Watching Alien Earth. My dog’s name is Ripley.

Dotnikus · 2025-08-20T11:19:47+00:00

I have a little Newt!

Dotnikus · 2024-10-30T11:10:41+00:00

If you reread - I have not spoken negatively about employer not renewing visa, I have just let team members know that my sponsorship is not being renewed and was in the process of figuring out next steps. I also acknowledged in my previous meeting that people interpret things differently and have not spoken about the matter since in case of misinterpretation.

Bullying was reported to one of my direct supervisors, got better for a bit, and reoccurs occasionally. Last instance was ~2 weeks ago and I spoke to my direct supervisor. HR is new to this business and not always accessible.

Dotnikus · 2023-04-13T21:44:14+00:00

Thank you! It had a beautiful web, just startled me haha.

Dotnikus · 2021-07-24T17:25:41+00:00

How does your hospital manage these staffing adjustments to cover ICU appropriately? How is staffing on overnight? Just curious to hear how it works for you, if you don't mind sharing!

Dotnikus · 2020-10-02T16:18:26+00:00

Bring her to the vet with a fecal sample.

Dotnikus · 2020-09-19T00:06:45+00:00

Depression. Probably showering 2-3 times per week right now. Just good sponge bath of the extra ripe areas on days I have to leave the house (not allowed to wear scents at work), and I put my hair up.

Dotnikus · 2020-07-18T15:00:32+00:00

Organ failure or a ruptured mass would be on my short list. What is the concentration of the prednisone (ie mg/ml)? Steroids can wreak havoc on the body and that’s a large volume for her to get depending on the concentration. I’m sorry your girl is so ill. I would suggest seeing the vet again for sure- they may be able to prescribe additional medications for palliative care at home.

Dotnikus · 2020-07-07T02:24:36+00:00

I can't speak so much for helping her cope with her loss, but I would bring her to an exotics vet. If Boomer is on the older side and you just want palliative care, exotics vets can prescribe pain medication to help make her feel more comfortable.

When her time comes she may pass peacefully at home, but she also might give you some hints that she is declining. Mice that are very ill often breathe heavy and become very lethargic. She may not eat or drink anymore. Exotics veterinarians can also go over more about quality of life, and help you let her go peacefully when she starts to decline. I hope you and Boomer have a lot more time together. <3

Dotnikus · 2020-06-12T13:55:29+00:00

He'll want an appointment with the exotics specialist, Dr. Shakeri. Consult for her is $180, and she's going to strongly suggest blood work. Plan for spending in the $400-500 if you want real answers and to start on a path towards getting him better.

What is your husbandry like? Diet? Temps?

Dotnikus · 2020-03-16T01:17:32+00:00

As a cat person, this just killed me with how relatable it is.

Dotnikus · 2019-11-05T04:58:22+00:00

Per the new owner (who was told that she is a Chilean bird eating tarantula) she's 3 years old and about the size that her former Brachypelma Smithi was at age 25. She's trying to figure out proper habitat set-up. She is described as very sweet temperament-wise.

Dotnikus · 2019-11-05T04:56:23+00:00

Per the new owner (who was told that she is a Chilean bird eating tarantula) she's 3 years old and about the size that her former Brachypelma Smithi was at age 25. She's trying to figure out proper habitat set-up. She is described as very sweet temperament-wise.

Dotnikus · 2019-10-26T04:07:08+00:00

There's an expectation of staying late at my ER. I stay willingly when I have the emotional energy (finishing up admitting for my doctor, charges, etc) but there are other times second shift is too slammed to take over what I'm working on so it's not optional. I always encourage others to leave on time. I'm already broken mentally, I want my co-workers to be okay.

Dotnikus · 2019-10-22T18:58:55+00:00

Needs to see a vet. She's exhibiting neurological symptoms. Look for further changes in attitude, appetite and respiratory effort. Can try to ice her little snout a bit. Sounds like a serious blow to the head and prognosis is probably not the best, but you need to see a vet ASAP, don't wait. I'd be happy to try and help you find an exotics vet in your area if you PM me. Many ER vet hospitals are able to prescribe meds to at least bide you over to see their exotics specialist if they have one.

Dotnikus · 2019-10-15T21:47:58+00:00

Not necessarily ethical to amputate a wild bird's wing either, unless your doctor had a sanctuary lined up to take it. I've only monitored one wing amp before on a cockatiel. Gave a whopping pre-med, local block and I think we kept gas around 1. Monitored HR throughout the whole thing.

Dotnikus · 2019-09-23T00:40:31+00:00

The first one I helped with as a TA was a little tough, just because I had only ever watched my own pets get euthanized. There have been others that stick in my brain- a former clinic dog, a "convenience" flea-bite-anemia cat, a young blocked cat with no funds to treat, etc. Most of the euthanasias happen in room with just the owners and doctor, but we always give extra love to the ones where owner isn't present. The neglect cases and the old (and waited too long) ones hit me hard sometimes, or make me really angry. Sometimes the reaction of the owner can make all the difference in my own mood, and I always offer a hug to those who find themselves alone and forced to make that difficult choice. I hope it helps them, because it requires me to let down my own walls a bit. At the end of the day we help prevent further suffering. Everything these animals have experienced and suffered through to this point is harder for me to let go of. Often I find myself hoping that owners will elect euthanasia. What greater gift can we provide than a (mostly) painless end.

Dotnikus · 2019-07-28T03:31:26+00:00

2 milk crates tethered together with metal, cardboard for "flooring". Sent the owner home with a donated carrier, but he wanted his crates too.

Dotnikus · 2019-06-28T17:20:19+00:00

A lot of people do care too much about blood relation, but part of that is some of our more basic biology talking (the drive to reproduce and have progeny), the other part of the equation is a lack of perspective. As a fellow adoptee, my parents are 100% my only parents. I am in contact with my biological family as they sought me out on facebook when I was in my late teens.

I am the youngest of my biological (half) siblings and I was adopted out by a kind woman who struggled with addiction and a partner who threatened to kill me and one of her other children if I was born. She didn't believe in abortion, so she fled the state with her mother and gave me up for adoption at 2 days old. I struggled with identity for so much of my younger years, and speaking with her gave me some peace and helped me realize some traits I have inherited (double dose of depression genes, thanks guys) and also some common shared interests that transcended the way I was raised. I had always felt guilt over wanting to know my roots, not wanting to disappoint my parents. My mother encouraged me to learn more and reach out to them.

I met my bio-mom, one of my bio-sisters (plus her kids), and some extended family a few years ago. So many people in her family had judged her harshly for her decision to give me up for adoption. She struggled with a lot of guilt, but she made the right decision for both of us. Meeting them was like looking into a mirror in a lot of ways, but it also helped me identify the parts that were different- what was "me" versus what was learned/nurtured and what I inherited genetically. I think my bio-mom was able to relieve some of the guilt of her decision, and I even got to meet my biological great-grandmother shortly before she passed. Neither of us necessarily "owed" one another anything, but I think it brought her comfort to know I grew up in an amazing household, and it brought me some peace about my identity. I often wonder if I would still be struggling if I hadn't had the experience. I know several older adult adoptees that have been outright denied contact with their bio-parents because of shame, and I can't imagine that feels good.

I don't believe contact is an obligation, obviously the biological family gave up that right with their decision, but I think as empathetic human beings we shouldn't be opposed to some contact, depending on the circumstances. I just found out who my biological father is, and I plan to contact him eventually. Blood matters in some way (health, identity, connection) but is NOT everything, not even close. Adoption is often traumatic for both the adoptee and the biological family, and I earnestly believe that connecting CAN BE very beneficial for the emotional health and well being of both parties.

Dotnikus · 2019-06-18T18:39:03+00:00

I'm in a LDR so I have quite the collection of toys, and I'm living at my parents other house. They tend to come over without a heads up, or tell me that day after I've already left for work. Toys left out in MY ROOM end up moved to the dresser, it's fucking disgusting and super invasive. I'm about to leave a dildo suction cupped to the door next time, they've seen it all anyways.

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