Lets Chat About Cats - Episode 29 - Featuring Georgie Mummy of Toby Quinton and Leo AKA Tummy & Gummy

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In this episode of the podcast I had the absolute pleasure of chatting to the lovely Georgie who is mum to Toby, Quinton and Leo.
Those who follow them on Instagram will know them as Tummy & Gummy and will surely know their story so far....and for those who do not then I will try not to spoil the episode but it is an emotional one and Georgie shares some truly intimate details of the journey she has ben on so far with her beloved fur babies.
From how her journey started through the adoption of sweet Herbie to the adoption of Quinton, Toby and then the adoption of Leo.
The conversation flows through the journey of Georgie meeting Quinton and Toby for the first time, bringing them home and includes the health issues of Quinton battling cancer when it was discovered he had a growth in his mouth and spread rapidly. Quinton did not live very long after his diagnosis and in all honesty the story is still very raw and recent. The bond between Quinton and Toby was incredible, so loving and also heart-breaking when there is of course loss and one living without the other.
Georgie also shares some information about the condition Toby has which is Ehlers Danlos Syndrome which you may know instead as EDS.
EDS is a disease characterized by deficient levels of collagen, the protein molecule necessary for providing strength and elasticity to the skin and ligaments, along with much of the rest of the body, in simple terms the skin is fragile, can be heavy, droopy and tear. because of the lack of collagen which makes our skin spring back. Add this to cats who have claws and you can understand why they can easily hurt themselves. It is a condition which cannot be cured but can be managed and Georgie gives tips and information on how to limit injury or even spot or treat injury. She lets us in on the secret of how she knows Toby has injured himself without seeing it... he is really funny and cute! :)
Find out where Toby and Leo get their sweet outfits which keep them safe and comfortable and how they also both love being naked! And more about their little habits and individual characters and personalities. Both Toby and Leo are sweet little boys and you can hear just how deep the bond between them goes as well as between Georgie and her beloved boys.
After the recording Georgie let me in on a little secret that another EDS baby was going to be joining her family and whilst typing up this intro Georgie has already posted the news and shared the photo of her newest member of the family. His name is Chino and he will be coming from Germany. He may even be there by the time this episode airs!
Please share and spread the word that EDS cats like Toby, Leo and Chino are special and can live normal healthy lives! Education and knowledge is power and if just one cat can be saved or given a good chance at life then its all worthwhile. Find them all on Instagram @tummyandgummy
Thanks for listening
Fiona X

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