Tonks Tuesday with the Trees

It's Tonks Tuesday, and today the calico is visiting you all from the depths of her beloved cat tree.

Tonks doesn't mean to be rude by staying in there, but it's really quite a good place to spy on the neighbors. She can also see lots of birds and squirrels from in there, and they were all quite active outside the window during this photo shoot, so Tonks really just had no intention of leaving that spot.

Even from the her cat tree cubby, Tonks is wishing you all happy Tuesday!

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Spooky Summertime Doodle of the Day

We have another new spooky summertime doodle to share with you all, this one of course starring Tonks. Since Tonks does love her a cat tree (not to mention how much she loves the Christmas tree when it comes out each year), this seemed like an apt enough spooky doodle for Tonks.

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Tip of the Day

We hope you're not getting bored with our tips on feline vet visits, because we still have some more for you. Today's tip is to, if needed, take precautions for the safety of both yourself and your kitty, namely when it comes time to load a kitty up. We're primarily referring to how to safely get an anxious or aggressive kitty into a carrier. We've already given tips on using methods such as leaving the carrier out, putting treats or toys in it, using Feliway, and even using sedating medications if needed. That all being said, for some cats, some or all of the aforementioned methods simply won't work. Even sedatives can be overridden if a cat becomes agitated enough. In such cases, it is important to take precautions to keep you and your cat safe when it comes time to get said kitty in a carrier.

When getting an anxious or aggressive cat into a carrier, a simple towel or blanket could potentially be your best friend. Wrapping your cat in a towel, and putting them in the carrier when they are thus confined, can potentially keep those claws and teeth in check. At the same time, make sure that you have the sufficiently sized carrier placed in a way that loading the cat is as easy as possible. This may mean using a top-loading carrier, or placing a front-loading carrier on its back side so that the door faces up. If a towel or blanket is not enough protection, then you can also look into using thick gloves specifically designed to keep kitty teeth and claws from penetrating, thereby keeping your hands and arms safe.

Some cats are simply less willing to visit the vet and are overall less amenable than others. Differences in personality are part of what make kitties so unique, after all. That being said, if your cat is one who is anxious, aggressive, or otherwise difficult to handle, always take precautions to keep everyone involved safe when vet appointments roll around. When in doubt, of course discuss with your veterinarian the best options for handling your cat. Some vets even offer at-home visits, so if that's something you think would benefit your cat, perhaps ask your vet if they offer such services.