Monthly Archives: April 2012

Knowing what’s normal for your pet can save their life

Posted on April 30, 2012 by Raven

A few days ago I wrote about almost taking Raven to the vet to have a perfectly healthy tooth looked at. I later realized her tooth was fine and cancelled our appointment. But I’ve also been in the situation where … Continue reading →

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Saturday PhotoHunt – texture (learning about a cat’s tongue)

Posted on April 27, 2012 by Raven

Anyone who’s been licked by a cat knows their tongue can be very rough. A cat’s tongue is an amazing structure that serves many purposes. The center of the tongue is rough due to the backwards-facing spines called papillae. The spines are … Continue reading →

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Hairball Awareness Day – April 27

Posted on April 25, 2012 by Raven

April 27th is Hairball Awareness Day.  We’ve been preparing for this day for several weeks, because I can produce some mighty hairballs. Last August I was hacking up so many big hairballs that mom started keeping track on a calendar. … Continue reading →

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Being an observant and proactive pet owner.

Posted on April 23, 2012 by Raven

I read an interesting blog post the other day by Dr. Plotnick, a vet who specializes in feline veterinary medicine. His blog, “Cat Man Do” is a mix of veterinary information and other personal experiences. A recent post, It’s snot … Continue reading →

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Raven’s Warning?

Posted on April 22, 2012 by Raven

Around 7:30 this morning Raven was in our bedroom being very active and meowing. She jumped on top of our dresser, which is something she doesn’t do very often, and meowed and paced.  Raven can be talkative when she wants … Continue reading →

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