2025: A Year of Cat Health and Outdoor Adventures
The author reflects on a steady year for their cats, noting no losses in 2025 after two deaths in 2024. Violet, one of the indoor cats, has faced health challenges; the vet suspects irritable bowel syndrome or cancer, and switching to prescription food helped stabilize her condition. Nacho suffers from an unknown allergy that leads to excessive skin licking. The other indoor cats-Taco, Charlotte, and Jake-continue to thrive.
The two outdoor cats, Pork Chop and Winter, remain healthy and are gradually becoming friendlier with the owner. When asked about keeping them outside during winter, the author shares their perspective in a video titled Happy Holidays!
The author, Heidi Bender, is the writer and founder of The Joy of Cats. She enjoys sharing cat information and tips, considers herself a cat lady, and currently cares for seven cats.
Key takeaways
- No cat deaths in 2025 after two in 2024.
- Violet’s health issues are being managed with prescription food.
- Nacho has an allergy causing excessive licking.
- The other indoor cats are doing well.
- Pork Chop and Winter are healthy and becoming friendlier.
- Heidi Bender runs The Joy of Cats and cares for seven cats.
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Originally reported by The Joy of Cats. Read the full article.
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