Thankful Thimble Thursday with the Niphead

Hello, friends! Thimble is of course here and ready for Angel Brian's Thankful Thursday Blog Hop.

Today, Thimble is grateful for catnip, especially when it's delivered to her in bed.

That is indeed Thimble rolling around in catnip on my bed. She is easily the biggest niphead in the house. Thimble loves her some drugs.

A catnip session wouldn't be complete without bloopers, of course. Oh, and nipped out Thimble also decided to play with one of Eddy's birthday gifts, that being a toy in the form of a bloody axe.

Thimble hopes all of you kitty friends of hers get to enjoy some catnip today!

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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. I have trouble pronouncing _________.

2. I tend to confuse _________ with _________.

3. I quit _________ because _________.

4. Currently, I can't get _________ out of my mind.

We'll see you tomorrow, friends!

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Flashback Doodle of the Day

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Tip of the Day

We're still in the midst of repeating a series of food tips we shared some time ago. We've so far talked about protein and fiber in pet food, and now today we're moving on to fat. Fat, like other nutrients, plays important roles for both us humans and our cats and dogs. Fats are yet another source of energy for the body and its cells, they aid in healthy skin and coat, and they are also important for growth overall.

In pet foods, some fats can come from the protein source, such as chicken and beef. However, there are also other potential sources of fats in our furbabies' food. Fats can of course come from oils, such as fish oils or plant oils. The important thing is to make sure that your furbaby's food includes good quality fat sources, and in a healthy balance. For example, omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids, which often come from sources such as fish or plant oils or chicken fat, are very beneficial, but most importantly so in proper amounts. Less quality fats and oils would include lard and other similar ingredients, and therefore do be cautious if you see these on a pet food label.

Of course, any fats in too large of quantities could lead to health concerns. For example, obesity and pancreatitis can both potentially stem from or be worsened by diets high in fat. For reasons such as these, as we've said before, try to educate yourself on your cat or dog's health and the best nutrition for them, and of course discuss this with a veterinarian as needed.