Window Junkie and Journeying Cows

Hey, you guys, we have new neighbors. These new neighbors include some kids. Their back yard abuts our back yard, and the kids like to run around and scream bloody murder play in their new back yard. When they do that, we have to snoopervise. You know, like this:

Do you guys snoopervise on the neighbors? You should. They can't be trusted.

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It's that time of this April post when we show what we've created for today's letter in A to Z Challenge.

Today's letter is J. Remember, our theme involves putting animal-inspired twists on the titles of classic stories. For today's installment, we decided to fudge with the title of none other than Jules Verne's Journey to the Center of the Earth. Like this:

Do you think Jersey to the Center of the Earth would play out anything like the original? We're thinking probably not.


Have a wonderful Wednesday, friends!

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Our Tip of the Day:

 

A couple days ago, we talked about ear mites. These mites are not the only kind that can infest our pups and kitties, though. As many of you likely already know, there are other mites that can affect the skin of our furbabies.

There are a number of different mites that can affect our pups or kitties. In dogs, mites that cause sarcoptic mange are perhaps most common, and are also highly contagious between dogs and also to humans. Mites that cause demodectic mange are perhaps a bit less common, as a healthy immune system can often suppress them, and they are also far less contagious. Cats have certain mites that more commonly affect them, such as cheyletiella mites and mites that cause notoedric mange. Both of these are contagious, similarly to the mites that cause sarcoptic mange.

No matter the species of your furbaby, they can potentially be affected by mites. Depending on the type of mite, as well as the pup or kitty's overall health and the severity of the infestation, you might see a variety of symptoms. When it comes to mites and mange, keep an eye out for itching and scratching, hair loss, scabs or scaly skin, and discoloration of the skin, just to name a few.

If you think you see any signs related to mites, or signs of any dermatological issue, have your furbaby seen by a veterinarian as soon as possible. Not only is itching and scratching uncomfortable, but lesions and secondary infections can result. Left untreated, mites and their side effects can become a risk not only to your furbaby's comfort and happiness, but also to their health.

All of that being said, keep in mind that treatment for mites will likely not only include medications prescribed by your veterinarian. Mites will also need to be eradicated from the environment. You may need to pitch bedding and rugs, or at the very least efficiently wash them in hot water. Do whatever it takes to ensure that your furbaby and their environment is as sanitary and safe as possible, so that they can live a happy, healthy life.