It's called Stress Hyperglycemia. Some cats (including Teddy) will have their blood glucose levels go through the roof during vet visits. We took Teddy to a new vet a few days ago (Teddy is fine). When the tech was reviewing…
I frequently see questions on Facebook like this: "The vet says my cat is overweight. How much and how often should I be feeding her every day?" If your cat is overweight then based upon what I've learned from Lisa…
It seems that the folks at Chewy know us well (Whenever I email them they always include something like 'Give scritches to Teddy for us'). They asked us to try the new kitty litter Fresh Step with Fabreze Gain Scent…
Buy This Book. The book, the author, and her blog have done more to help me understand Teddy than anything else. I've lived with cats all my life. Most of them, I was able to get inside their heads pretty…
If you've read or watched Winnie the Pooh then you know about the Hundred Acre Wood. It is a place where all of Pooh's adventures with his friends occur. It is a place where relaxation and fun take precedent. The…
The terms 'Bush Cat' and 'Tree Cat' come from Jackson Galaxy. Tree Cats prefer a high perch. It allows the Tree Cat to survey his surroundings and keep an eye on everything. If you can't keep your cat off the tables…
If you are buying syringes online, or buying insulin on Craigslist be aware of the difference between U-40 and U-100. U-40 insulin contains 40 'units' of insulin per CC of liquid. U-100 insulin contains 100 'units' of insulin per CC…
Almost every day I see something like this on Facebook: My kitten passed over the Rainbow Bridge late Friday night. She was killed by a car. The average life expectancy of an indoor cat is 18 years. The average life…
Earlier this week, Teddy received a wellness exam. Overall he is in great shape. The results of his blood work arrived today. his glucose level is 107. The normal range is 72-175. So Teddy is normal, with no insulin or…