Coping With Anticipatory Grief While My Cat Is Still Here | Ep. 130

Anticipatory grief with a chronically ill cat is real. Learn what it is, how to avoid caregiver burnout, and how to stay present with your pet.

Anticipatory grief with a chronically ill cat is real. Learn what it is, how to avoid caregiver burnout, and how to stay present with your pet.

Can a DNA test help predict your cat’s future health? Learn how understanding your cat’s breed may help you prepare for possible health risks.

Learn why blood work helped diagnose a cat’s hyperthyroidism, typical testing costs, and options that may help make veterinary care more affordable.

Discover how a hyperthyroidism diagnosis and ear thyroid medication transformed Snow White’s quality of life. Learn common symptoms and treatment options for senior cats.

A cat mom shares her fears about emergency vet visits and why compassionate care for pet parents matters during stressful emergencies.

A personal story about finding a veterinarian who cared for both my cat and me during a stressful thyroid treatment journey with Snow White.

Some topics are painful to think about as a cat mom, but they matter deeply. Life can suddenly change through financial hardship, divorce, illness, housing…

Caring for cats while ignoring your own health can lead to emotional and physical exhaustion. Learn why self-care matters for cat moms too.

Losing a cat is one of the hardest parts of being a cat mom. Learn how grief changes over time—and why your cat’s love stays with you forever.

Learn how to tell if your cat has a fever and how to safely check their temperature for clarity and peace of mind.

Cat sneezing and watery eyes? Learn what actually helped, what didn’t work, and how to find effective solutions that bring real relief to your cat.


Googling cat symptoms can quickly create anxiety and fear. Learn a calmer, more grounded way to respond when your cat isn’t feeling well.

A gentle diary reflection on self-care, cat motherhood, and why caring for yourself first helps you care better for your cats.

A gentle diary reflection on visiting Max during intensive vet care, learning to trust, face fear, and stay present as a cat mom.

A quiet reflection on an emergency vet visit, unexpected diagnosis, and the heavy love of choosing care for a cat you’re not ready to lose.

An intimate episode with cozy mystery author Camey Carson, sharing small-town stories and why cats belong in the gentlest mysteries we return to.