Tonks and all of us wish you a terrific Tuesday!
I sort of recently re-shared some old doodles of Evan, Thimble, Eddy, and angel Astrid that were all inspired by the new fantasy series of books I've mentioned here a ton of times. I didn't re-share the drawing I made of Tonks in that series because I had considered using it on one of my book covers for the April A to Z Challenge. I didn't do that, though, so now you get this doodle from a couple years ago. It stars Tonks and a certain velociraptor named Mongo.
Whether you feed the wildlife in the warm months as well as the cold months, be sure to take your furbaby into consideration when placing feeders and food. We often of course want our kitties and pups to be able to see their Bird TV and Squirrel TV out the window. That said, too close of proximity can cause problems. This is especially the case for our furbabies who go outdoors. If feeders are placed where outdoor dogs and cats can easily access them, the wildlife can of course be scared off or preyed upon.
There's also the chance that the outdoor pups and kitties themselves can be negatively affected by close proximity to the wildlife and their feeders. For example, birdseed can pose some dangers to dogs and even cats. If consumed, there is a chance that a dog or cat can become blocked by consuming too much food intended for the wildlife. In addition, it could be possible for birdseed to ferment inside a dog or cat's stomach, and thereby cause bloat, which can be a very serious condition. Another concern is if birdseed molds, which can then have toxic effects if ingested by a pup or kitty.
In addition, the wildlife themselves can pose risks to our furbabies, just as they can pose risks to the wildlife. For example, the feces of some wildlife might contain parasites that could infect our kitties or pups if ingested. Parasites and other issues can also arise if certain critters themselves are caught and consumed. Some wildlife also carry transmittable diseases, which in some cases might affect our furbabies, or which our furbabies can pass to us from wildlife with which they come into contact.
So, the long and short of it is to always be aware of where you place feeders and food for the wildlife. Many of us do enjoy feeding those outdoor critters, but we also must keep our own furbabies safe. Of course, the wildlife wouldn't mind a bit of safety from curious pups and kitties as well.
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Flashback Doodle of the DayI sort of recently re-shared some old doodles of Evan, Thimble, Eddy, and angel Astrid that were all inspired by the new fantasy series of books I've mentioned here a ton of times. I didn't re-share the drawing I made of Tonks in that series because I had considered using it on one of my book covers for the April A to Z Challenge. I didn't do that, though, so now you get this doodle from a couple years ago. It stars Tonks and a certain velociraptor named Mongo.
In the book he comes from, Mongo the velociraptor is described as having feathers. Let me tell you, though, that even drawing him naked was stressful enough, and so I decided against adding the anxiety of trying to put feathers on him. Sorry, Mongo, but Tonks likes you just fine like this.
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Tip of the Day
There's also the chance that the outdoor pups and kitties themselves can be negatively affected by close proximity to the wildlife and their feeders. For example, birdseed can pose some dangers to dogs and even cats. If consumed, there is a chance that a dog or cat can become blocked by consuming too much food intended for the wildlife. In addition, it could be possible for birdseed to ferment inside a dog or cat's stomach, and thereby cause bloat, which can be a very serious condition. Another concern is if birdseed molds, which can then have toxic effects if ingested by a pup or kitty.
In addition, the wildlife themselves can pose risks to our furbabies, just as they can pose risks to the wildlife. For example, the feces of some wildlife might contain parasites that could infect our kitties or pups if ingested. Parasites and other issues can also arise if certain critters themselves are caught and consumed. Some wildlife also carry transmittable diseases, which in some cases might affect our furbabies, or which our furbabies can pass to us from wildlife with which they come into contact.
So, the long and short of it is to always be aware of where you place feeders and food for the wildlife. Many of us do enjoy feeding those outdoor critters, but we also must keep our own furbabies safe. Of course, the wildlife wouldn't mind a bit of safety from curious pups and kitties as well.
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