Adventures with Astrid in the Snow

First of all, Astrid and I would like to thank you for her birthday wishes yesterday! This pup ate lots of her birthday cookies and even had some peanut butter ice cream our pet store was selling. She also enjoyed a couple of nice, long walks. Her birthday walks were actually relatively warm, unlike her walks this past weekend.

These shots were taken during Astrid's walk on Saturday morning.

Astrid loves snow. She loves playing in it, she loves running in it, she loves eating it, she loves sniffing other critters' tracks in it, and so on and so forth.

I don't know that we'll have many more snowfalls this season for Astrid to enjoy, but the temperatures are still the kind of brisk and cool that she loves. This here human agrees. I'm not the biggest fan of walking in frigid temperatures, but I enjoy walking in moderately cool weather far more than I enjoy walking in hot weather.

Happy Wednesday, friends!

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Flashback Doodle of the Day

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Tip of the Day

Today's tip in our cat health series is plain and simple. We're here to remind you to make sure that your cat has easy access to fresh water at all times. Water intake is of course crucial to a kitty's health, as it is important for proper functioning of not only organs such as the kidneys, but all systems of the body. So, make sure that your cat has water readily available. Some considerations to make include ensuring that your kitty has water accessible in areas where they are comfortable drinking, such as somewhere that is not too heavy with foot traffic, yet also somewhere that they frequent often. You can of course also offer water bowls in multiple areas of the house, something that is often especially important in multi-cat households.

Also make sure that your kitty's water is in a bowl or other drinking vessel that they like. Some cats prefer typical bowls, some cats only want bowls with especially low sides, and some cats might even show a preference for drinking water out of cups or another container with high sides. Also, of course, freshen up that water as often as possible or as needed. Cats can be picky creatures, and some cats might refuse to drink water that is not fresh. In addition, fresh water is also simply healthier overall. To help ensure that water remains as fresh as possible, you could use a water fountain for your kitty. All in all, especially given how important it is for all bodily functions, make sure to give special attention to your kitty's water bowl.