Tonks Tuesday in the Sun

Just like any kitty, Tonks loves herself some sunshine. Though, I'm not sure why she wants to stare at the bright orb in the sky.

Tonks and her littermate Winky, who owns my sister and currently lives with us, have an odd habit of staring at lights. Whether it be a lightbulb or the sun itself, they stare at it. I can't imagine that's good for their eyes, so I always try to distract them from doing so.

Tonks hopes you all have lots of sunshine today! (But maybe don't, you know, stare right at it.)

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Flashback Doodle of the Day

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Tip of the Day

Today's National Pet Poison Awareness Month tip is about the toxic gas known as carbon monoxide (CO). CO is not only dangerous to us humans, but also incredibly dangerous to our kitties, pups, and other animals. CO most often results from car exhaust, fire/smoke, and when generator systems fail. When a large amount of CO is inhaled, this can lead to cells in the body becoming deprived of oxygen. CO poisoning can thereby result in life-threatening effects on the cardiovascular system, neurological system, and other important systems of the body.

Needless to say, do all that you can to prevent both your furbaby's and your own exposure to CO. Set up CO monitors in your home, and ensure that they are always properly functioning. Of course also ensure that you have functioning fire and smoke alarms. There are all-in-one alarms on the market that detect fire, smoke, and CO. In addition to this, properly maintain any generators that you have, and do not use them if they are in any way malfunctioning. Also, of course, do not let your kitty or pup into a closed, unventilated garage where a car or other motor vehicle is running. CO can be a silent killer, so do all that you can to protect your furbaby, as well as yourself, from it and its deadly effects.