Fundamentally Feline

05/24/2026

The catios and screen porch needed some serious attention. Yesterday they were all vacuumed, power washed during and despite rainstorms, plants planted, bedding laundered, the whole nine yards. Kitties are quite pleased this morning. Do you offer cat safe plants to your cats? Ours absolutely love when we freshen their plants! Like they’re living in a jungle!

05/08/2026

Now you have no excuse…watch “American Cats: The Good, The Bad & The Cuddly,” the anti-declawing exposé documentary from The Paw Project for FREE on Tubi.tv.
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Assemblymember Alex Lee
The Patricia H. Ladew Foundation
The Paw Project - Washington

05/05/2026

27 years ago today I said yes to the dress! Well, actually, I tossed away a potential career in fashion marketing and design/interiors, so I actually tossed that dress I guess and said yes to a job in vet med. Did not know at the time it would turn out to be a lifelong career!

Like Miss Ember here, took a chance. Haven’t plummeted off a limb yet! I guess it worked out! Worried about this choice and path for a very long time, if I hadn’t taken it, well, who knows where I’d be.

05/04/2026

I chimed in for an interview on this incredibly important topic.

To be crystal clear, I do not believe there is a single "best pelleted litter" option as pelleted litter is ending cats up in shelters and resulting in them losing their homes and lives! No, your cats does not "love their pelleted litter" they are quietly suffering. Do you like walking on legos in your bare feet? How about while knowing the feet are one of the single more sensitive parts of your body?! They do not prefer it, I promise. If given the choice, it would not be chosen.

To also be clear, there is no "best automatic box" either! Automatic litter boxes take vital information way from pet parents! You need to know how big (or small) your cat's urine clumps are, whether they are having soft stool or formed, whether it is a whole pile of f***s or a single f***l ball. This is important information to help monitor your cat's health, equaly as important as to whether or not they are eating daily!

I am quite pleased that the author included my DIY best litter box as well as a few other great options I often recommend like a cement mixing tub!

Think BIG, OPEN, AIRY!
Steer clear of covered boxes, boxes with tall opaque sides, cat doors, top entry boxes and the like!

Because cats — and their owners — can be picky.

04/29/2026

Some really cool work being done at Virginia Tech to help shelter cats!

I routinely educate in my consultations about the importance of teaching your cat to take meds BEFORE they need meds, to willingly enter the cat carrier, to forage for their food, etc. How many of you have implemented this and seen the benefits first hand?

Students in Lisa Gunter's shelter car behavior and welfare class develop skills by working directly with shelter cats to build confidence, reduce stress, and prepare them for adoption.

04/28/2026

The “Tabby Duo” had a “Mommy and Me” day today! You do not often see cats playing with toys when dropped off at the vet! The benefits of pre-meds, in their case Gabapentin, are a huge help. Finn was sleepy and chill but Tonka was relaxed, active, playful and foraging!

Ask your vet for a pre-med cocktail for your cat’s next visit! It makes a huge difference.

04/28/2026

This is the second testimonial from this client! Such a pleasure to work with and what a lovely happy ending. What an amazing stray to find on your doorstep too! Handsome guy!

If you have a success story to share and want to explain how my services helped you and your cats, send me a story via email with some cute photos. I would love to share your success!

Ingrid met with us to offer rich, detailed guidance on navigating slow introductions. If you're navigating a multi-cat introduction, she is exactly who you want in your corner.

04/21/2026

Someone is glad mommy is back home (AGAIN).
Cats do not love it when you travel, but thankfully daddy stayed home to maintain that very important consistency and routine cats, and most animals, need so much.

04/16/2026

Where are my DELMARVA PEEPS!?!? I need your help, PLEASE SHARE. You never know who may see this that would be interested. Our estate sale person flaked out on us at the last minute and now we are trying to advertise ourselves. Help us find a good home for Mom's precious things!

Starting April 18th we will host this sale for four consecutive Saturdays until everything is gone, you do not want to miss this, the items span more than a century, it's incredible!

I hope to see some of you guys there!

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04/13/2026

A fascinating study on the feeding behavior of cats.
It broaches some interesting points, could changing your senior cats food aid with more enthusiastic eating, I have found this to be true with all of my older cats. Conversely, could sticking with the same weight loss diet for an overweight cat be more effective hoping they make the choice to eat a bit less?

Turns out there might be a very understandable reason why your cat leaves its bowl half-empty.