Adventures with Astrid: Pawprints in the Snow

We're getting ourselves some more snow today. When that happens, I always get some obligatory photos of pup Astrid's pawprints in the snow.

As always, I of course got a close up shot of her extra special pawprint.

Do you see that 3-toed pawprint? Astrid lost that toe from her back right foot to cancer way back in 2017. She's been cancer-free since, and I love getting photos of the foot and pawprint that prove her survivor status.

Warm wishes to all!

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Flashback Doodle of the Day

Today's flashback doodle certainly doesn't match the weather we have going on today, but it's one of the Valentine's Day doodles I scribbled up years ago. It stars Astrid and my sister's cat Toby, who is obsessed with pup Astrid. So, I drew them on a little Valentine's date.

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Tip of the Day

We're continuing on with our tips for National Cat Health Month, today's tip being all about diet. As you all certainly know, not all foods are created equal. Always be sure to do your research and read labels, ensuring that you are feeding your kitty food that is as high-quality as possible. Also remember that cats are obligate carnivores, so make sure that their diet largely reflects this. In addition, when it comes to feeding your cat, it is of course important to take a number of other factors into consideration, such as their age and health status. For example, kittens do best on foods formulated for kittens, as these diets will include higher protein and fat content, which helps aid in their growth and development. As your cat ages, consider how their health will affect their dietary needs. For example, does your cat have kidney disease or diabetes? Cats with kidney disease should be on a diet lower in protein, in order to help their kidneys function as well as possible. On the other hand, cats with diabetes are often better regulated when on a diet higher in protein. Other factors that could affect diet include of course food allergies, dermatitis, arthritis, dental disease, and weight, just to name a few. The most important thing is to understand your cat's dietary needs based on their overall health status. Of course, as needed, discuss your kitty's dietary needs with their veterinarian, and make sure you understand what type of food would be best for them.