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      The weaklings' battle begins! Giji the cat's daily life, taking on a "sticky note" and carrying a "bathmat" The weaklings' battle begins! Giji the cat's daily life, taking on a "sticky note" and carrying a "bathmat" Cats have a talent for turning even the most unlikely objects into toys they feel compelled to battle. This time, I've compiled a list of unexpected items my slow-witted cat, Jiji, has challenged. Please, have a good laugh.
      Paw prints drawn in blood all over the room... A record of my beloved cat's battle with plasmacytic pododermatitis Paw prints drawn in blood all over the room... A record of my beloved cat's battle with plasmacytic pododermatitis "Plasma cell pododermatitis" is a disease said to be caused by abnormalities in immune cells called plasma cells. Our cat, Leon, contracted this disease and required a long period of treatment. This time, I will tell you about the course of treatment and the considerations...
      The strongest hunter cat is defeated by a stink bug! My beloved cat has stopped hunting bugs. The strongest hunter cat is defeated by a stink bug! My beloved cat has stopped hunting bugs. Many people assume that homes with cats are safe from insects. However, my cats are the kind that lose to bugs. The reason they became intimidated by insects was when Leon, my brown tabby cat who is the most skilled fighter among them, was soundly...
      5 things you said to your cat that you regret! What were the "forbidden words" that owners apologized for that day? 5 things you said to your cat that you regret! What were the "forbidden words" that owners apologized for that day? I wish I hadn't said that... Pet owners are living beings with emotions, so it's natural to have such regrets while living with cats. This time, I'll share words I regretted saying to my beloved cat.
      Battling Your Cat for WFH Peace: How to Reach a Truce Battling Your Cat for WFH Peace: How to Reach a Truce When working from home, battles with my beloved cat are inevitable. It's a struggle to figure out how to resolve the ongoing conflict between a pet owner who wants to focus on work and a cat that wants attention. This time, I'll introduce the solution...
      [New Product] We've created a lightweight and soft Elizabethan collar for cats! [New Product] We've created a lightweight and soft Elizabethan collar for cats! Introducing a new Elizabethan collar that is lightweight and soft, so your pet will be less reluctant to wear it. It's designed to be comfortable even if your pet bumps into something. We've focused on comfort to the extent that your pet can sleep soundly...
      The grudge of food is scary... Aren't there too many things that are easily mistaken for "Churu" or cat food? The grudge of food is scary... Aren't there too many things that are easily mistaken for "Churu" or cat food? Living with cats, there are times when human food is mistaken for "cat food," leading to awkward situations. This has happened a few times in my house, and I've received cold stares from my beloved cats.
      [Review] "nyans" scratching post solves the mess problem and satisfies both "standing scratchers" and "sitting scratchers"! [Review] "nyans" scratching post solves the mess problem and satisfies both "standing scratchers" and "sitting scratchers"! Whenever I buy a cardboard scratching post, my beloved cat always ends up peeing on it... The "nyans" 2-way scratching post solved that problem for me. I was personally very satisfied with it, so this time I've taken the liberty of reporting on my real-world...
      "My beloved cat's tooth was getting 'caught on her lip'..." What I learned and realized about "post-tooth extraction precautions" "My beloved cat's tooth was getting 'caught on her lip'..." What I learned and realized about "post-tooth extraction precautions" When a senior cat loses a tooth, you might think, "It's just old age." However, teeth are important for cats too. After a tooth is lost, issues such as problems with the bite, discomfort around the mouth, or changes in appetite can occur.After my own...
      Nights when I couldn't laugh at the words, "That's a genre where you'll never starve"—Why I, a cat writer, "still" write about cats Nights when I couldn't laugh at the words, "That's a genre where you'll never starve"—Why I, a cat writer, "still" write about cats I've been a cat writer for 10 years. After experiencing the death of a kitten, I felt compelled to write articles about life that went beyond just "cuteness." I was laughed at for my dream of writing about cats, and my chosen genre was dismissed...
      "He's my doctor now?!" My cat can't hide his frustration with the vet he dislikes at the animal hospital. "He's my doctor now?!" My cat can't hide his frustration with the vet he dislikes at the animal hospital. Jiji, my beloved cat, was diagnosed with hemangiosarcoma, a rare condition in felines, leading to more frequent visits to the vet. Her assigned doctor turned out to be the only male veterinarian in the clinic whom she disliked. During these inevitably tense vet visits, the...
      Why Do Cats Get Angry? Learn the Reasons and How to Deal With It! Why Do Cats Get Angry? Learn the Reasons and How to Deal With It! When do cats get angry, and what does that look like (biting, scratching, growling, etc.)? You can tell if a cat is angry by looking at its meows, tail, and ear movements. We'll explain in detail why cats get angry, the feelings behind their anger,...
      A cat punch that flies out when I try to eat ice cream: My cat's "robbery disguised as an accident," which she only does to me, is too clever. A cat punch that flies out when I try to eat ice cream: My cat's "robbery disguised as an accident," which she only does to me, is too clever. Why do cats think they can eat whatever their owners eat? At my house, during my dessert time, my two beloved cats make a huge fuss! They try all sorts of tactics, like throwing "cat punches" and attempting to snatch things under the guise of...
      Children who drastically changed after their parents' divorce—Until I, a cat lover, was accepted as "family" by my beloved cat Children who drastically changed after their parents' divorce—Until I, a cat lover, was accepted as "family" by my beloved cat The moment a human welcomes a cat into their home, they feel like they've become family. However, it often takes a long and winding road for the cat to truly recognize their owner as family. My three beloved cats also seemed to have various struggles...
      [Heartwarming] 5 Changed Behaviors of Beloved Cat After Discharging From Hospital Following Tumor Removal Surgery [Heartwarming] 5 Changed Behaviors of Beloved Cat After Discharging From Hospital Following Tumor Removal Surgery After overcoming an illness or a critical situation, you may observe your beloved cat exhibiting behaviors that suggest a deeper bond. In my case, after my cat Jiji faced a life-threatening situation, she began to display different behaviors, which filled me with deep emotion as...
      "It's okay to live on, even with the wound of pet loss." A book that brought me to tears after losing my beloved cat. "It's okay to live on, even with the wound of pet loss." A book that brought me to tears after losing my beloved cat. How can I express this pain of not having my beloved companion? The hole left by losing them never seems to close. Many people experience such struggles after pet loss. A book that gently accompanies these feelings is "What People Who Loved Their Pets Said...
      [Pet Loss Experience] Words you want to tell yourself on nights when "I could have done more" regrets don't stop [Pet Loss Experience] Words you want to tell yourself on nights when "I could have done more" regrets don't stop I should have been able to do more... After losing a beloved cat, it's common for such regrets to surface and for people to blame themselves. I myself spent countless nights in tears, unable to stop asking "why" and "how." This time, recalling the words...
      “Don’t Blame Yourself for Not Being Able to Save Your Cat”: How to Protect Your Mental Health When Your Beloved Cat’s Life is in Danger “Don’t Blame Yourself for Not Being Able to Save Your Cat”: How to Protect Your Mental Health When Your Beloved Cat’s Life is in Danger When your beloved cat is battling an illness, it's natural to struggle with treatment choices and how to face the inevitable "final moments." I, too, became emotionally unstable when my cat was diagnosed with angiosarcoma. This time, I'd like to share some tips on "how...
      The Never-Ending Regret and Guilt of Losing a Beloved Cat: How One Owner Found Freedom from Self-Loathing The Never-Ending Regret and Guilt of Losing a Beloved Cat: How One Owner Found Freedom from Self-Loathing “I made the best choice”—even if you tell yourself that, you’re bound to be overcome with intense self-loathing when you couldn’t save your beloved cat’s life. Some people spend their days in tears, questioning whether the path they chose was truly the right one. How...
      My cat suddenly couldn't walk… the cause was hypothermia at 35 degrees! The day her life was miraculously saved My cat suddenly couldn't walk… the cause was hypothermia at 35 degrees! The day her life was miraculously saved We occasionally hear stories about rescued kittens suffering from hypothermia, but just yesterday, my indoor cat became hypothermic and hovered between life and death. Based on that experience, I'd like to share what symptoms to look for when an adult cat develops hypothermia.
      I don't want the day to come when I can't touch them... How to deal with the "fear of saying goodbye" before pet loss I don't want the day to come when I can't touch them... How to deal with the "fear of saying goodbye" before pet loss When you realize that your beloved cat doesn't have much longer to live, the thought "I'm scared of the day we part" inevitably wells up. Indeed, during my cat's illness, I felt the same way, and no matter how many times I imagined a "life...
      [Cat's reaction?] Renting a pet oxygen chamber for my beloved cat's illness! Real-life review and cost [Cat's reaction?] Renting a pet oxygen chamber for my beloved cat's illness! Real-life review and cost When faced with the painful reality that your beloved cat's life is nearing its end, what kind of "palliative care" can an owner provide? When grappling with this question, an animal oxygen chamber is worth considering. This time, I will share my honest experience using...
      "Cats don't meow as much as you'd think." The reality of owning a cat, different from the "ideal" shared by multi-cat owners "Cats don't meow as much as you'd think." The reality of owning a cat, different from the "ideal" shared by multi-cat owners When you start living with cats, you often find yourself surprised by how different it is from what you expected. In this article, I'll share the gap between the ideal and reality of cat life, based on my experience living with three cats.
      The day I thought, "A cat is a bond," I was able to accept a life without children. The day I thought, "A cat is a bond," I was able to accept a life without children. It's often said that children act as a bond between a married couple, and the same can be said for beloved cats. My husband and I chose a "child-free life" due to various circumstances, but I feel that our beloved cats have deepened our marital...
      My Beloved Cat Has Heart Disease... How to Cope with a Sudden Diagnosis of "Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy" My Beloved Cat Has Heart Disease... How to Cope with a Sudden Diagnosis of "Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy" It's difficult to detect heart disease in cats early, and it can even lead to sudden death. When our cat, Jiji, dislocated his leg, he was diagnosed with hypertrophic cardiomyopathy, and we began treatment. In this article, I'll detail the situation at the time and...
      "Even their ways of being scared are unique." Each of my cats had a drastically different reaction at the vet. "Even their ways of being scared are unique." Each of my cats had a drastically different reaction at the vet. Many cats dislike vet visits. On the way out of the house or during the journey to the animal hospital, our feline overlords sometimes display unique forms of resistance. This time, I'll be introducing the diverse ways my beloved cats rebel.