About this episode

Susan Calman discusses her life with six cats and the impact of their companionship on her mental health.

Matt Baker brings the Petcast caravan to Roots & Shoots in London to meet comedian, author and TV presenter Susan Calman, who shares life with six cats and a home designed around them, from scratching towers and a TARDIS cat house to a tiny matching cat sofa. Susan explains how each cat’s name comes from strong female role models, how she FaceTimes them while on tour, and how their companionship helps with anxiety and depression. She performs a favourite cat theme tune, talks about growing up with dogs, and reflects on grief after losing cats, including getting their paw prints tattooed. Our guest vet Nick offers tips on grooming, litter trays and scratching posts, before Susan meets ferrets from Vauxhall City Farm and takes on the Petcast quiz. This episode is sponsored by Harringtons. 📣 Follow us! Follow Matt Baker's Petcast where ever you listen to your podcasts so you never miss an episode. 🎥 Watch along You can also watch Matt Baker's Petcast on Spotify and Youtube: ⁠⁠Matt Baker's Petcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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