Thankful Thimble Thursday: TV Queen

Hello and happy Thursday, friends! We'll go ahead and get right to Brian's Thankful Thursday Blog Hop.

As always, little tabby girl Thimble is here to share some gratitude. Today, she is thankful that she has control of the remote control.

Thimble is notorious for stepping on remotes and changing channels and all sorts of settings. And she loves every second of it. As our resident TV Queen, Thimble hopes all of her friends out there get a chance to control what's on the TV like she does!

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Now, how about we share 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 am going to _________ on _________.

2. The worst _________ is _________.

3. From my experience, _________ is worth its weight in gold.

4. _________ does not work for me.

We'll see you tomorrow, friends!

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Flashback Doodle of the Day

Though Valentine's Day isn't a holiday I celebrate, nor is it one that really inspires me to scribble much up in my sketchbook, I still try to create at least one drawing for it each year. Today's doodle was a Valentine's Day one from years ago. I'm admittedly still brainstorming this year's, but I'm pretty sure it won't be nearly as bright as this one. In fact, if the idea currently in my head comes to fruition, it's going to be a perfectly weird and wacky one. For now, though, here's a pink overload for you.

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Tip of the Day

February is not only Spay/Neuter Awareness Month and Pet Dental Health Care Month, but also National Cat Health Month. We've already given tips on the first two, so now we're of course moving on to some tips for keeping those kitties healthy. Our first such tip is to take your cat to the veterinarian for a checkup on an annual basis at the least. In general, a health check is recommended at least every 6 to 12 months. More regular vet visits are of course recommended for any cats with known illnesses, such as kidney disease, hyperthyroidism, diabetes, and cancer, among others.

Visits with the veterinarian do not always just simply mean a quick exam, though. Depending on your furbaby's health, lifestyle, and any other important factors, you will of course have to take into consideration vaccinations, blood work, urinalyses, fecal exams, and so forth. Your veterinarian will be able to discuss and offer recommendations on how and when to proceed with these. For example, discuss with your veterinarian your cat's risk for certain illnesses, and discuss any related vaccinations. When it comes to blood work and urinalyses, these are often recommended at least yearly for seniors cats, such as those who have reached 7 or so years of age. This could allow for early detection of certain diseases. More frequent blood work is of course recommended for those with known kidney disease, diabetes, and a variety of other diseases.

The long and short of this tip is that your cat should be seen by a veterinarian at least once a year, or more frequently if needed. A veterinarian's exam, as well as blood work and other tests, can help reveal any issues that might be arising, whether or not your kitty is showing any signs of illness. Cats are professionals at hiding disease, so exams and tests could, quite literally, be lifesavers.