In the past few weeks, pup Astrid has taken you along on quite a few of her walks. So, today, she wanted to show you how she enjoys time in the great outdoors while at home.
Doesn't that look cozy? On that particular day, Astrid chose to nap there in the back yard for about 3 hours. It was a beautiful, cool day, understandably her favorite kind. Astrid has terrible allergies and osteoarthritis, and yet she loves to snooze out there on the grassy ground.
I've tried putting blankets and beds out there for Astrid, because sometimes the poor old girl will get up from the ground and limp, but she always seems offended and never wants to lay on the soft materials I provide outside. She wants the hard ground, oftentimes even opting to sleep on the concrete patio. It doesn't make sense to me, but Astrid loves it, so I guess I'll just let her do her thing. She gets medications for her allergies as well as her arthritis, in hopes of combatting the consequences of her beloved outdoor naps.
Happy Wednesday, friends!
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Flashback Doodle of the DayI completely forgot about this doodle that I scribbled up a couple years ago. It seemed apt enough as we await true autumnal weather, though, so here it is.
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Tip of the Day
Today's disaster preparedness tip is actually instead related to what might occur after a disaster. Just as with humans, cats and dog might show signs of anxiety or other behavioral changes after going through something frightening or tragic. Especially if they are taken away from their home, separated from family even briefly, or in any other way experience a change in their familiar routine, a cat or dog might start displaying behavioral changes. After a disaster or emergency, even after you find yourself safe, always keep a close eye on your furbaby. They may begin showing signs of separation anxiety, or even uncharacteristic aggression. If you do notice any such signs, do not hesitate to discuss the issue with a veterinarian. Products such as calming synthetic pheromones might help an anxious furbaby, but sometimes more potent medications or treatments might be required to help them cope with their post-traumatic stress. Therefore, always keep a close eye on your kitty or pup, especially after they experience any emergency situation, and do not hesitate to seek professional assistance if they begin displaying any concerning behavioral or health issues.
4 comments:
Astrid knows what she likes. :) I love the drawing and your tips are great. XO
Whatever makes her happy! I have a neighbor with a 14 year old dog, and she always has a blanket down for her on the yard. She seldom uses it though, instead the cat gets on it!
There’s something about lying in the cool grass that is so appealing!
Sometimes you just want to be touching the ground, right, Astrid?
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