Diary of a Cat Mom
Diary of a Cat Mom is a reflective cat podcast created and hosted by Dagmar Gatell about understanding cats more deeply — and creating a calmer, more connected life for both you and your cats.
Based on real experiences caring for over 50 cats throughout her life, each episode shares quiet observations, emotional moments, caregiving reflections, and gentle insights from everyday life with cats. From routines, behavior, and emotional wellbeing to grief, gratitude, overstimulation, trust, and the small meaningful moments many people overlook — this is not a traditional “how-to” podcast, but a space for understanding, awareness, and lived experience.
Beyond cat care itself, Diary of a Cat Mom also explores our connection to nature, emotional presence, personal growth, and the way our inner state can influence the animals who share our lives. Because living with cats is never only about feeding and routines — it’s also about energy, safety, trust, patience, and how we show up emotionally in the spaces we create together.
Created for cat lovers who see their cats as family, this podcast offers companionship, reassurance, perspective, and emotional support during seasons of caregiving, uncertainty, healing, change, and letting go.
Diary of a Cat Mom is a personal storytelling podcast and does not replace professional veterinary advice. Every cat is unique, and medical or behavioral concerns should always be discussed with a trusted veterinarian or qualified professional.
You’re not alone on this journey.
We’re learning, loving, and growing together — one paw print at a time.
Diary of a Cat Mom
Ep. 44 - Cat Spaying Isn’t Optional… It’s Responsibility 🐱💭
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Today’s diary entry touches on something deeper than most cat lovers expect: the reality of cat overpopulation.
When you first see kittens, it feels like joy. But behind that moment is a cycle that moves fast—pregnancy at just a few months old, short gestation periods, and multiple litters each year.
In this Diary of a Cat Mom podcast episode, I share what changed for me when I witnessed this firsthand—and why cat spaying and neutering became something I no longer see as optional, but as a responsibility.
What You’ll Learn in this Cat Podcast Episode
- How early cats can become pregnant
- Why cat overpopulation happens faster than most people realize
- The emotional shift from “cute kittens” to long-term responsibility
- Why cat spaying and neutering protects life quality
- What real love for cats looks like beyond the moment
Timestamps & Chapters
00:00 – Today’s diary entry: a hard truth
00:10 – How early cats can get pregnant
00:22 – The reality of multiple litters
00:35 – Witnessing overpopulation firsthand
00:48 – The shift: from cute to responsibility
01:00 – Why cat spaying and neutering matters
01:12 – What real love means for cats
01:22 – Closing reflection
About the Diary of a Cat Mom
Diary of a Cat Mom is a quiet, personal cat podcast created by Dagmar Gatell, sharing real moments, emotions, and experiences from life with cats.
This space is meant for connection, comfort, and companionship. Everything shared comes from lived experience as a cat mom and is not intended as professional veterinary advice. Every cat is unique, and for health concerns, it’s always best to consult your trusted veterinarian.
Most of all, please remember:
You’re not alone on this journey. We’re learning, loving, and growing together — one paw print at a time.