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Life with Two Senior Cats and a Kitten

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Our household is a little unique. I share my home with Lynx, who is almost 19, Kitty Mojito, who is 14, and Nyxie, our 8-month-old kitten. The age gap alone makes for some interesting dynamics, but I wouldn’t have it any other way.

Living with senior cats means accepting that medications, vet appointments, and careful monitoring are part of daily life. Both Lynx and Kitty Mojito have health issues, so our days are often structured around pills, liquids, special diets, and keeping an eye on how they’re feeling. It can be a lot to manage, but after a while it simply becomes part of the routine.

We’ve also had to make adjustments around the house to help them stay comfortable. Their needs have changed as they’ve gotten older, so we’ve adapted right along with them. Favorite resting spots need to be easier to reach, and their comfort is always a priority.

In the recent months, Lynx has developed some peeing issues, which has led to the ongoing adventure of pee-proofing our furniture. Waterproof covers, washable blankets, furniture protectors, and a lot of laundry have become normal parts of life. It’s probably not the interior design aesthetic I would have chosen, but when you have a cat as special as Lynx, you do whatever you need to do to keep him comfortable.

Then there’s Kitty Mojito.

If she had a vote, she would absolutely choose to be an only child. She’s never been particularly fond of sharing her space with Lynx, even after 7 years, and when Nyxie arrived a few months ago, she made it very clear that another sibling was not on her wishlist. Kitty Mojito spends much of her time looking mildly offended by the existence of the other cats. She tolerates them, but only because she has accepted that her humans are determined to keep making questionable decisions on her behalf. Deep down, she believes all attention, treats, and comfortable sleeping spots should belong exclusively to her.

And then there’s Nyxie, who brings enough energy for all cats combined.

At eight months old, she’s curious about everything, loves everyone, and approaches life with endless enthusiasm. While the senior cats are focused on naps and maintaining their routines, Nyxie is busy exploring, playing, and finding new ways to keep us entertained. She has brought so much joy and laughter into our home, and her affectionate personality makes it impossible to stay stressed for long.

Despite the challenges that come with caring for senior pets, I feel incredibly lucky. There is something special about helping cats through every stage of life, from kittenhood to their golden years. My days are filled with medication schedules, furniture protection, and senior cat care. They are also filled with zoomies, purrs, cuddles, and laughter.

Life with Lynx, Kitty Mojito, and Nyxie can be messy, chaotic, and occasionally exhausting. But it’s also filled with an unbelievable amount of love. I am so grateful I get to be their mama and I wouldn’t change a single thing. ❤️

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How Cats Teach Us to Set Goals Better

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Goal setting is often described as a serious, structured process—lists, deadlines, and measurable outcomes. But sometimes the best way to understand it is by looking at it from a very different angle.
Say… from the floor. Preferably while staring at a sunbeam.

Let’s explore goal setting from two perspectives: a human trying to build a meaningful life, and a cat who has already mastered it!

For humans, goal setting is about direction. We set goals to grow, improve, and move closer to the life we imagine for ourselves.

Humans tend to:

  • Think long-term (“Where do I want to be in five years?”)
  • Break goals into steps
  • Track progress
  • Feel motivated—and sometimes overwhelmed

A well-set goal gives structure. It turns vague hopes into clear intentions:

  • I want to get healthier becomes I’ll exercise three times a week.
  • I want to do better in school becomes I’ll study 30 minutes every day.

From the human point of view, goals are about purpose. They help us stay focused when motivation fades and remind us why effort matters.

Now imagine goal setting as a cat.

A cat’s goals might look like this:

  • Sit in the warmest spot in the house ☀️
  • Obtain food (again)
  • Knock object off table for science
  • Nap deeply and without regret

Cats don’t write these goals down. They embody them.

From a cat’s perspective:

  • Goals are immediate and clear
  • There is no guilt about rest
  • Persistence is natural (meow until food happens)
  • Failure just means trying again later

A cat doesn’t worry about yesterday’s missed nap or tomorrow’s meal. The focus is on what matters right now. And somehow, the goals still get met.

Cats may not use planners, but they understand a few things humans often forget:

  1. Rest is part of progress
    Cats nap constantly—and still manage to be fully functional (and dramatic). Humans often burn out by ignoring rest, even though it fuels long-term success.
  2. Confidence matters
    Cats act like they belong everywhere. Approaching goals with quiet confidence—even before you feel “ready”—can make a big difference.
  3. Adjust without self-judgment
    If a cat doesn’t catch the red dot, they don’t spiral into self-criticism. They simply wait for the next chance.

If cats ever decided to attend a goal-setting workshop, they might benefit from:

  • Planning ahead (food doesn’t magically appear… usually)
  • Sharing goals (instead of staring until humans guess)
  • Accepting that not every goal involves snacks

But honestly, they seem pretty satisfied already.

The best approach to goal setting might live somewhere between these two perspectives.

From humans:
✔ Vision
✔ Structure
✔ Long-term growth

From cats:
✔ Presence
✔ Self-trust
✔ Rest without guilt

Set goals that move you forward—but don’t forget to pause in the sunlight once in a while.
After all, even the most ambitious human can learn something from a cat who knows exactly when it’s time to nap. 🐾

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Celebrating Kitty Mojito and Lynx: Life Updates

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Hello Readers!

It has been a minute since we last chatted! We hope the last 7 months have been treating you well!

First, we want to thank you for still being here with us! We appreciate your love and support!

We are here with an update on Kitty Mojito and Lynx!

They are both doing well and have now entered their golden years!
Kitty Mojito turned 13 this year and we celebrated by throwing a camper themed birthday in April! Lynx will be 18 in a couple of months and we hope to celebrate his milestone birthday in Jasper!

So what have we been up to in the last few months?
At the start of 2025, we set a goal to be more intentional with our time this year. We have been working hard to keep that goal. We enjoy weekend fun and have been doing fun things with the kitties as much as we can.

There have been several highlights this year. We were a part of the Edmonton International Cat Festival. Lynx had his first Meet and Greet at the Edmonton Pet Expo. We were also invited to the first pitch throw at an Edmonton Riverhawks game! We also went on a mini getaway with the kitties to Sylvan Lake! Head over to our Instagram @kittymojito to check out photos!

We are so grateful for all the blessings in our life, especially our two wonderful kitties. As they get older, our time with them is short. We strive to create as many memories with them as possible. We are looking ahead to some summer fun and can’t wait to share them with you all!

Let us know how 2025 has been treating you so far! We would love to know what you have been up to!

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Happy New Year 2025!

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It has been a minute hasn’t it? Let’s start off by saying Happy New Year 2025!

We wish you all a wonderful year filled with positivity, joy and happiness!

Kitty Mojito and Lynx are doing well! They had a great holiday season! We visited Canmore just before Christmas and got an opportunity to stay at the wonderful Coast Canmore Hotel! Christmas in the mountains is just magical,

This year is a milestone year for both kitties! Kitty Mojito will be turning 13 in April (birthday party planned!) and Lynx will be turning 18 in October!

We hope to take them out on more adventures when the weather gets warmer. Our winter has been quite brutal so far so they have been indoors for the most part.

This year, we want to make sure we make as many memories with the kitties as possible. As they get older, we don’t know how much time they have left with us. So, making everyday special and taking as many photos and videos while planning special getaways with them is our goal for 2025!

Let’s hear your goals for 2025! Let us know in the comments!

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Buy a Treat for Kitties

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Have you ever thought ‘Hey, how do I send a little love to Kitty Mojito and Lynx?’ 🙂

Now you can! You can buy a treat for them and for shelter kitties with your tip below!

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Happy New Year 2024 – Crazy Cat Lady Corner is back!

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After a 4-year hiatus, it is time to kickstart Crazy Cat Lady Corner again!

What has everyone been up to in the past 4 years?

Let’s catch up on what has been going on!

Well, 2020 and 2021 were kind of a blur…. with the pandemic and all. We made it through with good health thank goodness!

Kitty Mojito and Lynx are doing well. The pawrents are busy with their work. We have been trying to spend a lot of quality time together. We took some epic road trips over the last two summers!

2022 saw us go on a 14 day road trip to Vancouver Island. Lots of hotel stays, beaches, forest and island fun was had! The kitties were invited to attend Meowfest that summer as panelists for Travel Cat!

The summer of 2023 was spent in Kelowna and Calgary where we met some old and new friends!

In the last few years, we have been living with much gratitude and didn’t take any time for granted. We hope to continue with this mindset going forward!

Having said that, we are now excited to share more about the kitties and all the other adventures we go on! If you are still following us, even after this 4 year break, we want to say a huge THANK YOU! We hope to be more present and engaging now that we are back! Don’t forget to check our Instagram @kittymojito for the latest updates! We are still very active there!

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How To Throw A Birthday Party For A Cat – Kitty Mojito’s 7th Magical Unicorn Birthday

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Have you every wanted to throw a birthday party for your cat (or dog or ferret or rabbit) and just didn’t know how to go about it? Well, you’ve come to the right place!

If you follow Kitty Mojito on social media (IG:@kittymojito), you know she likes to celebrate any chance she gets. This year, she celebrated her 7th birthday on the 1st of April. The theme was ‘magical unicorns’.

So what goes into making a pet birthday party a success? That’s an easy question.. Just like throwing human birthday parties, the first thing to do is pick a theme!

Not only will you save money this way (you will avoid buying random this and that), it also helps you stay organized and on budget.

Once you have a theme, now comes the fun part of shopping for décor. Unlike kids’ parties, when you are throwing a pet party, keep your décor in a designated area.

I set up a table and had all my unicorn décor there. This makes it so much easier to supervise because you don’t want the pet getting into any tinsel or eating any ribbon etc. (Disclaimer: Please use caution and common sense here. If your pet likes to eat everything on sight, maybe use prints and canvases as your décor as opposed to small ornaments etc. Pet safety should the your number one priority)

All my décor came from Facebook Marketplace. It cost me about $60 for it. I highly recommend buying used items. Not only it is good for your pocketbook but reusing is so much better for the environment.

What’s a party without birthday cake?

I made this super simple cake for Kitty. It is salmon, flour, egg and water.

Recipe:

Take a can of quality salmon.
Add it (with the salmon juice) to a bowl with 3 tbsp. of all-purpose flour.
Add 1 egg.
Mix it all together until it is a thick batter.
Grease a muffin pan and the fill each section.
Bake in a preheated 350C oven for about 20 mins. Let it cool.
Once it is cooled, take a wet treat that comes in tubes (we really like Tiki Stix or Churu treats) and spread it on top like icing.
Sprinkle with catnip.
It is ready to be served!

Also, don’t forget to have some treats for the humans! I kept it simple with the non alcoholic cocktails, vegetarian appetizers, fruit and cupcakes.


Kitty had a few friends come over to celebrate. To avoid a cat fight, I invited each guest at a different time slot (Kalea came over in the morning while Oscar came over in the afternoon). This ensured that they each had a great time and was not overwhelmed with many cats around at the same time. Each party guest went home with a goody bag!

Kalea checking out her goody bag
Greeting the guests
Oscar enjoying some birthday cake
Party is in full swing!

Finally, let’s talk about the party outfit! This lovely dress was gifted to Kitty by her friend Feona. I believe it was from Winners. The headband is actually a kids headband. I took out the plastic inside it and attached an elastic to fit her head. It took a few tries but it finally fit long enough for a few photos 🙂 Keep in mind that if your cat is not into wearing clothes, please don’t force it on them. Kitty is quite used to it so will cooperate but not all cats will like it!

It was a great party. We got lots of compliments on the décor! Kitty was thrilled with the gifts she got. She got toys, treats and gift cards to go shopping! We are very blessed to have people who love her enough to make time to come for her party 🙂 She was quite exhausted by the end of the day.

From Kalea
From Roxy and Oscar
From Daddy
From Tango and Tigger Too

I hope you enjoyed reading about Kitty Mojito’s 7th Magical Unicorn Birthday Party.

Please leave a comment and let us know your thoughts 🙂 We would love to know how you celebrate your pets.

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Kitty Mojito’s 6th Birthday!

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I, Kitty Mojito, celebrated my 6th birthday on April 1st 2018!

Mama asked me to choose a theme for this year’s party so I picked a Pink and Turquoise “Sparkle and Shine” party!

I was super excited to go to PetSmart to pick my party dress and Mama got some great decorations to set up a wonderful party table! I had 3 of my friends over on the 1st of April and we had cake and treats and even some goodies for the humans!

Enjoy some photos from my epic party!

 

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goody bags for the guests
gifts from NHV Natural Pets

 

Cocktails for the humans
Vegan Prosecco gummies for the humans
Special White Kittendel Cat Wine for my kitty friends

 

 

Kalea with her goody bag
Feona
Jackson having fun

 

 

Gifts from Kalea!
Gifts from NHV Natural Pets
Gifts from Jackson & Feona!

 

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I hope you enjoyed the photos from my party!

Thank you to everyone who sent me lovely gifts, wishes and love!

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Review – NHV Naturals Multi Essentials For Cats

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I came across NHV Naturals via Instagram. At that time, I wasn’t really looking to add any supplements to Kitty’s health regime but I kept it in mind in case I needed to look into it.

NHV MULTI ESSENTIALS digestive aid and energy support for cats and dogs

Well, the need came sooner than later when Kitty started to get sick. If you read my previous blog post, you would know that Kitty had some stomach issues and was throwing up frequently. After visiting the vet and learning that there isn’t really anything wrong with her, I did some research and reached out to the lovely people at NHV Naturals to see if they can provide me some tips to help her tummy.

I must say I was very impressed with the time they took to chat with me about Kitty’s condition, her symptoms, etc to try to figure out what is causing her to throw up.  After a lot of discussion, I decided to add the Multi Essentials to her diet.

Multi Essentials for Cats is a herbal multi vitamin, digestive and energy booster. According to their website, it helps in the following ways;

  • Stimulates metabolism
  • Promotes healthy skin and coat
  • Aids effective digestion
  • Reduces fatigue and increases energy levels
  • Helps fill nutritional voids

One of the reasons I picked this product is that last point ‘filling nutritional voids’. I was concerned that Kitty was not retaining any nutrition from her food because she was throwing it up.

Once I got my order in, I was instructed to introduce it slowly. I started with a few drops twice a day. After a few days, I increased it to 0.25ml.  Once Kitty got accustomed to it (which took about a week), I began the recommended dosage of 0.5ml twice a day.

I found the dropper bottle easy to use as the dosage amount is already marked on it so there is no guess work.

As a serial label reader, I was happy to learn that the supplements are made with natural ingredients and no artificial flavours or preservatives are used. One bottle would last about a 100 days.

I suppose the biggest test is to see how she responded to it. I started the supplements on the 24th of October 2017. She took to it fairly easily. For an entire month, she didn’t have throw up incidents. I believe this was a combination of her new food, limited treats and the supplements.

I was really happy to with how things were going with her. She was eating well and her skin and coat was looking better than ever (side note: She did have some dry skin which has now cleared up!)

To end this review, I would encourage every cat parent to look into adding Multi Essentials to their cat’s diet. It will provide great support to your cat’s overall health. One thing to keep in mind is to make sure you give the supplements AFTER meals. Kitty had a couple of throw up incidents a few days ago so I am now mixing the supplements with her wet food to help her digest it better.

For more information on a variety of supplements, please check out www.nhvnaturalpetproducts.com.

(This is an independent review based on my own experience with this product which was purchased for Kitty Mojito’s use. It was in no way influenced or sponsored by the company mentioned)

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When Your Cat Gets Sick – Are You Ever Ready For It?

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Several months ago, Kitty started throwing up her food. It started out as an occasional thing but soon progressed to a daily occurrence. I was very worried! Eventually, once a day turned into several times a day. A vet appointment was quickly made. Upon taking a closer look at her throw up, I could see that it was mostly undigested food. She would start to hack, then throw up the food and continue to puke until there is just bile and sometimes blood. I tried everything to help her little tummy, from feeding her small portions to making her dry food moist. I gave her chicken broth, pumpkin puree and limited ingredient food but nothing helped.

off to the vet!
Waiting for the doc!

Once I got her to the vet, it helped that I had kept track of when and how much she had thrown up and any behavioral changes so I was able to provide the vet with details of what had happened. We talked about the reasons why cats throw up such eating too fast  and food intolerance to more serious conditions such as kidney issues and infections. After further discussion and a physical examination, it was evident that Kitty was physically in good health. There were no visible issues nor has she displayed any behavioural changes. I was given the option to do further testing to which I gladly agreed. I wanted to get to the bottom of this so Kitty was taken away for blood work and x-rays.

I was eager to know the results.  The x-rays turned out to be normal (such a relief!) and I was told that I will be informed of the blood results the next day. They also sent in for additional set of blood work to test her pancreas. It was a long 24 hour wait but it was worth it as the news was good! ALL her blood work was normal! Hurray! Even though it cost over $425 for all the testing, it was worth the peace of mind.

In the meantime, the vet had suggested looking into switching her food into a gastro – friendly vet food. I was not too thrilled about pursuing that path so I did a bit of research to find something that could provide some relief for sensitive stomachs. I found that Halo pet food had a blend for sensitive stomach (Halo Food). The kibble was much smaller than usual kibble so it could help Kitty chew it better. I also found a food tree from Catit (Food Tree) which I figured would help slow down her eating.  As I slowly transitioned her to her new food and food tree (it took her a good week or so to get used to it!), I was fortunate enough to connect with a company called NHV Natural Products. They helped me figure out what I could add to Kitty’s diet to help her get more nutrients. I purchased their Multi Essentials For Cats. I also stopped giving her assorted treats and only give her a couple of freeze dried salmon or Greenies occasionally.

Fast forward several weeks, I am so happy to say that she hasn’t thrown up since the end of October. She has been enjoying the Halo food. To keep things consistent, I have also gotten her on the Halo wet food. She takes 0.5ml of the multi vitamin drops twice a day which has helped her greatly.

Having to deal with this situation only reiterated the fact that it is so important to know your pets. Paying attention to their habits and routine will really help you in times like this. Also, please get pet insurance! Even though the vet visit and testing  was only $425, insurance covered 90% of the testing (THANK YOU, TRUPANION!). I had to pay a little over $200 (the deductible of $100 and the examination fee).