Tonks Tuesday: Farewell, Fond Tunnel

Today, Tonks would like to share with you all a memorial to one of her favorite tunnels.

This tunnel suffered many assaults over the years. Evan also enjoyed this tunnel, and hind limb paralyzed Evan has urinary incontinence as well as frequent urges to defecate where he's sitting. This tunnel was cleaned many, many times, but it finally succumbed to one final attack.

Tonks would like to thank her blue, polka-dotted tunnel for all the wonderful memories. She has over three other tunnels in the house to enjoy, but she'll still miss you, blue tunnel.

Happy Tuesday, friends! We hope none of your favorite tunnels or toys meet their demise today!

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Flashback Doodle of the Day

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Tip of the Day

Among other things, February is National Pet Dental Health Care Month. So, of course we'll be giving a couple of tips on keeping those pearly whites healthy and happy. Let's start with a quick discussion on at-home care and dental disease prevention. First and foremost, of course, is the act of brushing your furbaby's teeth, which can help remove food morsels, plaque, and other debris that could lead to tartar and other dental issues. Though this is not a job that every furbaby enjoys or even allows, if they are trained to accept it and it is done correctly, brushing can help keep those teeth healthy and happy. There are pet-friendly toothpastes and other oral cleansers out there, as well as pet-friendly toothbrushes and other similar tools for cleaning those teeth. There are even products on the market that more heavily focus on helping treat gum disease, such as for those furbabies with a history of gingivitis or stomatitis. Not all dental products are created equally, though, so if you are unsure what is safest or best for your furbaby, then most certainly discuss the options with your veterinarian.

There are also other types of products on the market that can potentially help teeth remain as healthy as possible. These of course include treats and food formulated for dental health. This is something that again can be discussed with your veterinarian, as he or she will best be able to guide you to products that are the most reliable and effective.

Dental care can of course start at home, but do keep in mind that it is still possible for tartar, gingivitis or stomatitis, and other forms of dental disease to arise even with brushing and other at-home care being used. Tomorrow we'll discuss some of the symptoms you might notice if your furbaby's oral health is in need of further assistance.