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Diary of a Cat Mom

Divorce: What Happens to the Cat Left Behind? | Ep. 139

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<blockquote class="wp-embedded-content" data-secret="qUXzT94LyD"><a href="https://diaryofacatmom.com/podcast/divorce-and-cats/">Divorce: What Happens to the Cat Left Behind? | Ep. 139</a></blockquote><iframe sandbox="allow-scripts" security="restricted" src="https://diaryofacatmom.com/podcast/divorce-and-cats/embed/#?secret=qUXzT94LyD" width="500" height="350" title="&#8220;Divorce: What Happens to the Cat Left Behind? | Ep. 139&#8221; &#8212; Diary of a Cat Mom Podcast" data-secret="qUXzT94LyD" frameborder="0" marginwidth="0" marginheight="0" scrolling="no" class="wp-embedded-content"></iframe><script> /*! This file is auto-generated */ !function(d,l){"use strict";l.querySelector&&d.addEventListener&&"undefined"!=typeof URL&&(d.wp=d.wp||{},d.wp.receiveEmbedMessage||(d.wp.receiveEmbedMessage=function(e){var t=e.data;if((t||t.secret||t.message||t.value)&&!/[^a-zA-Z0-9]/.test(t.secret)){for(var s,r,n,a=l.querySelectorAll('iframe[data-secret="'+t.secret+'"]'),o=l.querySelectorAll('blockquote[data-secret="'+t.secret+'"]'),c=new RegExp("^https?:$","i"),i=0;i<o.length;i++)o[i].style.display="none";for(i=0;i<a.length;i++)s=a[i],e.source===s.contentWindow&&(s.removeAttribute("style"),"height"===t.message?(1e3<(r=parseInt(t.value,10))?r=1e3:~~r<200&&(r=200),s.height=r):"link"===t.message&&(r=new URL(s.getAttribute("src")),n=new URL(t.value),c.test(n.protocol))&&n.host===r.host&&l.activeElement===s&&(d.top.location.href=t.value))}},d.addEventListener("message",d.wp.receiveEmbedMessage,!1),l.addEventListener("DOMContentLoaded",function(){for(var e,t,s=l.querySelectorAll("iframe.wp-embedded-content"),r=0;r<s.length;r++)(t=(e=s[r]).getAttribute("data-secret"))||(t=Math.random().toString(36).substring(2,12),e.src+="#?secret="+t,e.setAttribute("data-secret",t)),e.contentWindow.postMessage({message:"ready",secret:t},"*")},!1)))}(window,document); //# sourceURL=https://diaryofacatmom.com/wp-includes/js/wp-embed.min.js </script>

A Maine Coon named Ela was left behind after his owners’ divorce. Hear his story of neglect, anxiety, and healing on Diary of a Cat Mom.

Diary of a Cat Mom

Cat Life Behind Glass vs. In Nature | Ep. 135

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<blockquote class="wp-embedded-content" data-secret="dO9uq273Li"><a href="https://diaryofacatmom.com/podcast/cat-life-behind-glass-vs-in-nature/">Cat Life Behind Glass vs. In Nature | Ep. 135</a></blockquote><iframe sandbox="allow-scripts" security="restricted" src="https://diaryofacatmom.com/podcast/cat-life-behind-glass-vs-in-nature/embed/#?secret=dO9uq273Li" width="500" height="350" title="&#8220;Cat Life Behind Glass vs. In Nature | Ep. 135&#8221; &#8212; Diary of a Cat Mom Podcast" data-secret="dO9uq273Li" frameborder="0" marginwidth="0" marginheight="0" scrolling="no" class="wp-embedded-content"></iframe><script> /*! This file is auto-generated */ !function(d,l){"use strict";l.querySelector&&d.addEventListener&&"undefined"!=typeof URL&&(d.wp=d.wp||{},d.wp.receiveEmbedMessage||(d.wp.receiveEmbedMessage=function(e){var t=e.data;if((t||t.secret||t.message||t.value)&&!/[^a-zA-Z0-9]/.test(t.secret)){for(var s,r,n,a=l.querySelectorAll('iframe[data-secret="'+t.secret+'"]'),o=l.querySelectorAll('blockquote[data-secret="'+t.secret+'"]'),c=new RegExp("^https?:$","i"),i=0;i<o.length;i++)o[i].style.display="none";for(i=0;i<a.length;i++)s=a[i],e.source===s.contentWindow&&(s.removeAttribute("style"),"height"===t.message?(1e3<(r=parseInt(t.value,10))?r=1e3:~~r<200&&(r=200),s.height=r):"link"===t.message&&(r=new URL(s.getAttribute("src")),n=new URL(t.value),c.test(n.protocol))&&n.host===r.host&&l.activeElement===s&&(d.top.location.href=t.value))}},d.addEventListener("message",d.wp.receiveEmbedMessage,!1),l.addEventListener("DOMContentLoaded",function(){for(var e,t,s=l.querySelectorAll("iframe.wp-embedded-content"),r=0;r<s.length;r++)(t=(e=s[r]).getAttribute("data-secret"))||(t=Math.random().toString(36).substring(2,12),e.src+="#?secret="+t,e.setAttribute("data-secret",t)),e.contentWindow.postMessage({message:"ready",secret:t},"*")},!1)))}(window,document); //# sourceURL=https://diaryofacatmom.com/wp-includes/js/wp-embed.min.js </script>

Discover how daily outdoor time transforms indoor cats’ instincts and wellbeing, plus a Florida cat mom’s plan for a hurricane-safe catio.

Diary of a Cat Mom

Cat Kisses: How to Build Trust With Your Cat | Ep. 122

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<blockquote class="wp-embedded-content" data-secret="Ia7XQ2fjV7"><a href="https://diaryofacatmom.com/podcast/cat-kisses-how-to-show-trust-affection/">Cat Kisses: How to Build Trust With Your Cat | Ep. 122</a></blockquote><iframe sandbox="allow-scripts" security="restricted" src="https://diaryofacatmom.com/podcast/cat-kisses-how-to-show-trust-affection/embed/#?secret=Ia7XQ2fjV7" width="500" height="350" title="&#8220;Cat Kisses: How to Build Trust With Your Cat | Ep. 122&#8221; &#8212; Diary of a Cat Mom Podcast" data-secret="Ia7XQ2fjV7" frameborder="0" marginwidth="0" marginheight="0" scrolling="no" class="wp-embedded-content"></iframe><script> /*! This file is auto-generated */ !function(d,l){"use strict";l.querySelector&&d.addEventListener&&"undefined"!=typeof URL&&(d.wp=d.wp||{},d.wp.receiveEmbedMessage||(d.wp.receiveEmbedMessage=function(e){var t=e.data;if((t||t.secret||t.message||t.value)&&!/[^a-zA-Z0-9]/.test(t.secret)){for(var s,r,n,a=l.querySelectorAll('iframe[data-secret="'+t.secret+'"]'),o=l.querySelectorAll('blockquote[data-secret="'+t.secret+'"]'),c=new RegExp("^https?:$","i"),i=0;i<o.length;i++)o[i].style.display="none";for(i=0;i<a.length;i++)s=a[i],e.source===s.contentWindow&&(s.removeAttribute("style"),"height"===t.message?(1e3<(r=parseInt(t.value,10))?r=1e3:~~r<200&&(r=200),s.height=r):"link"===t.message&&(r=new URL(s.getAttribute("src")),n=new URL(t.value),c.test(n.protocol))&&n.host===r.host&&l.activeElement===s&&(d.top.location.href=t.value))}},d.addEventListener("message",d.wp.receiveEmbedMessage,!1),l.addEventListener("DOMContentLoaded",function(){for(var e,t,s=l.querySelectorAll("iframe.wp-embedded-content"),r=0;r<s.length;r++)(t=(e=s[r]).getAttribute("data-secret"))||(t=Math.random().toString(36).substring(2,12),e.src+="#?secret="+t,e.setAttribute("data-secret",t)),e.contentWindow.postMessage({message:"ready",secret:t},"*")},!1)))}(window,document); //# sourceURL=https://diaryofacatmom.com/wp-includes/js/wp-embed.min.js </script>

Learn what cat kisses really are and how slow blinking, nose touches & head bunts help build trust with your cat in this Diary of a Cat Mom episode.

Diary of a Cat Mom

Cat Vocalization: What My Cats' Unique Sounds Mean | Ep. 117

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<blockquote class="wp-embedded-content" data-secret="CghT8tMd5t"><a href="https://diaryofacatmom.com/podcast/cat-vocalization/">Cat Vocalization: What My Cats&#8217; Unique Sounds Mean | Ep. 117</a></blockquote><iframe sandbox="allow-scripts" security="restricted" src="https://diaryofacatmom.com/podcast/cat-vocalization/embed/#?secret=CghT8tMd5t" width="500" height="350" title="&#8220;Cat Vocalization: What My Cats&#8217; Unique Sounds Mean | Ep. 117&#8221; &#8212; Diary of a Cat Mom Podcast" data-secret="CghT8tMd5t" frameborder="0" marginwidth="0" marginheight="0" scrolling="no" class="wp-embedded-content"></iframe><script> /*! This file is auto-generated */ !function(d,l){"use strict";l.querySelector&&d.addEventListener&&"undefined"!=typeof URL&&(d.wp=d.wp||{},d.wp.receiveEmbedMessage||(d.wp.receiveEmbedMessage=function(e){var t=e.data;if((t||t.secret||t.message||t.value)&&!/[^a-zA-Z0-9]/.test(t.secret)){for(var s,r,n,a=l.querySelectorAll('iframe[data-secret="'+t.secret+'"]'),o=l.querySelectorAll('blockquote[data-secret="'+t.secret+'"]'),c=new RegExp("^https?:$","i"),i=0;i<o.length;i++)o[i].style.display="none";for(i=0;i<a.length;i++)s=a[i],e.source===s.contentWindow&&(s.removeAttribute("style"),"height"===t.message?(1e3<(r=parseInt(t.value,10))?r=1e3:~~r<200&&(r=200),s.height=r):"link"===t.message&&(r=new URL(s.getAttribute("src")),n=new URL(t.value),c.test(n.protocol))&&n.host===r.host&&l.activeElement===s&&(d.top.location.href=t.value))}},d.addEventListener("message",d.wp.receiveEmbedMessage,!1),l.addEventListener("DOMContentLoaded",function(){for(var e,t,s=l.querySelectorAll("iframe.wp-embedded-content"),r=0;r<s.length;r++)(t=(e=s[r]).getAttribute("data-secret"))||(t=Math.random().toString(36).substring(2,12),e.src+="#?secret="+t,e.setAttribute("data-secret",t)),e.contentWindow.postMessage({message:"ready",secret:t},"*")},!1)))}(window,document); //# sourceURL=https://diaryofacatmom.com/wp-includes/js/wp-embed.min.js </script>

Learn about cat vocalization and what different cat sounds can mean. In this episode, I share how each of my cats communicates differently and how observing their sounds helped me better understand their needs.

Diary of a Cat Mom

How to Train a Cat with Commands and Consequences | Ep. 113

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<blockquote class="wp-embedded-content" data-secret="UqRT0TSxmU"><a href="https://diaryofacatmom.com/podcast/how-to-train-a-cat-with-commands/">How to Train a Cat with Commands and Consequences | Ep. 113</a></blockquote><iframe sandbox="allow-scripts" security="restricted" src="https://diaryofacatmom.com/podcast/how-to-train-a-cat-with-commands/embed/#?secret=UqRT0TSxmU" width="500" height="350" title="&#8220;How to Train a Cat with Commands and Consequences | Ep. 113&#8221; &#8212; Diary of a Cat Mom Podcast" data-secret="UqRT0TSxmU" frameborder="0" marginwidth="0" marginheight="0" scrolling="no" class="wp-embedded-content"></iframe><script> /*! This file is auto-generated */ !function(d,l){"use strict";l.querySelector&&d.addEventListener&&"undefined"!=typeof URL&&(d.wp=d.wp||{},d.wp.receiveEmbedMessage||(d.wp.receiveEmbedMessage=function(e){var t=e.data;if((t||t.secret||t.message||t.value)&&!/[^a-zA-Z0-9]/.test(t.secret)){for(var s,r,n,a=l.querySelectorAll('iframe[data-secret="'+t.secret+'"]'),o=l.querySelectorAll('blockquote[data-secret="'+t.secret+'"]'),c=new RegExp("^https?:$","i"),i=0;i<o.length;i++)o[i].style.display="none";for(i=0;i<a.length;i++)s=a[i],e.source===s.contentWindow&&(s.removeAttribute("style"),"height"===t.message?(1e3<(r=parseInt(t.value,10))?r=1e3:~~r<200&&(r=200),s.height=r):"link"===t.message&&(r=new URL(s.getAttribute("src")),n=new URL(t.value),c.test(n.protocol))&&n.host===r.host&&l.activeElement===s&&(d.top.location.href=t.value))}},d.addEventListener("message",d.wp.receiveEmbedMessage,!1),l.addEventListener("DOMContentLoaded",function(){for(var e,t,s=l.querySelectorAll("iframe.wp-embedded-content"),r=0;r<s.length;r++)(t=(e=s[r]).getAttribute("data-secret"))||(t=Math.random().toString(36).substring(2,12),e.src+="#?secret="+t,e.setAttribute("data-secret",t)),e.contentWindow.postMessage({message:"ready",secret:t},"*")},!1)))}(window,document); //# sourceURL=https://diaryofacatmom.com/wp-includes/js/wp-embed.min.js </script>

Learn how to train a cat using simple commands, positive reinforcement, and consistency. In this episode of Diary of a Cat Mom, I share what one cat taught me about patience and trust.

Diary of a Cat Mom

How to Use Catnip With Cats | Ep. 112

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<blockquote class="wp-embedded-content" data-secret="yq9q5HN0f0"><a href="https://diaryofacatmom.com/podcast/how-to-use-catnip-with-cats/">How to Use Catnip With Cats | Ep. 112</a></blockquote><iframe sandbox="allow-scripts" security="restricted" src="https://diaryofacatmom.com/podcast/how-to-use-catnip-with-cats/embed/#?secret=yq9q5HN0f0" width="500" height="350" title="&#8220;How to Use Catnip With Cats | Ep. 112&#8221; &#8212; Diary of a Cat Mom Podcast" data-secret="yq9q5HN0f0" frameborder="0" marginwidth="0" marginheight="0" scrolling="no" class="wp-embedded-content"></iframe><script> /*! This file is auto-generated */ !function(d,l){"use strict";l.querySelector&&d.addEventListener&&"undefined"!=typeof URL&&(d.wp=d.wp||{},d.wp.receiveEmbedMessage||(d.wp.receiveEmbedMessage=function(e){var t=e.data;if((t||t.secret||t.message||t.value)&&!/[^a-zA-Z0-9]/.test(t.secret)){for(var s,r,n,a=l.querySelectorAll('iframe[data-secret="'+t.secret+'"]'),o=l.querySelectorAll('blockquote[data-secret="'+t.secret+'"]'),c=new RegExp("^https?:$","i"),i=0;i<o.length;i++)o[i].style.display="none";for(i=0;i<a.length;i++)s=a[i],e.source===s.contentWindow&&(s.removeAttribute("style"),"height"===t.message?(1e3<(r=parseInt(t.value,10))?r=1e3:~~r<200&&(r=200),s.height=r):"link"===t.message&&(r=new URL(s.getAttribute("src")),n=new URL(t.value),c.test(n.protocol))&&n.host===r.host&&l.activeElement===s&&(d.top.location.href=t.value))}},d.addEventListener("message",d.wp.receiveEmbedMessage,!1),l.addEventListener("DOMContentLoaded",function(){for(var e,t,s=l.querySelectorAll("iframe.wp-embedded-content"),r=0;r<s.length;r++)(t=(e=s[r]).getAttribute("data-secret"))||(t=Math.random().toString(36).substring(2,12),e.src+="#?secret="+t,e.setAttribute("data-secret",t)),e.contentWindow.postMessage({message:"ready",secret:t},"*")},!1)))}(window,document); //# sourceURL=https://diaryofacatmom.com/wp-includes/js/wp-embed.min.js </script>

Learn how to use catnip safely for cats, why catnip quality matters, and how it became one of my favorite ways to enrich the lives of my cats.

Diary of a Cat Mom

How to Prevent Cat Fights in a Multi-Cat Home | Ep. 111

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<blockquote class="wp-embedded-content" data-secret="hUO8H9QUr1"><a href="https://diaryofacatmom.com/podcast/how-to-prevent-cat-fights/">How to Prevent Cat Fights in a Multi-Cat Home | Ep. 111</a></blockquote><iframe sandbox="allow-scripts" security="restricted" src="https://diaryofacatmom.com/podcast/how-to-prevent-cat-fights/embed/#?secret=hUO8H9QUr1" width="500" height="350" title="&#8220;How to Prevent Cat Fights in a Multi-Cat Home | Ep. 111&#8221; &#8212; Diary of a Cat Mom Podcast" data-secret="hUO8H9QUr1" frameborder="0" marginwidth="0" marginheight="0" scrolling="no" class="wp-embedded-content"></iframe><script> /*! This file is auto-generated */ !function(d,l){"use strict";l.querySelector&&d.addEventListener&&"undefined"!=typeof URL&&(d.wp=d.wp||{},d.wp.receiveEmbedMessage||(d.wp.receiveEmbedMessage=function(e){var t=e.data;if((t||t.secret||t.message||t.value)&&!/[^a-zA-Z0-9]/.test(t.secret)){for(var s,r,n,a=l.querySelectorAll('iframe[data-secret="'+t.secret+'"]'),o=l.querySelectorAll('blockquote[data-secret="'+t.secret+'"]'),c=new RegExp("^https?:$","i"),i=0;i<o.length;i++)o[i].style.display="none";for(i=0;i<a.length;i++)s=a[i],e.source===s.contentWindow&&(s.removeAttribute("style"),"height"===t.message?(1e3<(r=parseInt(t.value,10))?r=1e3:~~r<200&&(r=200),s.height=r):"link"===t.message&&(r=new URL(s.getAttribute("src")),n=new URL(t.value),c.test(n.protocol))&&n.host===r.host&&l.activeElement===s&&(d.top.location.href=t.value))}},d.addEventListener("message",d.wp.receiveEmbedMessage,!1),l.addEventListener("DOMContentLoaded",function(){for(var e,t,s=l.querySelectorAll("iframe.wp-embedded-content"),r=0;r<s.length;r++)(t=(e=s[r]).getAttribute("data-secret"))||(t=Math.random().toString(36).substring(2,12),e.src+="#?secret="+t,e.setAttribute("data-secret",t)),e.contentWindow.postMessage({message:"ready",secret:t},"*")},!1)))}(window,document); //# sourceURL=https://diaryofacatmom.com/wp-includes/js/wp-embed.min.js </script>

Learn what helped reduce fights between my two rescue cats, including vertical space, positive reinforcement, and one surprising change in myself.

Diary of a Cat Mom

How to Keep Cats Calm During Fireworks | Ep. 105

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<blockquote class="wp-embedded-content" data-secret="owAJcSUXfe"><a href="https://diaryofacatmom.com/podcast/how-to-keep-cats-calm-during-fireworks/">How to Keep Cats Calm During Fireworks | Ep. 105</a></blockquote><iframe sandbox="allow-scripts" security="restricted" src="https://diaryofacatmom.com/podcast/how-to-keep-cats-calm-during-fireworks/embed/#?secret=owAJcSUXfe" width="500" height="350" title="&#8220;How to Keep Cats Calm During Fireworks | Ep. 105&#8221; &#8212; Diary of a Cat Mom Podcast" data-secret="owAJcSUXfe" frameborder="0" marginwidth="0" marginheight="0" scrolling="no" class="wp-embedded-content"></iframe><script> /*! This file is auto-generated */ !function(d,l){"use strict";l.querySelector&&d.addEventListener&&"undefined"!=typeof URL&&(d.wp=d.wp||{},d.wp.receiveEmbedMessage||(d.wp.receiveEmbedMessage=function(e){var t=e.data;if((t||t.secret||t.message||t.value)&&!/[^a-zA-Z0-9]/.test(t.secret)){for(var s,r,n,a=l.querySelectorAll('iframe[data-secret="'+t.secret+'"]'),o=l.querySelectorAll('blockquote[data-secret="'+t.secret+'"]'),c=new RegExp("^https?:$","i"),i=0;i<o.length;i++)o[i].style.display="none";for(i=0;i<a.length;i++)s=a[i],e.source===s.contentWindow&&(s.removeAttribute("style"),"height"===t.message?(1e3<(r=parseInt(t.value,10))?r=1e3:~~r<200&&(r=200),s.height=r):"link"===t.message&&(r=new URL(s.getAttribute("src")),n=new URL(t.value),c.test(n.protocol))&&n.host===r.host&&l.activeElement===s&&(d.top.location.href=t.value))}},d.addEventListener("message",d.wp.receiveEmbedMessage,!1),l.addEventListener("DOMContentLoaded",function(){for(var e,t,s=l.querySelectorAll("iframe.wp-embedded-content"),r=0;r<s.length;r++)(t=(e=s[r]).getAttribute("data-secret"))||(t=Math.random().toString(36).substring(2,12),e.src+="#?secret="+t,e.setAttribute("data-secret",t)),e.contentWindow.postMessage({message:"ready",secret:t},"*")},!1)))}(window,document); //# sourceURL=https://diaryofacatmom.com/wp-includes/js/wp-embed.min.js </script>

Learn how to keep a cat calm during fireworks with 5 simple, real-life tested tips — from door safety to calming music — in this episode of Diary of Cat Mom.

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Is My Cat Purring Out of Stress? | Ep. 103

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<blockquote class="wp-embedded-content" data-secret="K6YWVfKs6r"><a href="https://diaryofacatmom.com/podcast/is-my-cat-purring-out-of-stress/">Is My Cat Purring Out of Stress? | Ep. 103</a></blockquote><iframe sandbox="allow-scripts" security="restricted" src="https://diaryofacatmom.com/podcast/is-my-cat-purring-out-of-stress/embed/#?secret=K6YWVfKs6r" width="500" height="350" title="&#8220;Is My Cat Purring Out of Stress? | Ep. 103&#8221; &#8212; Diary of a Cat Mom Podcast" data-secret="K6YWVfKs6r" frameborder="0" marginwidth="0" marginheight="0" scrolling="no" class="wp-embedded-content"></iframe><script> /*! This file is auto-generated */ !function(d,l){"use strict";l.querySelector&&d.addEventListener&&"undefined"!=typeof URL&&(d.wp=d.wp||{},d.wp.receiveEmbedMessage||(d.wp.receiveEmbedMessage=function(e){var t=e.data;if((t||t.secret||t.message||t.value)&&!/[^a-zA-Z0-9]/.test(t.secret)){for(var s,r,n,a=l.querySelectorAll('iframe[data-secret="'+t.secret+'"]'),o=l.querySelectorAll('blockquote[data-secret="'+t.secret+'"]'),c=new RegExp("^https?:$","i"),i=0;i<o.length;i++)o[i].style.display="none";for(i=0;i<a.length;i++)s=a[i],e.source===s.contentWindow&&(s.removeAttribute("style"),"height"===t.message?(1e3<(r=parseInt(t.value,10))?r=1e3:~~r<200&&(r=200),s.height=r):"link"===t.message&&(r=new URL(s.getAttribute("src")),n=new URL(t.value),c.test(n.protocol))&&n.host===r.host&&l.activeElement===s&&(d.top.location.href=t.value))}},d.addEventListener("message",d.wp.receiveEmbedMessage,!1),l.addEventListener("DOMContentLoaded",function(){for(var e,t,s=l.querySelectorAll("iframe.wp-embedded-content"),r=0;r<s.length;r++)(t=(e=s[r]).getAttribute("data-secret"))||(t=Math.random().toString(36).substring(2,12),e.src+="#?secret="+t,e.setAttribute("data-secret",t)),e.contentWindow.postMessage({message:"ready",secret:t},"*")},!1)))}(window,document); //# sourceURL=https://diaryofacatmom.com/wp-includes/js/wp-embed.min.js </script>

Is your cat purring during stressful situations? Learn why cats sometimes purr for comfort, not just happiness, through one rescue cat mom’s experiences.

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My Cat Doesn't Want to Be Touched | Ep. 91

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A cat mom shares Lilly’s journey from fearful feral kitten to trusted family member and what it taught her about patience, fear, and trust.

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Cat Anxiety and Stress: What Helped My Cats Feel Calmer & Safer | Ep. 88

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Learn practical ways to help an anxious or stressed cat feel safer. Discover calming routines, safe spaces, gentle reassurance, and personal experiences from a cat mom.

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Does Petting My Cat Relieve Stress In Both of Us? | Ep. 87

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Discover how petting your cat may reduce stress for both you and your cat, and why letting cats choose affection matters.

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Why Does My Cat Nurse on a Blanket? | Ep. 82

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Wondering why your cat suckles on blankets, stuffed animals, or even you? Learn how this comforting behavior may be connected to early separation, security, and self-soothing.

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Do My Cats Love Each Other? Understanding Feline Friendships | Ep. 76

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Wondering if your cats love each other? Learn the common signs of feline friendships, bonding, grooming, trust, and affection in a multi-cat household.

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Why Is My Cat’s Hair Standing Up? | Ep. 72

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Seeing your cat’s fur suddenly stand up can be surprising. Many cat parents assume it means aggression or fear, but raised fur can happen for…

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Why Is My Cat Acting Aggressive? | Ep. 71

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In this episode of Diary of a Cat Mom, I share what I learned about aggressive behavior in cats from living with multiple cats and observing feral cats over the years. Often aggression is not about anger at all. Often it is fear, pain, stress, overwhelm, or self-protection.

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Why Is My Cat Rubbing Her Cheeks On Everything? | Ep. 70

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Learn why cats rub their cheeks on objects and people, what pheromones do, and what they really want to tell you with this sweet gesture.

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How Your Cat Communicates With You | Ep. 66

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Learn how your cat communicates through meows, body language, touch, and behavior. Discover common cat communication signals and meaning.

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How Your Cat Communicates with Other Cats | Ep. 65

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Learn how cats communicate through ear position, body language, scent marking, posture, and visual signals to avoid conflict and maintain social harmony.

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Why Your Cat Scratches Your Couch | Ep. 64

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Wondering why your cat scratches your couch instead of the scratching post? Learn the physical, emotional, and communication reasons behind this common cat behavior.

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Why Your Cat Swats You | Ep. 63

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Wondering why your cat swats you? Learn common reasons cats swat, how to recognize warning signs, and what your cat may be trying to communicate.

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Why Your Cat Suddenly Hides | Ep. 62

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Wondering why your cat suddenly hides? Learn common reasons cats hide, including fear and illness plus ways to help your cat feel safe again.

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Leash Walking a Cat Isn’t Really About Walking | Ep. 56

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Cat leash walking isn’t really about walking. Learn why cats prefer to sit, watch, and relax outside — and how to create calm, safe enrichment time.

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Cat Peeing Outside the Litter Box… A Quiet Cry for Help | Ep. 49

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If your cat pees outside the litter box but tests are normal, stress may be the cause. Learn what your cat is trying to communicate.

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Why Your Cat Plays With Water Instead of Drinking | Ep. 48

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If your cat splashes water instead of drinking, it may be instinct—not behavior. Learn why cats prefer moving water and what helps.

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Helping a Shy Cat Build Confidence | Ep. 47

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Not every cat grows up knowing how to feel safe, confident, or secure. In this Diary of a Cat Mom entry, I’m sharing Wilford’s story—a…

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Why Your Cat Gives Love Bites | Ep. 43

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Why do cats bite during affection? Learn how to recognize overstimulation, prevent nipping, and better understand your cat’s behavior.

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Cat Mom & the Alpha Role: Why Your Cats Need You to Lead | Ep. 41

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Discover why stepping into a calm leadership role creates peace in a multi-cat home. Learn how structure and presence change everything.

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How to Create a Calm, Safe Environment for Your Cat When Life Feels Uncertain | Ep. 40

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There are moments when life feels unpredictable. Routines shift, the outside world changes, and something inside us becomes unsettled. And while our cats don’t understand…

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How Your Energy Affects Your Cat’s Behavior (And What You Can Do About It) | Ep. 38

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There’s a quiet moment many cat owners experience—but rarely talk about. A moment where your cat’s behavior feels frustrating, intense, or unexpected… and something in…

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Indoor Cat Enrichment: Creating a Little World for Pollinators & Calm Cats | Ep. 37

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Create a calming environment for indoor cats by attracting pollinators outside your window. A simple enrichment idea that changes everything.

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When Your Cat Hides, It Feels Personal—But It’s Not | Ep. 34

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When your cat hides, it can feel personal. Learn why it’s not rejection—and how your energy affects your cat’s behavior and connection.

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When My Cat Doesn’t Like Something… And I Keep Trying Anyway | Ep. 32

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A reflective cat mom podcast episode about understanding cat behavior, letting go of control, and learning to listen instead of forcing outcomes.

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How Creating Calm Changed Everything for Me and My Cats | Ep. 30

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In this Diary of a Cat Mom podcast episode, host Dagmar Gatell shares how creating calm through awareness, routine, and environment transforms your cats’ behavior and your daily life quality.

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When You’re Not Okay, Your Cat Feels It | Ep. 27

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When you’re not okay, your cats feel it. Learn how emotional awareness and grounding yourself creates calm for both you and your cats in this podcast episode.

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Creating a Calm Environment for Cats (And Why It Changes Everything) | Ep. 23

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If you’ve ever felt like your cats are restless, fighting, or constantly needing attention, you’re not alone. In this episode of Diary of a Cat…

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Tree Dweller, Bush Dweller, and Fearful Behavior in Cats | Ep. 21

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For a long time, I thought I understood my cats. Some loved to climb.Some loved to hide. And I believed that meant confidence vs. fear….

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Life doesn’t just change for us—our cats experience those changes too. In this episode of Diary of a Cat Mom, we explore how our emotional…

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Feeling Overwhelmed as a Cat Mom | Ep. 19

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This week felt overwhelming—not just busy, but heavy in a way that affected everything around me… including my cats. In this entry of Diary of…

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Cat Mom Guilt | Ep. 17

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A gentle diary entry about cat mom guilt and pet parent guilt, learning to leave the house without fear, & trusting that your pets are cared for.

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The Importance of Trust Between Pet Owners and Pets | Ep. 15

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A gentle diary-style reflection on the bond and trust between pets and their humans, inspired by real moments from life with cats.

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Being Present With My Cats, While the Past Sits Quietly | Ep. 12

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A gentle reflection on letting go of the past, feeling gratitude for the kitties who were part of it, and staying present with the cats who are here now.

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What a Pleasure — A Kabbalah Reflection for Hard Days | Ep. 11

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A quiet reflection on stress, unexpected moments, and learning to pause with What a Pleasure, using Kabbalah to love our cats instead of reacting.

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Ep. 8 - When Leaving My Cats Felt Harder Than Staying Home - Separation Anxiety and Cats

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Some days, loving my cats feels so full that it spills over into worry.This episode is about that feeling.The ache that shows up when I…

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The Way My Cat Taught Me to Feel Safe Without Holding On | Ep. 6

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An anxious attachment style shaped how I loved for years. This episode is about how living with cats slowly taught me a healthier way to…

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When My Nervous System Shows Up Before My Cat’s Does | Ep. 3

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A quiet reflection on stress, regulation, and how a cat mom’s nervous system gently affects her cats. Soft thoughts on pausing and awareness.