TV Review: My Cat From Hell Season Premiere

Author: xoxoxoePublished: Jan 03, 2012 at 6:46 pm 4 comments

The second season of My Cat from Hell premieres at 8 PM Saturday, January 7 on Animal Planet, with six all-new, one-hour episodes. Jackson Galaxy, cat behaviorist extraordinaire, helps "cat guardians" deal with their unruly kitties.

Galaxy, who looks like he just walked out of a rehearsal with his rock band, shows up on his clients' doorstep, armed with a large, black guitar case — which actually contains his arsenal of cat toys and other tools, including a black-light cat pee detector. His rock 'n' roll image belies the softie underneath, who knows just what to say to calm both the felines and humans who need his help.

In the first episode of the second season he works with Larry (who is actually a she) and her guardians Tara and Josh. Larry is quite the violent kitty, using both her claws and teeth on Tara, Josh, and anyone else who might come near her. The couple are engaged and planning to marry, but Josh is getting second thoughts about going ahead with the wedding — thanks to Larry. Can Jackson cat whisper Larry and her guardians to a more peaceful coexistence?

A second couple, newlyweds Heather and Alan, are also featured in the episode with their cat Ruby, who has significant control issues. She is a sweetheart with Alan, but attacks Heather, who works as a Pilates instructor from their home. Her behavior is so out of control that she is starting to not just drive Heather crazy (and mark her up with scratches), but also drive away her clients. Jackson must find a way for Heather to interact more successfully with Ruby, and for Ruby to not feel like she can strike out whenever she feels threatened.

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My name is Elizabeth Periale. I am an artist, blogger, and culture critic. I write about movies, books, television, pop culture—old and new—with a feminine/feminist perspective.

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  • 1 - Chris

    Jan 08, 2012 at 12:31 pm

    Always thought a "Cat Whisperer" was more needed than a "Dog Whisperer." Hope this series lasts many years!

  • 2 - Sherry Kelly

    Jan 16, 2012 at 5:47 pm

    Okay. I just watched the segment about Mad Max and am concerned. I taught parent education for many years and worked with parents of newborns. I would never encourage a parent to put a cat in the crib with a baby. It was a great idea to get Max used to the scent of a baby, but not by placing the cat in the crib with the doll. I would caution any parent to never leave their baby unattended with any kind of pet. It is an "old wives tale" that cats will suck the breath from a baby, but cats have been known to accidentally sufficate newborns. Some cats are attracted to the warmth of a baby and will snuggle up too close where the baby cannot breathe. For this same reason pillows and blankets should not be in the crib. I love this show and I love animals, but when it comes to the safety of babies and children, just don't take chances!

    Author of: Your New Baby's Instruction Book (Google it!)

  • 3 - Et

    May 02, 2012 at 2:57 pm

    Ruby and Larry are beautiful cats

  • 4 - Mar

    Sep 01, 2012 at 8:49 pm

    I saw the vid about the cat needing eye drops. I would recommend Rescue Remedy about 20 minutes before the drops. Helped my cat turn sub-cutaneous infusion from a fight to a purr session. Of course check with your vet first. It was a miracle for us!

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