Thankful Thimble Thursday

It's Thursday, and that means it's time for Brian's Thankful Thursday Blog Hop.

As always, a little tabby named Thimble is here to share her gratitude, and today she's doing a bit of a flashback.

Thimble admits that she is somewhat thankful to have the couch all to herself for the time being, since, because of the surgery on her leg, pup Astrid isn't allowed to jump onto furniture until December. That said, Thimble also misses their little battles for the window seats. Thimble liked that she always won. She also kind of liked cuddling up to her puppy sister. She looks forward to that resuming in December.

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

1. A veteran I would like to thank today is _________.

2. I can't go a day without _________.

3. _________ is my most frequented _________.

4. This time of year, _________ is _________.

We'll see you tomorrow, friends!

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Flashback Doodle of the Day

I have a number of autumnal bookish doodles in the works, so for today, how about this one from a couple of years ago?

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Tip of the Day

Continuing on with our tips for National Pet Diabetes Awareness Month, today we're here to say that, of course, always administer a diabetic cat or dog's insulin and other treatments as discussed with your veterinarian. The amount, frequency, and sometimes even timing of insulin administered to a diabetic furbaby is very important for getting blood glucose under control. For this reason, be sure that you understand how to administer the insulin, which is injected beneath the skin, and have your veterinarian give explanations and demonstrations as needed. Also make sure that you understand the proper storage and preparation of insulin. In most cases, insulin needs to be refrigerated, and before administration it is often suggested that the bottle of insulin be rolled between the hands in order to prepare it for administration. Then there is also the important step of pulling up the insulin into the syringe for administration. If you have any questions or concerns with any of these steps, never hesitate to ask your veterinarian. And, of course, immediately let your veterinarian know if you notice any changes in behavior that might indicate that an adjustment to the insulin dosage is needed. Keep a close eye on your diabetic kitty or pup's water intake, eating habits, bathroom habits, activity level, and other such factors, as all of these can be affected by either high or low blood glucose levels. You know your furbaby best and spend the most time with them, so do be sure to keep a close eye on them and inform your veterinarian of any concerns you have.