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..

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...

There’s something unforgettable about the first pet you adopt as an adult. Not the family pet you grew up with or the one you "kind of" shared with your siblings, but the first one that’s yours. That was Daphne for me...

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. :)