Nurse Tonks to the Rescue

I recently came down with a cold ('tis the season, huh?), and I've been napping it away the best I can. During one such nap, I woke up to a certain nurse of mine keeping me company.

That there was certainly a welcome sight to wake up to. Tonks loves nothing more than to snooze on my legs while I nap. I won't complain about that one bit.

Happy Tuesday to all!

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Doodle of the Day

Today's Thanksgiving doodle is another one starring my angel Rosie.

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Tip of the Day

Today's Pet Diabetes Awareness Month tip is to know and understand symptoms of and potential treatments for diabetic complications such as hypoglycemia (low blood sugar). As we mentioned yesterday, hypoglycemia might result from a cat or dog failing to eat, and especially if they are still given insulin even when not eating, their blood sugar can drop dangerously. Hypoglycemia can result in any number of symptoms, which might include increased appetite, vomiting, rapid breathing, lethargy, and difficulty walking.

One quick trick to potentially help a hypoglycemic cat or dog in an emergency is to have honey, maple syrup, corn syrup, or some form of sugar syrup available. Rubbing a sugary substance such as one of these on a hypoglycemic animal's gum line or in their cheeks can help to raise their glucose to a safer level. Of course, discuss with your veterinarian any questions you have regarding hypoglycemia and reversing it. Also alert your veterinarian of any hypoglycemic events your furbaby has, so that better diabetes management can be achieved. What's more, get a hypoglycemic furbaby to the vet as soon as possible, if needed.