Adventures with Astrid: Behind the Scenes

Today's edition of Adventures with Astrid takes us a bit behind the scenes. On our walks, I sometimes ask Astrid to stand still or sit for a photo. That usually results in lots of random shots during which I tried and often failed to get Astrid and a particular background just the right angle.

What I also don't always show you all are the times when Astrid is really just not into my request and so does anything from refusing to pose to giving me an especially annoyed look. Like you can see here.

Astrid has let me know on many occasions, like right then and there above, that my requests for photo shoots in the middle of walks are uncalled for. What a silly human I am. Don't worry, I got the hint and let Astrid continue on her way right after that photo was snapped.

Happy Wednesday, friends!

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Flashback Doodle of the Day

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Tip of the Day

Is your kitty or pup a fast eater? If your furbaby inhales their food, there are some potential ways you can help slow down their eating. One way is by placing something such as a golf ball or tennis ball, or another safe item, in the bowl. This can slow down eating since they have to eat around the item. Of course, do make sure that any item used is not a choking hazard, and also that it doesn't take up such a large portion of the bowl that it would restrict the ability to eat altogether. There are also bowls on the market that have partitions that serve the same purpose, to slow down a dog or cat's eating. In this same vein of thought, sometimes all it takes is using a plate rather than a bowl, as having the food more spread out can also slow eating. Using methods to slow down eating can help reduce problems that often result from rapid eating, such as regurgitating food and weight gain from overeating.