Hi Dr Andrea, I don’t know you or your cats personally but I enjoy reading your blog and wanted to say “Thank you!” for your work. Also, as cat owner myself, I wanted to say that I am so sorry to hear that Zara has died. They are such wonderful creatures and emotionally often very tuned into humans and they can be a fantastic source of energy and comfort. Hope Maxwell will get better and stronger soon.
So sorry about your poor kitties. I too am a cat lover who has lost much beloved companions. It hurts so much to see them suffer, and say goodbye to a loving creature who has shared so many memories. Keep the good work! So many of us are thirsty for scientists who tell the Truth. Take your time but we are here when you return.
Andrea, I am SO sorry to hear of Zara's death. My wife and I (both now retired chemistry professors at a small liberal arts college) have had cats for almost the entirety of our 32 years of marriage. So we know, FAR better than words can express, how much of a difference they can make in our lives and how large a hole is left when we lose a beloved pet (we've gone through the loss/grieving process three times). The hole in our heart that never completely closes is the price we pay for opening ourselves to the transforming love of a beloved pet. It's a price worth paying...and I'm on the verge of tears as I type this thinking of the cats who died and who we still miss.
Thank you as always for sharing your wisdom and insights. I am distressed to read of the devastating events with your beloved felines, and can only wish you strength to continue the journey with Maxwell.
We lost an elderly Siamese cat to intestinal lymphoma just a few months ago. It's so hard to watch a beloved pet waste away. 🫂
We may be losing our elderly Border Collie to canine cognitive disorder soon. We've run out of treatments for her. She's been sundowning for months, but now her symptoms are so bad... 😔
Jeez, that sucks (. I totally understand, that's awful news. Lost my own cat, Napoleon, who helped me through my divorce ages ago, to squamous cell cancer that completely caught me by surprise. So yeah, I know the weeks- or months-long gut-punch you've been dealing with. You got a shit deal handed to you there. I think Keith Olberman put it best, talking about his own pet - "wherever you end up, I hope they let me visit you occasionally."
But stick with your friends and fam, they're there to help. And even if you feel you're being so, no, you're not being silly. Nothing unusual about going over that waterfall.
Best of luck. Looking forward to reading more from you in the future, thanks for your work.
I think we have all missed you, but I totally understand the amount of bandwidth it takes to care for a life form with a critical illness. My heart aches for you. My husband and I have had cats (always multiples, since they keep “finding” us - often with “help” from others) for decades, and each illness and death rips a piece of our hearts out.
You are not the first scientist to mention that far more research is poured into dogs than cats. As a psychologist, I have my own unproven thesis: we feminize cats, thus assigning them a lower status. We make disparaging comments about “crazy cat ladies” (note that there are no “crazy cat men” - or even “crazy dog ladies” or “crazy dog men”) and consider it okay to say “I’m not a cat person” (WTF does that actually mean?), but very few people would dare to say “I’m not a dog person” for fear of being judged. I can’t help but wonder if this doesn’t translate into placing less emphasis on studying diseases in cats.
As for the rest of the article, keep up the important work you do! We are drowning in bullshit and in influencers who are making millions off the confusion and desperation of others.
Thank you so much for the work you do! You are a wonderful writer and very much appreciated. We have a sweet "best cat ever" old lady who is 20.5 years old, and it is SO.DARN.HARD watching her decline. It's heartbreaking to watch our beloved companions (indeed our feline kids) suffering. Sending you love and light, and peace. ❤️ (Agree with Emily to take your time and we will be here when you return)
Have appreciated your public work in the past. Continue to do so. Am a biology/chemistry research undergrad in great part thanks to your work. Wish you all the best in this tough time.
You are a valuable resource for unbiased info that is so valuable. Take care of yourself and animals. I was in a similar situation 2 yrs ago and the exhaustion is consuming. I feel you.
The world is a little grayer without your kitty at your side and I totally agree, in my case my 2,poodles were my children, both gone in 2019, at 8 and 9, and I cherish their memories. I’m sure Zara knew she was loved. Rainbow bridge is richer with waiting lovebugs.
Condolences for one kitty. Mental high-fives to the other. Do not worry about us. Repost that video for the next 6 months and you will still be doing a mountain of good. Heal you and yours and fire-it-up when ready.
Hi Dr Andrea, I don’t know you or your cats personally but I enjoy reading your blog and wanted to say “Thank you!” for your work. Also, as cat owner myself, I wanted to say that I am so sorry to hear that Zara has died. They are such wonderful creatures and emotionally often very tuned into humans and they can be a fantastic source of energy and comfort. Hope Maxwell will get better and stronger soon.
Deepest condolences on your loss. Appreciate everything you do and publish.
So sorry about your poor kitties. I too am a cat lover who has lost much beloved companions. It hurts so much to see them suffer, and say goodbye to a loving creature who has shared so many memories. Keep the good work! So many of us are thirsty for scientists who tell the Truth. Take your time but we are here when you return.
Andrea, I am SO sorry to hear of Zara's death. My wife and I (both now retired chemistry professors at a small liberal arts college) have had cats for almost the entirety of our 32 years of marriage. So we know, FAR better than words can express, how much of a difference they can make in our lives and how large a hole is left when we lose a beloved pet (we've gone through the loss/grieving process three times). The hole in our heart that never completely closes is the price we pay for opening ourselves to the transforming love of a beloved pet. It's a price worth paying...and I'm on the verge of tears as I type this thinking of the cats who died and who we still miss.
Thank you as always for sharing your wisdom and insights. I am distressed to read of the devastating events with your beloved felines, and can only wish you strength to continue the journey with Maxwell.
RFK Jr’s prison sentence should be a permanently looped video of Dr. Andrea explaining science to an idiot. At high volume like a CIA black site.
We lost an elderly Siamese cat to intestinal lymphoma just a few months ago. It's so hard to watch a beloved pet waste away. 🫂
We may be losing our elderly Border Collie to canine cognitive disorder soon. We've run out of treatments for her. She's been sundowning for months, but now her symptoms are so bad... 😔
Heya -
Jeez, that sucks (. I totally understand, that's awful news. Lost my own cat, Napoleon, who helped me through my divorce ages ago, to squamous cell cancer that completely caught me by surprise. So yeah, I know the weeks- or months-long gut-punch you've been dealing with. You got a shit deal handed to you there. I think Keith Olberman put it best, talking about his own pet - "wherever you end up, I hope they let me visit you occasionally."
But stick with your friends and fam, they're there to help. And even if you feel you're being so, no, you're not being silly. Nothing unusual about going over that waterfall.
Best of luck. Looking forward to reading more from you in the future, thanks for your work.
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I’m so sorry to hear about your furry ones! Z’’l, may their memory be for a blessing.
I think we have all missed you, but I totally understand the amount of bandwidth it takes to care for a life form with a critical illness. My heart aches for you. My husband and I have had cats (always multiples, since they keep “finding” us - often with “help” from others) for decades, and each illness and death rips a piece of our hearts out.
You are not the first scientist to mention that far more research is poured into dogs than cats. As a psychologist, I have my own unproven thesis: we feminize cats, thus assigning them a lower status. We make disparaging comments about “crazy cat ladies” (note that there are no “crazy cat men” - or even “crazy dog ladies” or “crazy dog men”) and consider it okay to say “I’m not a cat person” (WTF does that actually mean?), but very few people would dare to say “I’m not a dog person” for fear of being judged. I can’t help but wonder if this doesn’t translate into placing less emphasis on studying diseases in cats.
As for the rest of the article, keep up the important work you do! We are drowning in bullshit and in influencers who are making millions off the confusion and desperation of others.
Thank you so much for the work you do! You are a wonderful writer and very much appreciated. We have a sweet "best cat ever" old lady who is 20.5 years old, and it is SO.DARN.HARD watching her decline. It's heartbreaking to watch our beloved companions (indeed our feline kids) suffering. Sending you love and light, and peace. ❤️ (Agree with Emily to take your time and we will be here when you return)
Have appreciated your public work in the past. Continue to do so. Am a biology/chemistry research undergrad in great part thanks to your work. Wish you all the best in this tough time.
You are a valuable resource for unbiased info that is so valuable. Take care of yourself and animals. I was in a similar situation 2 yrs ago and the exhaustion is consuming. I feel you.
The world is a little grayer without your kitty at your side and I totally agree, in my case my 2,poodles were my children, both gone in 2019, at 8 and 9, and I cherish their memories. I’m sure Zara knew she was loved. Rainbow bridge is richer with waiting lovebugs.
Condolences for one kitty. Mental high-fives to the other. Do not worry about us. Repost that video for the next 6 months and you will still be doing a mountain of good. Heal you and yours and fire-it-up when ready.
I’m so sorry. My home is also filled with cats and those who love them and it’s heartbreaking to lose them.
I first heard you on the Conspirituality podcast and you’ve been an amazing resource for me wading through the misinformation noise.
Take care and I’ll always be glad to get your thoughts and perspectives.