Disrespected on Mancat Monday

It's Mancat Monday, and Evan is here to say hello. And to announce that he's been disrespected.

Evan is ready to throw this mom of his under the bus. After all, he had a bit of a messy morning, courtesy of his megacolon and its meds, and so his mom had the audacity to give him a bit of a bath. Evan doesn't like baths. And yet, Evan was given a bath and that is why his back legs are wet in that photo. Do you see that? Evan has informed me that this is a betrayal most foul.

Evan hopes your Monday is magnificent and doesn't include the disrespect he's been shown!

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Flashback Doodle of the Day

As I've mentioned recently, despite the almost-summer heat, I'm in a spooky sort of mood. So, here's another spooky summertime doodle from a couple years ago. This one stars none other than Evan.

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Tip of the Day

We're continuing on with our food tips, now focusing on eating and drinking habits. To start this off, we’re here to remind you to be cognizant of the material out of which your furbaby's bowl is made. When possible, steer clear of plastic bowls. This is in large part because plastic can be easily scratched, and these scratches can harbor all sorts of bacteria and other microbes. This can lead to issues such as feline chin acne. Stainless steel bowls, or even ceramic, are often recommended. If you do use or have to use plastic bowls for any reason, be sure to clean them frequently, and to replace them as needed, such as if you notice scratches. This will help prevent bacterial growth and issues such as feline chin acne. Eating and drinking are of course crucial to our furbabies’ daily lives, so do be sure to pay attention even to details such as the types of bowl they are using.

In addition to the material of a bowl, we'll quickly note that size also matters when it comes to your furbaby’s bowls. As we’re sure you know, make sure the bowl is comparable to the size of the furbaby. A large dog will obviously require a larger bowl, while a small dog or cat might have difficulty eating from such a large bowl.

What's more, when it comes to those kitties, also keep in mind the concept of whisker fatigue. Whisker fatigue occurs when a bowl is too small and the whiskers brush the sides when eating or drinking. This can be uncomfortable for the cat, and can therefore lead to a reluctance to use the bowl. So, try to make sure that a cat’s bowl is wide and also shallow enough to allow for comfortable eating. Like us, our furbabies like to eat and drink in comfort.