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Kibble in a Toy?

We don’t eat kibble around here, but scientific study has shown that cats who do eat kibble can lose weight with feeding enrichment like puzzle feeders. Using some kibble usually reserved for occasional treats for Pierre, Newton tried out a puzzle feeder intended for feeding kibble. As usual, things didn’t go quite as planned.

Newton: I know there has to be a way to get this food out of here…

Newton: Oh, hey… I like this! Easy access!

Pierre: I don’t think that’s how it’s supposed to work.

Newton: It works to give me some treats. You’re just jealous. I’m going to take what’s left of my puzzle feeder and my kibble under the bed where you can’t stare at me eating. Didn’t anyone tell you it’s rude to stare?

Newton: Oops! Lost my grip.

Newton: But check this out…. it’s like a smorgasbord all laid out for me.

Pierre: Are you going to share that smorgasbord?

Newton: I don’t see your name on it…

Ashton: Wow, Newon, thanks for getting the kibble out of that puzzle for us!

Newton: ** SIGH **

Reference:

Journal of Animal Physiology and Animal Nutrition, Using environmental and feeding enrichment to facilitate feline weight loss

Take Your Cat to Work Day

Newton: There has been an injustice, and we need to talk about it.

Today is take your dog to work day. If you want to take your dog to work, go ahead, don’t let me stop you. But this is species discrimination.

Cats can be very helpful at work. We can take dictation.

Give us a red pen, and we can proofread your writing.

We’re good with computers, too. Though we do find it kind of hard to open the lid of a laptop without a little help.

And we’re great at mailroom operations.

Especially receiving. Did you say you received a lot of boxes at work? We’re great with those.

But you know… I think it might be better just to take your dog to work after all. I have some important business to tend to here while you’re gone, anyhow.