Mancat Monday and Then Some

Today, for Mancat Monday, Evan wanted to show off how his toe beans like to mimic the floral print on one of the gazillion blankets in our house. Or maybe it's the floral print that's mimicking him?

The angle of Evan's leg might very well look quite awkward. That's because it's one of his paralyzed hind legs, which just do their own thing. Don't worry, he can't feel them and quite enjoys striking poses like the one above.

I don't know whether you can tell from that wild angle, but that's Evan's back right leg. That's the same leg on pup Astrid that is undergoing surgery tomorrow for her torn CCL. And while Evan is relaxing on cozy blankets, Astrid is voluntarily opting for the hard patio, just inches away from soft grass.

Since it's Mancat Monday, how about a shot of our neighbor mancat keeping pup Astrid company on the patio?

As we've mentioned a lot over the past couple of weeks, Astrid has been spending a lot of time in the back yard since her injured leg doesn't allow her to go for her usual walks. Our neighbor kitty visits us almost daily, which may or may not be due to the fact that this here human doles out treats whenever he shows up. Cat-loving Astrid does very well with this cute and very sociable neighbor kitty, and so he happily hangs out with her.

I want to again thank Ann of Zoolatry for the badges she's created for pup Astrid as she awaits and very soon begins recovery from her surgery.

Thank you all for the many encouraging words, purrs, woofs, thoughts, and prayers you've sent Astrid's way. I can't even begin to express how much it means to me, Astrid, and all of us.

Astrid will check back in again tomorrow, Wednesday, and probably even Thursday to let you know how her surgery went and what she thinks of her first days of the required 6-10 weeks of crate rest following surgery. Spoiler alert: Astrid probably won't be happy. Even so, she and I thank you all for your friendship and kindness. We'd be lost without all of you.

Have a wonderful Monday, friends!

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Festive Flashback Doodle of the Day

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Tip of the Day

We're on the 10th day of the Halloween month of Halloween tips. Now, we simply couldn't go this entire Halloween month without mentioning none other than pumpkins! As most of you likely already know, pumpkin can make for a healthy treat for a kitty or pup. Plain, cooked pumpkin can be an excellent source of fiber. This can help to keep the bowels regular, and so it could be something to keep in mind for those furbabies with irregular bowel movements. Pumpkin and the fiber it provides can also help move hairballs more easily through those kitty intestinal tracts. Fiber, such as that from pumpkin, can also help a kitty or pup feel full for longer, which means that it can also potentially aid in weight loss. All of these benefits are on top of the fact that pumpkin is also high in a variety of beneficial nutrients, such as vitamin A and vitamin C.

That all being said, do of course ensure that you only feed your furbaby cooked pumpkin of the plain variety. You can feed your furbaby pumpkin puree from a can, of course ensuring that it contains no spices or other added ingredients. You can also cook up your own pumpkin and feed it to your kitty or pup as a treat. What's more, these days, there are many types of dry and moist foods, as well as treats, that contain pumpkin as an ingredient. These such foods might assist certain furbabies with bowel regularity or weight loss. Of course, if you have any questions or concerns regarding your furbaby's diet and digestion, discuss options such as pumpkin with your veterinarian.