Rewind Woof Woof Wednesday

Today it's going to be a bit over 50°F. Two years ago, this date looked a little different.

Astrid has gotten to play in at least one decent snowfall this year, but she sure wouldn't mind a bit more of the white stuff to dig around in.

Astrid hopes you all enjoyed these fun-filled, snowy flashbacks! Though she would enjoy some fluffy white stuff to use as a playground, she'll still find plenty of ways to have a blast in today's warmer weather.

Happy Wednesday, friends!

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Flashback Doodle of the Day

Today's doodle was our Valentine's Day image from a few years ago. It stars none other than pup Astrid and our housemate Toby, who has a major crush on Astrid.

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Tip of the Day

As part of our series of tips for National Pet Dental Health Month, today we'll be discussing some of the symptoms to look out for related to dental disease. First up, of course, is halitosis, or bad breath. This can signify any number of issues, including an infected tooth or gum disease. Of course, bad breath can also come with certain diseases, such as oral cancer or even kidney disease. For these reasons and more, never ignore abnormally rank breath in your cat or dog. Moving on from bad breath, though, if your kitty or pup is suffering from certain dental issues, they may also of course have a decreased appetite, or seem pained or have difficulties when eating. In some dental cases, you also might notice blood or excess drool coming from their mouth. There is also the chance you might visibly notice broken teeth, loose teeth, discolored teeth, or even tartar buildup. Also don't forget that the teeth are in close proximity to and therefore often linked to the eyes and nasal cavity, and so discharge from either of these can also potentially signify an oral concern. All in all, if you smell, see, or in any way notice concerns relating to your furbaby's mouth, or any part of their body, do be sure to have them examined by a veterinarian. Dental health can even be linked to heart health and other systems of the body, so this is again one of those cases in which it is always better to be safe than sorry.