Hello, I’m Alex Shin, a pharmacist at Greycoat Research.

Can you imagine celebrating your cat’s 30th birthday? It may sound like a distant dream.

But in Korea, Minky made headlines as a 28-year-old cat.

Meet Minky

Minky shared nearly three decades with Dr. Jaeyoung Kim, a veterinarian who works with Greycoat Research.

But when Dr. Kim remembers her, he doesn’t simply remember a cat who lived a remarkably long life.

What stays with him most are the ordinary moments—Minky walking through the clinic and pausing to drink water in a patch of sunlight.

Sometimes, the simplest moments are the ones we remember longest.

What Minky Taught Dr. Kim

Pay attention to your cat’s everyday habits.

• Is your cat grooming as usual?
• Moving comfortably through familiar spaces?
• Interacting with you in their usual way?

Small changes in these familiar behaviors can offer clues to how your cat is feeling.

One lesson from Dr. Kim’s years with Minky is that care should fit the individual cat—and be something you can realistically keep up every day.

If kidney care is part of your cat’s routine, focus on the essentials with your veterinarian:

• The right diet.
• Good hydration.
• And nutritional support when needed.

Good kidney care is rarely about just one thing.
More often, it’s the small things we keep doing every day.

What did 28 years with Minky teach Dr. Kim?

Read Dr. Kim’s personal story about Minky—and how their years together shaped the way he thinks about feline kidney health.

Read Dr. Kim’s Story About Minky →

More Time Together. More Good Days.

Will more cats someday live to 30? We don’t know yet.

But what we hope for is more of those everyday moments—not just more birthdays.

• Eating well.
• Resting comfortably.
• Enjoying familiar routines.
• Spending another day by your side.

Those are the days we want cats to enjoy for as long as possible.

That hope guides our work at Greycoat Research: studying feline kidney health, including AIM research, and developing nutritional support for everyday care.

Every meal you prepare, every water bowl you refill, and every small change you notice is part of caring for those good days.

Wishing you and your cat many more good days together.

Alex Shin,
Pharmacist
Greycoat Research

[Educational Disclaimer]
This content is provided for general educational and informational purposes only.
It is not intended as a substitute for professional veterinary advice, diagnosis, or treatment, nor is it intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.
Please consult your veterinarian regarding your cat’s health and before making any changes to your cat’s diet, supplements, or care routine.