You know how life has seasons where you think, Okay, surely we’ve hit our quota for stressful events? Yeah. That was me. Ziggy’s IBD is still a roller coaster. Lars and Zigrit have dental cleanings coming up, which already had my stress levels hovering somewhere near “internally screaming.” And then, just to round things out, Butabi decided to add his own dramatic subplot...

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...

It started innocently enough. A routine wellness check for Daphne. We weren’t expecting anything major, just a quick in-and-out appointment. Then the vet tilted her head, listened a little longer with the stethoscope and said, “Huh. I’m hearing a heart murmur.” Okay. Unexpected, but maybe not a big deal. We’d just keep an eye on it...

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...

Let me introduce you to Butabi, our 13-year-old big cuddly teddy bear. And when I say big, I mean big. He weighs in at a whopping 14.5 pounds! Even though that might sound like a lot, the vet always...

If you’ve found yourself here, you’re probably a fellow pet person who’s Googled things like “why does my cat have diarrhea every Tuesday” or “is it normal for a cat to meow constantly at ceiling fans.” You are not alone...and you've come to the right place. :)