care?
What if the problem making someone consider giving up their cat could be resolved with the right support?We hear about people surrendering cats for all sorts of reasons—but what can we do to help the kitties and their hoomans stay together?In this first episode of MeloCat’s Expert Chat, I’m joined…
- Ep 2: Attitude Adjustment- Have We Misunderstood Cats All Along?
Ever looked at your cat and wondered, “Why are you doing that—and am I doing something wrong?”In this episode of MeloCat’s Expert Chat, I’m joined by Molly Kelsey, a cat behaviour specialist and vet nurse from Auckland, New Zealand, to unpack common misconceptions about feline behaviour and…
- Ep14: Scammers Spare No One | Hong Kong Cat Facebook Scam
This video is about CaatIsCat - A fake Facebook page allegedly copied one of Hong Kong’s biggest cat community brands, using the same photos, posts, and identity — then pushed customers to WhatsApp-only “special offers.”This video breaks down how these scams borrow trust, move people into private…
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