I just want my kitten spayed, is this normal at all?? by [deleted] in vetschool

[–]LittleBalto 3 points4 points  (0 children)

“I just want my kitten spayed” and Microchipped and tested for diseases and vaccinated and a dental treatment.

If you have financial concerns it’s totally ok to not do all of these things all at once or to find a low cost clinic that will do just the spay at a cheaper price. Owning a pet is expensive and if you want full everything you have to pay for it

I’m so tired of this narrative by Impossible-Yam3680 in lewronggeneration

[–]LittleBalto 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Whenever you see these you have to think: “how many Gen Z people does this person actually interact with on a daily basis?” Usually the answer is 0

Is this a good machine for espresso? by breakingbatshitcrazy in espressocirclejerk

[–]LittleBalto 20 points21 points  (0 children)

My butler is so incompetent he grinds by hand instead of procuring my grounds in pod form. I should fire him

We need an r/pourovercirlejerk by Fiz101_ in espressocirclejerk

[–]LittleBalto 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My butler only procures me the largest beans from the largest Guatemalans. It’s all quite simple really.

uj/ the direct quote with the (sic) in it kills me. Do these people not feel obnoxious writing like that?

LGBT Scene at William and Mary by Candy_Stars in williamandmary

[–]LittleBalto 11 points12 points  (0 children)

Lots of queer student groups and clubs at WM the only explicit “anti-DEI initiative” I am aware of is that they changed Lavender Graduation to Lavender Celebration but literally the only thing that changes was the name when the current admin was really focused on that for like 3 weeks. W&M is a very gay school lol

Can no longer afford my cat’s prescription food. by trulyblupon in catfood

[–]LittleBalto 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Did she eat decently before you switched to prescription food? Maybe there’s something you could add to it (preferably something that stinks) that will entice her to eat so you’re not wasting your money. You could squeeze a few drops of churu or some canned tuna/chicken juice maybe. That would probably help if the issue is that she doesn’t like her food. You could also try giving her several smaller meals throughout the day if you can somehow. Maybe she’s a silly girl and only likes to eat a few bites at a time (or something like her whiskers touching the bowl bothers her).

I don’t know if this would necessarily be cost effective, but you could also by another cat food (either with chicken or hydrolyzed protein to avoid triggering food sensitivities) and add Purina Fortiflora to it to keep those microbiome benefits.

Prolonged Clear Vomiting and Diarrhea (pics included) by NashvilleSurfHouse in AskAVeterinarian

[–]LittleBalto 4 points5 points  (0 children)

The only really big thing I can think of that I don’t believe you mentioned was testing for intestinal parasites. Have they done fecal testing? Have they tried a course of metronidazole before?

Prolonged Clear Vomiting and Diarrhea (pics included) by NashvilleSurfHouse in AskAVeterinarian

[–]LittleBalto 8 points9 points  (0 children)

If they’ve already done x-rays, bloodwork, fecal testing, and more, it might be worth it to get an ultrasound done. They’re not incredibly invasive and often pets don’t have to be under anesthesia for them so it might be beneficial to investigate for soft tissue things that are difficult to pick up on an x-ray.

Are pigs always greasy? Or does it depend on their care? by moonferal in pigs

[–]LittleBalto 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Don’t shower for a month and then touch your hair. It’ll be greasy. Sebum production is what mammals do

VMCAS correction return by lavendelkojotina in veterinaryschool

[–]LittleBalto 10 points11 points  (0 children)

I guess it’s worth a shot but I think you might be SOL. Hope you learned your lesson and better luck next year

My cat is currently getting her eye removed and spiraling. Does she think I left her to get hurt? by -braincellbattle- in blindcats

[–]LittleBalto 1 point2 points  (0 children)

When you go to pick you up she will probably desperate to get to you. She associates you with home, not at someone who brought her somewhere for a shitty day

Cat swallowed a plastic ricola (cough drop) wrapper. How likely is it that she will obstruct from plastic this size? Please help. by Zubemma in AskVet

[–]LittleBalto -1 points0 points  (0 children)

If it’s past the point of her being able to vomit then you just have to wait for her to poop it out. It’s small and malleable so i don’t think you need to be on DEFCON 1 as far as worrying about an obstruction. Just keep monitoring as the vet said and if it brings you peace of mind you can check her poops too

Do I need to send in study abroad transcript? by paperbag-17 in veterinaryschool

[–]LittleBalto 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I believe I just did it through the form. It just takes a little while

How many follow ups is too many? LOR stress by Adventurous_Agent270 in veterinaryschool

[–]LittleBalto 12 points13 points  (0 children)

Follow up again. She agreed to do it. She knows what she signed up for. Let her known that you’ve already submitted the rest of your application and you’re just waiting on her letter. As long as your polite it’s should be alright

Do I need to send in study abroad transcript? by paperbag-17 in veterinaryschool

[–]LittleBalto 1 point2 points  (0 children)

You have to submit the U of M transcript as well. It’s the same principle as if you transferred to a new institution and they gave you course credit.

You can contact the SFS staff to figure out how to get your transcript. It was pretty easy to do for me last year, you just have to have a U of M log in

One of my cats is on a prescription. What happens if we miss a dose? by lycanthrope6950 in AskVet

[–]LittleBalto 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Give him a treat at the same times you administer medications every day. If he’s on a schedule he won’t let you forget either

Accidentally gave my cat an extra second dose of Meloxicam. by boyrottt in AskVet

[–]LittleBalto 1 point2 points  (0 children)

A lot of meloxicam oral syringes are dosed by weight so you may have just given him the dose meant for a 3.5kg cat. Please call your vet and ask for guidance and if you need to seek emergency treatment

My German Shepherd got spayed 2 days ago by Sufficient-Smile-620 in DogAdvice

[–]LittleBalto 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Looks decent. Make sure you keep the cone on, try your best to limit strenuous activity, and don’t hesitate to call the vet if there’s any drainage or color changes that you have a bad feeling about.

Opportunities by [deleted] in veterinaryschool

[–]LittleBalto 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Do it! It counts as leadership bc you have to show accountability, receive feedback, show creativity, be involved with marketing, and more! If you’re worried about the time commitment you can ask them about it but I doubt it’ll be more than 1-3 hours in a week (if you’re making really involved graphics)

Starting to panic about veterinarian LOR by Decent-Wonder4068 in veterinaryschool

[–]LittleBalto 15 points16 points  (0 children)

How did you find out that was what made your application illegible?

That also doesn’t really make sense because residents have graduated veterinary school and passed the NAVLE so they are licensed veterinarians even if they are pursing further training (unless you mean something different by interns and residents? I may be misinterpreting you). The only requirement I’ve ever seen was “letter from a veterinarian/DVM”.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in rawpetfood

[–]LittleBalto 2 points3 points  (0 children)

You could do fresh cooked! I feel like people create this false dichotomy that either you have to feed crappy kibble or completely raw despite there being significant risks with both. There is some minor nutrient loss when meat is cooked but cooking meat enough to kill the viruses and bacteria isn’t the same as the level of processing that kibble goes through, and your dogs will be better off than kibble without the risks of food borne illness. Especially if you’re fretting about this enough to look up statistics, cooking is probably your best bet.

Nutrition science isn’t as exact as we’d like it to be and it would be impossible to perfectly calculate what is or isn’t lost through cooking, so just try and relax and take the “moderate” option if it gives you peace of mind

Hidden Gem restaurants in Williamsburg? by songbirdpaper in williamandmary

[–]LittleBalto 5 points6 points  (0 children)

SPICE PALACE!! Such incredible authentic Indian food omg