To ensure we don’t spoil your appetite, we’re not going to post the photographs here, but if there seems to be a funny bump, bruise, or lesion on your cat, take a look at this picture slideshow to see if your kitty might be experiencing one of the problems outlined at this link.

Be sure to check your pet’s skin and pay attention to any concerning changes. Also, be aware that wintertime conditions can dry out their skin just like it dries out ours.

And give your kitty, puppy, bird -whoever!- a smooch! Let your pets feel the love this Valentine’s Day, too!

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Reblogged from the miao chronicles:

Finally, I had a proper photo session with my Miaos! Many factors came together to make it possible (including sunshine and an injured ankle that is keeping me from running), but the most important factor was, of course, the floof factor. I am constantly amazed by the patience of my miaoly models, Lotus and Chun. I can’t accuse Sprocket of being patient, but his persistence with the peacock feather makes up for lack of patience. My Miaoly models have my deepest gratitude. Also, thanks to Mama M for …

Your comments (optional)This blogger’s kitty photoshoot is almost too much to bear — from the beret, the Jingle Bell-themed collar accessories, festive bow-ties, right down to the unbelievable baby blues, the subjects featured in these pictures sure know how to work the fancy -yet feisty- look!

These felines strike poses that even Ms. Tyra Banks, famed for her finicky flaunting and flair for the flamboyant, would find fall nothing short of FIERCE. Forreal. These kitties are certainly bringing what Little Miao refers to as “the floof factor.”

Reblogged from the miao chronicles:

Finally, I had a proper photo session with my Miaos! Many factors came together to make it possible (including sunshine and an injured ankle that is keeping me from running), but the most important factor was, of course, the floof factor. I am constantly amazed by the patience of my miaoly models, Lotus and Chun. I can’t accuse Sprocket of being patient, but his persistence with the peacock feather makes up for lack of patience. My Miaoly models have my deepest gratitude. Also, thanks to Mama M for …

Your comments (optional)This blogger’s kitty photoshoot is almost too much to bear — from the beret, the Jingle Bell-themed collar accessories, festive bow-ties, right down to the unbelievable baby blues, the subjects featured in these pictures sure know how to work the fancy -yet feisty- look!

These felines strike poses that even Ms. Tyra Banks, famed for her finicky flaunting and flair for the flamboyant, would find fall nothing short of FIERCE. Forreal. These kitties are certainly bringing what Little Miao refers to as “the floof factor.”

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Photo courtesy of Tidings of Magpies.

Did you know the term “lovebird,” is actually derived from a real animal of the same name? It is a species of parrot that got its nomenclature from their inclination to display affection much in the way a human couple does — which is exactly what these birds are doing: coupling!

Their mating rituals include monogamy (a trait that helped popularize the penguin, leading to an eruption in pop culture fascination and themed movies chronicling both real-life behavior and increased usage as characters in animated films).

Not only do they choose to pair up with their parrot peers, but their predisposal to partnerships actually enable them to form ties with human companions, going so far as to cuddle and “preen” a person once they have bonded with them. If you have been considering adopting a pet for the sake of friendship and camaraderie, but aren’t sure you have the time, patience, or space that a cat or dog would require, you may want to look into the lovebirds that are available for home-living. Once acclimated to their master, lovebirds may enjoy using your fingers to perch on if you let them (or, if you’ve always secretly thought the pirate’s life was the life for you, teach your winged friend to settle on your shoulder).

Though they can develop behavioral problems, i.e. biting, particularly to protect their partner from perceived offenders, they are beautiful creatures, and intelligent to boot — they can communicate through mimicry, so teaching them tunes should be a cinch! But be forewarned: once you initiate the interactive nature of this pet, you might have a difficult time quieting them down; if their upbringing is going to be that of city-living aviculture, it is best if your dwelling doesn’t have thin walls. Your neighbors are sure to find their chatty chirping less than charming.

Tip: if you find yourself to be a particularly needy bird-owner, keep just one lovebird, as opposed to pairing them up — they are less likely to become as tightly bonded to their human companion, if given a birdy buddy to become close with. However, if you are not able to devote the necessary time with them, it is recommended you give them a counterpart to get cozy with — jealousy aside, you will adore the admiring way they stick together.

Photo courtesy of: Marcus Johannes

Source: Wikipedia.com

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Rather than try to understand the character’s faux pas, it reminded me instead of the great leader and of a delightful story I read about him, which is excerpted below:

“The poodle [Rufus] ate in the dining room with the rest of the [Churchill] family. A cloth was laid for him on the Persian carpet beside the head of the household, and no one else ate until the butler had served Rufus’s meal.

One evening at Chequers the film was Oliver Twist. Rufus, as usual, had the best seat in the house, on his master’s lap. At the point when Bill Sikes was about to drown his dog to put the police off his track, Churchill covered Rufus’s eyes with his hand. He said, “Don’t look now, dear. I’ll tell you about it afterwards.”

This was taken from The Little Brown Book of Anecdotes, a vintage collection of stories and quotations from all your favorite icons and legends. It’s available for purchase on Amazon through Little Brown Publishing and is a great reference for storytellers and those who enjoy hearing or reading a good historical-retelling alike.

Rufus and Rufus, the names of both of Churchill’s canine companions were actually miniature poodles and not the breed so often associated with the famous British prime minister – pictured to the left with the English Bulldog. Perhaps some drew a likeness between their physical attributes (or the seeming burly steadfastness of one’s stature and the other’s character), but based on this photo, we’ll assume Churchill didn’t mind the comparison. After all, not too many Nobel Prize Winners (in Literature, no less), can claim to have written a children’s rhyme about caring for an ailing puppy — which Churchill is credited as penning for his daughter:

Oh, what is the matter with poor Puggy-Wug?
Pet him and kiss him and give him a hug.
Run and fetch him a suitable drug.
Wrap him up tenderly all in a rug.
That is the way to cure Puggy-Wug.

Related articles

• Interesting People and their Pets (dangerousminds.net)
• Did Winston Churchill’s Lopsided Face Win World War Two? (inquisitr.com)

If you have any questions about these dog foods, never hesitate to call us up and ask questions — the names can get tricky and you don’t want to accidentally feed your kitty or pup the wrong food. It won’t harm your pet, but it won’t be helping either! We get a lot of clients over here calling and describing a bag of food in terms like, “Well, I think it’s G/D.. or Z/D. Maybe C/D?” Naturally, it’s pretty easy to confuse letters when you are unsure what it is an abbreviation for, and thus, what in the heck these means for your pet! (But just so you begin to understand the importance of these formulas, the above are for the management of the adrenal glands, a prescription for Z/D usually comprises all conditions associated with digestion and the bowels, but certain brands differentiate between food targeting skin and coat health, whereas low-residue tends to focus on the pancreas, the intestines, or certain symptoms of cancer; C/D is geared toward moderating pH balances, but IAMS breaks them into Urinary-S and Urinary-O which treat conditions that may benefit from a lower urinary pH level and a higher one, respectively.

Clockwise from top: A Northern Spotted Owl (yes – an authentic one, and no – it is not a screenshot of Harry Potter’s magical letter-carrying bird, Hedwig); a Gecko cloaking himself amidst palm frond; Eastern Gray Kangaroos, frolicking on the only continent where one can find these marsupials: the Australian Outback; and a Sally Lightfoot Crab, residents of the Galapagos Islands