Thankful Thimble Thursday

It's Thursday, which means Thimble is ready for Brian's Thankful Thursday Blog Hop.

This week, tabby girl Thimble is grateful that she's adorable from every angle.

Since her photographer is far from pro, Thimble truly is thankful that she's cute no matter where the camera is. It wouldn't hurt if her photographer did a better job, but at least Thimble is photogenic from every angle.

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Now, let's 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 hope I never have to _________.

2. I must remember to _________.

3. I learned about _________ when _________.

4. _________ has been occupying a lot of my time these days.

We'll see you tomorrow, friends!

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Flashback Doodle of the Day

I found a spooky summer doodle from a few years ago that I'd completely forgotten about. So, here it is.

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Tip of the Day

Believe it or not, we still have a couple tips left in our litter box series. Today's tip is to consider regularly replacing litter boxes as they grow old and overused. Some cat care professionals recommend brand new litter boxes on a yearly basis. At the very least, do take note of how old your cat's litter box is and what shape it's in, and replace it as needed.

There are a couple of considerations to make when deciding whether or when to replace a litter box. First, keep in mind that plastic litter boxes can become adorned with scrapes and scratches from cat claws, and those scratches on plastic litter boxes can ultimately harbor a variety of microbes. This can, of course, ultimately lead to potentially unsanitary conditions within the litter box. In addition to that, ammonia and other components of excrement can potentially leach into the plastic of litter boxes over time. This can make lingering odors, such as that of urine, more or less permanent, which could very well be unpleasant to those sharp noses of our kitties. The aforementioned are just two reasons why regularly replacing old litter boxes may indeed be a good idea. As we've said before, maintaining a fresh, clean litter box can be crucial to sharing your home with a happy, healthy feline.