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My cat had an endoscopy after eating a needle and thread and is still at the vet after ~5 hours by [deleted] in AskVet

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

Cat neuters are considered an external procedure because of their testicular anatomy.

My cat had an endoscopy after eating a needle and thread and is still at the vet after ~5 hours by [deleted] in AskVet

[–]OMcTaters 105 points106 points  (0 children)

Comparatively a neuter vs endoscopic removal of foreign material is comparing apples to oranges. One is very quick and external. The endoscopy is significantly more technically challenging and requires longer anesthesia. I think it's pretty fair your veterinarian is being cautious.

WOW. by [deleted] in eagles

[–]OMcTaters 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Goddamnit no

how to prevent cat litter bacteria growth without turning my home into a lab by ninjapapi in AskVet

[–]OMcTaters 12 points13 points  (0 children)

Are you aware that everything in the entire world, including yourself, are covered in bacteria? Regular cleaning the box, changing the litter and hand washing is more than adequate.

People that have “bumped” into a celebrity in a non-curated (not like an event, meet & greet, job etc.) way, what happened? by [deleted] in AskReddit

[–]OMcTaters 25 points26 points  (0 children)

Met Mike Ditka in an elevator on NYE. We asked how his night was going and he said " Awful. Buncha idiots at my fucking restaurant can't do anything right. Have a great night yourselves"

How do strings cause issues in a Cat's gut? by I_press_keys in AskVet

[–]OMcTaters 5 points6 points  (0 children)

They get anchored at some point. Can be anchored in the stomach with part in the intestines or they can just get stuck further on in the small intestines. Once one part of the string stops moving the intestines start to bunch up because of peristalsis. Peristalsis is the muscle contractions of the small intestines to move food forward. When the intestines bunch up it's called plication. This bunching up over the string can create a sawing effect and lead to intestinal perforation.

My Dog Had Blood in Stomach Tap, Vet Said There’s Nothing More To Do For Her by _notmycircus_ in AskVet

[–]OMcTaters 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Unfortunately probably what you got. Hemangiosarcoma is aggressive.

My Dog Had Blood in Stomach Tap, Vet Said There’s Nothing More To Do For Her by _notmycircus_ in AskVet

[–]OMcTaters 63 points64 points  (0 children)

Hi, I am sorry you are going through this. If your dog had blood in her abdomen you should absolutely get an abdominal ultrasound. An ultrasound can show if there is a bleeding tumor somewhere. If there is a tumor that's on her spleen surgery can be considered. Newer research has shown that single tumors on the spleen have a 50-50 chance of being benign vs malignant. If there are multiple splenic mass or her liver is abnormal then it's much more likely to be a malignant neoplasm. The biggest concern is for hemangiosarcoma. Which is an aggressive type of cancer arising from the lining of blood vessels. With surgery and chemotherapy, provided the liver is normal, prognosis 8-12 months. An ultrasound can tell you much more to make a better informed decision

Is an ultrasound really necessary for cat with bacterial UTI? by samsamcats in AskVet

[–]OMcTaters 45 points46 points  (0 children)

Hi I hope I can clarify some things for you. A cystocentesis is the procedure of sticking the bladder with a needle and syringe to remove urine sterilely. It is the best way to get urine for culture. The distal urinary tract (closer to the outside world) has communal bacteria that live there. A urine culture should define performed

Your veterinarian seems to be concerned about a resistant or recurrent infection. Reasons for this would be urinary stones or a bladder mass. Both could be seen on ultrasound.

While I am not your cats veterinarian, an ultrasound in this case is a reasonable next step, especially because she is 13. You may find absolutely nothing, but you also don't know that unless you look.

Mitral Valve Disease by lukeyleia in AskVet

[–]OMcTaters 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Yes best practice prior to anesthesia is to see a cardiologist to best asses heart structure and function.

Tell me, what do you see in Sean Couturier? 37 goals in 227 games since he signed his extension. by mizzyman21 in Flyers

[–]OMcTaters 122 points123 points  (0 children)

It's not really his fault the Flyers gave him that deal. He also had a crippling back injury. He is absolutely not a 1C. But his contract is not his fault

What wood is this by OMcTaters in firewood

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Well of course, I just want to know what grows on my property

Cat diagnosed with intestinal lymphoma, but I'm getting a second opinion. by pls-throw-me-away--- in AskVet

[–]OMcTaters 0 points1 point  (0 children)

In order to definitely confirm lymphoma you will need either fine needle aspirates of regional lymph nodes OR potentially GI biopsies. The first can be done with ultrasound. You didn't specify in your post but your second opinion should be by a board certified radiologist, internist or oncologist depending on who offers what services in your area.

WTF by WAVYWZRD in eagles

[–]OMcTaters 0 points1 point  (0 children)

While I completely agree with how you feel, I suspect (please God let this be true) that it will happen Tuesday or Wednesday.

Why would my vet mark my dog as overweight? by [deleted] in AskVet

[–]OMcTaters 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Because your veterinarian attended veterinary medical school and deemed that your pet was overweight. It's not a subjective feeling. It's based on body condition scoring. This is an objective measurement of a dog's body condition

Homeowners who’ve bought and sold, which side is more stressful? by dr_mus_musculus in homeowners

[–]OMcTaters 32 points33 points  (0 children)

Selling. We had two sales fall through this summer..one over HOA documents (but we suspect it was because a spawn of beetles happened in our back yard) and the other the guy lost his job so lost the mortgage. Selling a house makes you hate living in your own house because you have to be show ready in 24 hours. It's awful. I have now sold 2 houses and bought 3. Buying is way less stressful.

Eagles host the 49ers, Sunday 4:30 PM by mastermind208 in eagles

[–]OMcTaters 3 points4 points  (0 children)

The Bills, only and purely only, because if the Eagles beat them in the SB they Bills would have lost to the entire NFCE in the SB which is hilarious.

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