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I guess safety first did not apply to this once upon a time car seat. I actually remember sitting in one beside my Mom in our Studebaker Lark. No regard was given to the security of a little kid? Amazing many of us made it through our childhoods with all the unsafe things that were in everyday use.
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Loocie, bet you had a tiger in your tank!
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nice memory - my dad worked for Esso - and I still have a tiger tail, and a bunch of memorabilia from Esso....sighs and smilesQuote:
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At our cottage - my dad had a customed designed made of the infamous tiger - and the bay became known as Tiger Bay :)
I remember that Tiger. :) & maps in the glove compartment :)
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10 Ways to Get Your Cat to Drink More Water
From turning on the tap to adding ice cubes to wet food (really!), we've got tips to get your cat drinking more.
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Most cats don’t drink enough water. Because cats are so self-sufficient, we assume they know what’s best for their health, and many times they do. But I learned the importance of making sure my cats drink enough water the hard way -- with a medical scare.
A couple of years ago, my cat Pugsley was spending a lot of time in the litter box, straining to pee. Nothing was coming out. Something told me this was not good. When I picked him up around his middle and he cried out in pain, I knew he was in trouble. It was Friday night at 10 (of course) and I rushed him to the emergency vet. Thank goodness I did.
Pugsley's urethra was clogged with urinary stones. They are like a “plug” of soft, compressible material consisting of minerals, cells, and mucuslike protein. Urine backs up and the kidneys can’t remove toxins from the blood or keep fluids and electrolytes in balance. This can lead to death within 24 to 48 hours if not treated immediately.
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You may not want to encourage this, but cats seem to love drinking from your glass. Cats on table by Shutterstock
Thankfully, Pugsley was treated in time, but the vet told me the No. 1 way to prevent him from reblocking and possibly requiring surgery was to keep him hydrated. You better believe I started looking into ways to get my boys more water into their furry little bodies.
But a blocked urethra isn’t the only medical issue that can be improved with increased water intake. Just as with humans, cats' urinary health is tied directly to water consumption, so things like urinary tract infections and crystals are less likely in a well-hydrated cat. Digestive health also benefits from increased water intake. I’ve made it a priority to try everything I can to up the water drinking in my house.
Here are strategies you can use to keep your cat hydrated and healthy:
1. Switch to a mostly wet-food diet
Canned food simply has more moisture. According to my vet, this is the easiest way to get more water in your cat’s diet.
If your cat won’t eat wet food, add water or broth to dry food and see if he’ll eat that. If your cat digs canned food, add water or broth to it to make it even wetter. Some cats love the soupy consistency this creates.
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2. Try ice cubes in your cat’s food
It adds moisture and it's like a little treat for the cat. The cube takes on the food’s flavor, and while your cat’s licking the cube, he’s getting water, too. Ice cubes in your cat’s water bowl also might make the water more interesting. Some cats prefer icy cold water, just like some humans do.
3. Serve smaller, more frequent meals
Eating prompts thirst, so smaller meals more often might also lead your cat to drink more as well.
4. Place water bowls throughout the house
Make it super easy for your cat to get himself a drink by offering multiple agua stations throughout the house. My cat Romeo loves drinking water out of my cups. Leaving a few strategically placed drinking glasses around might entice your cat to drink more, too.
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5. Be aware of the water bowl’s location
Keep your cat’s water bowl away from his litter box. Would you want to drink near your toilet?
6. Make sure the bowls are refilled regularly
Cats like fresh water -- and who can blame them? Make sure to change the water at least once a day and wash out the bowl completely with soap and water regularly to keep it from getting slimy and gross.
7. Tap into the faucet
If your cat is attracted to running water, use this as a great opportunity to get him to drink more! Try running the faucet a few minutes several times a day. Build it into your morning and evening routine, for example, and create some good bonding time ... over a long, cold drink of water!
8. Flavor the water
You can try to entice your cat to drink more water by flavoring it with a bit of tuna juice or chicken broth.
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If your cat has access to a yard, rainwater works fine, too. Cat drinking from bucket by Shutterstock
9. Use cat fountains
Many cats like drinking out of fountains. It might take a while for them to get the hang of it, but once they do, they'll love it! Fountains are attractive because the moving water is interesting to the cat and it stays fresh. This definitely helps if you forget to change your cat’s bowl every day. I’ve been using the Drinkwell Lotus lately. It works really well, looks nice, and doesn’t take up a ton of space.
10. Experiment with different types of bowls
Cats are finicky about just about everything (big shocker!), and you can go ahead and add drinking bowls to that list. Test a few out (glass, stainless steel, ceramic, or plastic) and you might discover your cat has a definite preference.
We can all stand to drink more water, and your cat is no exception. Helping your cat increase his water intake has many benefits. More water = more peeing = healthier kitty = happier everybody!
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Was just reading about this and just thought I'd throw it in FYI! I actually do all those things for my puds They have a fountain and about 5 other water dishes around. Actually I haven't switched to a mostly wet food diet - they mostly eat the dry bigger chunk stuff which helps with tartar, but I give them a tin or two a week. I heard years ago it's better to give they dry (???) but who knows I guess a mixture of both is best!:-) Cheers to keeping our puds/pets in good health!!!:-)
LOL - still the key chain, the tail, the stuffed animal - wow now I will have to dig out the box and have a look...now I am all teary eyed but in a good way
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Thanks for the memories. This is a pic of the location of the gas cap on our 57 Belair. When we first got it, we got a kick out of watching the gas jockey trying to figure out where to put the gas :)
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The Who ~ Join Together
Rushed back to post Join Together but I see wolfie heard it too!!!
Anyways, congrats Webster for your win on Stump the Chump today!
also really glad your daughter is doing well Lee!:-)
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Was the gas jockey wearing a hat like this?
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i've seen this on facebook last year . got itQuote:
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