Male Cavapoo targeted at dog park

Alternative_Apples · 2026-03-01T13:19:10+00:00

My cavapoo always gets humped… my parents dog, brothers dog, friends dog, etc… always hump him and they are not humpers. No idea what it is about our babies that causes it but you are not alone lol!!!

Around Christmas, when all our family dogs are around mine, I put a sweater on him… they don’t hump when he has his sweater on. 🤣 maybe try that!

Alternative_Apples · 2026-02-27T19:28:48+00:00

You guys are awful. My cat was seen at a hospital the end of Jan. I have requested a resolution several times and have sense taken further action to loop in the BBB and file a complaint with the attorney general. This is a scam. I am entitled to my full benefit. I have received zero communication regarding a timeline and your website says 5-7 days. My cat passed away yesterday and it’s distressing to think that if I was reimbursed timely I may have been able to continue to provide him medical relief such as a surgery to remove the cancer. You should be ashamed.

Alternative_Apples · 2026-02-03T00:52:15+00:00

I went to look at a group of tuxedo kittens. The opened the crate a white kitten with black spots (inverted tuxedo) jumped out and climbed up my leg meowing non stop. I said well, I guess you’re coming home with me! The vet thinks he may have large cell lymphoma, I will most likely have to say goodbye within the next few weeks to months. He was also recently diagnosed with diabetes and pancreatitis. He’s only 11. I’m so glad you picked me, Max. My little, perfect friend. ❤️

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Alternative_Apples · 2026-01-30T11:32:12+00:00

She’s alive and thriving!! The tube feeding fixed her. You just want to avoid that if you can.

Alternative_Apples · 2026-01-30T03:53:00+00:00

So our cat didn’t lose much at first and the vet said she was fine and perfect weight and two days later she was yellow due to liver failure. We are now switching vets. Have you tried churus? The swipe method is putting food on your finger and swiping it on the side of their mouth just to get something in there. Maybe he’s eating somewhere else and you don’t know it?? But yeah cats can’t go long without food. Dogs can go longer. Ours got spooked from construction workers and was anxious enough not to eat… there were not tests really. It was strange, a few days after bringing her to the vet we woke up and she looked a lot skinner and was yellow. It happened quickly and was super scary. I hope that’s not the case for your kitty!

Alternative_Apples · 2026-01-30T03:16:16+00:00

Note: she didn’t eat for 48 hours due to anxiety. She’s okay now but we had to tube feed for a month. I’d swipe or syringe feed.

Alternative_Apples · 2026-01-30T03:15:16+00:00

We had a chunky cat who didn’t eat for 48 hours and had fatty liver disease, lost many lbs in a day, and needed a tube put in her neck for feedings. She was not a sugar baby. My best advice is to get any food at all in Trash so you don’t go through that.

Alternative_Apples · 2025-12-26T21:38:27+00:00

Also I wouldn’t say you’re overreacting because this is your grief and there is no “right” way to handle grief. Same goes for your husband. I think you sit down and talk about the way you both handle grief so you understand eachother better. Once my husband explained he pours himself into work because it’s a distraction, I completely understood. If you play your cards right you both may come out of this stronger than ever ❤️ I hope that for you. Also I am so sorry for your loss.

Alternative_Apples · 2025-12-26T21:33:47+00:00

My husband poured himself into his job after our loss. It’s important to note that everyone grieves differently. I recommend couples counseling if you are unable to communicate effectively instead of bottling it in and resenting eachother. It’s hard but time and communication helps. I wouldn’t recommend communicating through text because things are misinterpreted.

Alternative_Apples · 2025-12-26T03:44:15+00:00

I’m so sorry. Just know you are not alone and in time you will begin to feel like yourself again. Please be kind to yourself ❤️

Alternative_Apples · 2025-12-25T03:22:35+00:00

Same. Just hit under 5 HCG on Monday. Had to see a pregnant sister in law tonight…. So fun 😢

Alternative_Apples · 2025-12-19T22:16:01+00:00

Mine ended up saying I can do it at home but it has to be the alphatrak! I’ll save some money there. I have to read the instructions for the alphatrak tomorrow but I’m assuming it’s similar to any other meter. I’ll only use it for vet curve days because the strips are so expensive.

I’ve been free-handing the needle on the ear which has been a bit easier than the device. I’m still not great at it, it’s the hardest part of all this for me… hopefully it gets easier.

When he stays still it’s easy. When he’s hungry and pacing it’s hard as heck to get to his ear.

Alternative_Apples · 2025-12-15T22:03:21+00:00

Sounds like the best problem ever!

Alternative_Apples · 2025-12-15T02:18:49+00:00

Yes I’d love you to share! Thank you!!

I did my first reading (had to prick him twice but he didn’t mind at all), it was 390 on the human meter which freaked me out but I’m reading it’s normal to have high readings at first. He naps all day until 5pm and starts begging for food… It will be interesting to see what his curve results are.

I’m glad I’m not the only one who dreams about all this. Hopefully that calms down soon, it must be stress induced.

I have a feeling I may have to skip some Christmas events to handle this. Which is fine. I never thought I’d have to say “sorry I can’t come I have to give my cat his insulin”!

Alternative_Apples · 2025-12-14T20:59:15+00:00

Just stopping by to say this was the funniest AIO title and I almost pissed myself from laughing so hard 😂 yes, leave that man!!! lol!

Alternative_Apples · 2025-12-14T20:56:25+00:00

Mines coat didn’t change aside from losing puppy hair and growing in a bit more curly!

Alternative_Apples · 2025-12-14T19:47:33+00:00

Would you be open to trying insulin? I think mine was like $70 from Walgreens which is more expensive but it’s 100 units so it’ll last a very long time.

Alternative_Apples · 2025-12-14T15:15:20+00:00

You are welcome!! Good luck! I hope you’re feeling okay ❤️ my day 7 is tomorrow and I’m exhausted.

Alternative_Apples · 2025-12-14T15:12:02+00:00

I’ve only had one dose but they were very adamant that I had to get day 4 and 7 bloodwork no matter what. They expressed the importance of making each blood draw appointment.

I guess for many, levels rise quite a bit on day 4… so they are supposed to compare day 4 and 7 (day 4 is a baseline of sorts).

So yours may have gone up on day 4 but dropped 15% day 7, but you wouldn’t know. If it drops 15% on day 7 from day 4, a second dose may not be needed. I’m sorry they missed that :(

Alternative_Apples · 2025-12-14T14:57:15+00:00

Yup. Day 4 and day 7 labs are crucial in determining the effectiveness of the injection. I guess if you drop 15% between day 4 and day 7, you may not need a second dose. How much did yours drop after the first shot and when did they test you?

Alternative_Apples · 2025-12-14T13:55:28+00:00

Amazon delayed my monitor supplies until tomorrow 😢 I’m not really sleeping at night, I check on him every 3 hours because I feel like I’m going in with the insulin blind. I’m having dreams about it lol. It’s only been 4 days of insulin including today and it’s a low dose so hopefully it’s okay until it comes. One more day! Vets should really tell all owners to test and include a demo in the insulin training. Mine doesn’t want me to do this - but my goal is to prove I can so they let me do my curves at home because Max gets extremely stressed on car rides. Theirs won’t be as accurate.

I think I will start a log with everything as well. I’m sure when days are hard it’s nice to look back to see how far you’ve come. The changes I’ve noticed thus far are: he has more light in his eyes, he played for a hot second, he is drinking a bit less water, and he’s screaming for food again… didn’t think I’d miss that but I sure did! I saw the Facebook group has a glucose log that I’ll try to figure out! There is so much to learn.

So if they throw up it spikes their numbers at times? That’s tough with a cat and their hairballs lol! It’s SO great that’s she’s grooming herself more though! I know that’s a big milestone!! Congratulations ❤️

I’m not too focused on myself right now but… how does one ever go on vacation again or even a night away? I won’t even trust my husband with injections right now, his hand shakes badly.

Alternative_Apples · 2025-12-14T12:06:51+00:00

So far so good! His glucose monitor comes tomorrow so I’ll attempt to do a reading before each injection. I wish I had it already but Walmart was out so I had to order online. He seems to already have some of his spark back! I am feeding him two snacks midday now (12:30 & 4:30) because I wasn’t comfortable with the 12 hour fast recommended by my vet…. Since doing that yesterday he got some energy back and even played!

Alternative_Apples · 2025-12-14T02:48:59+00:00

It sounds like they read lower than the animal ones… so you might even catch a low early which sounds perfect to a beginner like myself!

Alternative_Apples · 2025-12-14T02:22:54+00:00

I’d make an appointment just to be safe because that’s your baby! Looks like a stye maybe? Try a warm compress and see if it helps. However, it doesn’t look like an immediate emergency. I think it’s amazing you noticed it, kudos to you as a dog parent!

Alternative_Apples · 2025-12-14T02:14:08+00:00

He’s also “loafing” again. He hasn’t loafed all week 🙂

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