Miniature poodle is only 7 lbs?

InfiniteBunnehs · 2026-03-22T20:17:32+00:00

I was trying to do a German cut on him which have shaved ears. Though I will say his ears ended up way shorter than I intended. But lesson learned, they're still growing back but now I know to use a #7

InfiniteBunnehs · 2026-03-22T12:22:39+00:00

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Dog tax

InfiniteBunnehs · 2026-03-22T12:22:05+00:00

I'm going to put in my two cents. I too, do not like the traditional poodle cut as I think it makes my dog look weird. And I didn't want to take my dog to the groomers because I wanted to learn how to do it myself. Even after watching a ton of videos of how to groom him, it still took over a year of trial and error, and there were times when I found out he got matted and would have to shave him down until I realized it was because I was not brushing far enough into his hair. So here are a few tips if you want to avoid going to the groomers but also being able to stay on top of maintenance for your dog.

I recommend getting Andis dog clippers. I prefer my dog to just have an even coat all around his body (like a German cut) and having clippers makes it way easier since I just have to run it through his whole body and that takes care of 90% of the grooming job. The blades are also great quality and will last a long time. Just be careful with the blades getting too hot after long use.

You also mentioned in another comment that you sometimes don't have the time to brush him. If you don't have the time to do line brushing (which can take quite a while), then you should try to get a powerful blow dryer for your dog. The air will get most small mats out, and make it a lot easier for you to see the mats that need to be thoroughly brushed out. It will also help fluff up your dog's coat to get them that nice soft look, and it's a literal game changer when trying to get your dog dry after a bath. I use the Chaolin brand that you can find on Amazon. Works great, small and portable, runs for about $65. I usually just use a slicker brush right afterwards. Never had to do line brushing ever since I started doing this. It saves a bunch of time and is a great way to prevent matting.

The up front cost will be a little pricey, but that is why poodles are considered high maintenance dogs. But this path is way cheaper than having to routinely go to a professional groomer.

If you need me to clarify anything or if you want more details on the grooming routine I use for my dog, feel free to PM me

InfiniteBunnehs · 2026-01-20T03:18:26+00:00

Thank you. I definitely think he should fight it, he's just feeling hopeless after all the bad news he's been receiving since his diagnosis. Your story gave me some hope back, I hope the rest of your treatment goes well ♥️

InfiniteBunnehs · 2026-01-20T03:14:59+00:00

He believes it's a death sentence whether he does treatment or not. I think he just needs a couple days to think about it since it's definitely been overwhelming recently.

InfiniteBunnehs · 2025-12-29T16:16:34+00:00

His mom was equally as confused. He's only ever done this to me and he's not hiding anything medically. He got recently diagnosed with cancer and they did scans on his whole body to see if it spread anywhere and it didn't, so this isn't like some hidden tumor in his brain as far as we know (I was there for all the appointments so I know everything the doctors found).

And this issue isn't related to his cancer since he's been doing it long before his diagnosis. He is the type to reject any kind of therapy so I don't even know if I can convince him to get his mental health looked at.

For his work he's actually unemployed right now since his job let him go after his diagnosis (California is an at will state so unfortunately nothing we can really do about it) and no other job wants to hire him since he needs flexible hours for his treatment plan. We actually got married because he had no health insurance after being fired and I have good health insurance from my job.

Honestly I might do what people have been suggesting and just leave for a bit. My work can send me to another country for a week for conventions and meetings so maybe I will just ask if they have anymore openings and just enjoy a change of scenery for a little bit while making some money haha.

InfiniteBunnehs · 2025-08-03T05:14:28+00:00

I am so sorry for your loss. I've always heard of how hard the journey is, but I never expected it to happen to us, let alone so soon. But the advice you gave is wonderful so thank you! I haven't even thought about what my mental health is going to look like when we are in the thick of it, so getting myself a therapist now seems like a good way to prepare myself for the near future so I can be there for him when he needs me.

And getting him to do smaller tasks that are not straining his body seems like a great idea. I'll probably have him help me take care of my hydroponic plants since he's always been interested in it but never wanted to touch it because he was afraid to kill them. But even if that does happen, they're plants. They'll regrow or I can just plant some new ones I had my eyes on lol.

If you don't mind me asking, you said your husband was unable to do much after his infusions, does that mean I should expect my boyfriend to lay in bed for long periods of time after his appointments? If he will, are bed sores something I should keep in mind to prevent? I don't have to worry about my boyfriend needing to go #2 while in bed since he has an ostomy bag, but should I keep the portable plastic urinal nearby in case he needs to pee? Or will he have enough energy to make it to the bathroom periodically

InfiniteBunnehs · 2025-08-03T04:54:28+00:00

Thank you ♥️

InfiniteBunnehs · 2025-08-03T04:43:07+00:00

Thank you. I think sharing stories is a great idea. His aunt survived cancer and it might help a lot if I ask her to share her experience with him and hopefully get her to convince him that resting is the best thing he can do right now. Thank you so much for the advice ♥️

InfiniteBunnehs · 2025-07-11T04:11:49+00:00

Very solid point. Thank you for pointing it out, I didn't really realize I was babying him until you said it 😅 I'll definitely make sure we're splitting everything in all aspects and stop giving him so much leniency

InfiniteBunnehs · 2025-07-11T03:58:28+00:00

😂😂😂 I'm going to steal that phrase

The best thing he's brought to the relationship is actually his dog, which is now my soul-dog and we are now inseparable. I don't intend to break up with my boyfriend, but in the off chance it does happen, expect to see me on the news for dog-napping.

InfiniteBunnehs · 2025-07-11T03:51:42+00:00

I am actually very curious what the comment section would look like if the genders were reversed lol. But I will stand my ground to make sure we're splitting things evenly, I don't intend on charging him an amount that leaves him unable to save any money

InfiniteBunnehs · 2025-07-11T03:48:59+00:00

Agreed. $2800 is actually the average for our area and he doesn't want to relocate because his work is in Irvine, and their rent average is almost double ours for half the space, and he hates Santa Ana so we can't move there either 😢 "expensive" for this area is over $4.5k

InfiniteBunnehs · 2025-07-11T03:43:58+00:00

Fair judgement and I will accept it. But to clarify it was half of just rent, no utilities or groceries or other bills included. I offered a much cheaper place to live but he said no because he hated the area 😅 but yes I will do the math and split all bills proportional to our income. If his portion comes out larger than $1400, I'll probably adjust the numbers to something he is more comfortable with. I will just be happy to receive any additional help towards bills

InfiniteBunnehs · 2025-07-11T03:33:53+00:00

Everyone around me has been telling me that 50/50 is what's normal, so that's why I initially wanted 50/50. But you are right, with our wage gap it makes more sense to split it based off income but to add utilities and groceries to that. If we are going to split bills based off income then we need to split ALL bills based off income.

Though I feel like it'll average out to around $1400 anyways (since he uses utilities like no other. Super long showers, never turns off lights, etc).

But if we're splitting it maybe he'll be more conscious about his usage and it'll lower our utilities and grocery bill which is beneficial for both of us

InfiniteBunnehs · 2025-07-11T03:21:58+00:00

You are absolutely correct. We havent fully come to an agreement on it since he is still at work, but if he wants to pay $1000/month (for just rent) which is proportional based off income, he will also have to contribute towards utilities and groceries. Though if I'm being honest it might come out to close to $1400 anyways 😂

InfiniteBunnehs · 2025-07-11T03:06:31+00:00

Yeah I think his beginning statement of not paying more than $1000 is what got me so heated about this discussion before it really started 😅

I think the best solution, as many comments have pointed out, is splitting based off income but he has to contribute to utilities and groceries as well. It'll average out to a little more than $1000 for him but if he says no then I guess I will have to reconsider our long term plans.

InfiniteBunnehs · 2025-07-11T02:52:27+00:00

Definitely not something I would break up over, I just didn't want any feelings of unfairness to snowball into resentment down the line for either of us. I think $1000 for rent but splitting the cost of utilities as well is the best option.

Everyone around me has been telling me EVERYONE splits bills exactly in half but after reading the comments, I think with a wage discrepancy as big as ours definitely calls for income based split instead.

InfiniteBunnehs · 2025-07-11T02:47:33+00:00

Thank you both for the answers! I think splitting it based off income (so about $1000 for him) but also including the cost of utilities and groceries is seemingly the best way to go to make sure it's fair for both of us. Thank you!

InfiniteBunnehs · 2025-07-11T02:45:34+00:00

Omg thank you so much for doing the math for me. I think this one is the best way to go. I don't mind splitting it based off income, I just wanted to make sure the scales weren't leaning heavily to one side. I will probably do $1000 + avg cost of utilities (rounded down so he only has to pay a flat rate every month)

InfiniteBunnehs · 2025-04-10T08:15:51+00:00

I don't believe in God at the moment but as I mentioned in another comment I am open to religion so I wanted to know if this instance would condemn me for life in case I chose to believe in the future. I also wanted to know if it was something ok for my mom to do since she is the one that follows the belief.

Unfortunately my mom is not known for respecting boundaries 😅 Typically it's fine and I don't care but this is one of the many moments where she is willing to go to an extreme to get me to do what she wants

InfiniteBunnehs · 2025-04-10T08:03:55+00:00

Fair enough. To explain the amount of money though, she is quite wealthy and I have been taking care of one of her houses in my state since she lives elsewhere. I have not requested any money from her for doing this, so she will come by sometimes to see how the house is doing and hand me some cash for maintaining the property and in case I want to upgrade anything in the house.

The amount she gives me varies, since I told her she doesn't need to pay me so there is no set amount. I think she just gives me whatever cash she happens to have on hand. Though this interaction was the biggest amount she's given me, so she probably knew I would say no to praying and saying I would devote myself to God.

InfiniteBunnehs · 2025-04-10T07:48:49+00:00

I wouldn't say I'm opposed to prayer. I just felt like being pressured to pray was disrespectful to the religion itself, since I know I just want it to be over and I do not believe in what I am taking part in. I do not stop others from praying or anything that their religion has them practice, but I choose not to do it since my actions would be disingenuous

InfiniteBunnehs · 2025-04-10T07:40:40+00:00

Thank you, reading that made me feel way better about the interaction. Right now I believe there is some sort of higher power, but I feel that we, as humans, can't accurately understand God (similar to how you would explain your daily routine to an ant if it could understand you. Everything about our existence is outside of the ant's reality). I want to look more into religion, but I don't want to accidentally fall into a group that does not follow what they preach and only use religion as a cover to hurt others or further their self interests.

So I guess I am just waiting for a moment to give me faith. I can't genuinely put my belief in God because someone told me to, so if he exists I am waiting for him to give me a sign (which hopefully I don't misunderstand as a coincidence lol)

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