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SlumberKitty · Oct 27, 2020 at 04:50 PM

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I always had Biscuit in my head for any dog I got and Frodo for a cat.

I walked someone's dog when she was sick for two weeks. He was Christof .

Biscuit is a cute name.

If I ever get another cat, I'm thinking Harriet (I always get girls). Or maybe Helena. I've always liked Otto for a boy dog's name but we always have girls.

My grandpa's dog was Sir Preston. He had papers and everything. I think he was a cocker spaniel or something like that. Anyway he was a cute dog. Sort of mischievous though.

Daffydungle · Oct 27, 2020 at 04:50 PM

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Originally Posted by SlumberKitty

I'm still so worried about Esther. The vet appointment tomorrow cannot get here fast enough. First there was no urine in the cat boxes today. That is two days in a row. It is possible she went outside or hopefully not somewhere in the house. But it has never happened before that there is no urine in the box for two days. Second her appetite is almost non existent. She has eaten a little bit but usually she is ravenous and she just isn't. She seems like kind of stiff too. Could be arthritis as it has been colder here the past couple of nights. But I'm worried it is something more like kidney failure or renal failure (is that the same thing?). Or something to do with the tumors in her stomach. I'm scared of what the vet is going to say tomorrow but if it is time for her to go I pray that God gives me strength to let her go. I don't want her to be in pain. I tried enticing her to eat with some of Amelia's food, which worked a little bit but not much. I don't know. She's just not hungry. I have to make sure she eats enough to give her the insulin. Otherwise it could bottom her out. So tricky. Anyway, I'm so scared. I have like 25 and a half hours left until the vet appointment if they actually see us on time. Which would be a miracle.

I hope Esther is ok, but I understand the anxiety you have. Hugs.

Lemoncake · Oct 27, 2020 at 04:53 PM

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Originally Posted by SlumberKitty

I'm still so worried about Esther. The vet appointment tomorrow cannot get here fast enough. First there was no urine in the cat boxes today. That is two days in a row. It is possible she went outside or hopefully not somewhere in the house. But it has never happened before that there is no urine in the box for two days. Second her appetite is almost non existent. She has eaten a little bit but usually she is ravenous and she just isn't. She seems like kind of stiff too. Could be arthritis as it has been colder here the past couple of nights. But I'm worried it is something more like kidney failure or renal failure (is that the same thing?). Or something to do with the tumors in her stomach. I'm scared of what the vet is going to say tomorrow but if it is time for her to go I pray that God gives me strength to let her go. I don't want her to be in pain. I tried enticing her to eat with some of Amelia's food, which worked a little bit but not much. I don't know. She's just not hungry. I have to make sure she eats enough to give her the insulin. Otherwise it could bottom her out. So tricky. Anyway, I'm so scared. I have like 25 and a half hours left until the vet appointment if they actually see us on time. Which would be a miracle.

Are there any other vets you could go to for an emergency appointment. 25 hours is a very long time to wait especially when she's already not been well.

Daffydungle · Oct 27, 2020 at 04:54 PM

The pets i have i havent named as the 2 dogs are my eldest daughters and they are Ollie and Alfie and one of the cats are mine but is named by D who is Salem the black fluffbutt. And the other cat is myyoungest daughters and his name is Chin and forget the story behind his name.

stopdog · Oct 27, 2020 at 05:20 PM

I put salt in my coffee -not enough to taste the salt - only about 1/8 of a teaspoon or less for me - it reduces bitterness. I also put salt on my grapefruit.

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atisketatasket · Oct 27, 2020 at 05:43 PM

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ETA - I also asked about two other dogs at a local rescue, but was told I couldn't meet them until they had been fixed on 11/10. This seemed strange to me as I am not about to impregnate a dog myself and my dog is neutered.

I think unfixed dogs are more aggressive. Might go after your dog.

Daffydungle · Oct 27, 2020 at 05:44 PM

All the person said was that it made it taste better i dont find the coffee i drink now to be bitter. I thougth they meant it enhanced the taste of the coffee. I wont bother now, but always willing to give anything a whirl.

Daffydungle · Oct 27, 2020 at 05:46 PM

The first article was interesting about the perception of bitterness. Actually all are interseting thanks

susannahsays · Oct 27, 2020 at 05:49 PM

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Originally Posted by atisketatasket

I think unfixed dogs are more aggressive. Might go after your dog.

That's true, but their bios say they get along with dogs (or I wouldn't have considered them since my dog is so small).

susannahsays · Oct 27, 2020 at 05:51 PM

I had a dog that I sometimes called biscuit baby, but that was just a nickname. I like to give my pets real names.

LonesomeTonight · Oct 27, 2020 at 05:57 PM

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I had a dog that I sometimes called biscuit baby, but that was just a nickname. I like to give my pets real names.

I also give real names to pets--worked out that the guinea pigs I adopted already had people names, going way back to Bonnie the (boy) bunny I had as a kid. Even a newt I had at one point, I called Norman. Past guinea pigs were Sebastian, Rufus, and Duncan. Hm, I guess the dog we had briefly was Brownie, and we probably would have kept that, so wouldn't have been a people name...

Daffydungle · Oct 27, 2020 at 06:25 PM

Ok i am just going to stick to my usual clinic and find a new doctor there. It was such a hassle getting the script, the history i told the other doctor was partly recorded. There arent many mixed billing clinics in my town and i cant pay private billing even after the government refund. If i stay with my clinic and choose a doctor who is not pushy and doesnt lecture too much at least they have My history.

daisydid · Oct 27, 2020 at 07:45 PM

Since getting married, we have a pattern with our names for pets. Astrological names for girls, Greek gods for boys. Helios is the best boy.

Daffydungle · Oct 27, 2020 at 07:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Lemoncake

Same with our school. They semi recently took on someone who had been struck off for

Possible trigger:

sexual assault on a midwife. I met him too when I was wrapping Christmas presents for our hospital. Got zero creepy vibes from him at all.

We only found out when some students googled him.

Honestly how hard is it for someone in HR to google someone and do some investigating?

unaluna · Oct 27, 2020 at 08:09 PM

Root canal report - he was drilling in it today and a file came loose and is now stuck in my tooth. He didnt say anything, but after a while i was like, wth are you chipping at, and he confessed. He is ordering a part and i am going back in two days. I feel like an old car being repaired in The Twilight Zone.

LonesomeTonight · Oct 27, 2020 at 08:26 PM

Ugh, Una, that sounds awful...

unaluna · Oct 27, 2020 at 08:35 PM

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Ugh, Una, that sounds awful...

He said it wont hurt, its basically like having a post in your tooth.

This year is just insane!

So i went to the grocery store after, and i was like, okay, no cake today, but i did buy some ice cream? I didnt realize until i got home it's GOATS MILK ice cream!! Cappuçcino with a fudge ribbon, but still...!

atisketatasket · Oct 27, 2020 at 08:47 PM

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Root canal report - he was drilling in it today and a file came loose and is now stuck in my tooth. He didnt say anything, but after a while i was like, wth are you chipping at, and he confessed. He is ordering a part and i am going back in two days. I feel like an old car being repaired in The Twilight Zone.

I think that means you can fly or turn invisible, though...

susannahsays · Oct 27, 2020 at 09:13 PM

I've had goat's cheese and hated it. Can only imagine I'd loathe the ice cream even more.

ArtieTheSequal · Oct 27, 2020 at 09:18 PM

Hugs Una that sounds like something out of my nightmares!! Signed, dental phobias r us over here.

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Daffydungle Poohbah Member Since Apr 2020 Location: Nowhere Posts: 1,257 4 451 hugs given	Oct 27, 2020 at 04:54 PM #744 The pets i have i havent named as the 2 dogs are my eldest daughters and they are Ollie and Alfie and one of the cats are mine but is named by D who is Salem the black fluffbutt. And the other cat is myyoungest daughters and his name is Chin and forget the story behind his name.

Daffydungle Poohbah Member Since Apr 2020 Location: Nowhere Posts: 1,257 4 451 hugs given	Oct 27, 2020 at 05:44 PM #747 All the person said was that it made it taste better i dont find the coffee i drink now to be bitter. I thougth they meant it enhanced the taste of the coffee. I wont bother now, but always willing to give anything a whirl.

Daffydungle Poohbah Member Since Apr 2020 Location: Nowhere Posts: 1,257 4 451 hugs given	Oct 27, 2020 at 05:46 PM #748 The first article was interesting about the perception of bitterness. Actually all are interseting thanks

susannahsays Grand Magnate Member Since Jun 2018 Location: Somewhere Posts: 3,355 5 1 hugs given	Oct 27, 2020 at 05:51 PM #750 I had a dog that I sometimes called biscuit baby, but that was just a nickname. I like to give my pets real names. __________________ Life is hard. Then you die. Then they throw dirt in your face. -David Gerrold

daisydid Member Member Since Oct 2018 Location: the astral plane Posts: 493 5 375 hugs given	Oct 27, 2020 at 07:45 PM #753 Since getting married, we have a pattern with our names for pets. Astrological names for girls, Greek gods for boys. Helios is the best boy.

unaluna Elder Harridan x-hankster Member Since Jun 2011 Location: Milan/Michigan Posts: 39,867 (SuperPoster!) 12 66.4k hugs given	Oct 27, 2020 at 08:09 PM #755 Root canal report - he was drilling in it today and a file came loose and is now stuck in my tooth. He didnt say anything, but after a while i was like, wth are you chipping at, and he confessed. He is ordering a part and i am going back in two days. I feel like an old car being repaired in The Twilight Zone.

LonesomeTonight Always in This Twilight Member Since Feb 2015 Location: US Posts: 20,755 (SuperPoster!) 9 75k hugs given	Oct 27, 2020 at 08:26 PM #756 Ugh, Una, that sounds awful...

susannahsays Grand Magnate Member Since Jun 2018 Location: Somewhere Posts: 3,355 5 1 hugs given	Oct 27, 2020 at 09:13 PM #759 I've had goat's cheese and hated it. Can only imagine I'd loathe the ice cream even more. __________________ Life is hard. Then you die. Then they throw dirt in your face. -David Gerrold

ArtieTheSequal Writing my way through... Member Since Feb 2020 Location: In the desert Posts: 7,236 (SuperPoster!) 4 5,767 hugs given	Oct 27, 2020 at 09:18 PM #760 Hugs Una that sounds like something out of my nightmares!! Signed, dental phobias r us over here.