Welcome to APRIL!

Wow! A Whole NEW month! It's April and its going to be FUN!! As always, April's badges are available at a smaller size (300x300). 

First up is the April Calendar

There are LOADS of things happening:

APRIL IS CANINE FITNESS MONTH

April is Canine Fitness Month and it is to remind us how prevalent obesity is and for us to keep our dog active and fit. Nutmeg is young (she is now 14 months old) and furry energetic. When our human bro is working out of town, Mom has trouble getting her exercised as much as she would like. She LOVES to chase Alex on his one wheel, she loves to go to work with Alex at the mill and play chase with Ruger. 

 

 

Ruger sure looks like Cinnamon, doesn't he? He is Cinnamon's Brother's Grandson. 

 

 

APRIL IS PET FIRST AID AWARENESS MONTH

 

During this season, many families and pet parents are able to enjoy the outdoors with their pets with activities, such as hiking, camping, and outdoor picnics! National Pet First Aid Awareness Month highlights the importance of first aid. With all the physical activity and outdoor adventure packed in the season of spring, there will always be the risk of accidents and unwanted injuries—so it’s always good to be prepared.

So now that you know about National Pet First Aid Awareness Month, Do You have a First Aid Kit?

Some tools to keep in your pet first aid kit include:

• Absorbent gauze pads and rolls
• Adhesive tapes
• Cotton balls
• First aid scissors (with blunt end)
• Tweezers
• Disposable gloves
• Antiseptic solution or wipes
• OTC antibiotic ointment
• Alcohol
• Syringe or eye dropper
• Digital thermometer
• Emergency contact information

 

This site https://pangovet.com/pet-lifestyle/general/national-pet-first-aid-awareness-month/ is one that has some comprehensive information.

 

 

APRIL IS PREVENTION OF CRUELTY TO ANIMALS MONTH

 

Even though ASPCA works to prevent cruelty to animals all year long, April is special at the ASPCA because it is officially Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Month!

Mom is super busy this month, so for your entertainment, we are showing you a video of Nutcase er Nutmeg getting some swimming in to celebrate Canine Fitness! (Purrsonally, I, Marvelous think anyone who goes swimming in March is crazy!).

 

 

Happy April Fools Day!

 

 

 

Take a Walk in The Park Day

Well, it is almost 6 months since Mom last took Nutmeg for a walk in the park!

Mom has not been outside - much less walking, until about a month ago. 

About 2 weeks ago, Mom graduated from 2 wheel walker to Crutches in the house, at the grocery store  and a 4 wheel walker outside for walking.

 

 

Nutmeg who is normally rambunctious, is very calm and good when she goes for a walk with Mom. Mom is up to walking to the corner and back 3 times a day. This makes Nutmeg happy, she just wishes that Mom went faster (and further). 

Mom is glad that we live in a small quiet town, on a street with little traffic and we makes sure that she goes for a walk when it is quiet. Nutmeg has even been calm when other dogs are on the street. 

Taking Nutmeg for a walk is something Mom and the Nutcase both enjoy and both get health benefits! Not only does Nutmeg’s mental health and physical well-being benefit from getting in some exercise, but so does Mom's.
Getting out with Nutmeg is a great way to bond. It gets Mom to take a break from always being so busy  she gets in some quality time with her favorite pup and is a terrific way for both to unwind.
Nutmeg is also learning how to be calm, cool and collected and not to pull or let herself get overly excited.