Up Close and Personal on Mancat Monday

It's Mancat Monday, and today we're getting up close and personal with adorable Evan.

It's been a busy few days, what with Astrid having a vestibular flare and therefore needing more help getting around than usual while she recovers. But, while the pup took a nice, long nap yesterday, I got a chance to read a book and watch some TV on the couch. And you better believe my boy immediately joined me for a cuddle session.

I couldn't get all that many photos, as Evan had one of my arms pinned, but that's okay. I at least got these snapped, and they prove just how adorable my cuddly boy is.

Happy Monday, friends!

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Flashback Doodle of the Day

I stumbled upon this weird old doodle starring our housemates, Toby and Winky. I scribbled this up years ago for my sister, whom these two house panthers own.

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Tip of the Day

Since National Take Your Cat to the Vet Day is this week, we figured we'd go right on ahead and do a series of tips on how to get that kitty of yours to the vet. We'll start this series with the simple tip to socialize and get your kitty used to interaction at an early age, if possible. Getting your cat used to people is ideal for helping them cope with future outings to the vet. This of course may not always be possible, depending on a particular cat's age and personality at the time of adoption or rescue. However, when possible and safe, start socializing your cat around people, even simply visitors to your home, when they are young.

What's more, try to get your cat used to hands-on checks. If it's safe for both you and your cat, you can get in the habit of looking in your cat's ears, having a look at their mouth and teeth, and so forth. This of course can help them get used to all that goes on when they're at the vet's office, while at the same time also helping you check for abnormalities that might need to be addressed. All in all, starting early with socializing and hands-on interaction, when it's a safe option, can possibly help your kitty feel more comfortable about getting examined during their trips to the vet.