A Nosy Thankful Thimble Thursday

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

Today, Thimble is getting nosy. Though perhaps not in the way you might think. She's really just quite happy to show off how adorable her nose is.

Do you see that big freckle on her cute little nose? That's a relatively new one, or at least from the past year or two. My orange Evan and calico Tonks collect a lot more freckles than my tabby girls Thimble and Eddy, but Thimble does gain a new one on occasion.

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And now we have 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. _________ was a faux pas I made once.

2. I know every line of _________.

3. I need a good recipe for _________.

4. If I were in charge of _________, I would change _________.

We'll see you tomorrow, friends!

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Flashback Doodle of the Day

Today's doodle is yet another very old one from many years ago, so it's yet again not quite up-to-date with my perhaps slightly improved style. But, it is indeed what my house looks like right now. I'm still working on putting Halloween stuff away, and I've put out a couple of Thanksgiving whatnot, but I'm really in the mood to decorate for Christmas.

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Tip of the Day

Do you know what holiday food we haven't yet mentioned in this Thanksgiving series? Cranberries! This here human loves cranberries, but are they safe for our kitties and pups? In moderation, plain cranberries can be given as a small treat to a dog or cat who enjoys them. That being said, it is best to steer clear of cranberry sauces and juices, as those contain excess amounts of sugar and other potential additives that might not be the best for your furbaby. Also be careful with special cranberry dishes, in case they contain not only excess sugar but potentially also toxic ingredients such as alcohol. As always, when in doubt, simply don't offer it to your furbaby.

Since we're on the topic of fruits, we'll go ahead and run through a couple of other fruity treat options for your kitty or pup. If fed in moderation, berries such as blueberries and strawberries are healthy for cats and dogs, as are bananas. Apples are also generally a healthy treat option, but only if you are careful to refrain from feeding your furbaby the seeds. That being said, keep in mind that when fruits like apples are made into pies, added ingredients such as sugar are not so healthy for your furbaby. Of course, also remember that fruits like grapes and raisins are toxic to cats and dogs, so never feed those. Even cherries can be dangerous, as cyanide poisoning can result due to the contents of the stem, pit, and even leaves. So, to be safe, don't feed your furbaby cherries, cherry pie, and most certainly not chocolate-covered cherries this holiday season. Ultimately, if you are not certain that a particular fruit or other food is safe for your furbaby, simply don't feed it as a treat.