Liz's Loving Pet Care

08/26/2025

https://www.facebook.com/share/1YBUnR358y/?mibextid=wwXIfr

Not good for cats

08/19/2025

⚠️ MOSQUITO SPRAYING WED, AUG 20☠️
03:00- 07:00 MORNING
Here's detailed info about the insecticide spraying that's happening throughout the South side of Highland Park, NJ early Wednesday morning, the 20th of August (2025). All areas between Route 27 and Donaldson Park, plus a couple others will be sprayed between 3 AM and 7 AM. This includes all residential streets. The truck will be driving down the center of each road and the radius of spray is 50 feet. It will be sprayed up into the air and settle on the grounds as far as 50 feet away. This is for mosquito control. For your safety, keep all pets indoors and stay indoors yourself. It should take 1 hour after spraying for the application to dry Avoid contact with any wet areas. The poisons may take many days to fully break down but as sun and air accelerates that process, it should be lessened after 4 hours or so. (Half life is 4.5 DAYS.) Close all your windows and vents on air conditioners that open to outside air (most don't). Remove or at least turn off window fans. I'll paste a copy of my visual voicemail from the initial notification in the comments.

This is a copy of the email sent to me per my request:

Good afternoon,

We spoke not too long ago about the mosquito spray mission happening in Highland Park on Wednesday morning.
Per your request, linked below are the informational materials regarding the insecticide we will be using during the mosquito control mission in your area.

Label: https://drive.google.com/file/d/0BytTveAkflL_THpxanJuVkNmRk0/view?resourcekey=0-0eoTKP2dT7ioVyD2fOczAw
Safety Data Sheet: https://drive.google.com/file/d/0BytTveAkflL_U0YzMHhxRUpuNXc/view?resourcekey=0-Qg4cVdGz8Q9KOABtSsn4uQ
Fact Sheet: https://drive.google.com/file/d/17z9rwO-md6vmUsq8E-15dakUZcTmUybi/view

The Mosquito Commission will be using the product and applying using ultra-low volume techniques (no more than 3 fluid ounces per acre).
If you have any further questions, I'd be glad to direct them to our superintendent or entomologist.

Sincerely,
Adrian Kabigting, Commission Clerk
Middlesex County
Mosquito Extermination Commission
200 Parsonage Rd, Edison, NJ 08837
Tel: 732-549-0665, Fax: 732-603-0280
[email protected]
Mosquito Extermination Commission Website

***E-mails received by or sent to Middlesex County Mosquito Extermination Commission officials are subject to the Open Public Records Act [OPRA]. Absent some specific privilege, all such communications are considered a public record and are subject to publication and/or dissemination to the public upon request.***

More info in the comments and much more via the above links.

08/18/2025

I have not verified this but it sounds very plausible!

A cat saved a man's life with nothing but a simple wave of its paw, creating one of Japan's most beloved legends and giving birth to the lucky cat figurines we see everywhere today.
The story goes back to the 17th century when a wealthy feudal lord took shelter under a tree during a thunderstorm near a poor temple. He noticed a cat by the temple entrance, beckoning him with its raised paw. Curious, he approached the cat - and the moment he stepped away from the tree, lightning struck exactly where he had been standing.
Overwhelmed with gratitude for the life-saving gesture, the nobleman became the temple's patron and showered it with wealth.
This is how the Maneki Neko - the "beckoning cat" - was born. Today, these ceramic figurines with their raised paws grace shop entrances across Japan, still beckoning good fortune to anyone who passes by.

07/31/2025

This is a good article on scooting in cats. Much of it also applies to dogs.

Is your cat dragging their butt? Cat scooting occurs when a cat plops on their bottom, extends their back legs straight out in front of them, and uses their front legs to drag their bottom across the floor. But why do they do it? In this article, our vet experts explain everything you need to know a...

07/28/2025

Celebrating my 11th year on Facebook. Thank you for your continuing support. I could never have made it without you. 🙏🤗🎉

07/25/2025

For 25 years “Tanya's Comprehensive Guide to Feline Kidney Disease - Everything You Need to Know... ” has been a valuable go-to source for cat guardians and veterinarians!!

I personally own two paperback versions of the old format and have consulted this e-guide hundreds of times. It is essentially “the bible” of CKD in cats. With Helen's continued devotion— and I'm sure immeasurable hours of work, she has a reformatted the website for a completely new look!

Be patient as she continues to get all of the included links working.

I cannot recommend this resource enough! Putting it in the positive, I 💯% recommend this Guide! It's valuable for cats' health overall, not just for cats who have chronic kidney disease (CKD). It is the most thorough resource on CKD available, and she regularly updates it. That's why I refer to the website version more often than my printed books, but I enjoy having both formats. If you have a cat, please bookmark/save this website.



Thank you Helen / Tanyas Feline Crf❣️

Tagging a few of my favorite groups with notice of this great news:
Cats with Renal Failure Support group
Cats with Multiple Medical Conditions (kidneys, heart, IBD, liver and more)
Feline Nutrition - Feed Cats Like Cats

Waste Product Regulation Imbalances (Vomiting, Appetite Loss, Excess Stomach Acid, Gastro-intestinal Problems, Mouth Ulcers Etc.)

06/24/2025

https://cats.com/how-to-keep-cats-cool-in-summer

Set your air conditioning to 78 degrees, use fans indoors, provide fresh water, keep the curtains closed, and use cooling pet mats or beds

06/21/2025

It's officially summer, here in the Northern Hemisphere!

Many people think to bring in their pets for summer cuts. I want to remind everyone that dogs cool off by panting. They do not sweat. Their fur actually works to insulate them from the heat. If you trim off too much, they will have a harder time regulating their body temperature and they will be more susceptible to sunburn.

Cats sweat in their paw pads and if very hot may also pant, but usually panting in a cat is an immediate sign of distress.

Attached is a nice write up that explains more.
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Perspective from my Anthropology background:
It is actually that humans are furless and we have sweat glands all over our body that distinguishes us from all other animals. We are not the only bipedal animal, and we are not the only with opposable thumbs. We're able to sweat over the vast majority of our bodies to cool off. Other animals have other ways.

While it might seem logical that shaving your pet during the hot summer months would keep them cooler, learn why this practice usually isn't a good idea.

06/01/2025

Good advice!

"Girly......you just need to walk your dog more" 👀
"Give him to me for a few minutes...I will sort him out, I KNOW dogs"
Deep breath.
If you have a reactive dog and especially if you are a woman, you have heard these "helpful" 🙃 suggestions.
I know you are doing the BEST you can.
People that don't have a reactive dog....they really don't know what you are going through.
Here is probably the number one tip (well...one of them anyway), that can actually help if you are struggling and it's something many people don't consider.

Pace.

If you haven't tried it....you may want to slow down and see what happens.

It really can be a game changer.

05/31/2025

I am back! Somehow my page got deactivated. Please keep using me for a resource.

04/13/2025

Easter lilies are TOXIC!

04/11/2025

I agree with this! This is optimal.

Scooping the litter box multiple times a day is essential not only for maintaining cleanliness and ensuring your cat's comfort, but also as a valuable diagnostic tool. Many cat parents overlook this important opportunity to detect potential health issues in their early stages due to inconsistent scooping habits.

Changes in litter box behavior such as frequency of use, the appearance of urine or f***s, or the amount of waste, can serve as early warning signs of potential medical concerns. By following a regular scooping routine, you are more likely to notice these subtle yet significant changes.

When visiting a veterinarian, one of the first questions typically asked is whether there have been any recent changes in your cat’s litter box habits. Without consistent monitoring, it can be difficult to provide accurate and helpful information.