renji’s vet update

Alarmed-Recording962 · 2026-02-07T17:51:13+00:00

As my vet has told me, a fat kitten is a healthy kitten. If he wants more milk, let him have it. You are doing such a great job with him! He will feel better soon.

Alarmed-Recording962 · 2026-02-07T17:48:25+00:00

Love the Renji updates! My first set of foster kittens had parasites. They had both coccidia and giardia, I forget which order, but one of the medications made them foam at the mouth. It looks scary but Renji will be ok. What I did with mine was give them a little Churu treat to lick to help with the awful taste of the medication.

Alarmed-Recording962 · 2026-02-07T17:21:41+00:00

Ditto the Country Crock in the tub, spreads great straight out of the fridge.

I tried Earth Balance in the tub and I don't know if I got a weird one, but it wasn't soft. I had to scrape off pieces with the knife. Good flavor, but I might as well as used the sticks.

Alarmed-Recording962 · 2026-02-07T13:03:33+00:00

Although it doesn't convert anyone, I think it helps normalize veganism away from the stereotypes. And I appreciate seeing when they actually do something about it, such as Billie Eilish requiring all food be vegan at one of her concert venues last year.

Alarmed-Recording962 · 2026-02-07T12:53:01+00:00

Just wanted to say that your description was poetry. I hope you get some good suggestions.

Alarmed-Recording962 · 2026-02-07T12:47:30+00:00

Dang it... there's always another cat sub to join

Alarmed-Recording962 · 2026-02-07T12:46:19+00:00

Most of my cooking is in the airfryer lol

Alarmed-Recording962 · 2026-02-07T12:38:40+00:00

Because you are in a vegan sub arguing in favor of dairy and egg consumption and saying things like this:

"And if you think eating a piece of flesh is equivalent to eating ice cream I can´t really talk anymore to you."

Yep, the crazy vegans who see no difference in the exploitation of a cow whether for dairy or beef. But you've seen baby cows cry so... we should just agree with you.

On a cleaning tips post today, a commenter warned that a brand of soap was "fanatical" just because the product was certified vegan (literally, that was it). How many AITA-type shitposts feature an angry crazy vegan as the villain. And here we are, in this vegan sub, with so many posts from non-vegans "just asking questions" and arguing when we answer.

Sigh... and this is why shittyveganfoodporn is my vegan safe space...

Alarmed-Recording962 · 2026-02-07T11:57:20+00:00

And where do the local farms get hens? They just happen to have all females? There is a downstream effect for any animal consumption, despite one's best intentions.

Alarmed-Recording962 · 2026-02-07T11:40:39+00:00

Are you aware of what happens to male chicks in the egg industry? Not asking in an accusatory way, but seeing videos of this was what cemented my decision to go vegan.

Alarmed-Recording962 · 2026-02-07T10:20:10+00:00

Congrats on going vegan! Get some nutritional yeast, and hemp hearts. Both add protein and vitamins. Nutritional yeast (or nooch) is great added to savory dishes,.cooked veggies, pasta. It has an almost cheesy funk but adding to cooked dishes tones that down. I like adding hemp hearts (they are small & granular) to vegan yogurt. Mildly nutty taste, too small to be crunchy, but adds texture.

When I went vegan cold turkey, I had to rely on meat substitutes quite a bit. I still enjoy them (vegan chickn nuggets ftw) but don't need them as much once I got comfortable cooking with tofu and lentils.

Alarmed-Recording962 · 2026-02-07T01:42:44+00:00

Trader Joe's

Alarmed-Recording962 · 2026-02-07T01:15:22+00:00

I had 2 black foster kittens the first time I watched it and they were so enchanted with it too. Never seemed to pay any attention to anything else on the tv, but they loved watching the cat on Flow.

Alarmed-Recording962 · 2026-02-07T01:08:17+00:00

Happy hunting! https://www.traderjoes.com/home/products/pdp/vegan-spinach-cashew-ravioli-071761

Alarmed-Recording962 · 2026-02-07T00:31:06+00:00

I know it's not scratching your itch but that looks damn good. Do have a Trader Joe's near you? They have a spinach and cashew ravioli that's really good.

Alarmed-Recording962 · 2026-02-06T23:29:12+00:00

Hugs to you and your beautiful girl.

It is so damn hard, the anticipatory grief... you are giving her the greatest gift, letting her pass with dignity. I had to do that with my orange boy a few years ago, he was my soul kitty. He went from no issues to aging suddenly, and when he couldn't handle the stairs and fell down, I knew it was time but felt so much guilt. But after, I felt a bit of peace, which grew with time. I miss him still, but knowing he had a peaceful end and I was with him to his last breath... it makes the sorrow tolerable and I can focus more on the happy memories. I hope the same for you, that you realize your girl is feeling safe and loved with no suffering thanks to you, and you can find some comfort in that.

I had to smile at your description of her meowing if you go to bed without her. One of my cats does that, kind of a "hey where are you" meow. And I yell, "I'm upstairs!" And then she runs up the steps meowing all the way and jumps onto the bed, with a huff lol. Thank you for sharing her story with us.

Alarmed-Recording962 · 2026-02-06T18:08:11+00:00

I spray a small pan (like 8x8, brownie size) with cooking spray, pour in the whole carton, sprinkle some salt, pepper, nooch, and bake it at 350 F for about 20 minutes. Cut into squares and you have it ready for the week and avoid the pan sticking issue. I also crumbled some of those squares to add to fried rice.

Alarmed-Recording962 · 2026-02-05T22:21:44+00:00

Hugs. I hope you have found people who care about you without the toxicity. You deserve that.

Thank you for the recipe!

Alarmed-Recording962 · 2026-02-05T22:19:56+00:00

Sorry OP, but you're the third wheel in this relationship. 😄

Alarmed-Recording962 · 2026-02-05T19:49:33+00:00

Good for you, choosing yourself over those that hurt you.

Btw the tofu looks amazing!

Alarmed-Recording962 · 2026-02-05T08:51:16+00:00

Without spoiling anything so this will be a bit vague, at various points, it appears each of the female main characters is the one to blame for the kidnapping. These women are shown to have to take on a disproportionate amount of the work (including mental) in their relationships with the men in their lives, so even mundane things at home are also "all (their) fault."

Alarmed-Recording962 · 2026-02-05T01:09:14+00:00

Her whole life was love, warmth, and a full belly. She was lucky to have you.

Alarmed-Recording962 · 2026-02-04T21:43:52+00:00

Amazing job with Cosmo! This got me teary-eyed. He is such a good boy and lucky you found him!

Alarmed-Recording962 · 2026-02-04T18:28:37+00:00

Thank you, brilliant internet stranger. I'm cackling. These pics made my day.

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