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Tom's Guide
3 days ago
- Health
- Tom's Guide
I didn't just stop scooping poop with the Litter Robot 4, it kept my cats healthy — here's how
If there's one unsung hero in my home that doesn't get enough recognition that it deserves, it's none other than Whisker's Litter Robot 4. I've had it for nearly 2.5 years, saving me countless time from getting down on my hands and knees to pick up after my cats. While I can't tell you enough how awesome it is to have this robotic litter box in my home to do the dirty duty of picking up my cats' poops, there's actually another feature about the Litter Robot 4 that I find equally as valuable. I honestly didn't think much of it the first few months, but its ability to monitor and track the weight of my cats has proven to be invaluable. In fact, it helped me to uncover a medical condition that was left undiagnosed for months with my cat Andy — and for that, I couldn't be grateful. Save yourself from constantly having to clean up after your cats with Whisker's Litter Robot 4. This robotic litter box not only cleans up after them, but its smart features allow you to track how frequently they use it and how much they weigh. With an assortment of accessories, it accommodates just about every feline no matter the breed, age, or size. As much as it takes the hassle away from cleaning up after my cats, the Litter Robot 4 has sensors that allow it to weigh them each time. At first, I didn't think much of this until one day I noticed my cat Andy started to feel a bit boney, especially around his back. He's been a hefty little feline, but I only realized his sudden weight change after I picked up my other cat Vader — who's even chonkier. For years taking Andy to the veterinarian, his weight would range from 10 to 12 pounds — so you can imagine my surprise to see it under 10 pounds through the Whisker app. What was even more of a shock was that his weight was trending downwards for the last couple of months, so we immediately took him to the vet. Our veterinarian eventually diagnosed him with IBD (Inflammatory Bowel Disease), so he was put on different medication and a new diet to see if he could pack on the pounds again. Long story short, it's been a struggle with his weight reaching as low as 8 pounds — but through the different remedies and medication, he's been on the upward trend the last 6 months. Get instant access to breaking news, the hottest reviews, great deals and helpful tips. Through it all, the Litter Robot 4 allowed me to monitor any big changes week by week. This feature came in hand because we were able to see how well he responded to different remedies. Best of all, it gave me accurate results because it weighs him each time he uses it. Since he's older now, I also like how I can tailor my Litter Robot 4 to meet my exact needs. Most other robotic litter boxes my cats have tested are raised, so oftentimes they fly out of the litter box when they're done — splattering messy pieces of litter everywhere. With the Litter Robot 4, I have a fence installed at the opening to lessen this. I also like how there's a ramp that can help older cats with mobility issues to enter and leave it. Here's hoping for another 2.5 years of faithful service.
Cision Canada
3 days ago
- Health
- Cision Canada
/R E P E A T -- MEDIA ADVISORY - Walking in Support of the 322,000+ people in Canada with Crohn's or colitis/ USA
Every 48 minutes – another Canadian is diagnosed with Crohn's or colitis; by 2035, 470,000+ Canadians will be living with IBD TORONTO, May 30, 2025 /CNW/ - WHAT: On Sunday, June 1, 2025, Crohn's and Colitis Canada, along with Canada's Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) community, will participate in Gutsy Walk, a national fundraising event that supports the 322,000+ people living with Crohn's or colitis. Gutsy Walk, Crohn's and Colitis Canada's largest fundraising initiative, raises funds that go directly towards national research, advocacy, and patient programs. WHO: Those living with Crohn's or colitis, community members, friends, family and local representatives. WHEN: Sunday, June 1, 2025. Event start times may vary by location. WHERE: 30+ locations nationwide – from coast to coast. To register a team, donate and view locations, visit: WHY: There is no cure for Crohn's or colitis. Treatment focuses on achieving and maintaining remission, minimizing complications, preventing lasting intestinal damage, and improving quality of life. Crohn's and colitis are lonely diseases, with stigma and isolation added onto physical symptoms. SPOKESPERSON QUOTES: Jayda Sutton of Oakville, ON: Longstanding participant who lives with colitis and is the Ontario Provincial Honourary Chair. "I walk to honour my journey, my son Grayson who passed away at eight months gestation due to complications related to my colitis, my daughter Alyssa, my husband Chris, my parents and everyone who has stood with me. I want to use my story to highlight the quiet victories – getting back up when you feel defeated." Kate Lee, VP, Research & Patient Programs, Crohn's and Colitis Canada:"Gutsy Walk is a celebration of resilience. These are isolating diseases, which makes Gutsy Walk an important moment for those affected to come together and contribute to a better future for themselves." We are on a relentless journey to cure Crohn's and colitis and improve the quality of life of everyone affected by these diseases. Get the latest Gutsy Walk information on Instagram and Facebook - @gutsywalk and @getgutyscanada, as well as For information on Crohn's and Colitis Canada, visit
India Today
4 days ago
- Health
- India Today
Irritable Bowel Disease is now an epidemic: Why India is seeing a surge
A silent yet formidable health challenge is gaining ground across India: Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD).Once seldom encountered in clinical practice, this chronic condition of the gastrointestinal tract, that includes ulcerative colitis and Crohn's disease, is now surfacing with greater frequency in both metropolitan and smaller urban diagnoses rise and medical practitioners face mounting complexities in treatment and detection, IBD is emerging as a public health concern demanding urgent WHAT IS IBD? Irritable Bowel Disease (IBD) is a long-term condition that causes swelling and pain in the digestive are two types of IBD: Crohn's disease (inflammation in any part of the digestive tract) and ulcerative colitis (inflammation and ulcers in the colon and rectum).People with IBD often have stomach pain, diarrhea, tiredness, and weight loss. It's different from IBS and needs medical care to manage symptoms and RISE IN IBD IN INDIAA global study by researchers from the University of Chicago suggested that IBD is rising not just in the Western countries, but it is now infiltrating developing countries like India, even though a large population is vegetarian. People with IBD often have stomach pain, diarrhea, tiredness, and weight loss. It's different from IBS and needs medical care to manage symptoms and flare-ups. () advertisement"As a chronic inflammatory condition that is driven by immune system responses, IBD has been linked to so-called Western diets that are high in processed foods, animal products, and sugar while also low in fruits, vegetables, and whole grains. People in industrialising economies tend to adopt more elements of this diet, but that alone doesn't tell the full story. IBD is increasing in India, for example, which has a high proportion of people who are vegetarian," the researchers wrote in the peer-reviewed journal epidemiological projections paint an alarming picture: by 2035, India could be home to over two million IBD patients, a fourfold increase in less than two attribute this exponential rise to a confluence of environmental, dietary, and lifestyle changes, underscoring the intersection between modernity and the gut microbiome (micro-organisms in the digestive tract).A 2023 Lancet study by the IBD Centre at the Asian Institute of Gastroenterology (AIG), Hyderabad, underscores the gravity of the trend. According to the findings, the prevalence of IBD in the region surged from a modest 0.1% in 2006 to over 5% by 2022, a staggering escalation that reflects broader national patterns. Doctors attribute this exponential rise to a confluence of environmental, dietary, and lifestyle changes, underscoring the intersection between modernity and the gut microbiome. () "India is witnessing a rapid increase in IBD cases due to a transition from traditional Indian diets rich in fibre and natural foods to a more Westernised intake of processed foods, saturated fats, and sugars. This dietary shift has altered gut microbiota weakening intestinal barriers and potentially triggering the inflammation," explained Dr. Sharad Malhotra, senior consultant & director of gastroenterology at Aakash ANTIBIOTIC USEAmong the key factors that causes the development of IBD is early antibiotic exposure. Mounting evidence suggests that disruption of the gut microbiota during critical developmental stages may have long-lasting consequences."Antibiotic exposure during early childhood can disrupt the developing gut microbiota, leading to long-term alterations in microbial composition and function. This dysbiosis has been linked to an increased risk of inflammatory bowel diseases, such as Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis, later in life," noted Dr. Sunil Rana, associate director and head of internal medicine, Asian OF IBDThe diagnostic landscape in India presents its own unique challenges. IBD's symptomatic presentation, often including abdominal discomfort, chronic diarrhea, and unexplained weight loss, closely mimics that of other prevalent gastrointestinal conditions, particularly intestinal overlap has historically led to misdiagnoses with serious clinical implications. Antibiotic exposure during early childhood can disrupt the developing gut microbiota. () "The histopathological distinction between IBD or Crohn's and intestinal tuberculosis remains a critical challenge in India. Accurate biopsy analysis is essential because misdiagnosis can lead to inappropriate therapy and serious complications. Such patients may be subjected to ineffective treatments, delaying appropriate management and increasing morbidity," says Dr. Suhas Udgirkar, consultant of gastroenterology at Jupiter OF IBDClinicians are calling for a multidisciplinary approach to address these diagnostic difficulties."Many patients present with non-specific symptoms, making early detection difficult. A multidisciplinary approach is necessary, integrating clinical evaluation with detailed investigations to manage IBD effectively," added Dr. the barriers are not merely biological or infrastructural. Accurate diagnosis often relies on a combination of physical examinations, laboratory work, and endoscopic procedures, resources frequently unavailable in rural or non-specialist settings. Clinicians are calling for a multidisciplinary approach to address these diagnostic difficulties. () advertisement"The symptoms of IBD overlap with Irritable Bowel Syndrome. This does delay diagnosis. Individuals with alarming symptoms such as bleeding and severe abdominal pain need a complete evaluation. However, there is no single diagnostic test for Ulcerative Colitis or Crohn's Disease," explained Dr. Aakaar Kapoor, CEO of City XRay and Scan the issue is the social stigma surrounding chronic illness, particularly one that affects bowel health. The result: a culture of silence that delays care and exacerbates patient India grapples with the mounting burden of IBD, experts agree that timely diagnosis, access to advanced diagnostics, and de-stigmatising the disease are essential to slowing its Watch
Cision Canada
5 days ago
- Health
- Cision Canada
MEDIA ADVISORY - Walking in Support of the 322,000+ people in Canada with Crohn's or colitis Français
Every 48 minutes – another Canadian is diagnosed with Crohn's or colitis; by 2035, 470,000+ Canadians will be living with IBD TORONTO, May 30, 2025 /CNW/ - WHAT: On Sunday, June 1, 2025, Crohn's and Colitis Canada, along with Canada's Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) community, will participate in Gutsy Walk, a national fundraising event that supports the 322,000+ people living with Crohn's or colitis. Gutsy Walk, Crohn's and Colitis Canada's largest fundraising initiative, raises funds that go directly towards national research, advocacy, and patient programs. WHO: Those living with Crohn's or colitis, community members, friends, family and local representatives. WHEN: Sunday, June 1, 2025. Event start times may vary by location. WHERE: 30+ locations nationwide – from coast to coast. To register a team, donate and view locations, visit: WHY: There is no cure for Crohn's or colitis. Treatment focuses on achieving and maintaining remission, minimizing complications, preventing lasting intestinal damage, and improving quality of life. Crohn's and colitis are lonely diseases, with stigma and isolation added onto physical symptoms. SPOKESPERSON QUOTES: Jayda Sutton of Oakville, ON: Longstanding participant who lives with colitis and is the Ontario Provincial Honourary Chair. "I walk to honour my journey, my son Grayson who passed away at eight months gestation due to complications related to my colitis, my daughter Alyssa, my husband Chris, my parents and everyone who has stood with me. I want to use my story to highlight the quiet victories – getting back up when you feel defeated." Kate Lee, VP, Research & Patient Programs, Crohn's and Colitis Canada:"Gutsy Walk is a celebration of resilience. These are isolating diseases, which makes Gutsy Walk an important moment for those affected to come together and contribute to a better future for themselves." We are on a relentless journey to cure Crohn's and colitis and improve the quality of life of everyone affected by these diseases. Get the latest Gutsy Walk information on Instagram and Facebook - @gutsywalk and @getgutyscanada, as well as For information on Crohn's and Colitis Canada, visit
Yahoo
5 days ago
- General
- Yahoo
MEDIA ADVISORY - Walking in Support of the 322,000+ people in Canada with Crohn's or colitis
INTERVIEW & PHOTO OPPORTUNITIES Every 48 minutes – another Canadian is diagnosed with Crohn's or colitis; by 2035, 470,000+ Canadians will be living with IBD TORONTO, May 30, 2025 /CNW/ - WHAT: On Sunday, June 1, 2025, Crohn's and Colitis Canada, along with Canada's Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) community, will participate in Gutsy Walk, a national fundraising event that supports the 322,000+ people living with Crohn's or colitis. Gutsy Walk, Crohn's and Colitis Canada's largest fundraising initiative, raises funds that go directly towards national research, advocacy, and patient programs. WHO: Those living with Crohn's or colitis, community members, friends, family and local representatives. WHEN: Sunday, June 1, 2025. Event start times may vary by location. WHERE: 30+ locations nationwide – from coast to coast. To register a team, donate and view locations, visit: WHY: There is no cure for Crohn's or colitis. Treatment focuses on achieving and maintaining remission, minimizing complications, preventing lasting intestinal damage, and improving quality of life. Crohn's and colitis are lonely diseases, with stigma and isolation added onto physical symptoms. SPOKESPERSON QUOTES: Jayda Sutton of Oakville, ON: Longstanding participant who lives with colitis and is the Ontario Provincial Honourary Chair. "I walk to honour my journey, my son Grayson who passed away at eight months gestation due to complications related to my colitis, my daughter Alyssa, my husband Chris, my parents and everyone who has stood with me. I want to use my story to highlight the quiet victories – getting back up when you feel defeated." Kate Lee, VP, Research & Patient Programs, Crohn's and Colitis Canada: "Gutsy Walk is a celebration of resilience. These are isolating diseases, which makes Gutsy Walk an important moment for those affected to come together and contribute to a better future for themselves." ABOUT CROHN'S AND COLITIS CANADA We are on a relentless journey to cure Crohn's and colitis and improve the quality of life of everyone affected by these diseases. Get the latest Gutsy Walk information on Instagram and Facebook - @gutsywalk and @getgutyscanada, as well as For information on Crohn's and Colitis Canada, visit To request visuals or coordinate interviews with Gutsy Walk participants or Crohn's and Colitis Canada, please contact: Alexandra SOURCE Crohn's & Colitis Canada View original content to download multimedia:
