Allegra’s World: A Cold and Snowy Week
Hi everyone, it’s Allegra! You may know from reading one of Mom’s Sunday posts earlier this month that she was really hoping for some snow. Well, she got her snow, and then some!Continue Reading
Cat Suncatcher DIY Diamond Painting Kit
For the past three years, I’ve been deeply immersed in diamond painting. It’s become my go to to express my creativity in something other than writing. It’s incredibly relaxing and soothes my sometimes runaway, anxious mind. And when you finish a project, you end up with a beautiful piece of art. Continue Reading
Sunday Quotes: Winter Quiet
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Pet Insurance Premiums Are Skyrocketing. Does Insurance Still Make Sense for Your Cat?
I have been a proponent of pet insurance ever since Amber died after a brief illness in 2010. After three days of intensive care, I was left with a $10,000 bill. I was fortunate that I had the money and didn’t have to go into debt, but I didn’t ever want to be in a position again to have to dig that deeply into my savings.Continue Reading
Remembering Ruby: Her First Post
How is it possible that it’s been more than five years since I had to say goodbye to my precious little Ruby girl. Thankfully, beyond memories of her living in my heart forever, I also have many of them captured here on this site, and they provide so much comfort.Continue Reading
Sunday Quotes: Renewal and Reflection
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How to Help Animals Affected by the LA Fires
Our hearts are with everyone in Los Angeles who has lost their home or place of work. The scale of the devastation shown in news reports is almost impossible to comprehend, and that’s watching it from afar. I simply can’t imagine what everyone in LA is going through.Continue Reading
Purrs of Wisdom Calendar Winner
Congratulations, Jackie Pasquini! You’re the winner of a 2025 Purrs of Wisdom Calendar. Look for an email from Ingrid.*Continue Reading
What You Need to Know About H5N1 and Cats Right Now
By Ingrid R Niesman MS, PhD
Part One: Protecting Your Cats
In May of last year, I wrote that the current newsworthy avian influenza strain of H5N1 was infecting and killing domestic cats. At the time, I noted that while surveillance and caution were prudent, we shouldn’t panic.
Like many scientists, I believed we needed to observe, test and evaluate data before creating a public stir. Continue Reading
Chronic Diarrhea in Cats: A Personal (Poopy) Journey
Chronic diarrhea is fairly common and affects cats of all breeds and ages. It is one of the most frustrating illnesses for veterinarians to diagnose and treat, and for cat parents to manage. Sadly, Allegra has been dealing with on and off diarrhea for the past several months, and it’s been a challenging journey.Continue Reading