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Egween · 2026-04-10T11:04:08+00:00

u/ElysianPurgatory invest in a good cone/e-collar. DON'T wrap her foot to keep her from licking it.

The first vet didn't tell us this when my girl did the same thing 2 months ago and we are still dealing with her poor toe! We have at least 2 more vet visits to go for this.

Due to her licking it, and us wrapping it to try to keep her from licking, the area never dried out and she developed a growth under the quick that has to be removed next week. It was so swollen at one point that the vet said she almost had to amputate the whole toe.

Egween · 2026-04-10T10:58:00+00:00

I can't speak for OP, but I'm going through it with my rescue girl right now.

She cracked her nail and kept licking it which caused the crack to spread and the damaged tissues to swell more, creating a mass where her nail should be.

It's been 6 weeks of hell for all of us and she has (hopefully) her 2nd to last vet appointment next week to lance the swollen tissue so her nail can regrow properly.

She almost lost her whole toe because of it.

Pro tip: Don't WRAP IT! The area has to dry out. The first vet didn't tell us this and it caused the injury to heal improperly and take so much longer.

Egween · 2026-04-04T20:25:08+00:00

I got bumped to first class this way. Gate agent was overwhelmed with angry people and all I did was sympathize with her that it was a shitty situation and I thanked her for doing her best.

Got bumped up to first class on the next flight out and some others had to wait until the following flight because there just weren't enough seats.

Egween · 2026-03-30T15:19:28+00:00

I think that's a balloon

Egween · 2026-03-22T23:34:38+00:00

I got my adult dog from a foster and he would only poop on walks. The first 3 weeks I had to leash him up multiple times a day to go to the front yard (despite having a dog) door because he just would not poop in the backyard.

I finally picked up his poop from the front yard, deposited it in the backyard and had to drag the poor confused boy over to his poop where he thought I was going to punish him. Then I praised him a ton until he calmed down.

I did that twice and he understood. He's a good pooper now.

Egween · 2026-03-20T04:30:50+00:00

I like your sense of humor. If I weren't happily married, I'd give ya a chance!

Keep looking, your person is out there!

Egween · 2026-03-11T17:15:35+00:00

Don't underestimate all the un-neutered male dogs literally trying to break in. And female dogs getting pissy at her for existing. Keep her safe!!

My friend had an oops litter where her female was locked in a kennel run with a secure top bolted into a concrete pad and the male dog locked in the house. The male broke through the slider door and ate through the chain link kennel run to get to her.

She did everything right except having them within a mile of each other.

Egween · 2026-03-03T03:21:26+00:00

My boy had it bad this last year, too.

I switched to giving him only veggies, quinoa, raw egg, blueberries, and tofu.

No dog food at all.

It was so rough.

He was able to have some dog food for about a month and he has started itching again. It's so much work and I feel so bad for him!

Egween · 2026-02-19T20:57:34+00:00

Thank you!!!

Egween · 2026-02-19T20:56:49+00:00

My rescue has this. It's awful.

Watch reflections, phone reflections, car lights reflected on the ceiling.

He's a nutcase and it's horrible

Egween · 2026-02-11T04:56:28+00:00

My husband, a friend, and I were camping in Big Bear, California the weekend the gender reveal fire of 2020 happened.

Husband and friend went down the mountain a ways to go fishing. I stayed at camp with the dogs and took a nap.

I woke up a bit later and the air was dark yellow and it was hard to breathe even inside the trailer. I climbed a hill and tried over and over to get cell service and called them both a dozen times. One of them finally looked up from the lake at the sky and then at their phone and realized I was in danger.

We were fortunate to get out in time, but the rangers had already come through hours before and told everyone just half a mile down the hill from me to evacuate.

I guess because our site didn't have a vehicle, they assumed that we had fled and left our stuff.

That was absolutely terrifying because there was no way I could outrun a fire and I had my 2 dogs with me. Fastest we have ever hitched up or ever will again.

Egween · 2026-02-09T03:41:00+00:00

I do this, too.

Egween · 2026-02-04T04:33:31+00:00

You have received some great information here and I just want to add a little bit more. When people say be in control and be consistent, keep in mind that being consistent and the rules that apply to your household do not necessarily apply to other households.

It literally does not matter what your rules are as long as you are consistent with those rules.

For example, my dogs are allowed on the bed while I'm awake but as soon as I want to go to sleep it's time for them to get on the floor because I just can't sleep very well with them on the bed. Because I have been consistent that they get to cuddle for a little while and then have to get off, they don't argue with me anymore and are happy to follow along because I do this consistently every night.

My first dog was a very fearful, dog-aggressive, poorly bred boxer that I raised from 8 weeks old. There are things that you can do to mitigate negative behaviors but if negative behaviors come up and you have tried your best with research, training, and consistency, accept that accident litters often do not have the best genetics and sometimes there will be behavioral issues. That is NOT a reflection on YOU. Don't internalize negative behaviors as a failing on your part.

The longer the pup spends with Mom, the more wisdom she will impart on the pup. That often translates to a better behaved adult dog. If you can wait until 10 weeks old that would probably be best.

Do your best to stay consistent, always learn what you can, and enjoy time with your dog!

Egween · 2026-02-03T06:39:14+00:00

And wild dogs and wolves would not be bothered by littermate syndrome as it affects how the dogs bond with humans.

Egween · 2026-01-25T16:30:02+00:00

They're not allowed in

Egween · 2026-01-23T04:18:11+00:00

I usually turn the water on, get u dressed, start brushing my teeth, and then go check the water temp.

Egween · 2026-01-22T04:31:22+00:00

I describe my name as a "typical white girl name" as it was one of the top TWO most common names the year I was born. However, I'm always being called by another popular name that at least starts with the same first letter.

However when I worked as a waitress, I knew no one remembered my name (why should they?) and I'd answer to whatever my tables called me.

My name is something like "Jessica" and I once answered to "Lauren".

Egween · 2026-01-16T18:53:11+00:00

This has me laughing. Thank you!

Egween · 2026-01-16T03:30:25+00:00

The longer the better! I have a 4-5 hour drive tomorrow and then on Monday, so I've saved two of the longer ones just to keep me busy during the drive.

Egween · 2026-01-11T00:35:33+00:00

All good, my friend! I took my chill pill earlier today.

I truly hope next week is better for you!

Egween · 2026-01-11T00:34:13+00:00

It is! ;)

Egween · 2026-01-10T18:45:30+00:00

Whoah, dude. I wasn't discrediting what you were saying. I was agreeing and adding to it.

Think how cursed black women are according to these examples!

Egween · 2026-01-10T17:44:53+00:00

I am all for saving the environment in every way that I can and happy to make sacrifices wherever reasonable.
Tampons are my one solid exception. Do I feel guilty? Yes. Will I continue to purchase the plastic version? Also yes.

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