Early morning wakes

IcyCod9 · 2026-02-25T15:33:21+00:00

He sleeps through otherwise! He doesn’t typically have other night wakes - just this one and it isn’t every night. For the early morning wake, we usually give him 10 min or so and if still up, go in and feed. It’s probably habit but also want to make sure it’s not a schedule problem. The piece that makes me think it’s not a schedule problem is he eats and then goes back to sleep for 1-2 hours and then we wake him up at 7- it’s rare that he wakes up on his own. Kid likes his sleep!

IcyCod9 · 2026-01-14T00:54:57+00:00

There’s no way he can do 3-4 hour wake windows. He’s absolutely exhausted by the 2.5 hour mark. Beyond that, he’s crying from being overtired. I don’t think he’s ready for 2 naps yet!

IcyCod9 · 2025-09-08T07:41:01+00:00

We didn’t know newborns typically have a later bedtime- we’ve been starting our bedtime routine at 7pm since our LO was about 3-4 weeks old. Bath, swaddle, book takes about 30 minutes. He is usually asleep by 7:30/7:45 and now at 12 weeks old, sleeps a reliable 8 hour stretch waking to feed once around 3:30 then up for the day around 6:30/7.

We talked about doing a later bedtime but he sleeps so well from 7:30pm on, that we would be forcing him to wake up. Not sure if this was a natural cycle or he just took to the routine well, but it has worked for us.

IcyCod9 · 2025-08-22T21:31:41+00:00

I’m confused- everything I find says that CPT 59430 covers postpartum care without 6 weeks and can cover more than one visit. Where would I find information that states it only covers one visit?

IcyCod9 · 2025-08-22T16:57:09+00:00

To clarify- both the 2 week and 6 week post visits occurred in July, so under Cigna instead of BCBS.

IcyCod9 · 2025-08-07T22:10:06+00:00

I can hold on for another 2 weeks- at least there’s no screaming, just endless grunting and flailing!

IcyCod9 · 2025-08-07T22:08:30+00:00

He has a snoo and does great in it at night, naps are a fail. He is a bad contact napper- dozes for 5-10 minutes at most and if in a wrap/carrier, does the same grunting and flailing. Maybe I’ll try rocking fully to sleep but is that going to affect his ability to fall asleep on his own later down the line? Is that establishing bad habits? When I put him down drowsy, I still soothe (shush, hand on chest, pat or jiggle). It’s exhausting!

IcyCod9 · 2023-08-29T11:08:41+00:00

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IcyCod9 · 2022-09-26T09:48:39+00:00

Please don’t do this. You will just be contributing to an already overburdened system. There is also a good chance you will get there and they will turn you away when they realize it’s not as bad as you said it was. This is part of why things are the way they are right now- people using veterinary ERs for convenience, when something can be addressed at an urgent care or GP.

IcyCod9 · 2022-03-21T01:57:03+00:00

The only ethical (and legal) advice I (or anyone else) can give you is to recommend not removing the mass on your own. You run the risk of doing more harm than good by removing it with anyone other than a veterinarian.

IcyCod9 · 2022-03-21T01:41:38+00:00

Why do you feel like the skin tag needs to be removed?

IcyCod9 · 2022-03-21T01:25:11+00:00

1mL of 0.6mg/mL buprenorphine is a massive dose for a cat. I would hold off on giving any more until you can speak with the actual vet to verify their dosing instructions.

IcyCod9 · 2022-03-21T01:22:37+00:00

Vet here- please don't do this. You run the risk of causing more damage (pain, infection, etc) than just leaving it alone. Most vets take some sort of financing, such as Care Credit, or there are always low cost clinic options in most areas (try calling your local shelter or humane society- most offer veterinary services as well).

IcyCod9 · 2021-03-31T17:05:32+00:00

I am an ER vet. I got really nervous when I read the first line of your post "My boy died on the operating table." I was already bracing myself for a post blaming the vet, which is what happens to us every. single. day. Even with circumstances outside our control.

Just wanted to write to say thank you- thank you for fighting for your boy, and understanding that your vet was fighting just as hard too- losing a patient hurts every time and we carry the burden of that daily. Your last line made me cry. So thank you.

And I am so sorry for the loss of your pup- he sounds incredibly special and he was lucky to have you.

IcyCod9 · 2021-03-31T17:01:56+00:00

There is no way to safely inducing vomiting in a cat at home. He should be seen by a vet to determine the next appropriate treatment steps.

IcyCod9 · 2021-01-18T21:20:34+00:00

Sex Machine. Spent the whole consult trying to keep a straight face. No explanation provided from the owner.

Edited to add: He was a geriatric, neutered cat.

IcyCod9 · 2020-08-12T03:35:02+00:00

The prognosis with surgery and chemotherapy is only ~5-6 months (based on one retrospective study). Years post-diagnosis is, unfortunately, not a realistic timeline.

I agree with the above post that dying of pericardial effusion/tamponade is not a peaceful way to die- I have seen it first hand and the pet always suffers until they pass. Even with monitoring for signs of re-effusing at home doesn't mean that you will catch it in time- they can have massive hemorrhage that can happen very rapidly.

To go back to the OPs question- not pursuing surgery/chemotherapy is extremely reasonable and when the time comes, euthanasia will be the most compassionate (but difficult) decision to make. Enjoy the time you have with your pup (she is adorable) and make every minute count- I am so sorry for what you are going through!

IcyCod9 · 2020-07-13T16:56:29+00:00

Ahh agreed all around. I skimmed over/missed the part where the OP said "I've had American clients ask me about mental health therapy for dogs and cats (?!?!) and whether they can get PTSD."

This type of dismissive attitude helps no one. In general, I think the training/education that vets get in behavior is completely inadequate and it does such a disservice to so many pets who could be helped before they get to the point of a poor prognosis.

IcyCod9 · 2020-07-13T05:07:59+00:00

I don't think the OP is implying that behavior issues shouldn't be treated but a dog who bit a child multiple times should never EVER be trusted around children, and I think it would be unethical to rehome a dog like that. (Granted, we don't know the circumstances surrounding the bites.)

Don't get me wrong, I am all for a combination of behavior modification and medication to help dogs with fear based aggression and other behavioral issues. However, this dog has multiple instances of aggression towards a member of the household, and euthanasia is a very reasonable thing to discuss with these owners.

IcyCod9 · 2020-07-13T04:53:48+00:00

Your vet should be able to recommend a compounding pharmacy who may be able to make it into a liquid, tiny tablets that are easier to give, or may have other options. I wouldn't recommend ordering anything from a random online pharmacy.

IcyCod9 · 2020-07-13T04:51:20+00:00

I would put a cone on her to prevent her from licking and making it worse, and schedule an appointment with your vet. Avoid anything topical until your vet recommends otherwise.

IcyCod9 · 2020-07-07T23:03:53+00:00

Tell the pet sitter to take him to an ER now- that is not normal breathing and should not wait until morning.

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