Daisy the Curly Cat

Sunday Comics with Daisy!

2009-11-08T04:00:00.002-05:00

Hairdo? Hairdon't!

2009-11-07T04:00:00.009-05:00

My Mommeh does not normally like to show pictures of herself, but today I must insist. I am very lucky because I have naturally curly furs. But my Mommeh, she has stick-straight hair. Actually, even a stick has more body than my Mommeh's hair. Let us look. This should be funny!

Here is the hair she was borned with. Straight and wispy! Poor little Mommeh. I think the barrette was a good try here.

Sadly, she went through the 80's "big hair" phase. I think it might have been the 80's "short pants" phase, too.

This is at a party only a few years ago. Waaaaay too long, Mommeh! Um, and what are you drinking there? (In case you were wondering, the blurry-headed man is my Daddeh).

The long hair apparently led to some hair-peeled-back mugshot moments. I had mercy on my Mommeh and gave this photo a little blur.

Here, Mommeh. I will go to Taaz and give you some cute virtual hair. That is a little better. I do not know why you cannot make your hairs look like that in real life.

This is how she has been wearing her hairs for the past few years. But I have some scairty news for you...

Her hair is starting to get long again...... AAAAaaaahhhhhhh!

More Fun with Outtakes!

2009-11-06T04:00:00.008-05:00

Since I already dressed up yesterday, today seems like a good day for some fun with our recent outtakes! These photos are exactly as they came out of the camera, except they are shrunken in size. The first image is Harley modeling the Princess crown. A loud noise startled him and his hat flew up in the air. Hahahahaha!

This is me during my pumpkin patch modeling session. I noticed an interesting smell on my hand. It was not perfume.

Harley thinks he is modeling good, but his wig is crooked!
Oopsie! I jumped up for a treat at the wrong time.

I model for treats, but Harley models for fun playtime with the Cat Dancer. He usually gets so distracted by the toy that he forgets to pose correctly.

I like to jump around a lot. But my jumping pictures are usually unplanned like this one.

Harley. Going after a toy again!

Dona Nobis Pacem

2009-11-05T04:00:00.013-05:00

I am proud and excited to participate again this year in Mimi's Blogblast for Peace! Here is the Peace Globe I made this year.

I also got this special tee-shirt. I have to show it to you on the hanger so you can easily see the special slogan. It says "Love, Hugs, Peace." And there is even a planet earth on the front!

I have been thinking and thinking about this day, and I decided to write a poem. I hope you enjoy it!

Through Cat Eyes
Coats of brown, black, white, or tabby
they are all the same to me
Our furs long, short, plush or curly
they are just coverings you see
Purebred diva or shelter rescue
we're all one family
If a cat can make a difference,
then man can, too, surely
A world of peace and harmony
one day will come to be
~ by Daisy

Harley wanted to wear the tee-shirt and make a special picture, too. Here he is imaging a world at peace.

Can you see that my heart is filled with hope and love?

Dona Nobis Pacem.

A PSA from Harley During Cold and Flu Season

2009-11-04T04:00:00.006-05:00

Cheese, PLEASE!

2009-11-03T04:00:00.006-05:00

You know I love my treats! So, I made a movie with me and my Mommeh sharing some delicious CHEESE! I love cheeses. Get inside my mouth, delicious treat!

Nom, nom, nom!

Professor Daisy on Foods

2009-11-02T04:00:00.015-05:00

Hello, students! Today, let us give some thought to foods for cats. I like to think about foods. Do you?

My question for you today is what type of food do you think cats are most well-designed to eat?

A. Wholesome grains
B. Fresh fruits and Vegetables
C. Meat
D. An equal mix of all of the above

The correct answer is C! We cats are what is called "obligate carnivores." That means we are true, strict carnivores and by our genetic makeup, we were designed to eat meats. Even though we can eat other sorts of foods, we should eat meat as our main source of nutrients. And meats taste very extra-delicious, too!

Cats have strong stomach acids and a comparatively shorter digestive tract. ("Divestive tract" is a fancy way of saying your guts!) This makes for quicker digestion and minimizing the chances of harmful bacteria causing problems. Because of our shorter guts, a carnivore's diet should be concentrated and highly digestible and low in residue. We cats do not have a need for dietary carbohydrate, and are best adapted for a protein- and fat-rich diet.

What is in your food bowl? Harley and I are completely off the dry kibble now, and we love our raw meat medallions. The chicken flavor is 95% chicken, raw ground bone, turkey and liver. It is grain free, and the other 5% is fruits and vegetables. We also eat rabbit, beef, and venison flavors.

This is some stuff I learned. But I am just a curly cat, so I cannot advise you on what diet is best for you. Be sure to talk to your veterinarian if you have any questions about feline nutrition. Here is a link to an article called "The Carnivore Connection to Nutrition in Cats" if you would like to do more reading.

Sunday Comics with Daisy!

2009-11-01T03:00:00.006-05:00

The Blogblast for Peace is November 5. It is not too late to make your own Peace Globe and participate, too. Here is a link to the instructions for how you can create your own Peace Globe.

Photo Hunters: Bags

2009-10-31T04:00:00.008-04:00

HAPPY HALLOWEEN! The Photo Hunt theme this week is bags. These are our Halloween goodie bags. I am a little bit upset here because it seems that one of the bags is much bigger than the other one. That is very unfair.

Since today is Halloween, I thought I would show you a retrospective of some of my earlier Halloween costumes. This is one of my favorites: Devil Daisy!

Here I am a Lovebug. I like this costume because it is pink. But I do not think it is very scairty.

My Skeleton Suit! When I wear this costume, I have bones on the inside and bones on the outside. And the best part of this costume is that it glows in the dark.

This was one of my very first costumes. I am a Pink Lady! I like the poodle skirt on this outfit.

I hope everybuddy has a very happy Halloween! And most of all, I hope your goodie bags get filled with delicious treats.

I am the Great Pumpkin!

2009-10-30T04:00:00.004-04:00

Here is the real costume I have picked out for Halloween this year: I am the Great Pumpkin!

Do you see my wings? I need those because every year, the Great Pumpkin rises out of the pumpkin patch and flies through the air to deliver toys to all the good little children. I have not tested my wings yet, but I am almost certain I will be able to fly.

I was wondering, does this costume make me look fat?

Happy Birthday, Mommeh!

2009-10-29T04:00:00.004-04:00

Today is my Mommeh's birthday! She is almost a squillion years old. I love her lots.

Harley and I saved up our allowances, and this is what we bought for her: a beautiful necklace! I think she will like it.

The pendant says "I kiss my cat on the lips" and in the center are our names! We bought this very cool necklace from the Etsy shop Moon & Star Designs. Happy Birthday, Mommeh!

Wordless Wednesday: SuperHarley!

2009-10-28T04:00:00.004-04:00

(Sorry the photos are blurry. Also, this is a rounded wall, not an optical illusion!)

Halloween Costume Fail

2009-10-27T04:00:00.010-04:00

You already saw the Crazy Clown costume that Harley has selected to wear for Halloween. I will show you my real Halloween costume on Friday! This was going to be my costume, but I decided that it is No Good. It is a COW SUIT! With UDDERS! I do not want to be a cow cat like Harley.

I will pretend to graze on some grass, like a real cow. Does it look very realistic?
I did not think so. I'm outta here!

Harley wanted to try on the Cow Suit, but you cannot even tell he is wearing a costume. On account of he already looks like a cow. And we need a better background so the colors do not blend together.

This suit could be a little bit too small for Harley. I do not think the udders are supposed to be squarshing his ribcage like that.

Monday Mystery: A Spooky Riddle!

2009-10-26T04:00:00.004-04:00

It is less than a week until Halloween! So, for today's Monday Mystery, I have an eerie Halloween Riddle for you:

Why didn't the skeleton enjoy going to parties?

Thinking, thinking, thinking...
Raise your paw if you know the answer already!
Click the Answer Button to see if you are correct!

Sunday Comics with Daisy!

2009-10-25T04:00:00.004-04:00

If Mr. Shrill knocks on your door this Halloween, DO NOT ANSWER!

My Thoughts on Housing

2009-10-24T04:00:00.001-04:00

When you have a pesky younger brother, it is best to have SEPARATE rooms.

Definitely.

Fashion Friday: Halloween Harley

2009-10-23T04:00:00.007-04:00

I cannot WAIT any LONGER! I am getting all suited up for HALLOWEEN! Can you TELL what I am dressing up as? This is just PART of my costume.

I AM A FUNNY CLOWN!

I can also do SCAIRTY, EVIL CLOWN!

Or, MELANCHOLY CLOWN!

I hope I will get LOTS and LOTS of TREATS for Halloween! Um, is Halloween TOMORROW?

Daisy's Deli is Open!

2009-10-22T04:00:00.008-04:00

I am going to show you something new and exciting I just gotted! Do you know what it is? I'm sitting on it!

It is my very own freezer! All of our raw frozen meat was taking up too much space in my Mommeh's vegetarian freezer. So now I have a freezer just for the foods Harley and I eat!

It is pretty small, so it fits perfectly in the laundry room. In case you are in the market for a small freezer, this one is an Avanti CF62. It has wheels so you can roll it around! It does not roll as fast as my stroller though.

Here is the inside. It is only 2.2 cubic feet, but it is plenty big enough for our foods. It holds our four open bags of venison, chicken, beef and rabbit frozen medallions and also a full back-up of each bag, on the bottom. The patties you see are the large 8 ounce patties.

Daisy's Deli is open for business. Can I take your order?

Ps: My Mommeh and Daddeh bought this from a certain store and got a much better price than anything we have seen on-line. If you are interested, send me an e-mail and I will tell you the price and the name of the store. It is not a very excellent store, so I do not want to give a link here.

Wordless Wednesday: Waiting for Supper

2009-10-21T04:00:00.003-04:00

Toysday Trouble

2009-10-20T04:00:00.001-04:00

You would tell me if there was something on my head...

... RIGHT?

Cat Nutrition with Professor Daisy!

2009-10-19T04:00:00.015-04:00

It is time to think about nutrition with Professor Daisy! Try to guess the correct answer to this question:

Is it safe to feed raw eggs to cats?
A. Yes
B. No
C. I would rather have a cheese omelette!
D. This is a trick question

The correct answer is D, because this is a controversial subject. Raw eggs are a good source of high-quality protein. But raw egg whites contain a glycoprotein called avidin which binds to the B-vitamin biotin in the yolk, decreasing its absorption. Some are also concerned that raw eggs may contain Salmonella. But many cats who eat raw foods also eat raw eggs; some even eat the shell!

You can find lots of information about the pros and cons of eating raw eggs in books and on the internet, and here is a link to some information from Dr. Pitcairn's Complete Guide to Natural Health for Dogs & Cats. Your mom or dad will have to make their own decisions about whether you can eat raw eggs or not. I personally love them! Here is what my Mommeh has decided for me:

I get no more than 1/2 an egg a week (Harley gets the other half)
We only buy organic eggs, and always keep them refrigerated
The egg white is lightly cooked, with the raw yolk poured on top
Any uneaten egg is removed within 15 minutes

Even though I am a nutty professor, I am not a veterinarian. So you should discuss any questions or concerns about feline nutrition with your vet!

Sunday Comics with Daisy!

2009-10-18T04:00:00.001-04:00

Photo Hunters: Free Week!

2009-10-17T04:00:00.007-04:00

There is NO Photo Hunter theme this week so we are FREE to show ANYTHING!

Well, I am feeling TIRED today....

So I will take ADVANTAGE of the FREE week to take a little NAP. Besides, I know Daisy would let me KNOW if there was anything INTERESTING in our back YARD...

Fashion Friday: The Proper Accessory

2009-10-16T04:00:00.008-04:00

Today I am modeling another pretty sundress! As usual, my sundress has 'sketti straps. Even though I like this dress, I am not smiling my best because it is obvious that I need an accessory. And I know just the thing!

My red feather headband! This was part of my Flapper suit, but it is important to know how to mix 'n match accessories with different suits. Now I can feel proud and smile real big. Doesn't this dress make my legs look long?

You DO like my headband. RIGHT?
And finally, my glamor shot. Red is a good color.

I am off the drugs!

2009-10-15T04:00:00.001-04:00

Hi everybuddy! It is me AGAIN! Harley! And I have some IMPORTANT and GOOD news to tell you. I have been on Prednisone for my eosinophilic granuloma complex for MONTHS. Many times, when I tried to TAPER my dose, the blisters on my lips would just come right back. But GUESS WHAT?!? I am FINALLY off the DRUGS! I did FINE at 1/2 tablet every THIRD day, and now I do not take ANY pills. HOORAY! I still have linear granulomas on the backs of my thighs, but they are not too bad.

Here is a close-up of my LIPS. See? NO ulcers or blisters or swellings! As long as you are so CLOSE to my MOUTH, do you want a KISS?!? Even my ACNE is all gone.

It has only been about TWO weeks since I have stopped my medicines. I am crossing my PAWS that I can stay HEALTHY!