It's Mancat Monday, and today orange boy Evan wanted you all to see the abuse that is him getting his many medications.
Evan is on various medications for his urinary issues, megacolon/intestinal issues, anxiety, various sources of pain and discomfort, and so on and so forth. He gets gabapentin, prazosin, meloxicam, cisapride, Miralax, Metamucil, probiotics, amitriptyline, and even chia seeds (initially prescribed for hypercalcemia but which has also started serving as a fiber source for his colon), as well as a specialized cleaner for his poor messed up little right ear. Evan gets all 10 of those medications most mornings, and at least half of them in the evening as well. He refuses to take any of his oral medications in food or treats, so they all have to be syringed to him in one way or another. The poor boy does not like medication time, but he's a very good boy and lets me give him all of them nonetheless.
And don't worry, because Evan gets lots of cuddles before, during, and after medication time. And he also gets treats after taking his meds, which he always remembers and immediately asks for when we're done. I like knowing that he has his favorite treats to look forward to after being such a good boy and letting me give him that many meds.
Happy Monday, friends!
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Tip of the Day
February is a busy month. At least, in terms of important messages it is. February is Spay/Neuter Awareness Month, National Pet Dental Health Month, and National Cat Health Month. Over the past couple of years, we've filled February with tips on all of these topics. We've decided to do the same again this year, since the topics at hand are significant ones. So, we'll be repeating and revamping our February tips from previous years. Brace yourself for a month all about health and wellness.
We'll start with spaying and neutering. As you all surely know, spaying and neutering your pets, as well as ferals outdoors, helps significantly reduce cat and dog overpopulation. This in turn reduces the number of homeless animals, the number of furbabies awaiting homes in shelters, and the number who are, sadly, euthanized due to lack of space in the shelter system. That being said, if possible, don't just stop at getting your kitty or pup spayed or neutered. If possible, consider assisting in or donating to trap-neuter-release (TNR) efforts, so that even those kitties who are most comfortable with an outdoor life can enjoy a life that does not involve contributing to pet overpopulation. All of us here certainly love animals, but all of us also certainly feel heartbroken when we remember that there are a great many cats and dogs without homes due to uncontrolled reproduction and overpopulation. So, have your pets spayed and neutered, and, if possible, do what you can to help in the efforts to have feral colonies spayed and neutered as well.
Today we'll also mention how an individual kitty or pup's health can benefit from being spayed or neutered. Just to give a couple of examples, spaying a female cat or dog can eliminate the risk of uterine cancer or infection, and can reduce the risk of mammary cancer. For male cats and dogs, neutering can eliminate the concern of testicular cancer and can reduce the risk of diseases of the prostate. Of course, pregnancy itself can be risky, so a spayed cat or dog is also free of unexpected pregnancy and the dangers that come with it. In addition, spaying and neutering can reduce certain troubling behaviors. For example, spaying and neutering can reduce attempted escapes by animals in search of a hot date, as well as reduce spraying, yowling, and other such hormonally-induced behaviors. All in all, spaying and neutering your animals can indeed provide many benefits for the health, safety, and happiness of your kitty or pup.
