Miss Couch Potato Head

All the dog park outings have turned Cabana into a bit of a couch potato. This is Cabana's new favorite spot--on her blankie on top of the ottoman. We've gotten to where we just leave the blankie there almost all the time, and she does her couch potato thing for hours. As long as the blanket is there, it's a tacit invitation. I've only caught her on the couch without the blankie one time. Heartlessly, I made her get down, and she hasn't broken the rules since.

Yesterday, I bought Cabana the toy that Emily has been telling me about. She recommended the Bristle Bone, and I had been meaning to get one. But I saw this similar Bouncy Bone by the same company at Target, and it was only $8.99! I bought it along with a gnawhide refill pack. Can't wait to try it out! (I mean, for Cabana to try it out...I won't be gnawing on it myself. Just in case that needed further clarification.)

Also, at the advice of Nicole/OSU 98, I bought a shedding blade, which removes excess hair, dirt and water. We've needed this item badly! And it was only about $5 at Target. I love a good deal.

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Sittin' in the Morning Sun

Cabana is 6 months old today--happy half birthday to youuuu, Cabana! Here's a photo I took of her this morning, wrapped around the leg of our piano. She loves to find the sunny spot in the room.

Yesterday, I gave Cabana a much-needed brushing. She's shedding so much, I'd think she was going bald. Look how much fur I removed from her coat, even though I brushed her a week ago!


The weird thing is that Cabana would like nothing better than to EAT that whole pile of fur. Blecch! I can somewhat understand the appealing crunch factor of wanting to eat a piece of bark or even wanting to sample the flavor of a pebble--but I don't see WHAT could be desirable about having a big clod of your own fur in your throat. I know cats do it all the time, but they can't help it--it's just a byproduct of trying to be clean. There's no redeeming quality in eating fur just for the sake of eating it!

Note to self--don't wear black sweatpants the next time you decide to give Cabana a good brushing. It's just not a good idea.

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