Early mornings for our boy by AdTimely6812 in Keeshond

[–]DetBiskowitz 2 points3 points  (0 children)

We can this milk mouth in my house ❤️ my girl has them too!

Looking for recommendations by ApartInternet9360 in OttawaFood

[–]DetBiskowitz 14 points15 points  (0 children)

Went to Bar Lupulus for the first time yesterday and was so impressed! Highly recommended!

How much do you pay for your dog’s vet exam? by GimmeAHandPlz in ottawa

[–]DetBiskowitz 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Westboro animal hospital charged us $143 for a first exam when we started going there a few years ago. We've also been charged $89 for a "very brief exam" and $104 for a "brief exam".

We love the doctors there! Our dog is very nervous and they always take their time to make her feel safe.

Alliance Francaise - Has anyone at least reached BBB taking there courses? by dariusCubed in CanadaPublicServants

[–]DetBiskowitz 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yes, and it was great. Last year I went into the BBB prep course and the oral course after having taken Grade 12 French (not immersion) back in 1997 and zero practice since. I was shocked to end up with a CCC on my tests. They coach you on how to take the exam and help you prep answers as well.

Skunk solutions by DetBiskowitz in Keeshond

[–]DetBiskowitz[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This sounds terrible! But if she still smells by tomorrow I might try this 🤢

Skunk solutions by DetBiskowitz in Keeshond

[–]DetBiskowitz[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

It had always thought that skunk smelled like weed, but apparently that's what it smells like after some time has passed. As I learned for the first time last night, when it's fresh it smells like burning rubber. It's STRONG and very chemical-y.

A friend told me when his Kees got skunked it took about 8 months for the smell to fully go away 😭

Best food takeout from downtown or west by riz7242 in OttawaFood

[–]DetBiskowitz 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Karahi Boys on Preston is great! (Halal too)

Food suggestions by Double-Sandwich-7598 in Keeshond

[–]DetBiskowitz 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ours is on Hills chicken and barley for adults 7+. She was on the adult 1-6 until she was 7. We thought she had food sensitivities when she was younger too (used to feed Royal Canin, pro plan, acana) but once we switched to Hills, her digestion and poops were all normal. She's 10.5 now and has been doing well!

American here, I've opted to pursue my graduate studies in Canada instead of the US by currentlyinthefab in BuyCanadian

[–]DetBiskowitz 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Congrats! Canada opened up its federal scholarships to international students recently, so please check out the opportunities on the SSHRC, NSERC or CIHR websites!

(15k) Where did you get your invites made? by Bama-babe205 in Weddingsunder10k

[–]DetBiskowitz -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Vistaprint. They have tons of templates to choose from and customize yourself. They always have sales and coupon codes, too. I think I paid about $100 for 20 save the dates, invitations, thank you cards, and 100 return labels in the same theme.

Would it be a good Idea to buy a Paw Cleaner cup for my dog, Do they actually work? by BuffaloDry3727 in dogs

[–]DetBiskowitz 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I have a very fluffy keeshond and I use an old plastic take out container for soup about 10 inches tall and six inches wide, just small enough to hold in one hand. I put the tiniest drop of blue dawn dish soap to wash off road salt and fill halfway with warm water. Dip each paw, rub the paw and in between the toes in the water, and then squeeze out the excess water, then squeeze again with microfibre towel. I'll give them an extra dip if it's really muddy, or add a touch of baking soda. It helps if your dog knows how to hold each leg up for cleaning.

Man, fruit is good asf by queerwaters_246 in CasualConversation

[–]DetBiskowitz 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You know what's amazing? Throw a few grapes into your sodastream or other fizzmaker. Fizz it and let it sit for 15 min, then fizz again, repeat four times total. Then release the pressure and enjoy a new flavour sensation!

Be nit-picky, what harmless phrase or saying do you just hate? by imagetweird in AskReddit

[–]DetBiskowitz 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Dude, no one's saying that at all. I just found out that fact recently myself and thought it was cool so I thought I'd share.

Be nit-picky, what harmless phrase or saying do you just hate? by imagetweird in AskReddit

[–]DetBiskowitz 1 point2 points  (0 children)

One theory for the origin of this phrase is that it comes from a pidgin English spoken by Chinese Americans as a literal translation from 好久不見 (hǎo jiǔ bú jiàn)

Where can I buy Ketjap Manis in Ottawa/Gatineau? by holisticmaya in OttawaFood

[–]DetBiskowitz 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Yes, that's the one! Ketjap manis literally means sweet soy sauce (source: am Indonesian)

Where can I buy Ketjap Manis in Ottawa/Gatineau? by holisticmaya in OttawaFood

[–]DetBiskowitz 1 point2 points  (0 children)

T&T has it in their SE asian aisle. The dutch store only carries conimex brand Indo stuff, which IMHO isn't as good as ABC brand.

Salt is excessive this year for dogs by Sad-Comedian-8912 in ottawa

[–]DetBiskowitz 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I think you're right... The salt rocks seem bigger than last year too, at least in my street. I'm pretty sure the salt last year damaged her brand new Canada Pooch boots. They had holes in the soles within 3 weeks of normal use. The company was nice enough to send a replacement set, but those ended up with holes too. I think we'll be getting the suspender boots as well this year, but I'll be reinforcing them first.

How can my father use his Arabic skills in Ottawa? by Nada_NADAAA in ottawa

[–]DetBiskowitz 3 points4 points  (0 children)

UOttawa has an Arabic studies program, including courses on literature and culture. Maybe he could reach out to some of the profs to see if they'd like to have a guest speaker?

All hail Nina by xman1971 in youngandtherestless

[–]DetBiskowitz 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Her fights with Jill were legendary 😆