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Where Plants Grow & Cats Rule (Heart Edition). A Seasonal Shift Shortly after I adopted my cats, I converted my balcony into a catio—which quickly became their favorite hangout. I don’t let them roam freely outdoors because we live near busy highways and hungry coyotes, but I still wanted them to enjoy sunshine, fresh air, and the sensory richness of the outside world. It also became clear how important the catio was for their daily enrichment. How my cats spent last summer i

Celebrating every Incredibly Brave Darling  — because even when living with painful Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD), our cats stay astonishingly stoic… and the symptoms can be so easy to miss. Think your cat is just being a picky little prince or queen? Or maybe they vocalize loudly in the litter box? Or you come home after a long day to find yet another mess on your favorite pillow? It might be your cat’s belly talking . Those were the very first signs of Inflammatory Bowel

The cat's microbiome is shaped by what they eat, where they live, how old they are, and how healthy they are.

A simplified look at feline digestion — highlighting the stomach and intestines, where enzymes like amylase (or the lack thereof) shape how cats process food. The Curious Case of Jaspurr’s Stomach Jaspurr ("Chaos in fur"), my Bengal Cat. He is about one year-old and typically full of life. I was supposed  to write a post about the cat microbiome last week, but, my Bengal cat Jaspurr had other plans. He got sick, and after a few frantic clean-ups and too many vet calls, I real

Discover how a microbiologist and cat mom blends science, style, and sustainability to create a clean, cat-friendly home. Learn how microbes