Month: December 2025

2025 Cat Book of the Year

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Since I broke my own rule with this year’s Cat Product of the Year announcement by picking two products instead of just one, I thought what the heck, let’s break the rule for my choice for the 2025 Cat Book of the Year, too! I fell in love with the Leafwood Falls series by Brooke Skie this fall, and have since read all six books in the series.Continue Reading

2025 Cat Product of the Year

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Well, technically there are two products of the year this year. I wrestled with this choice for a bit, because, is it still “product of the year” if there’s more than one? But then I thought, my website, my rules! I chose one of the two products because it was created with so much care and thought about what cats need, and it’s backed by science. I chose the other one because it has made the biggest difference in Allegra’s life this year.Continue Reading

Sunday Purrs: The Space Between the Years

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I love the week between Christmas and the New Year. There’s something magical about this soft space between the years. The decorations are still up, but the rush toward Christmas is over. Time somehow loses its urgency, and almost feels suspended. It’s like the year is taking a final slow exhale.Continue Reading

Christmas Eve Reflections

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I unabashedly love Christmas. I especially love the time leading up to it. For many, this ends up being a stressful time, filled with to do lists, obligations and preparations for the big day. I choose to focus on the more contemplative aspects of the season. The shorter days invite me to slow down. Continue Reading

Letting Go of Perfection: You Don’t Have to Get CKD Care 100 Percent Right

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By Dr. Kris Chandroo, DVM, MSc, HBSc

A compassionate reminder from the world of Nine Lives, One Mission (NLOM): If your cat is living with chronic kidney disease (CKD,) you’ve likely realized something important:

Cat care isn’t about perfect days. It’s about responding to what your cat needs today. And that’s exactly how it should be, because perfection is not the standard.Continue Reading