Woof Woof Wednesday with a Patriotic Pup

In our Independence Day post yesterday we shared some patriotic flashback shots of kitten Tonks. I meant to add some flashback photos of patriotic pup Astrid as well, but I failed to do so. So, here they are for you to enjoy today.

That red, white, and blue ribbon on Astrid's collar was made by her beloved Gammy, that being this here human's mom. These photos are a few years old, and that ribbon has seen some things since then.

Astrid has also earned a lot more grey fur on her face since these photos were snapped, but that just means she's much wiser now.

Happy Wednesday, friends!

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Flashback Doodle of the Day

I felt compelled to share a doodle with a pup today, since this is Astrid's day on our blog. And I chose one from our archives that stars a specially abled pup, in no small part because you can see Astrid's 3-toed foot in the first photo above, and a bit in the second photo, and so it just seemed fitting.

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Tip of the Day

Is your kitty a chewer? Do they put anything and everything in their mouth? While we're sure you all know to keep potentially dangerous plants out of your home, do you have safe or fake plants on which your kitty chews? If your cat goes outdoors, do they tend to eat grass on the lawn? If the answers to any of these are yes, and if medical issues have been ruled out for any abnormal behaviors, do perhaps consider keeping some cat grass growing in your home. Even if any of the above statements aren't true of your cat, you can of course still offer cat grass. Cat grass is a safe plant on which many cats enjoy chewing, and which also serves as a source of fiber than can help keep things moving sufficiently through the GI tract. For example, cat grass might be able to help prevent issues with hairballs.

You can purchase cat grass that has already been grown and is ready for your kitty's chompers, or you can grow your own. It is relatively simple to grow, and is also typically cheap. So, do consider looking into keeping cat grass in your home, both for your kitty's entertainment as well as for their health.