Quotes About Care

Here. Motrin and water. You'll feel better. Or you'll throw up. Either way you'll feel better.

Always remember your kid's name. Always remember where you put your kid. Don't let your kid drive until their feet can reach the pedals. Use the right size diapers... for yourself. And, when in doubt, make funny faces.

One of the best ways to find out about care options and receive emotional support is to talk with other cat owners who have experienced similar situations with their pets.

Although senior cats are the same constant friend we've always known, they tend to become less patient as they get older. She'll rely more on routine, want her dinner right now, and demand attention this instant.

Cats groomed daily as kittens learn to expect and relish

the experience. Combing and brushing become an extension of petting. Kittens thrive on routine, so decide on a regimen and stick to it. That's not only a time, but also a place such as a tabletop,

Claws grow at different rates depending on the kitten. Once every week or every other week is a good schedule. A good time to trim kitten nails is when she is relaxed, and cuddled for a nap on your lap. It's a great idea to get Kitty used to having her paws handled, so she won't be startled when you need to trim her nails. Pet her paws, and handle them gently, several times a week—not just when you plan to snip claws.

Remember, nobody will think less of you if not all the claws are trimmed at one setting. It's best to stop before your kitten gets peeved, so be satisfied with clipping one or two claws each day.

Introduce your kitten to dental care one step at a time. Begin by stroking and scratching her cheeks and chin, progress to rubbing her lips, and finally gently slip one finger into her mouth. Don't force her to open wide, just gently rub her gums for a very brief moment. Reward these sessions with a tasty treat—perhaps a lick of the flavored kitty toothpaste, to help her associate that flavor with handling her mouth.

Segregate an ill cat from the others, especially if they're treating him poorly.

An excellent kitten restraint that works well for adult cats, too, is the pillowcase. Simply put the cat inside, with her head (or other body part that needs attention) sticking out the opening.

As with pilling, place the palm of one hand over your kitten's head to hold her still, and tip her head to the ceiling. Insert the end of the applicator into the corner of Kitty's mouth,

between her lips. Then squirt the medicine into her cheek. Withdraw the syringe, and hold her mouth closed until you see her swallow.

After you apply the ointment, salve or other medicine to the skin problem, distract the kitten with a game. Play with a feather or fishing-pole toy for ten to fifteen minutes, to allow the medicine to be absorbed.

To take good care of your kitten's fur, you'll need at least one comb. The

Shorthaired kittens may do fine with regular sessions using cat gloves.

The things a mother does well are always invisible compared to the things she does badly.

The Incarnation teaches that the divine takes on human flesh, and so that human body is of value. When we look at the face of our neighbor, or at our own images in the mirror, we see the face of the divine. And so, do we care for our bodies? This is Lent, the time when Christians around the world participate in acts of self-denial. Perhaps this is a time when those who enter into Lent start to think more seriously about how and what and with whom they eat.

Luke has a much more important story to tell: about divine care and human potential, about how we are all children of God and can therefore do God's will, about the difficult choices we must make, about our memories and our goals.

They are in the field where they protect their animals: they represent those who care for the vulnerable. They may also remind us of other shepherds: Rebecca, Rachel, Moses, and David.

God gave us hands to create, not destroy his world.

Protect him, yes, with my life; spare him of learning responsibility and to take care of himself, no. During

The man you love cooking for you is good for you too.

Our pets are our family.