Tonks Throws in the Towel on Tuesday

On this Tonks Tuesday, the namesake calico chose a rather unorthodox napping spot.

Tonks is having a rest on the pile of freshly laundered towels that her brother Evan uses in place of litter, given that he's towel trained. Just like Tonks steals blankets right out of the dryer before I can fold them, she does the same with Evan's towels. And she does this often.

The little cutie thought you might like to see her adorably freckled nose even closer up, so there you go.

Tonks agreed to a whole photo shoot on those towels, because where else is a girl to pose for the camera than a pile of towels that another cat in the house uses as a bathroom? That said, you'll be seeing more of Tonks and these towels in future posts.

Happy Tuesday, friends!

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Doodle of the Day

It's the first day of March, the month when spring starts. So, naturally, we're going to share what is likely our last blatantly wintry doodle. It's another bookish one, of course also starring cats.

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Tip of the Day

We're yet again going to be repeating a series of tips from previous years. This is because the topic at hand is an important one. After all, March is Pet Poison Awareness Month, and so we'll be giving some tips relating to this over the next couple of weeks. We'll begin with a simple one. For today, we just want to remind you to always have a plan for an emergency, of course including the possibility of your furbaby ingesting some form of toxic material. This could be chocolate, a poisonous plant, human medication, or even an item such as a battery. Being prepared would include knowing where to take your furbaby, as quickly as possible, in the event that they consume anything poisonous. For example, if the trip to your regular veterinarian is not a quick drive, then perhaps have another backup clinic in mind, one that is closer, in the event that you need to get your furbaby help in a very timely manner.

Along this same line of thought, also make sure you know the nearest emergency veterinary clinic, especially for evenings, weekends, and holidays. Have the phone number and address of said clinic handy, such as in your phone or on your refrigerator. What's more, we may not always think of this, but also try to be knowledgeable of how to get to any clinic you might need, before you might need to get there in a pinch. If need be, bookmark or print out directions to nearby clinics and keep them somewhere accessible. This way, should your furbaby get into anything poisonous, you can hop in the car and get help without delay. As we always say, it's better to be safe than sorry.