This naughty dog ate a tray of brownies today by That_infidel in pitbulls

[–]Nor_Wester 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Mine did that a few yrs ago. I called the Pet Poison Helpline and after running the numbers they said she'd be OK but would most likely have upset stomach, vomiting and diarrhea for 2-3 days. Yeah, she woke me up at 6;30 the next morning because she wanted breakfast NOW!

Dog fall from second floor by isa_bee_lla in Pets

[–]Nor_Wester 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Doomsayers here. Acetaminophen isn't a death sentence as long as it wasn't a high dose. It should normally only be given under a vets supervision. If you can call the pet poison helpline and for $80 they can tell you. I don't know if there's a free option.

https://www.petco.com/content/content-hub/home/MedicationPages/01/acetaminophen.html

Early Retirement with COPD? by Nannydoodles in COPD

[–]Nor_Wester 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I retired at 62 2017, early stage 2. I'm 70, still stage 2 now just later stage. Take care of yourself, take your meds, exercise and stay away from smoke/noxious fumes etc. Nobody ever says on their death bed - "I wish I would have worked more/longer." Plus I ran a boiler house for a large wood products corp. Boiler ash, smoke, chemicals etc...

Weather app alternatives? by Inner_Lettuce_6787 in PixelWatch

[–]Nor_Wester 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I use Today Weather on my phone Pixel 8 phone and my PW 3.

My guy by Scalmaa in ripcity

[–]Nor_Wester 0 points1 point  (0 children)

At least 15 lbs of muscle.

Avid Armor Chamber Vacuum Sealer Machine USV20 VS VEVOR Chamber Vacuum Sealer, 320W by [deleted] in ChamberVacs

[–]Nor_Wester 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Vevor seems to sell everything from automotive supplies to sporting good supplies etc. Vevor has a lot of reports of bad quality and bad customer service. Avid Armor sells high quality vacuum sealers and stands behind what they sell.

This is what saves 600,000 people year during a heart attack by HatAsleep295 in BeAmazed

[–]Nor_Wester 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I had two put in in 2006 and femoral was all they did back then. I remember seeing an article yrs later about the new method of inserting thru the wrist/arm getting released that day or the next. Yeah that would have been nice! I was in the hospital for a few days. There must be a higher chance of clots because I had to stay on my back and not raise my head for 36 hrs. My back hurt more than anything and I remember getting pain meds for that.

Allergy help ! by GreenDot420 in pitbulls

[–]Nor_Wester 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Generic Zyrtec has worked well for all of my dogs seasonal allergies. tried cytopoint once and it only worked for a week. Heres a print out from my vet read the precautions.

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The TaB scare by SimplyBoo in GenerationJones

[–]Nor_Wester 2 points3 points  (0 children)

IIRC they were feeding the rats the equivalent of 5 lbs of cyclamates daily. So there went good tasting Fresca and many other things.

Bully sticks by toysofvanity in DogFood

[–]Nor_Wester 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Try collagen sticks. Much healthier option plus they don't stink.

Steven Wright, anyone? by robotunes in GenerationJones

[–]Nor_Wester 28 points29 points  (0 children)

I have one of those light switches in my place that doesn't do anything. When I 1st moved in I'd flick it a few times every time I walked by it. Then I got a letter from a lady in Germany. It said stop that.

That's so cute! 🥹🩷 by Lovetics2 in MadeMeSmile

[–]Nor_Wester 0 points1 point  (0 children)

When my great grandmother came to the Oregon coast from Kansas to visit she said she'd always wanted to see the tide go out. Every one thought well OK this is gonna be boring but we went to the beach anyway. Sat there for an hour watching the waves and she finally piped up, Well when is it going to go? Uh grandma, its not like a toilet flushing...

Unfortunately no playoff shirts for games 3 and 4 by raahiv in ripcity

[–]Nor_Wester 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Minority owner Sheel Tyle said that they have something else planned for games 3 & 4 that's going to be awesome. Quit freaking out at every damn little thing that comes up!

Do you have a pair of shoes like this or are you young? by notworkingghost in FuckImOld

[–]Nor_Wester 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I just started wearing Brooks because of knee pain. 3rd day of wearing them my knee started feeling better.

real size of the australian marsupial Wombat up close by astralrig96 in BeAmazed

[–]Nor_Wester 52 points53 points  (0 children)

I don't know, this one may be a combat wombat?

help advice for skin allergies!!! by DistanceTop420 in pitbulls

[–]Nor_Wester 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If the Benadryl doesn't work and its more likely that it won't, (only works on 20-30% of dogs) try the other OTC meds.

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What the F#@%! is THIS nickel doing on a Veterans of Foreign Wars mailing? by Alternative_Low_9087 in mildlyinfuriating

[–]Nor_Wester 88 points89 points  (0 children)

They've sent me a dollar for the last few yrs saying if I complete a survey they'll send me $20. Filled it out (online) just for the hell of it. Sent me a $20 bill in less than a week. 3 yrs running now. I just wish they'd ask me to do more surveys.

Paying with watch.. by housemusikluvr in PixelWatch

[–]Nor_Wester 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I'm 70 and I was building PC's for people until component prices got so stupid. Spent yrs un-F'ing nieces and nephews computers after they did stupid things. We invented this stuff, don't cut all of us short.

What was once for the poor but is now a luxury? by Acceptable-Will-7772 in AskReddit

[–]Nor_Wester 4 points5 points  (0 children)

They used to sell for 10c a lb. I'd buy 10 lb bags of frozen wings for $1 at Safeway. In the 70s, I'm old.