Friendly Fill-Ins and Eddy's Festive Wait

Hello, friends! We're ready for the Friendly Fill-Ins challenge, and we'd love for you to join us. My amazing co-host Ellen of 15andmeowing came up with the first two fill-in statements, and I came up with the second two.


1. I learned _________ the hard way.

2. I am overdue for _________.

3. I used to _________, but now I _________.

4. _________ is the strangest thing I _________.


My answer are below in bold.

1. I learned not to stand behind Evan during medication time the hard way.

(When Evan first started getting prescribed his armory of medications, I had to create a workable system for giving them to him. After all, the first time I gave him meds, I came up behind him to do so. In response to the outrage, Evan sprayed me with urine. He would do that nearly every time I medicated him, and I started referring to it as his rage pee, because he'd only do it when he was experiencing something he didn't particularly like, which includes medication time. Now that he's on some meds that help him be more calm and less anxious, he doesn't rage pee as often. Even so, I still never stand directly behind Evan when giving him meds.)

2. I am overdue for a visit to the dentist.
(I know this isn't a good thing, and I'm not proud to admit it. Going to the dentist is one of my primary medical fears. I've also never in my life had dental insurance, and since I do pretty stringent dental care at home, I often convince myself that it's okay to skip the dentist and instead use the funds to get my kitties to the vet and such. I'm not even going to say how long it's been since I've been to the dentist, but I know it's important and I really need to prioritize getting that scheduled.)

3. I used to have the Facebook app on my phone, but now I have uninstalled it and will keep it that way.
(Especially in recent years, I've found Facebook to be a rather toxic thing on most days. I still use Facebook on a computer to check on my various cat groups and friends and that sort of thing, but I no longer keep the app on my phone. The notifications and messages and that sort of thing were really starting to feel overwhelming to me, so it will never again be on my phone. I sometimes have the Instagram and/or Twitter apps on my phone, because for some reason I find them more manageable. But, whenever I find them and their notifications overwhelming, I delete them as well.)

4. A marshmallow is the strangest thing I have used to give a cat meds.
(My parents have a cat who apparently likes marshmallows. We only learned this when I one time dropped one at my parents' house, and the kitty in question swooped in and ate it. Then he started begging for them. Fast forward to when this poor kitty recently ended up with allergic bronchitis and needed to take a pill during his treatment, and the only way we could easily get it down him was in a mini marshmallow. We avoid giving our kitties these kinds of foods that aren't good for them, but we were desperate to get that pill down him, and it was a marshmallow to the rescue.)

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Today, Eddy wanted to share yet another reminder that, soon, her favorite Christmas tree will be decorated for the season. This little lady can't wait!

Eddy doesn't climb her tree as much as she once did, but she still does sometimes. And even when she doesn't climb it, she still loves sitting beside it.

Happy Friday, friends!

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Flashback Doodle of the Day

Today's doodle is a rather old flashback that I wanted to recreate this year but have not yet done so. If it doesn't happen this year, hopefully I get around to a new and improved version of this next year.

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Tip of the Day

Yesterday we discussed whether it was safe to feed your furbaby a taste of that Thanksgiving turkey. Another food you might find on the Thanksgiving table is ham. Is this safe to feed your furbaby, though? Ham, like turkey potentially can be, is often high in fat. Ham is also often processed or treated, and can possibly contain high amounts of salt. These factors can lead to any number of issues, such as gastrointestinal distress or pancreatitis, if consumed in excess by your kitty or pup. And, just as we've said of other Thanksgiving foods, also be aware of other potentially concerning ingredients added to ham, such as onion and garlic. While very small amounts might not have an effect for some furbabies, do be aware of the potential side effects that fatty, processed, treated, or seasoned ham can cause.

It's also worth noting to be aware of the contents and preparation of chicken, beef, and all meats served at your Thanksgiving dinner. These can all potentially contain problematic fat, or additives such as onion, garlic, salt, and so forth. To prevent pancreatitis, gastrointestinal distress, or other issues, either refrain from giving your furbaby a taste at all, or give treats only in moderation and only when you are certain that the food contains no potentially dangerous components.