Friendly Fill-Ins and Adorable Eddy

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. _________ is my kryptonite.

2. _________ is the thing I misplace the most often.

3. _________ was when I realized _________.

4. I wish I had learned _________ sooner.


My answers are below in bold. I tried to keep my accompanying rambling to a minimum this week. I tried.

1. My furry family is my kryptonite.
(I would do anything for my kitties and pup.)

2. My cell phone is the thing I misplace the most often.
(My keys come in second place. In third place is the TV remote, which loves to disappear into alternate dimensions despite having just moments ago been sitting right next to me on the couch.)

3. Adopting Evan was when I realized that I always want to share my life with specially abled animals.
(There are indeed challenges to sharing my life with hind limb paralyzed, urinary incontinent, megacolon Evan. But it's all so worth it. He's beyond special. He's my little hero, as I've said many times before, and thanks to him I know I will always want to share my life with special kitties like him.)

4. I wish I had learned to do what I love sooner.
(I'm grateful for the degree I earned in college and all of the jobs I've had. That said, I wish I'd learned sooner that it's important to keep hold of my true passions and desires in life. I didn't enter a field related to my true creative passions, namely drawing and writing, and so they got put on the back burner for years. Now I'm trying to make up for lost time.)

Now it's your turn!

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You're ready for your Eddy fix, aren't you? We know you are. So, here's the adorable little girl. And her whiskers. And her adorable little snaggletooth.

Eddy and all of us wish you a happy Friday!

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Flashback Doodle of the Day

I recently stumbled upon this witchy sort of springtime doodle from a couple years ago, so here you go.

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Tip of the Day

Today's National Pet Poison Awareness Month tip regards none other than topical preventatives. First and foremost, always ensure that you are giving preventatives specifically formulated for the species at hand. Just one reason for this is that some flea and tick preventatives formulated for dogs are toxic to cats. Many such canine preventatives contain pyrethrin/pyrethroid, to which cats are highly sensitive. Pyrethrin/pyrethroid poisoning can result in excessive drooling, vomiting, difficulty walking, or seizures, just to name a few. So, never apply dog preventatives on your kitty.

Also, be careful if your cat lives in a household with a dog who receives preventatives. In such a case, try to look for canine preventatives that do not contain pyrethrin/pyrethroid, or keep the dog and cat separated for a safe amount of time after application. Ask your veterinarian for information on how to keep both your kitty and pup healthy and safe, yet also protected from pests. It's also worth noting that some other forms of flea, tick, or other pest preventatives, such as sprays, may contain pyrethrin/pyrethroid. Always check the label, and only use products that you are certain will not harm your kitties or pups. Again, ask your veterinarian if you have any questions or concerns regarding a product's safety.

In addition, know your cat or dog's weight and select preventatives accordingly. Administering a medication intended for a cat or dog larger than yours could have negative effects for the furbaby. Also be aware of their age, as some kittens or puppies, for example, may not yet be of an age deemed safe for the application of some preventatives. What's more, also always take into consideration your furbaby's overall health status. If your cat or dog suffers from any ailments, always discuss with your veterinarian the safety of giving a preventative. While we of course want to keep our furry family members safe from fleas, ticks, heartworms, and all sorts of infestations, it is important that we do so safely.