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

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