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 â 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 â this is not a traditional âhow-toâ 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 â itâs 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.
Youâre not alone on this journey.
Weâre learning, loving, and growing together â one paw print at a time.
Diary of a Cat Mom
Ep. 50 - How to Tell If Your Cat Has a Fever (Without Guessing) đąđĄď¸
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When your cat feels off, quiet, or not quite themselves⌠it can be hard to know whatâs really going on. In this Diary of a Cat Mom entry, I share what helped me move from guessing to knowingâby learning how to check my catâs temperature safely and correctly.
What Youâll Learn in this Cat Podcast Episode
- Why cats hide illness and what subtle signs to watch for
- When your catâs behavior might indicate a fever
- Why forehead thermometers donât work for cats
- The safest and most reliable way to check your catâs temperature
- How this simple step can bring peace of mind
Timestamps & Chapters
00:00 â When your cat feels off
00:10 â Why itâs hard to tell if a cat is sick
00:20 â Subtle signs: quiet, not eating, sleeping more
00:30 â Why forehead thermometers donât work
00:40 â The correct way to check temperature
00:55 â From guessing to knowing (peace of mind)
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, itâs always best to consult your trusted veterinarian.
Most of all, please remember:
Youâre not alone on this journey. Weâre learning, loving, and growing together â one paw print at a time.