The Letter E and Evan's Handsome Face

Let's start with today's April A to Z Challenge contribution, shall we?

Like the broken record I am, I'll remind you that for this year's alphabetical challenge, I'm sharing my own fan art versions of covers for some of my favorite books. What's more, every single one of my covers will star a cat, or sometimes a dog. Much of the beginning of the alphabet has been dedicated to my newest favorite series of fantasy books, that being the purely chaotic Dungeon Crawler Carl series by Matt Dinniman. In addition to the main character Carl, these books have a built-in kitty character named Princess Donut, who is a talking Persian tortie.

But that's enough rambling. Let's get to the letter E. And for that, we have the wacky cover for The Eye of the Bedlam Bride.

[Reminder/Disclaimer/whatever you want to call it: This is not a real, true cover of this book. My name is also not Matt Dinniman, and so I am admittedly not the author of this book. I'm just someone who likes books and cats and so drew this unofficial feline version of the book's cover.]

That there book above involves a giant spider woman. As an arachnophobe, it gave me the heebie-jeebies to draw said spider woman, but since she is the titular bedlam bride, I made myself include her. I much prefer drawing Princess Donut. There are also some playing cards and heart boxer flags in this book, which is why those weird things are also on my cover. It's a mess of random chaos, which is in part why I enjoy this crazy series so much.

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Now, of course, you get to bask in the glory of Evan on this Mancat Monday. Ready? Are you sure? Okay, here's his handsome face.

Evan and all of us here wish you a magnificent Monday!

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Tip of the Day

We just finished our series of tips on heartworm, in honor of April being Heartworm Awareness Month. Since we're on the topic of pesky parasites, we're going to keep it going. We've given many tips like this in the past, but important topics are worth repeating. Today, we'll be talking about fleas.

When it comes to fleas, it's important to realize that essentially any and all animals are susceptible. Even indoor-only cats and dogs can get fleas, such as if the tiny pests come into the home by hitching a ride on humans, or on other animals who go outdoors. What's more, fleas can be present even when you might think they aren't, such as in the winter. If fleas have already made their way indoors, they can thrive in the warmth of a home any time of year. Even outdoors in the winter, though, they can still potentially be present. Especially if there are warmer days here and there, and if you're starting to see some green grass outside, then there is always the chance that fleas can be present and active. So, this is just one reason to keep your furbabies on flea prevention.

To really drive home this tip, though, we're also going to remind you of just some of the side effects that can come with fleas. First, of course, fleas can cause all sorts of itchiness. In some cases, an animal can even have flea allergy dermatitis, which is of course when a cat or dog is allergic to flea bites and can therefore display significant itching, hair loss, lesions, and so forth. Itchy skin is not the only potential result of fleas, though. Fleas can also lead to a tapeworm infestation in your furbaby, something which we will further discuss tomorrow. In addition, anemia and other bloodborne and potentially dangerous diseases can result from fleas and their bites. The health and safety of your furbaby is of course, therefore, an incredibly good reason to be sure that you keep up with that flea prevention year round.

We will also note here that you should discuss with your veterinarian which flea preventative is likely to be both the safest and most effective for your furbaby. Not all preventatives are created equal. Some cheaper, generic, over-the-counter versions have even been found to cause incredibly dangerous or even life-threatening side effects. This is not something for which it's worth risking your furbaby's life, so discuss preventatives with your veterinarian, and select a quality, safe product. Also, in the event that your entire home needs to be treated for fleas, also be sure that you discuss this with your veterinarian, so that you might get tips from them on safe methods for this extensive type of treatment.

Caturday Art with the Letter D

We're here with another silly drawing for the April A to Z Challenge.

As I've mentioned the past few days, this year I'm recreating my own feline (or sometimes canine), essentially fan art versions of the covers of my favorite books. Quite a few of the books at the beginning of the alphabet are from my newest favorite fantasy series, that being the pure chaos that is Dungeon Crawler Carl by Matt Dinniman. Speaking of which, today is the letter D, and for that we have the first and titular book of said series.

[You're probably going to get tired of seeing this, but I've got to cover all the bases. So...Reminder/Disclaimer/whatever you want to call it: This is not a real, true cover of this book. My name is also not Matt Dinniman, and so I am admittedly not the author of this book. I'm just someone who likes books and cats and so drew this unofficial feline version of the book's cover.]

As I mentioned above, this month I'm recreating book covers, but so that they star cats (or occasionally dogs). The above book stars a man named Carl, but co-stars his Persian tortie cat, Princess Donut. She wears a tiara and other magical gear, and she can talk. I love having a built-in kitty character, and she is indeed the character on all of my covers for this series.

Happy Caturday to all!

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Tip of the Day

Today, we have the last tip in a repeat series of heartworm tips that we shared a couple months back. This is because April is Heartworm Awareness Month. So, the final such tip is below.

Today’s tip is a very long one, and it relates to a fact that especially all cat parents really should know. And this is that there is currently no true treatment for heartworms in cats. There are treatments available for dogs that can kill the adult heartworms, but this does not work the same for cats. One reason for this is that the drug used to treat heartworms in dogs has been found, in some cases, to cause sudden death in cats. This is often due to dead or dying heartworms causing blockages and cardiac failure. Another reason why treatments may not work is because the life cycle of a heartworm is different in a dog versus a cat.

In dogs, the lifespan of a heartworm is longer, around five to seven years. This lifespan includes larvae entering the body after a mosquito bite, traveling to the heart, and then growing into mature, reproducing adults. Dogs are an optimal host for heartworms.

In cats, the heartworm lifespan is far shorter, often two to three years. What’s more, cats are not a prime host for heartworms, and a cat’s body itself often overcomes the heartworms, typically before they can even enter into adulthood. This is why far less adult heartworms are found in cats than are found in dogs. Even immature heartworms, which are typically what would circulate in the blood and be indicative of disease in a canine heartworm test, are often not found in the blood of cats. This is why cats are less commonly diagnosed with heartworm disease. Then again, though, it is not impossible for a cat to have heartworm disease, and in this case, heartworms cannot be killed as they can in dogs.

For cats, one of the only options for a cure is to have the heartworms surgically removed. This, of course, can be tricky and risky. Symptoms of the disease can also perhaps be controlled and the cat made comfortable with various medications and supportive treatments. Given that a cat might be able to outlive the heartworms, it is possible to treat the symptoms while the heartworms go through their cycle and ultimately die. As mentioned earlier, though, heartworms can live for two to three years in a cat, and there is still always the risk of pulmonary or cardiac failure while the heartworms remain.

With such limited treatment options for heartworms in cats, it is incredibly important to again note that the best option is to keep your cats on heartworm prevention. The risk of heartworm disease might seem small, but it is a risk nonetheless. And, just as always, it is better to be safe than sorry.

And, there is one last note for pup parents. Though there is a more successful heartworm treatment for dogs, heartworm disease can cause permanent damage. This can lead to lifelong issues, such as of the heart and lungs, even after the heartworms are eradicated. For this reason, heartworm prevention is of course also recommended for dogs.

Friendly Fill-Ins, the Letter C, and Eddy and Her Sister

Hello, friends! Let's kick off today with the Friendly Fill-Ins challenge, shall we? My amazing co-host Ellen of 15andmeowing came up with the first two fill-in statements, and I came up with the second two.

1. My favorite Easter (or Passover) treat is _________.

2. My life would be different without _________.

3. If I could, I would give an Easter basket full of _________ to _________.

4. Is it weird that I _________?


My answers are below in bold.

1. My favorite Easter treat is my bunny patch pudding dessert.
(I feel odd picking something I make as my favorite treat, but it's both fun to create and yummy to eat. It's a big batch of a chocolate pudding on pie crust and topped with whipped cream, crumbled Oreos, coconut shreds dyed green like grass, bunny (sometimes chick) peeps, and pastel M&Ms as "eggs". I make this every year and have shared photos of it before, so I'll go ahead and do so again now.)

2. My life would be different without my furry family.

(And it would be different in a sad, unfulfilled sort of way. My kitties as well as any pups I share my life with are some of my main purposes, inspirations, and overall joys in life. I have barely any memories in my life that don't involve kitties, as I got my first at age 4 and have been blessed with cat since. I've shared my life with dogs for many, many years of that time as well. I don't want to know what life without furry companions is like.)

3. If I could, I would give an Easter basket full of food and toys and preferably a home to all homeless animals.
(I wish I could snap a finger and gift those things to all kitties, pups, and other companion animals without homes. Come on, Easter Bunny, can't you help us achieve this for all the wonderful furry babies out there? They more than deserve it.)

4. Is it weird that I will always choose staying home over traveling?
(I've mentioned this many times before, the whole broken record part about me being a huge homebody who does not like to travel or be away from home in general. I've had a lot of people in my life tell me it's strange or even unhealthy for me to not like going out and about or experiencing new things. I leave my home to go to work every day and go out and do everything I need to function and survive, so I'm not just holed up in my house all the time. I just don't like traveling or socializing. I enjoy nothing more than being home with my kitties and using that peaceful time to partake in my passions of drawing and writing. I've never felt like I'm missing out. Maybe that is weird, but I can live with that.)

Now it's your turn!

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You are also welcome to complete the fill-ins in the comments below,

or in the comments on Ellen's blog, 15andmeowing.

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And now it's time for today's edition of the April A to Z Challenge.

My alphabetical challenge this year involves creating my own, essentially fan art versions of covers for some of my favorite books. Today, I have yet another one from my newest favorite series of fantasy books, that being the Dungeon Crawler Carl series by Matt Dinniman. As I've mentioned before, these are wild and crazy books starring a man in magical heart boxers and his talking Persian tortie cat named Princess Donut.

Oh, and for my A to Z book covers, I'm making them all star cats, or dogs. Whether or not the actual book includes a furry character, there's going to be one on my cover for it. Since these particular fantasy books I'm starting with already co-star a kitty, she gets to be on all of my covers for this series. And for today's letter of C, Princess Donut can be found on the cover of Carl's Doomsday Scenario.

[Reminder/Disclaimer/whatever you want to call it: This is not a real, true cover of this book. My name is also not Matt Dinniman, and so I am admittedly not the author of this book. I'm just someone who likes books and cats and so drew this unofficial feline version of the book's cover.]

That there above is the second book in this series. It involves a weird sort of circus, some killer monkeys, some bird creatures, and lots of other chaos that I won't traumatize you with here. Oh, and Princess Donut's new pet, who just so happens to be a velociraptor, plays a big role in this book and even saves her life. I heavily considered drawing him as well, but it stresses me out trying to draw dinosaurs without making them look like a preschooler's rendition of a chicken. So, I apologize to Mongo the velociraptor, but I just couldn't bring myself to do it.

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And now, of course, we have your Eddy fix! Just like Thimble did yesterday, Eddy is sharing a shot co-starring her sister.

See Thimble back there? You got to see a far more blurry photo from this moment in last week's Pet Photo Fails blog hop. So, here's a version that's a bit more glamorous. Eddy and Thimble aren't really the best of friends, but I'm glad they each tolerate the other enough to keep their sister company.

Happy Friday, friends!

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Tip of the Day

As we've been saying over the past couple of days, April is Heartworm Awareness Month. This is why we are repeating a series of heartworm tips that we've shared a couple of times over the years.

Yesterday we discussed some of the potential symptoms of heartworm disease. Today's tip is a simple one grounded in a bit of common sense. And that is, if your kitty or pup is showing signs of potential heartworm disease, or if you have any concern regarding the disease for any reason, of course schedule an appointment for your furbaby to be seen by their veterinarian as soon as possible. Furthermore, this is the time to discuss heartworm testing with your veterinarian, and of course to ask questions as needed to understand the process.

That being said, keep in mind that there is a relatively simple heartworm blood test for dogs. It is recommended that this testing be done at least annually, or as needed. On the other hand, testing for heartworms is not as easily done in cats. We will discuss this a bit further tomorrow, but typical blood tests for heartworms do not always offer as definitive results in cats as they do in dogs. In cats, a heartworm antigen or heartworm antibody test can be done. Another option is to have imaging done, such as chest x-rays. Though not always simple or easy, as long as you and your veterinarian work together, it is possible to determine if your kitty has heartworms. So, if you have any concern whatsoever that your kitty, or your pup, might be risk for heartworm disease, do not hesitate to schedule a vet visit for testing.

The Letter B and Thimble's Sisterly Thankfulness

It's another day of the April A to Z Challenge. I make it sound like we've already been at this for a while. We're on day two. I bet all you smart folk out there know what letter that is.

Indeed, it's time for the letter B. This year, my alphabetical doodles are my own artistic, feline-centric (or occasional canine-centric) renditions of covers for my favorite books. A number of these will be the books in my newest favorite fantasy series. That is the absolutely chaotic series known as Dungeon Crawler Carl by Matt Dinniman, and the stories star a man named Carl in magical heart boxers as well as his talking Persian tortie cat named Princess Donut. Guess which character gets to be on my versions of the covers?

For the letter B, we have the fifth book in the series, The Butcher's Masquerade.

[Reminder/Disclaimer/whatever you want to call it: This is not a real, true cover of this book. My name is also not Matt Dinniman, and so I am admittedly not the author of this book. I'm just someone who likes books and cats and so drew this unofficial feline version of the book's cover.]

This is my favorite book in this series thus far. In it, Princess Donut has to deal with quite a lot of craziness, but that's nothing new. There's not only the titular Butcher's Masquerade at a dangerous castle, but also a giant dinosaur named Tina who wears a pink feather boa and a crown and carries around a wand. Because why not?

Get ready for another cover with Princess Donut tomorrow, and the day after, and Monday as well. And a couple other days next week. I do promise there are a variety of other books coming your way later in the month. 

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Now, of course, Thimble is here for Angel Brian's Thankful Thursday Blog Hop. She even has one of her siblings to help her celebrate the occasion.

Today, Thimble is so very grateful that she and her sister Eddy get along. Sometimes. Sort of. They at least tolerate each other enough to get cute photos like this.

In true Eddy fashion, the girl is blurry in this photo. So, let's share another one in which both of the cuties are clear and, well, not blurry.

Thimble, Eddy, and all of us wish you a happy Thursday!

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We didn't forget about tomorrow's Friendly Fill-Ins challenge. So, how about we share those fill-in statements now? My amazing co-host Ellen of 15andmeowing came up with the first two, and I came up with the second two.

1. My favorite Easter (or Passover) treat is _________.

2. My life would be different without _________.

3. If I could, I would give an Easter basket full of _________ to _________.

4. Is it weird that I _________?

We'll see you tomorrow, friends!

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Tip of the Day

As we said yesterday, April is Heartworm Awareness Month. For this reason, we are repeating a series of heartworm tips that we originally posted a couple of months ago. Our second tip on this topic is to know the potential symptoms. Since heartworms can affect the heart and lungs, early symptoms can often resemble those of asthma. Coughing and a lack of desire or an inability to exercise are commonly seen. Other potential signs of heartworm disease include decreased appetite, weight loss, and vomiting. The more severe the heartworm infection, and the longer it is present, the more pronounced the symptoms may be. Severe cases may also involve fluid buildup in the abdomen, as well as acute symptoms of pulmonary or cardiac failure, often due to heartworms causing a blockage. If you have any concerns that your cat or dog might have heartworms, seek veterinary care as soon as possible.

The Letter A and Adventures with Angel Astrid

I am indeed doing my best to partake in this year's April A to Z Challenge.

I admittedly did not officially sign up for the alphabetical challenge this year, only because life has been chaotic lately and I didn't want to risk making it official and then having to shift things around. All that said, I'm going to do my best to share something on all 26 days of the challenge.

My theme for this A to Z month is a bookish one. I'll be creating my own covers for some of my favorite books, but with cats. Because of course. Actually, there will be a day or two when it'll be a pup instead of a kitty on the cover, but all in all it'll be an animal book cover sort of month.

I've mentioned far too many times how there's a new, still in-progress, absolutely insane series of fantasy books that I've been enjoying the past couple of years. What's more, this series will be taking up 8 book cover slots this month, most of them being in the first few letters. Thankfully, though, one of the main characters is a Persian tortie cat who can talk, so putting a kitty on the covers is quite easy.

The books in this series won't be in order during this challenge, because the alphabet wouldn't allow for that. I'll also note that I'll be taking some liberties this month to get a book I want for each letter. Rather than always basing it on the book title itself, I'll sometimes be using the author's name, a character name, or a concept in the book as the reason why it falls under that letter. In fact, I had to do just that for the very first letter, A. In truth, I tend to call this book The Anarchist's Cookbook, but it's actually called The Dungeon Anarchist's Cookbook. But, since something called none other than the Anarchist's Cookbook plays a big role in this book, I let it be the contribution for the letter A.

So, here's my unofficial, artistic recreation of the cover for The (Dungeon) Anarchist's Cookbook by Matt Dinniman.

[Reminder/Disclaimer/whatever you want to call it: This is not a real, true cover of this book. My name is also not Matt Dinniman, and so I am admittedly not the author of this book. I'm just someone who likes books and cats and so drew this unofficial feline version of the book's cover.]

This is the third book in this wild and crazy Dungeon Crawler Carl series that I enjoy so much. Some would say the main character of the books is Carl in his magical heart boxers, but I would debate the true star is Persian tortie Princess Donut. The particular book above involves lots of trains, the aforementioned Anarchist's Cookbook, and of course Donut in her tiara and sunglasses and other magical gear.

You'll be getting another cover with that their kitty Princess Donut yet again tomorrow. And the day after that. And I think the day after that as well. I promise there will be far more variety in books coming up later in the month. I've really been enjoying drawing Princess Donut, though, so I'm not complaining about the current streak of books starring her.

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Of course we now have a photo of sweet angel pup Astrid to share on this Woof Woof Wednesday. Or maybe it's actually an Adventures with Astrid sort of post, as I liked the look of this photo of my smiling pup on a sunny walk a couple years ago.

Happy Wednesday to all!

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Tip of the Day

April is Heartworm Awareness Month. For the next couple of days, therefore, we're going to repeat some heartworm tips we've given before. So, these tips may sound familiar, but we've decided to share them again for this significant month.

We'll start simple and remind you all that heartworms come from mosquitoes, and a dog or cat can become infected if they are bit by a mosquito carrying larvae. This can occur in either indoor or outdoor furbabies. For indoor animals, you can try to keep all windows and doors closed, in hopes to prevent mosquito entry into the house. However, they can enter through cracks, or simply when you open the door to enter or exit. What's more, it is possible for mosquitoes to be out and about year round, even in the winter. For this reason, our first, very significant tip is to simply consider keeping your dogs and cats on preventatives that include heartworm coverage, and that you do this year round.

Happy Birthday, Angel Homer, Kipper, Josie, and Iris!

I know Tuesdays are usually Tonks's day to post, but she's willing to step aside today for some birthday kitties. My parents' rescued a litter of 4 kittens almost 9 years ago. Sadly, one of the kitties passed away just under two weeks ago. His name was Homer, and we shared a post about him the day after he passed. We miss this sweet and handsome boy so much, but we'll never forget him. We hope you're having the best birthday ever up there, Homer!

Homer also loved showing off his belly. He was one of the rare kitties who loved tummy rubs without it being a trap.

We love you, Homer, always and forever!

Homer seemingly passed away from a sudden, undetected cardiac event, and since he left behind 3 full litter mates that could possibly be affected by anything genetic, a necropsy was done. The results indicated that he did indeed pass away from the cardiac condition known as hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM). This is one of the leading causes of death in cats Homer's age, and in many cases there are no symptoms until the kitty suddenly passes away.

My parents took all 3 of Homer's litter mates to our vet for cardiac bloodwork as well as cardiac ultrasounds. As a side note, Homer was the only calm and collected kitty of this litter. His sisters are especially a bit, well, wild. So, taking all of the others was quite an ordeal. That said, thankfully, none of them are showing any signs of suffering from HCM. They had full exams and fresh bloodwork of all types that day, and they're all doing incredible. While me miss Homer terribly, we are thankful that he's looking out for his siblings and that they're all in good health.

Are you ready to see the other 3 birthday babies? We'll start with handsome Homer's equally handsome brother, that being Kipper.

Kipper is a very talkative little guy. Except he's not little. Aside from some Maine Coons I've known, Kipper is easily the tallest cat I've ever met. He is a very sweet boy and will gladly follow you around serenading you. Unfortunately, though, he does not like being held. That's okay, though. He's allowed to set boundaries.

Next up is one of Homer's sisters, and this one is Josie.

Josie can be pretty darn sassy, but she's cute and so that's permitted. What's more, Josie is 100% my dad's cat. While she tolerates my mom and my sister and myself and will let us pet her and all that, she loves her dad so much. And when she needs to go into a carrier or anything like that, the only person she'll let handle her in that way is my dad. She just loves him so much, and she often displays that love by getting on his lap and screaming in his face. They both seem to enjoy that so very much.

And last is Homer's other sister, that being Iris.

Iris is easily the most wild and skittish of this litter, but she's also my little buddy. When I visit my parents and watch TV at their house, she'll often come sit with me. When she's relaxed, she'll let you rest an arm on her and all that adorableness. If she's not relaxed, good luck touching her. Unlike her brothers, Iris is a tiny gal, but she packs a lot of personality and sass into that little body of hers. And I love that about her.

Homer, Kipper, Josie, and Iris were the born to a feral cat that would help herself into my uncle's house. He named her Scamp, and she had this litter of kittens inside of his house. We often refer to these 4 kitties as none other than the Scamps. They were around humans from day 1, and they came to live with my parents when they were only a few weeks old, none of which you would know by how hard they can be to handle. Well, except for sweet angel Homer, as he was incredibly laidback and easy to hold and do whatever you needed to do with him. I'm not sure why the other 3 can be so skittish, but they sure make it look like a feral, wild nature can be genetic, as their mama cat was just that. Josie looks just like their mom Scamp, in case you were curious.

Happy 9th Birthday, Homer, Kipper, Josie, and Iris! We love all of you, always and forever!

I unfortunately failed to get a birthday doodle completed for these cuties, so I pulled one I created years ago for my mom. It stars Homer, Kipper, Josie, and Iris, as well as my parents' kitties Trapper and Talon. Sadly, sweet Talon passed away last April, also about 2 weeks before his birthday, just like sweet Homer.

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Tip of the Day

Today is the last day of National Pet Poison Prevention Month. Since Easter is just around the corner, we're going to give you a summary of what Easter items to keep away from your furbaby, so that they do not end up at the emergency clinic around this springtime holiday.

First, keep those Easter lilies away from your kitties and pups! There are a number of lily types that are toxic to furbabies, Easter lilies being one of the most dangerous. Any part of the Easter lily can be toxic, even the pollen. Lily toxicity can lead to any number of life-threatening side effects, one of them being acute kidney failure. As you surely already know or can guess, it is simply safest to keep any and all lilies out of the home, well out of reach of your kitty or pup.

Other Easter goodies to keep away from your furbaby include chocolate, which is also toxic, as you all certainly already know. Don't forget the danger that other candies can pose as well, such as the sugar-free sort containing toxic xylitol. If you are giving or receiving Easter baskets that contain candies such as these, keep them well hidden away, so that hungry or curious furbabies cannot help themselves to a toxic snack.

It is also worth it to note the danger of Easter grass. This stringy, grass-like material often used as a filler in Easter baskets can be dangerous if ingested by a kitty or pup. It can lead to emergencies such as intestinal blockage, perforation, or laceration. Try not to use any such materials in Easter baskets. If you receive a basket with this dangerous fake grass material, keep it well out of your furbaby's reach and dispose of it safely.

Mancat Monday: Drawing with My Cuddle Bug

I did my best to work on my April A to Z Challenge doodles this weekend. I did make some progress, but I was combatting a very adorable saboteur most of the time.

Evan loves being wherever I am, and that includes him giving me lots of cuddles when I sit down to do draw.

I'll see how much my adorable little guy lets me get done tonight as well. I'm sure there will be lots of cuddles involved, and I'm not complaining about that one bit.

Happy Monday, friends!

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Flashback Doodle of the Day

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Tip of the Day

We're of course here today with another National Pet Poison Awareness Month tip. It's time to give a reminder of the dirty details of keeping your kitty or pup safe. What we mean is, don't forget to keep your garbage can, recycling bin, dirty dishwasher, compost, and other similar areas safe against curious furbabies. Garbage cans or recycling bins, for example, might contain empty containers for potentially poisonous substances, such as detergents. The garbage can, dishwasher, or even compost might also contain the remnants of food that is toxic to a cat or dog. When it comes to the compost, or perhaps even the garbage can, moldy foods especially might be found within, and moldy food can contain mycotoxins, which are indeed toxic to our furbabies.

All in all, what we're trying to say is to never forget all of the details, no matter how dirty, for ensuring that your kitty or pup is free from any form of poisoning or other injury. Use garbage cans that are securely lidded or pet-proof in another way. You could even hide your garbage can in a cabinet, drawer, or room to which your furbaby cannot gain access. Also ensure that your dirty dishwasher remains securely closed, and that any compost you have is kept somewhere that your furbaby cannot reach. Even if a precaution seems like overkill, it's probably not. After all, when it comes to the health and safety of your furbaby, it is of course best to take no risks.