Sunday, April 30, 2023

Happy Birthday, Eddy!

As the title of the post says...

HAPPY BIRTHDAY, EDDY!


My little girl Eddy isn't a kitten anymore.


Actually, she hasn't been a kitten for quite some time. After all, she turns 8 years old today!


Eddy, you are my sweet and sassy, sugar and spice, sometimes feral little girl, and I love you so much! 

Friends, grab some fishy cake and help yourself to some catnip in the back. We're celebrating Eddy all day long.


(P.S. We'll finish up our April A to Z Challenge tomorrow. See you then!)



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Tip of the Day
 
Are you ready for another spring safety tip for your furbabies? As certain insects and buggers start to make an appearance this time of year, be cautious of those that could be harmful. For example, just as with humans, bee stings can lead to allergic reactions in cats and dogs. These reactions can include mild swelling at the site of the sting, or a full anaphylactic reaction, such as with difficulty breathing. For this reason, always try to keep your furbaby away from bees and other similarly dangerous critters. Keep your furbaby out of gardens where bees and other such critters might frequent, and don't leave your kitty or pup unattended in an area known for its bees and so forth.

We'll also now remind you of some other critters that we not too long ago mentioned in another tip. So, don't forget that some caterpillars and butterflies, such as those that consume milkweed, can be toxic for furbabies to ingest. There are also dangerous spiders of which to be cautious, of course including the brown recluse and black widow. There are even some toads and frogs that can be poisonous for our furbabies to ingest.

All in all, this time of year, some incredible critters start to make appearances. However, some of these critters can lead to serious effects in our furbabies. This means we must always be cautious with our furbabies around any critters that we know are dangerous, and even those with which we are not familiar. And, of course, should your furbaby come into contact with a dangerous insect or other critter, do not hesitate to seek veterinary assistance. What's more, discuss with your veterinarian what you can do to help prevent serious allergic reactions or other emergencies, which can include having diphenhydramine (Benadryl) on hand, and knowing how much to give.

10 comments:

Zoolatry said...

What a beauty Eddy is (purrsonally love her special toof, reminding us of our little Zoey) ... Happy Day you wonderful girl, may many more be yours!

meowmeowmans said...

Aww, we love you, Eddy! Happy Birthday! XO

Gidget Blue Sky said...

ha-pee birthday eddy, yoo iz rockin dat toof!!!

Eastside Cats said...

Happy Birthday, Eddy...and many, many more!

The Island Cats said...

Happy Birthday, Eddy! I hope you have a treat-filled day!

pilch92 said...

Happy Birthday beautiful Eddy! XO

messymimi said...

I wish you many happy returns of the day, Eddy!

Melissa, Mudpie and Angel Truffles (Mochas, Mysteries and Meows) said...

Wishing you a purrfect day, precious!

Lone Star Cats said...

Happy birthday!

Erin the Cat Princess said...

A belated but sincere very HAPPY B-Day, to you!
May all those dreams of limitless treats you wanted come true.
ERin