I’ve been a cat parent for over a decade, and let me tell you, those little crusty bits in the corners of their eyes used to freak me out at first. My tabby, Whiskers, would wake up with dark boogers every morning, looking like he’d been on an all-night adventure. Turns out, it’s often totally … Read more
Hey there, fellow pet parent. I still remember the day I caught my golden retriever, Buddy, eyeing his favorite bed with suspicion. He’d circle it a few times, poke at it with his nose, then flop down on the cool hardwood floor instead. That flattened, lumpy mess had been his go-to spot for years, but … Read more
Summer brings longer days and warmer vibes, but for owners of fluffy felines, it can spell trouble. I remember one scorching July when my Maine Coon, Oliver, started acting off—sprawled on the tile floor, breathing a bit faster than usual. Turns out, his thick coat was trapping heat like a wool sweater. Long-haired cats like … Read more
I’ll never forget the day my tabby cat Whiskers started acting off—it was subtle at first, just a few extra trips to the litter box, but then I spotted blood in her urine, and my heart sank. As a long-time cat owner who’s dealt with everything from hairballs to kidney issues, I knew something serious … Read more