Happy Birthday, Eddy!

As the title says...

HAPPY BIRTHDAY, EDDY!

My sweet and sassy, active and playful, ornery girl Eddy turns 10 years old today. I can't believe she's reached the double digits now.

Eddy loves me, something for which I am eternally grateful. She's otherwise very skittish and doesn't like any other humans, though, and so family and friends only get to know her through photos and videos. This girl has a big personality and lots of sass and many volumes of adorably bossy meows, so I wish she'd let others get to know her and her amazing self. That said, I'm happy to be this spunky little lady's favorite human being, and I love her so much.

Happy Birthday, Eddy! I love you so much, and I hope your day is absolutely perfect!

I didn't get Eddy's new birthday doodle completely finished yet, so for now she gets a flashback doodle in celebration.

Let's say it one more time...

HAPPY BIRTHDAY, EDDY!

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Tip of the Day

 

Are you ready for another spring safety tip for your furbabies? As certain insects and buggers start to make an appearance this time of year, be cautious of those that could be harmful. For example, just as with humans, bee stings can lead to allergic reactions in cats and dogs. These reactions can include mild swelling at the site of the sting, or a full anaphylactic reaction, such as with difficulty breathing. For this reason, always try to keep your furbaby away from bees and other similarly dangerous critters. Keep your furbaby out of gardens where bees and other such critters might frequent, and don't leave your kitty or pup unattended in an area known for its bees and so forth.

We'll also now remind you of some other critters that we not too long ago mentioned in another tip. So, don't forget that some caterpillars and butterflies, such as those that consume milkweed, can be toxic for furbabies to ingest. There are also dangerous spiders of which to be cautious, of course including the brown recluse and black widow. There are even some toads and frogs that can be poisonous for our furbabies to ingest.

All in all, this time of year, some incredible critters start to make appearances. However, some of these critters can lead to serious effects in our furbabies. This means we must always be cautious with our furbabies around any critters that we know are dangeorus, and even those with which we are not familiar. And, of course, should your furbaby come into contact with a dangerous insect or other critter, do not hesitate to seek veterinary assistance. What's more, discuss with your veterinarian what you can do to help prevent serious allergic reactions or other emergencies, which can include having diphenhydramine (Benadryl) on hand, and knowing how much to give.