You know how you can feel like you’re juggling ten things at once...work stuff, relational drama, emotional weigh‑ins...and your body might be giving subtle (or not‑so‑subtle) signs? Well. I recently had one of those weeks. A relational issue, emotional drain, tears, mentally overthinking, the full package...

You know those cats who look like they stepped out of a shampoo commercial? That’s Ziggy. He’s got lush, flowing white hair that makes people say, “She’s so pretty!” to which I gently respond, “He is, and thank you!” Ziggy is part Ragdoll, part Turkish Van, and part marshmallow cloud. When you pick him up, he melts into your arms...

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....

If you’re like me, you probably spent the first few days, or weeks, after bringing your new cat or kitten home in an absolute playtime frenzy. It was adorable. They were energetic. You were obsessed. Feather toys, laser dots, crinkle mice flying across the floor like tumbleweeds...it was the best...

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...

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...

When we first saw Ziggy, we weren’t even looking for a third cat. We already had Daphne and Butabi and we were just walking into PetSmart to pick up some supplies...

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. :)