Dedicated Vet Brings Frozen Feline Back to Life One (Ice) Cool Cat
crabby.” However, because her temperature was still dangerously low two hours later, the clinic sent her to an animal emergency room for more treatment. There, Fluffy made a full recovery and was back home before midnight. This incredible story quickly went viral and soon the clinic was getting requests of interviews and thank-yous from pet lovers around the world. Dr. Jevon Clark, lead veterinarian at The Animal Clinic of Kalispell, insists that his team didn’t do anything that any other clinic wouldn’t have done. But he does give Fluffy a lot of credit. “Pets are incredible,” said Dr. Clark. “They have such a strong will to live and if you give them a shot, often times things work out well. It was touch and go for a while, but a frozen cat coming back to life isn’t too surprising. That’s
When someone talks about a “cool cat,” they are usually referring to a jazz musician or maybe Thomas O’Malley from Disney’s “The Aristocats.” But this past winter, a feline in Montana became a literal cool cat after getting trapped in a snowbank during a storm. Fluffy the cat’s fur became matted with ice and she wasn’t moving after spending hours buried beneath 16 inches of snow. Her owners rushed her to the nearest vet, The Animal Clinic of Kalispell. It’s not every day a frozen cat comes through the door, but the clinic team didn’t waste any time springing into action. The team worked to raise Fluffy’s temperature with warm water, heated towels and even a blow dryer. Within 15 minutes, she was responsive and even acting “a bit
what cats do. And Fluffy is resilient.”
After such a chilling experience, it’s clear Fluffy will be spending her next eight lives safe and warm as an indoor cat.
In a Plant’s Defense The Interesting Methods They Use to Fight Predators
contain microscopic, sharp crystals that puncture and inject chemicals into an animal’s mouth once they’ve bitten it. Internal Defenses When a plant’s external defense fails, its internal protection takes charge. A plant lacks an immune system; instead, each cell is programmed to defend against any foreign object that comes in contact with it. If an insect or disease attacks the plant, the plant will thicken its cell walls with waxy plating, close its leaf pores and kill off sections of itself to preserve the whole plant. Plants also have unique chemicals that are deadly to insects and microbes, some of which we use today as seasonings, medicine or drugs. In addition to toxic compounds, plants can release hormones into the air that warn neighboring plants or even attract other insects
Many trees and plants are beginning to bloom, which means that they will soon have to ward off various predators. Most animals have a fight-or-flight response when faced with a dangerous situation, but plants can’t run or physically fight the dangers they face on a daily basis. However, what they lack in claws and teeth, they make up for in chemical and mechanical defenses.
External Defenses Many of us are familiar with thorns, prickles and spines, which are all examples of a plant’s physical defense. But many other plants’ physical defenses are not as obvious. Trees protect themselves with thick, hard-to-eat bark, which is comprised of a natural polymer called lignin. Leaves are often coated in a natural wax, which deters most insects and pathogens.
to kill would-be attackers.
Some leaves have trichomes, which are sharp, hair-like features that stab or prick insects’ legs as they try to land or walk on its surface. Trichomes often also release toxins that can cause irritation and inflammation. Some plants
If you’ve decided to plant a garden this year, take some time to find out which natural defenses your plants wield.
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