It seems these days every month connotes
something to remember. February, for example is not only Black History month it
is also Library Lovers Month, Grapefruit Month, Love the Bus Month among many
others. For the purpose of this blog, February is also Prevent a Litter Month, Responsible Pet Owner's
Month and National Pet Dental Month. So this month I
decided to review Purina's Pro-Plan Dental Crunches Cat Snacks. The
purpose of these crunchy wonders is to help reduce cat tartar build up or
gingivitis on your cat's teeth.
I have lived with cats almost all of my life but
it wasn't until 20 years ago that I started to hear how important regular
dental care is for cats, especially Himalayans, Siamese and Tonkinese, breeds
that are predisposed to dental problems. A national study has found that not
only humans are living longer, so are cats (dogs too) ! Today, the average age of a cat is 12.9 years or roughly 70 human years, this number is up from 12.1 in 2013 and, up from just 11 years
in 2012. One reason cats are living longer is because pet owners are more
educated about their pets needs and because pets have more regular checkups with their vets and they are
getting better nutrition; just look at all the natural pet food that is available.
Purina's Pro-Plan Dental Crunches Cat Snacks are formulated with all natural chicken and liver flavors with no artificial colors, flavors or preservatives. Their crunchy texture helps to clean teeth by reducing tartar build up with the added benefit of freshening your cat's breath.
Purina's Pro-Plan Dental Crunches Cat Snacks are formulated with all natural chicken and liver flavors with no artificial colors, flavors or preservatives. Their crunchy texture helps to clean teeth by reducing tartar build up with the added benefit of freshening your cat's breath.
This month www.chewy.com is offering Purina's Pro-Plan Dental Crunches Cat Snacks at
20% off and at just over $3.00 a bag, they were worth the try for this "responsible pet owner"! Unfortunately, my
Himalayans didn't take to these at all; it is a pity because this breed is notorious for
dental problems; maybe they found them difficult to eat because of their size; their
mouths are considerably smaller than those of the Tonks. My Tonkinese on
the other hand seemed to enjoy crunching on them...although there are other
treats that they like better...of course!
The "experts" have three basic
suggestions for best practices in feline dental care. The first is brushing
your cat's teeth with special cat toothpaste. Do I even have to say it...
good luck with that! Another suggestion is to feed your cat dental snacks and
incorporate dry food in your cat's diet. Dry food and dental snacks help to
keep gums healthy and to remove tartar build up. The third way of course is to
schedule annual or bi-annual cleanings with your vet. So, don't forget to check out www.chewy.com for these dental treats and many other items. If you order more than $49, shipping is free!
Celebrate Black History Month - Marion AndersonStudio, Danbury CT
She was one of the greatest
contraltos of the twentieth century, the woman who broke the color barrier at
the Metropolitan Opera. She is remembered by many as a courageous role model
for her outdoor concert on the steps of the Lincoln Memorial after she was
denied a performance at Constitution Hall because of her color, an event that
drew 75,000 people. Now Marian Anderson's inspiring story is told to
future generations at her Studio in Danbury Connecticut managed by the DanburyMuseum and Historical Society.
The exhibits show the extraordinary accomplishments of a girl born in 1897, who was denied even
an audition at a music school because of her color, and who persevered to
become a role model for her race and her nation. The Connecticut General
Assembly made the farm one of the prime sites on its Freedom Trail
commemorating the struggle of African Americans. With a curved ceiling, mini-kitchen,
bath and fireplace, the handsome studio was a rehearsal place as well as a
private retreat for the singer. It was designed by her architect husband,
Orpheus Fisher, when the couple purchased a 48-acre farm in 1943 as a country
house in Danbury. Known as Marianna Farm, it became Anderson's full time home from the
time she retired from the stage in 1965, remaining even after her husband's
death in 1986 until shortly before her death in 1993.
Marian Anderson was
active in the Danbury community and is warmly remembered by residents for her
support of local music programs. After Anderson's death, when developers
proposed to subdivide the property and build a road going directly through the
studio's location, the community was alarmed. In 1996 the Connecticut Trust for
Historic Preservation designated the structure as one of the state's most
important threatened historic places. The developers agreed to donate the
building to the Danbury Museum and Historical Society, and in 1999 it was removed to the Museum campus on
Danbury's Main Street. Today, visitors are invited to tour this iconic studio and other attractions such as the Dodd Hat Shop on the Museum's campus.
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