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When the vet is 5 hours away…

February 2, 2020

Matilda has been having sight problems for a month or so, which we think are related to her diabetes. Her pupils are fully dilated, independently of the amount of light and -obviously- she cannot see well. Two nights ago, she miscalculated the distance to the bed, and she fell on the floor. So we decided it was time to take her again to the vet. … More When the vet is 5 hours away…

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Indiana Jones and the quest for grain-free cat food

January 22, 2020

I admit it. Matilda is a very special cat. Really!! She is intolerant to cereals AND diabetic. This means that she can only eat grain-free wet food. In Sweden, this is not a problem at all. The Mjau cat food that the vet recommended us can be bought at the supermarket in large cans (almost … More Indiana Jones and the quest for grain-free cat food

Indiana Jones and the quest for grain-free cat food

How our cat made the trip

January 20, 2020

Aka: Furrballs with wings Let me start by saying that bringing our cat (Matilda) to Costa Rica has been easier than expected. I was a bit worried about how she would cope with almost 20 hours in the transport box which was the estimated time from door to door, traveling from the Netherlands to Costa … More How our cat made the trip

How our cat made the trip

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