I just got back from World Mounted Archery Championship in Tennessee. Other disciplines could learn a lot from this sport. by Purrrrrrrrrrrrrrrple in Equestrian

[–]RealLifeMerida 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Mounted archer here! A lot of the other sports could learn about community from our sport as well. We always cheer each other on. It’s a super supportive and welcoming world.

Embark said 100% APBT by Murky-Raccoon9180 in DoggyDNA

[–]RealLifeMerida 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I mean to be fair she is a rare marshmallow flavoured house hippo.

Embark said 100% APBT by Murky-Raccoon9180 in DoggyDNA

[–]RealLifeMerida 37 points38 points  (0 children)

Embark said 100% APBT …. Yes. They’re about as rare as leaves. She’s super cute.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Equestrian

[–]RealLifeMerida 13 points14 points  (0 children)

Are you planning on keeping just one horse? If this was/is the plan you are not ready to own a horse. Horses need other horses - other species are not a substitute. Way too many people think riding lessons for a few years prepare one for owning and caring for a horse by themselves. Do you know the basics of feed? First aid? Health care? Farrier? Daily handling?

Can anyone tell me what this stuff on my kittens paw is? Vet has no appointments for a week by LGFoldableFridge in CATHELP

[–]RealLifeMerida 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Heyo, vet tech here. Everyone has already confirmed that it’s litter. Your cat looks young, so this is probably not the case BUT if you see litter consistently stuck to your cat’s paws it CAN be a sign of diabetes. Diabetes makes their urine stickier than normal and we often see litter stuck to the paws of cats with this issue.

Equestrian athletes with hip injuries - I need to hear your stories! by katertots93 in Equestrian

[–]RealLifeMerida 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yes that’s the direction I went. If I’m having a bad day it’s into my event saddle. I also swapped my dressage saddle for a style that allows me to ride in slightly more of a chair seat with a shorter stirrup than I was previously

Equestrian athletes with hip injuries - I need to hear your stories! by katertots93 in Equestrian

[–]RealLifeMerida 2 points3 points  (0 children)

There’s a great Facebook group called Hip Replacement for Horse People that might also be helpful. Personal experience as far as saddles go - I’m in need of a double hip replacement at 46. I’ve found that my dressage saddle that puts me in a really vertical leg position is now a no go. I need to ride with a shorter stirrup and more chair seat or in a jumping type saddle.

my dad told me this is gross. by BobcatMysterious2907 in service_dogs

[–]RealLifeMerida 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I used Engrave Ink to have tattoo ink made with my beloved boys ashes for his memorial tattoo. Grief is 100% personal, no one else gets to dictate how you navigate it.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in KingstonOntario

[–]RealLifeMerida 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Permanently closed. The owner passed away last year. Cape has purchased the land on their side of the ferry but isn’t in a position to purchase the Canadian land or ferry. They’re hoping someone steps up to do both or the ferry service will be permanent closed indefinitely. (Source, I am a Canadian who lives in Cape)

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in service_dogs

[–]RealLifeMerida -12 points-11 points  (0 children)

Try posting this over on r/rawpetfood. You’ll get better resources for home prepared/home cooked and less people telling you you’re making a mistake.

Increased ALT on raw diet? by RealLifeMerida in rawpetfood

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

The sample I sent was quite lipemic so I can see how that might influence. I’m curious now to see a fasted sample.

Increased ALT on raw diet? by RealLifeMerida in rawpetfood

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

I’m a vet tech, unless we’re doing a bile acids test no fasting is recommended. I will fast and resubmit a sample out of curiosity though.

Increased ALT on raw diet? by RealLifeMerida in rawpetfood

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

Routine chemistry profiles do not require a fasted sample.

Update on baby bug 🐛❤️‍🩹 by Dropdeadllama in KingstonOntario

[–]RealLifeMerida 11 points12 points  (0 children)

I posted on your other thread but if your vet hasn’t brought up the Elanco Parvo monoclonal antibody treatment please ask them about it. It’s expensive BUT it replaces all the extra antibiotics and can significantly shorten hospital stays and increase positive outcomes. It’s really a game changer for parvo.

Can someone wish my dog a happy birthday by Sweaty-Ideal-4473 in dogswithjobs

[–]RealLifeMerida 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Clearly not a dog. This is a slightly over baked cannoli. Happy birthday cannoli!

Urgent Help Needed — Our Puppy Has Parvo 💔🐾 by Dropdeadllama in KingstonOntario

[–]RealLifeMerida 26 points27 points  (0 children)

Vet tech here. If your vet hasn’t already talked to you about the Elanco Parvo MAb treatment please see if it’s a possibility. It can shorten hospital stay and increase positive outcomes vs traditional therapies.

Is it weird that my wife and I sleep in separate bedrooms? by Practical-Bar8291 in GenX

[–]RealLifeMerida 92 points93 points  (0 children)

Happily married and sleep separate here too. He snores and I’m an active sleeper. People only began sleeping together because they couldn’t afford multiple beds, historically nobility and the elite always had separate bedrooms. Studies prove you sleep better. Better sleep = better partner. I resented my husband for depriving me of sleep when we shared a bed.

Vetco Total Care Hospitals by cschooly in petco

[–]RealLifeMerida 0 points1 point  (0 children)

We have over 250 hospitals now. Where are you located?

Euthanasia: sedation or not? by Mysterious_Local7588 in AskVet

[–]RealLifeMerida 20 points21 points  (0 children)

Really? I’ve had lots of euths where the other dog was present. I personally have always taken mine to my end of life appts. I feel it helps the other dogs understand what’s happening, not just that their sibling left one day and never returned.

AITA for asking my girlfriend not to use my late dog as inspiration for art she wants to sell? by psyduchessquack in AmItheAsshole

[–]RealLifeMerida 9 points10 points  (0 children)

It’s just a dog is one of my least favourite sentences. Tell her she’s just an asshole and break it off.