Hello, I’m Dr. Karyn! Learn my introduction to be taught extra about me and meet my 5 hilarious cats: Clutch, Cyril, Alex, Zelda, and Zazzles.
You know the way once in a while a long-running TV sequence drops in a flashback episode, the place nearly all of scenes are from earlier installments? You simply know that the writers both ran out of concepts or simply needed a simple week. Nicely, seeing because it’s that bizarre and sleepy interval between Christmas and New Yr when nobody appears to know what day it’s or what they’re presupposed to be doing, I believed it was the right time for some reflection on the previous 12 months. That’s proper, that is my flashback submit!
I’m simply kidding, however I did suppose it was an excellent alternative to recap a few of my favorite posts from 2024 and permit you to compensate for some tales you might have missed.
Clutch and the Vacuum: A Love Story
Learn it right here: Clutch and the Vacuum: A Love Story (With Video)
Technically, I’m dishonest just a little bit right here, as this one really got here out on the finish of 2023, however it’s simply too good to not embody! The invention that my very not-deaf cat, Clutch, isn’t just unphased by the hand-held vacuum cleaner; he really enjoys a pleasant grooming session with it! It’s a good way to eliminate his unfastened fur earlier than it finally ends up throughout my garments and furnishings, however he has began to get in my manner after I’m really attempting to make use of the vacuum to wash the home. There aren’t too many cats (or canines) on the market which might be joyful to be in shut proximity to a vacuum cleaner, not to mention be groomed by one. Proof that Clutch is one distinctive feline.
How My Cats Assist Me to Change Off and Concentrate on the Now
Learn it right here: How My Cats Assist Me To Change Off and Concentrate on The Now
Even if cats are sometimes the main focus of social media, they don’t recognize sharing your consideration with it. Typically after I discover myself in a doom-scrolling spiral, it’s the forceful affection of my cats – notably Cyril – that drags me again. Whereas I strive to not learn an excessive amount of into my cats’ motivations, it does appear fairly deliberate that, after spending just a little too lengthy watching my display, a cat will power their manner between me and my cellphone. Reflecting on this has helped me to acknowledge when I’ve spent an excessive amount of time within the clutches of the digital world and convey my focus again to the great creatures in my precise world.
What’s That Sound? The Melodious Tones of the Feline Upchuck
Learn it right here: What’s That Sound? The Melodious Tones of the Feline Upchuck
It might sound odd that one in all my favourite articles is the one about vomiting, however what I appreciated about this one was that I knew it could assist lots of people perceive what’s and isn’t regular with regards to feline digestive pyrotechnics, in addition to be capable to recognize the distinction between vomiting, regurgitation, and the “coughing” up of hairballs. We obtained loads of constructive suggestions on this one, with individuals realizing that what they thought was a worrying respiratory drawback was really an indication of hairballs.
Typically I Scruff: When A Mistaken Makes a Proper
Learn it right here: Typically I Scruff: Ideas On a Controversial However Sensible Approach
Nicely, this one undoubtedly ruffled some feathers! Reflecting on this matter after the article went out made me notice how a lot a dominating opinion can generally be mistaken for the proper or just one. Over the previous decade, using a scruff maintain to restrain a cat has fallen out of favor, with many feline specialists insisting that it’s a merciless and distressing technique. I can let you know that it was a bit distressing attempting to get an excellent picture of me utilizing this maintain on Cyril as a result of he saved purring and attempting to roll over and play with me.
The very fact is that now we have no manner of understanding with any certainty {that a} cat being restrained utilizing a scruff maintain is in ache or simply upset due to no matter is transpiring that makes the scruff maintain vital. What I can let you know is that, aside from a couple of cats that merely resent being touched on this space, I’ve by no means noticed any indication of ache from a cat restrained utilizing an accurate scruff maintain technique. What cats do resent and discover anxious is being wrapped up and held tightly, and the much less you limit them, the calmer they’re.
I consider in utilizing well-executed strategies which might be applicable for the person concerned and the process being carried out. Making blanket rulings and judgments based mostly on human notion of such a method may make some individuals really feel higher about themselves, however I’m unsure that it actually displays the feline expertise.
Rant over.
Alex and the Somersault of Happiness
Learn it right here: Alex and the Somersault of Happiness
Having the ability to share this particular little maneuver with you all when Alex is so shy about sharing it with others brings me such pleasure.
He somersaults when he’s joyful – what extra can I say?
Wanting Forward
As we are saying farewell to 2024, I’m already trying ahead to sharing extra insights, quirks, and classes from my life and work with cats. If there’s one thing (or somebody) you’d wish to know extra about, get in contact utilizing the feedback part beneath, and I’ll see what the clowder and I can work out!
Wishing you all a secure and joyful 2025 from Clutch, Alex, Cyril, Zelda, Zazzles and myself.
This text is part of Dr. Karyn’s sequence together with her 5 hilarious cats.
