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. 48 - Cat Playing With Water Instead of Drinking? Here’s Why 🐱💧
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Some cats don’t just drink water… they play with it, splash it, and make a mess everywhere.
In this Diary of a Cat Mom podcast entry, I share the story of my Mama Cat and how something that looked like “bad behavior” was actually instinct—and how one simple change solved everything.
What You’ll Learn in this Cat Podcast Episode
- Why some cats don’t like still water
- What pawing at water actually means
- Why cats prefer moving water
- The real reason your cat drinks from the sink
- A simple solution that keeps your cat happy (and your floor dry)
Timestamps & Chapters
00:00 – When cats play with water instead of drinking
00:08 – Why still water feels unsafe
00:20 – What pawing at water really means
00:32 – Mama Cat’s water mess
00:45 – Trying different solutions
00:58 – The water fountain that worked
01:10 – What to look for (and avoid)
01:22 – Understanding vs. stopping behavior
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.