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...

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...

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...