Thankful Thimble Thursday

Hello and happy Thursday, friends! After an emergency at work and then an emergency with my car, it's just a quick post for today. Tomorrow's post will have far more to it, and will probably be far too long. That said, we do still have some cuteness to share today.

Thimble is of course here to share some gratitude for Brian's Thankful Thursday Blog Hop.

What is Thimble thankful for today?

Thimble is grateful for cozy blankets! After all, we've been dipping down to near freezing temperatures at night. As for this human, I'm thankful for lap kitty season, since most of mine mainly opt for my lap when they're cold. I had three kitties on me last night, and I'm not complaining about that one bit.

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Now, are you ready for the fill-in statements for tomorrow's Friendly Fill-Ins challenge? My amazing co-host Ellen of 15andmeowing came up with the first two, and I came up with the second two.

1. I'm usually _________ but sometimes I can be _________.

2. A new show (or book or food) I like is _________.

3. I would like to skip _________ and jump right to _________.

4. I haven't _________ since _________.

We'll see you tomorrow, friends!

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Flashback Doodle of the Day

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Tip of the Day

As we mentioned yesterday, September is Animal Pain Awareness Month, and so the last days of this month will include tips relating to that very topic. Yesterday's tip was about some of the signs and symptoms you might notice if your furbaby is in pain. Today's tip relates to, of course, taking your kitty in for a veterinary exam should they be showing signs of pain. By way of examination and other potential diagnostic tests, a reason for any pain your furbaby is feeling might be deduced.

Moreover, if or when your veterinarian describes medications to treat or regulate your furbaby's pain, always monitor them closely. This is often especially important after the first doses of a new medication. Depending on the reason for pain, as well as depending on the individual animal, different medications can vary in their efficacy and side effects. Of course, some pain medications will, by nature, cause drowsiness or other such side effects. In some cases, though, there are other things to look out for. For example, some animals have noticeably adverse reactions to certain drugs, such as respiratory distress, hives or swelling, vomiting, or diarrhea. There are also cases when an animal might have a hypersensitivity to certain medications, making typical side effects, such as drowsiness, even more pronounced than anticipated or safe. Therefore, after giving your kitty or pup a pain medication (or, in truth, any medication), be sure to observe them carefully. If you notice any concerning or abnormal side effects in your cat or dog, of course do not hesitate to contact your veterinarian.