Thankful Thimble Thursday on a Fleece Blanket

Hello and happy Thursday, friends! You better believe Thimble is here and ready for Angel Brian's Thankful Thursday Blog Hop.

Today, Thimble is again grateful for fleece blankets. They're one of her most favorite things in the world.

Thimble especially loves the fleece blankets form CatLadyBox. We're not sponsored, but Thimble did want to share how much she loves their blankets. Her most favorite is one with a pretty white kitty on it. That's the one Thimble usually snoozes on, but before that there photo was snapped her brother Evan may or may not have peed on it. The colorful blankie she's on in that photo up there is her second favorite.

Thimble hopes you all get to enjoy a fleece blanket nap in 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 rue the day _________.

2. One thing I wish I had closure with is _________.

3. _________ recently took a turn for the worse when _________.

4. My _________ has improved thanks to _________.

We'll see you tomorrow, friends!

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Flashback Doodle of the Day

Yesterday we shared a witchy winter doodle I scribbled up a few years ago. That one was from a series of similar doodles, so here's yet another old one from that time.

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Tip of the Day

Yesterday, as part of National Cat Health Month, our tip involved food allergies. Keep in mind, though, that cats can of course be allergic to any number of things, not just food. Symptoms such as itchy skin, hair loss, rashes, and so forth can also result from seasonal and airborne allergies, allergies to fleas, and any number of other allergens. A cat can even be allergic to fragrances and other components in items such as cat litter or laundry detergent.

That all being said, if your kitty has dermatological or even respiratory signs of allergies, try to pinpoint when it started, and discuss this with your veterinarian as needed. Keep track of if your cat displays symptoms year-round, or if the symptoms are new. Does your cat have scabs or bites on their skin? Is he or she on monthly preventatives for fleas? Did you start using a new kind of cat litter? What about a new kind of laundry detergent with which you've cleaned blankets and bedding? Think back to even weeks or months ago, as allergies can take time to manifest. If the onset of symptoms can be tracked down to exposure to a new litter or other removable or remediable environmental factor, then it might be an easy fix. If your kitty is diagnosed as having seasonal or airborne allergies, though, then you can discuss with your veterinarian what might be done to help your kitty stay as itch-free and comfortable as possible.