Saturday, May 19, 2018

A Donut of a Doodle

We mentioned yesterday that we're doing a series of doodles revolving around food. Don't worry, though, all of these doodles will also have furry stars! See?


What kinds of foods might you all like to see us doodle up? We're always open to suggestions!

Our donut doodle up there is indeed our contribution to Athena's Caturday Art blog hop.


Happy Caturday to one and all!




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Our Tip of the Day:

Today's summer safety tip is a bit of a grooming reminder. While it is of course more than okay to regularly trim nails, brush, or even lightly trim your cat's or dog's coat, keep in mind that shaving them in the summer can have negative effects. Just as our cats and dogs need their coat to stay warm in the winter, they also need it to remain cool in the summer. This is because cat and dog coats not only insulate warmth in the winter, but that furry coat also insulates cool air in the summer.

That's not all, though. Remember our discussion on sunburn yesterday? Well, shaving our furry cats and dogs can cause their skin to be more exposed to the sun, which of course can result in sunburn during these hot, sunny months. Sunburn, as we said yesterday, can lead to painful skin issues as well as potential skin cancer, and no one wants that.

So, though it might sound reasonable to shave your furbaby down to the skin to help them stay cool in the summer, that is actually not the best of ideas. Let them keep their coats this summer, so that they can insulate cool air and have some protection against those sunny rays. Regularly brushing and trimming up that coat is more than fine, but don't take their coat away altogether. Of course, if you have questions on this topic of grooming and coat and skin care in the summer, do discuss it with your veterinarian.

16 comments:

Lone Star Cats said...

YUM!

We'd LUV a bacon doodle!

messymimi said...

Donuts and cats, two of life’s simple pleasures. Happy Saturday!

Peaches and Paprika said...

My mom brushes and brushed me with The Furminator this time of year. She cannot believe the amount of FUR I grow in April and May. Is there a fur growing contest?

We luv your donut illustration. Reminder: National Donut Day is celebrated June 1, we think!

The Swiss Cats said...

What a cute doodle ! You made us hungry ! Purrs

Athena Cat Goddess Wise Kitty said...

Sweet doodle!
Purrs xx
Athena and Marie

Marg said...

Oh those donuts look yummy. How about a cat and dog doodle.

Memories of Eric and Flynn said...

That is a cute doodle.

Cathy Keisha said...

Another fun doodle. TW would like one of them donuts.

Melissa, Mudpie and Angel Truffles (Mochas, Mysteries and Meows) said...

Too cute! We vote for mud pies ;)

The Island Cats said...

We wanna see pizza!

pilch92 said...

Very cute doodle except now I am craving a donut. Excellent tips too.

M Dawson said...

OOh doughnuts YUM I am on my way over!!!

Marjorie and the Dash Kitten Crew

meowmeowmans said...

Oh, we're loving that donut doodle, gang! How about a taco doodle?

Unknown said...

Mmmm ... donuts! I vote for a taco doodle too! :)

Eastside Cats said...

Happy kitties with towers of donuts! So cute!

Kitties Blue said...

Is that doodle low cal? XOCK, angel Lily Olivia, Mauricio, Misty May, Giulietta, angel Fiona, Astrid, Lisbeth, Calista Jo, Cooper Murphy and Sawyer