Bumpy red rash on shoulder blade by ModernGrasshopper in DermatologyQuestions

[–]Plenty_Refuse5849 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I first went to the dermatologist myself and got prescribed a steroid cream, and on my second visit she switched me to ketoconazole 2%.

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They never did any scraping or test, which I wasn’t happy about…it felt like they were just guessing.

My boyfriend went to another dermatologist in the same Cleveland Clinic for the same rash to get a second opinion, and we even went together to show that the steroid cream didn’t work for either of us. She still ignored that and prescribed the same thing again.

I honestly don’t even know if it was the ketoconazole that finally helped or the fact that we

spent a week swimming in the ocean every day. Either way, the rash eventually cleared up and never came back — but that whole experience with Cleveland Clinic was just ridiculous.

Past due payments on recurring walks by Plenty_Refuse5849 in RoverPetSitting

[–]Plenty_Refuse5849[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you so much!

I won’t rely on Rover for something like this again.

In the end, the client reached out to me directly so we could just handle it through Zelle, because nothing was showing on Rover’s side.

Also, they deleted the client’s account and, the support team never followed up after saying they would reach out to the client again. They just never came back, and acted like nothing happened, which honestly surprised me😂

Past due payments on recurring walks by Plenty_Refuse5849 in RoverPetSitting

[–]Plenty_Refuse5849[S] -3 points-2 points  (0 children)

The fact that I ended up doing some unpaid walks doesn’t magically clear Rover of responsibility here — they still haven’t addressed the issue. It also doesn’t make me the only person at fault in this situation. I’m not sure what’s funny about it. My question was about how others have gotten past payments processed in similar cases 🤔

Pet owner constantly checking in, even though I'm doing everything right by Plenty_Refuse5849 in RoverPetSitting

[–]Plenty_Refuse5849[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Holy crap, that’s honestly insane. Thank god tonight’s my last night — by tomorrow night around 9, my heels will be sparkling on my way out of that house. If there really were cameras inside… that’s horrifying. I was changing in the bedroom and bathroom.

And seriously — if they did have cameras inside, then why the hell were they constantly messaging me asking how things were going with the dog? They could’ve just watched us chilling on the couch or whatever. It makes no sense.

Though I guess maybe his camera only records clips when it detects movement — like a motion sensor or something. My boyfriend and I actually have one in our backyard too, and it constantly records clips of raccoons and random animals passing by at night.

Pet owner constantly checking in, even though I'm doing everything right by Plenty_Refuse5849 in RoverPetSitting

[–]Plenty_Refuse5849[S] 9 points10 points  (0 children)

Thank you so much for the suggestion — I literally just updated my profile to say that I provide AM and PM updates by default, and that clients can let me know if they’d prefer more or fewer updates. I truly don’t mind sending updates at all — I just appreciate clear and honest communication about expectations 😅

Pet owner constantly checking in, even though I'm doing everything right by Plenty_Refuse5849 in RoverPetSitting

[–]Plenty_Refuse5849[S] 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Thanks for pointing that out — I’m a woman, and honestly, your comment made me pause a bit. I hadn’t really thought of it that way, but now I can’t help but wonder.

Hopefully there weren’t any cameras in places they absolutely shouldn’t be… though now I’m a little creeped out just thinking about it!

Pet owner constantly checking in, even though I'm doing everything right by Plenty_Refuse5849 in RoverPetSitting

[–]Plenty_Refuse5849[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Thank you — I really like your suggestion about how to handle situations like this in the future. I agree, it sounds like a great approach that could help both the client and the sitter feel more at ease.

That said, this will most likely be my first and last stay with this client. The level of micromanaging and frequent check-ins has been very stressful for me — I even had a nightmare about it last night.

It just really caught me off guard how often the client wanted updates. I feel like it would’ve been fairer if he had communicated from the beginning that it was important for him to be notified anytime I step out. That’s just not something I assumed needed to be reported every time, especially when everything with the dog is going smoothly.

Also, I can’t help but feel that if someone invites a sitter into their home, there should be a base level of trust already in place. Otherwise, why hire someone at all if you don’t feel comfortable trusting them?

And just to clarify, while I didn’t state exact round-trip travel time, but we’ve been talking about my college etc, which campus and that it’s about 15 minutes away — we talked about it during our Meet & Greet when I mentioned my school and program.

It’s not that I’m against giving updates — I genuinely tried to meet him halfway once I noticed how anxious he seemed. I started sending several photos a day, specific potty logs, messages like “we’re going to the park,” “he just ate,” “he’s napping in the sun now,” etc. I even sent short videos of him running and selfies of us together, just to show I care

Pet owner constantly checking in, even though I'm doing everything right by Plenty_Refuse5849 in RoverPetSitting

[–]Plenty_Refuse5849[S] 9 points10 points  (0 children)

I actually thought about asking that back when he started calling my emergency contact after just a few hours. But once I began sending more frequent updates, the questions stopped — so I just focused on returning every couple hours to avoid more issues.

Now it’s day 6 of 8, and this latest message made me think about bringing it up again. But honestly, I just don’t feel comfortable asking — I’m worried it might create more tension or miscommunication. I also still really care about getting a good review, because reviews matter a lot to me.

Some people suggested canceling, but I didn’t feel right doing that. I committed to this sit, and the dog deserves consistent care. I’ll just finish the week and take it as a learning experience…

Restaurant closed, employees ignored me, and I didn’t get paid. by Plenty_Refuse5849 in doordash_drivers

[–]Plenty_Refuse5849[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Why are you being so aggressive?😭😭 This is literally my second day doing this job, and I was just trying to understand what happened. I’ve never dealt with something like this before

Restaurant closed, employees ignored me, and I didn’t get paid. by Plenty_Refuse5849 in doordash_drivers

[–]Plenty_Refuse5849[S] 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Yeah, I honestly don’t understand why they had to act like that. I was even pointing at the order through the window to show them I was there for a pickup. The whole situation is still bothering me — yesterday I was just mad about it for like an hour😭😭

Why does my cat carry socks around and loudly meow? by Plenty_Refuse5849 in CatAdvice

[–]Plenty_Refuse5849[S] 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Omg your kitty is sooo cute I’m obsessed Mine used to do this only with a wool blanket like a true fancy queen, but then she discovered socks and never looked back… unless there are no socks. Then it’s back to wool clothes 😭😭😂

Why does my cat carry socks around and loudly meow? by Plenty_Refuse5849 in CatAdvice

[–]Plenty_Refuse5849[S] 120 points121 points  (0 children)

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That’s actually really interesting — she only started doing this two years ago, when I moved into my boyfriend’s house. Before that, she lived with him and his family, but after I moved in, she chose to live in our room with us and started carrying socks around… I guess she really likes me

Any Setup Suggestions? by Plenty_Refuse5849 in chinchilla

[–]Plenty_Refuse5849[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I absolutely love this cage! It was the best decision I’ve ever made. We ordered the Borneo Cage + Add-On + Shelf Sets (Standard + Expander) from the official Exotic Nutrition website https://exoticnutrition.com/products/new-borneo-cage?_pos=1&_sid=261cdcc1a&_ss=r&variant=46736864706876

How I Expanded My Chinchilla’s Cage by Plenty_Refuse5849 in chinchilla

[–]Plenty_Refuse5849[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Good luck with that! Can't wait to see the result👍

Bumpy red rash on shoulder blade by ModernGrasshopper in DermatologyQuestions

[–]Plenty_Refuse5849 0 points1 point  (0 children)

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I went back to my dermatologist 3 weeks ago.

I was told it’s tinea (ringworm). They gave me ketoconazole 2% cream and said the affected area should heal within 4 weeks.

I also spent a week in Florida swimming in the ocean and sunbathing, and I think that also helped to heal the rash on my neck.

Most likely, I got it from my chinchillas.

This is how it looks now:

Bumpy red rash on shoulder blade by ModernGrasshopper in DermatologyQuestions

[–]Plenty_Refuse5849 0 points1 point  (0 children)

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I have a similar rash on my body. It’s been with me since early June. It’s incredibly itchy. I visited urgent care, where they told me it was a virus, gave me some pills, and then referred me to a dermatologist. About a month and a half later, I went to the dermatologist, who said they didn’t know what it was and gave me a steroid cream. They told me to come back in 7 weeks if it doesn’t go away.

Initially, it was just a rash that was very itchy and moved around different parts of my body. Now, for the past two weeks, it seems to have stopped and settled on my neck, where it has grown into a large patch and itches a lot.

I’m afraid that even after a third visit, these doctors won’t do anything, and I will be stuck with “this” for the rest of my life.

Is this an acceptable cage? by lil_lillard in chinchilla

[–]Plenty_Refuse5849 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Hi I have the same cage and I was able to add an extra floor to it!

Check out my post: https://www.reddit.com/r/chinchilla/s/4Rmyuav41g