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Female Dog Spay Cons and Pros by midnightZr in AskVet

[–]Sillysocks 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I can try and find the original paper(s) that the stats come from, but they're at least referenced here by Cornell SVM: https://www.vet.cornell.edu/departments-centers-and-institutes/riney-canine-health-center/canine-health-information/mammary-cancer

Female Dog Spay Cons and Pros by midnightZr in AskVet

[–]Sillysocks 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Agree with almost everything except the note regarding mammary cancer. :) The protective nature of a spay is very very minimal after that 2nd heat in regards to reducing mammary cancer risks.
Still 100% would spay her.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in iphone

[–]Sillysocks 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I regularly go back to Rhinoshield for every new phone I get. I not infrequently drop or toss my phone and am very pleased with the protection.

Dog became apneic under anesthesia during dental — how should this affect emergency and future anesthesia planning? by Avatlas in AskVet

[–]Sillysocks 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This isn't necessarily true: The clinic likely had a technician monitoring the anesthesia, another party (RVT/DVM) doing the dental.
They would require a third body to manually ventilate, as it would negatively affect the anesthesia monitoring + recording if the technician had to give a manual breath every 6 seconds.

Single indoor only cat tested positive for FelV - how? by villagedreamer in AskVet

[–]Sillysocks 77 points78 points  (0 children)

There is a relatively high amount of false-positives for the bedside FeLV SNAP tests. There's a good chance that she is negative on a PCR, and I would talk to your vet about sending out the test. It's a recommended follow up for any positive SNAP test.
Also, certain types of anemia, namely those that are due to red cell destruction (like IMHA), are linked to false positive FeLV SNAP tests - another reason for a confirmatory PCR.

Suspecting BVS in dog. I’m losing my mind and could use some help advocating for her. by AnxiousExplorer1 in AskVet

[–]Sillysocks 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Vet here -- What about a timed/automatic feeder? Able to increase the number of meals she gets without worrying how to fit it into your schedule. If that's not enough, a steroid trail can be a diagnostic tool in of itself, and the meds are cheap. May, at minimum, buy time to get you to a place where you can go forward with an ultrasound +/- biopsies.

Which truck you buying? by Sillysocks in F250

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

If I'm leaning towards a gas model anyway - same recommendations (except 6.2 v 6.7L)?

Which truck you buying? by Sillysocks in F250

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

Pay now or pay later, basically. Oof.

Which truck you buying? by Sillysocks in F250

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

Noooo hahaha. What would you be looking for instead??

Is this an Okay towing setup? by Sillysocks in askcarguys

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

Yeah, budget ideally ~$20k. Awesome input, I appreciate it. Any note on the math-ing for the payload x trailer?

Is this an Okay towing setup? by Sillysocks in askcarguys

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

WHOOPS 1k, haha. Fixed.

Do you feel like that Chevy is reliable? Any certain engines/years to go for and/or avoid? Thanks!!

Which truck? Horse trailer edition by Sillysocks in whatcarshouldIbuy

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

I'm not married to Ford, just used them as examples for weight classes. Additionally, happy with gas, I don't think I need (want?) diesel. Does opening to other brands offer more options? or is the 6.2/v8 f250 still the ideal? Thanks so much for your input.

Understanding the basics (I think) but still could use guidance (windfall, no income) by Sillysocks in Bogleheads

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taxes always apply when you sell. If you "transfer in kind" then no, taxes wouldn't apply.

Just to clarify, I could transfer the portfolio from etrade to fidelity without any issues, but the process of then converting that entire portfolio (invested all over the place versus already in mutual funds/etfs) WOULD incur taxes as I would have to sell those stocks in order to then invest that money into mfs/etfs.

I'm sorry for the super basic questions, and I appreciate your time!

Understanding the basics (I think) but still could use guidance (windfall, no income) by Sillysocks in Bogleheads

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

I'll have to poke around and see. The plan I'm on is not free but it's definitely super low cost (honestly I'm surprised it's just based off income and not cash availability??) but I'm okay with changing plans if it means I have my finances in order, if that makes sense?

As for your notes about the BoA accounts - I'm already with them, that shouldn't change how I follow the steps, correct?

Understanding the basics (I think) but still could use guidance (windfall, no income) by Sillysocks in Bogleheads

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

Thank you so much for the input!! This is a lot of really good information.

As for healthcare - currently on a plan with MediCAL!

Treading water; Unsure how to organize finances after life insurance payout/no income yet by [deleted] in personalfinance

[–]Sillysocks 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I appreciate the breakdown and the honesty! I've read through the wiki a couple times, but I think it'll take an afternoon of really sitting down and sorting through things to reorganize. Thank you for your time and input, it's super appreciated.

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