IBD & Digestive Health

When I first adopted Daphne, I had a basic food bowl, a basic water bowl and a heart full of love. Daphne, however, had one true love: kibble. It was nearly impossible to get her to eat wet food and I didn’t realize just how much that could impact her hydration. One day, the vet gently mentioned she might be a little dehydrated and suggested trying a water fountain. That was all it took...I headed to the store immediately, picked out a ceramic fountain and never looked back..

I never expected to become that person who gets excited about bacteria…but here we are. Once I saw how much of a difference probiotics made for my cats, and for my own health, I was fully convinced of the amazingness of gut wellness. Turns out, when you support the belly, everything else starts working better....

Butabi has always been a big ol’ cuddlebug. Even as a kitten, those giant paws gave away his destiny...he was never going to be a dainty lad...

After months of chasing our tails (and towels) over Ziggy’s persistent diarrhea, our beloved local vet hit a bit of a wall. She lovingly referred us to a specialist for a fresh pair of eyes and I’m so glad she did. The specialist ran ultrasounds, bloodwork and all the fancy diagnostics you dream of when your cat is stumping everyone. And the good news?...

Back in November, I noticed Ziggy was way too quiet. He had become sluggish, lost a bit of weight and started having diarrhea. But the weirdest part? He started making these low, guttural “UGH!” sounds every time he shifted on the couch. I'm not talking a cute little chirp or meow, I’m talking full-on haunted-house moans that made me literally jump in my chair...

Butabi...my fluffy, gentle, snack-loving sidekick...was diagnosed with both arthritis in his shoulders and inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) right around the same time. At first, it just felt like a double whammy. But over time...

If you’ve read my previous posts, you already know about Butabi...our big ol’ teddy bear of a cat. He’s been with us through so many seasons of life and he’s more than just a pet...he’s family. He’s comfort. He’s comic relief...