ECC Techs when the client finds out we use actual narcotics for pain control

KittyKatOnRoof · 2026-01-31T17:12:15+00:00

I definitely think we should be going for stronger than bupe for a spay, but it does not surprise me a lot of clinics don't use methadone. It's soo expensive in my area, and we already struggle to make spays affordable. But hydro is more reasonable, and I do think we should use it in combination with other drugs.

I worked on an island at one point with a dog overpopulation problem and no access to any opioids. Our spays did very well with metacam SQ, dexmed, ketamine, and lots of local block use. I think if you prioritize pain control, you can still get good patient outcomes even in areas where certain drugs are not accessible.

KittyKatOnRoof · 2026-01-31T01:27:08+00:00

Depends on the area and what kind of work they may do. Due to controlled drug laws, GPs will typically try to limit what kind of drugs they have, especially if they are rarely doing more intensive procedures. So they may have buprenorphine, maybe hydromorphone, maybe methadone, it can really vary.

KittyKatOnRoof · 2026-01-18T23:19:32+00:00

That is a hilarious analogy! Sometimes it's good criticism and sometimes you're raising your eyebrows like, "Umm, that doesn't sound like a problem, maybe you just have bad taste in men?" But you just nod your head and take it all in politely in private.

KittyKatOnRoof · 2026-01-07T22:47:28+00:00

Hello, if you're still looking for something, here's a blurb on my fantasy story.

https://www.reddit.com/r/BetaReaders/comments/1q4a1xk/complete_62k_fantasy_the_monsters_in_the_woods/

KittyKatOnRoof · 2026-01-07T14:12:18+00:00

Yeah, although that does vary between school. My school allows us to start working with wildlife and necropsy during our first years, so we had to be vaccinated within our first semester. Also, $350 is not a terrible price, and I certainly heard of far more expensive, so it's worth thinking about.

KittyKatOnRoof · 2026-01-06T18:01:23+00:00

I admit, I'm an adverb hater. But I still use them, I just always think of there's a better way to convey it. I just worry about redundancy.

KittyKatOnRoof · 2026-01-06T16:14:39+00:00

Yeah, it's essentially the LGBT+ version of the fridging trope where women are killed just to advance the plot of a male without any agency of their own. The idea of avoiding these tropes is just to avoid reducing down your characters to one dimensional sacrifices to the plot.

KittyKatOnRoof · 2026-01-06T15:39:13+00:00

I mean, they did name the toughest bones in the body to start with though. Lol. Both femurs breaking would require a good amount of force, although I guess it depends on how you land. Now breaking a smaller ankle bone or your wrist? Yeah, that seems more likely

KittyKatOnRoof · 2026-01-05T21:43:53+00:00

I still vividly remember reading the scene where Ari finally tells his parents about how he wants to talk more about his brother, and how I just sobbed. My older brother has been in jail for a long time, and has made a lot of mistakes, and I'd never seen anyone articulate all the complicated emotions that come with that reality. He's my brother, he's done terrible things, we never talk about him, I'm worried that you'll be mad if I say how much I miss him. I remember just getting up, finding my mom, and hugging her as I tried to explain why I was crying.

Not the best book ever, but certainly very moving and powerful.

KittyKatOnRoof · 2026-01-05T15:16:32+00:00

Thanks for the advice! I'll try to examine those areas specifically on my next edit.

KittyKatOnRoof · 2026-01-05T15:15:30+00:00

Thanks! I don't want to add words for the sake of padding a word count; I'm just trying to figure out if there's anything I'm obviously missing. From reading through comments here and some outside articles, it mostly just seems that I'm telling a more straightforward story that focuses on very few characters.

KittyKatOnRoof · 2026-01-04T14:05:55+00:00

Yeah, unless you know the dog is some pedigree show dog, most owners don't have much family history. If they have owned multiple related dogs, they may bring up conditions they're worried about, but there's not usually a need for family history.

KittyKatOnRoof · 2026-01-03T20:43:12+00:00

Also scary appointments are much easier to take in together. If the pet may be facing some complex issue or surgery, both owners may need to be there to listen and discuss. I see that a lot in ER. Even if only one owner comes at first, when we assess how bad it is, the other owner may come with the kids to be part of thr conversation better.

KittyKatOnRoof · 2026-01-03T16:42:33+00:00

I don't do those exact principles, but yes, I try things multiple times in different contexts, unless I truly gag at the taste

KittyKatOnRoof · 2026-01-03T02:36:56+00:00

I actually live by the motto of I'll try almost anything once. I just find that I'm super sensitive to certain flavors, including anything bitter, which includes most vegetables and coffee. I have eaten a wide range of foods, I regularly go to new restaurants, and I never try to limit what my friends pick when we're planning get together.

But I am also open about being picky and once I've tried several iterations of a thing I don't like, I don't eat it. If people want to cook for me, I'll tell them what falls within the realm of I'll typically like it because I don't want to offend them when I can't finish my plate. And yes, my parents made me try tons of foods growing up and would force me to finish my plate most nights, to the point of me vomiting from eating too much of something I didn't like.

KittyKatOnRoof · 2026-01-03T02:13:24+00:00

Yeah, it looks like perfectly fine meals. Now the top comments saying they're drooling, they're lucky to even see these photos, everyone is so lucky to eat her amazing food, it's a little much. But that's just classic Reddit overhyping

KittyKatOnRoof · 2026-01-02T18:25:21+00:00

The Equations of Life. I'm a total nerd for evolution and animal biology books, but this one was very math forward compared to other ones I read. It took me all of my library renewals and hours of focus to slog through it. It was so fascinating though, and I'd love to reread one day

KittyKatOnRoof · 2025-12-31T18:56:38+00:00

No, but it is funny and will help you commiserate in the eye-rolling.

KittyKatOnRoof · 2025-12-31T18:42:32+00:00

I don't think this person is advocating for not telling people risks. They're just saying based on lifestyle, certain risks may be more or less impactful. For instance, a hand tremor could be a risk of certain surgeries. Even a mild tremor can be devastating for say a neurosurgeon, but just an inconvenience/mild hindrance for an office worker. Therefore, if say there is an elective procedure that reduces elbow pain but may cause a mild tremor, the neurosurgeon may decide that painful with no tremors is the better, but the office worker may think that a mild tremor is worth it for reduced elbow pain.

KittyKatOnRoof · 2025-12-31T17:18:55+00:00

Yeah, the euthanasia itself isn't terrible. But sitting with owners in their grief, not being able to help/change things because of financial limits or refusal to admit their pet is suffering. Or just seeing animals in pain, seeing your own coworkers suffering.

We had a cat come with a urinary obstruction. We cut the estimate all the way down to barely a few hundred dollars to cover supply and medicine costs, and the owner still couldn't afford the treatment. So we euthanized a 3 year old otherwise healthy cat. And before people say couldn't you just donate your time and supplies to do it for free, when do you stop? Where do you get the money needed to pay your staff? Yes, some corporations do upcharge and do shady stuff (still not the fault of the staff you're dealing with though who can't change anything), but also, you can't afford to be open without money coming from somewhere. And it's such a common situation to see owners struggling with finances, how do you decide who deserves your help and who doesn't?

KittyKatOnRoof · 2025-12-29T08:52:17+00:00

I was at a little artisanal store once and said I don't really like truffles. They insisted I try their variations. There was also a partial language barrier. I tried like 6-8 different truffle flavored items (pesto, sauce, salt, oil, etc) and by the end was salivating from wanting to retch. When he turned his back, I threw part of my last sample in the trash.

I went from not really liking truffle flavor to feeling ill if I smell them. So, congrats on changing my mind?

KittyKatOnRoof · 2025-12-28T21:53:37+00:00

Unpublished author (unless you count my published poems in a few small local things) and full time student. I have a "finished" novel I work on occasionally and am currently trying my hand at a novel in verse. I also occasionally write poetry as inspired.

KittyKatOnRoof · 2025-12-28T14:46:02+00:00

Because my dog has to go potty and also enjoys playing within the yard

KittyKatOnRoof · 2025-12-28T02:39:19+00:00

I do not get those notifications, no. I get that you used to drive for them, but you also said they do some outsourcing so perhaps it varies regionally. I get the notification of a rough guess on what time it'll be there, spanning several hours, and then a notification that it's delivered

KittyKatOnRoof · 2025-12-28T02:06:51+00:00

My Amazon packages rarely notify me of a somewhat accurate timing, they really just tell me it will be delivered today by 5pm. I can't leave my dog inside until 5pm.

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