Thankful Thimble Thursday: The Late Night Edition

It's Thursday, which of course means Thimble is here and more than ready for Angel Brian's Thankful Thursday Blog Hop.

Today, Thimble is grateful for bedtime cuddles. Thimble is the kitty who pretty much always wins the bedtime game of king of the hill, meaning she gets to sleep on me. She's also the kitty who likes to poke and prod me in the face to wake me up for cuddles periodically throughout the night, at which point I find this cute face looking at me.

Just look at that adorableness. I can't even be mad when Thimble wakes me up for cuddles. She's just too cute, and so the cuddles happen whenever she asks for them, day or night. That particular photo above was snapped at roughly 2 am, I believe. Again, though, Thimble is so cute that she gets away with it.

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Now, let's share the fill-in statements for tomorrow's Friendly Fill-Ins challenge. My amazing co-host Ellen of 15andmeowing came up with the first two, and I came up with the second two.

1. My February plans include _________ and _________.

2. I should get rid of ________ because I never use them.

3. _________ is the most useful purchase I've made recently.

4. I would excel in the ________ category on trivia night.

We'll see you tomorrow, friends!

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Flashback Doodle of the Day

I had nearly forgotten about this old doodle of a witch reading away, surrounded by her feline friends on a winter day. So, since I discovered it again, here it is.

I promise I do have some new doodles coming up soon. I actually have a few finished, I just haven't gotten my scanner up and running lately in order to get my doodles uploaded. Either way, new doodles coming your way soon.

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Tip of the Day

Among other things, February is National Pet Dental Health Care Month. So, of course we'll be giving a couple of tips on keeping those pearly whites healthy and happy. Let's start with a quick discussion on at-home care and dental disease prevention. First and foremost, of course, is the act of brushing your furbaby's teeth, which can help remove food morsels, plaque, and other debris that could lead to tartar and other dental issues. Though this is not a job that every furbaby enjoys or even allows, if they are trained to accept it and it is done correctly, brushing can help keep those teeth healthy and happy. There are pet-friendly toothpastes and other oral cleansers out there, as well as pet-friendly toothbrushes and other similar tools for cleaning those teeth. There are even products on the market that more heavily focus on helping treat gum disease, such as for those furbabies with a history of gingivitis or stomatitis. Not all dental products are created equally, though, so if you are unsure what is safest or best for your furbaby, then most certainly discuss the options with your veterinarian.

There are also other types of products on the market that can potentially help teeth remain as healthy as possible. These of course include treats and food formulated for dental health. This is something that again can be discussed with your veterinarian, as he or she will best be able to guide you to products that are the most reliable and effective.

Dental care can of course start at home, but do keep in mind that it is still possible for tartar, gingivitis or stomatitis, and other forms of dental disease to arise even with brushing and other at-home care being used. Tomorrow we'll discuss some of the symptoms you might notice if your furbaby's oral health is in need of further assistance.