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Should you transition your cat from kibble to a raw diet? What we feed our cats has a huge impact on their long-term health:  kibble diets can cause disease and raw diets can prevent and even cure disease.  I spoke to a friend this week whose cat has developed bladder stones, and the only food […]

Knowing what I’ve learned over the past several years about the dark side of the pet food industry it’s no surprise at all to see how certain pet food companies have made alliances with veterinarian professionals. These companies, along with pharmaceutical companies, wield incredible influence on the curriculum taught at vet schools, too. In the end it’s all about business.

Upper respiratory disease in cats:  inevitable in shelter cats? You finally found your new cute, little furry soulmate at your local animal shelter or rescue organization.  All the necessary preparations have been made:  cat bed, litter box, litter, toys, cat food, cat treats, scratching post, kitty condo… Your heart is exploding with love and happiness […]

I want to introduce you to my cats’ favorite Grandma: Grandma Lucy! Have you heard of her? Actually it’s a company called Grandma Lucy’s who makes all natural, freeze-dried pet food and treats. My cats go crazy for the cat treats!

Poop. It’s not a subject you probably talk regularly about with your friends. After all, it’s rather embarrassing, and most people would probably rather just keep that information to themselves. Bathroom talk should be kept in the bathroom, right?

My friend Martin’s cat, BBC (short for Big Black Cat), recently visited the vet with tummy trouble, and after blood work was done he was diagnosed as having pancreatitis. It’s actually a pretty common disease in cats.

I got married in my late 20’s and for the next decade or so I was often asked, “Do you have kids?” When I would answer “We have cats” sometimes people would look at me funny. While I can’t speak for parents who have two-legged kids, I can honestly say having four-legged kids has been awesome!

It is said that the greatest teacher in life is experience. Sometimes experiences can be good ones; other times they are tough, gut-wrenching trials that wear us out and break our hearts.  From which do we usually learn more?  If we’re honest, it’s during the darkest, toughest experiences, right?

Cats are great at masquerading illness. It all started two years ago after we returned from a “family” vacation with all our cats. Our female cat, Lili, wet the bed out of the blue, and I thought perhaps she was just “leaking”, which some female cats do as they age. Granted, Lili wasn’t old, and I didn’t connect the dots quickly enough.

Taking your cat to the vet for a wellness checkup may not be part of your annual routine, and I can certainly understand why most pet parents don’t do it. You may recall that last week I took four out of five of our cats to the vet for their annual wellness checkup. I had blood work done on my three oldest to get a glimpse into what’s going on inside their furry little bodies.