Why Are Cats So Mysterious? What Are They Up To?
Today’s fun episode gives me the chance to chat with Dr. Kathryn Primm of Pet Life Radio’s Nine Lives with Dr. Kat, about cats, what they are up to and why we humans care. It turns out, cats are very complex and interesting and could even be capable of more than we think. Listen in while we chat about cats and how they create curiosity in us, learn our ways and influence us. Why do cats lurk in the shadows? Why do they like the dark? Are they plotting together? We have a little fun exploring theories and learning quirky cat facts!
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BIO:
Kathryn Primm, DVM, is the owner and founder of Applebrook Animal Hospital in Ooltewah, Tennessee and has a growing career as a writer, a speaker and an online voice for veterinarians and pet owners alike. She has written and contributed content to many outlets for veterinarians and pet lovers, including the consumer magazines Woman’s Day, Health magazine and Prevention as well as Veterinary Economics, dvm360, Firstline, Vetted and dvm360.com. Her regular "Ask A Vet" column is featured on iheartdogs.com and iheartcats.com, reaching more than 3 million viewers. Her educational radio segment Chattanooga Pet Talk aired on local iHeart media stations.
Dr. Primm was also the first in the nation to become a Fear Free certified professional. Dr. Primm has traveled to speak with students, pet owners and other veterinarians about effective communication and the benefits of decreasing stress on our pets. She and her dog, Skye, frequently do pet therapy at assisted living facilities around Chattanooga to help spread the word about the benefits animals and people can give each other.
Her first book, Tennessee Tails: Pets and Their People, received recognition as a runner-up in the "Memoirs" category at a national book festival. The next book is well underway with more stories about the animals that Dr. Primm treats and the people who love them.