Author Archives: Azeena

How to Give A Cat A Pill – Or Not

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We are dealing with historic rates of bad air quality, even before that Grace was having a little problem with her allergies. The veterinarian said to give Grace a quarter tablet of Clareton Plain as needed. The other day as a precaution I gave Grace her tablet as she lay on her favorite places, the red blanket under the back window. Grace opened her mouth wide, I threw in the pill, she closed her mouth and swallowed. There you’re done I said to myself. Grace continued to relax and I went on about a household chore. Yesterday, while straightening the ruffled red blanket – I found the unswallowed pill. Maybe Grace should be a taster for a high level person. Good fake Grace – next time.

Outdoors

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Grace goes outside when I go outside. There are options for other cats too.

https://www.washingtonpost.com/home/2024/04/09/how-to-let-cat-outside-outdoor

Cats Keep It Real

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Recently read a Washington Post article on cats made me think about Grace, the tabby, who I have worked for the last six years. She is at times cool, affectionate and demanding. Grace likes to chat and she makes sure her needs or displeasure are known. She purrs for those she is comfortable with that includes my family members other cities that she FaceTime’s regularly.

Grace reading The Washington Post

The Washington Post:

According to feline researchers, cats often get maligned as aloof and even spiteful, when many of them are quite social and eager to interact. — Read on www.washingtonpost.com/home/2024/03/12/cats-behavior-misunderstood/

Discipline

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Recently spent time with a friend and marveled at her discipline. Just navigating life, she appears glamorous, but I believe her intense focus and daily rituals help her to expand and maintain her success.

Grace, the overweight tabby, has discipline and patience. She has spaces for her comfort and two play stations. She also has timetables and rituals in her daily life.

Get Well Soon

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Many of us want a quick or inexpensive (cheap) fix for our problems. Sometimes, it is worth the investment of time or money (if we have it) to have an effective solution- whether it’s a broken pipe or a broken heart. Still, it is often more challenging to get to the point of wanting to make an investment. Some things take time to heal. Patience for many (including me) is not a virtue. Money sometimes does not help the problem go away. Time is the great healer.