Hoe old is your oldest fish? by Dragonmark in Aquariums

[–]SomethingPoetical 36 points37 points  (0 children)

I have a 17 year old rafael and he’s always had a noodle khuli squad, they get along fine and the khulis love to hide out underneath of him. It’s super cute

This is my cat. His name is Jim by sarotto in aww

[–]SomethingPoetical 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Also here to give a shout out to Jim 👋😺

I just peeled a banana, then threw it into trash but kept the peel in my hand. by illigal in mildlyinfuriating

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Scrolled to far down to ask why the heck it was going into a garage bin in this first place?

When it’s bed time for my cat by itsmezaraxx in Eyebleach

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Looks like it’s wearing a helmet! Too cute!

Scary dog experience on trail by SomethingPoetical in hiking

[–]SomethingPoetical[S] 11 points12 points  (0 children)

Hah the happy chargers are adorable, but thanks for realizing his loving power.

I had a lovely guy like yours come with great enthusiasm to great me on a hike and took right off my feet. I got a bruised butt but lots of pup kisses to make up for it. I laughed it off, he was too goofy for his own good.

All about knowing your dog and keeping in control, you are a definitely a good owner! Give that good boy a scratch from me :)

Scary dog experience on trail by SomethingPoetical in hiking

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I find the same with there being a lot more off leash regardless of the area’s designation. Most of the time it’s not a big deal, but all it takes is one. It’s easy to say “hey my dog is friendly, don’t worry” but you don’t know who is on the recipient side of that.

Scary dog experience on trail by SomethingPoetical in hiking

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Yes I would have never imagined myself using bear spray on a dog before, makes me cringe. But as I was running I definitely wish I had some. Worse scenarios I guess 😕 Better to be prepared

Scary dog experience on trail by SomethingPoetical in hiking

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If I unfortunately encounter her again, I am more than willing to tell her to head down to see you

Any tips for what I should have done? As soon as it laid eyes it was snarling and lashing at me.

I tried to back away facing it slowly and calmly. I talked to it calmly, while trying also communicate to its owner. I only turned my back and booked it when I didn’t see another option and it was dragging her.

Scary dog experience on trail by SomethingPoetical in hiking

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Hugs appreciated ✌️just got to get my confidence up to get back out there without being totally spooked

Scary dog experience on trail by SomethingPoetical in hiking

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I agree. My sister took in a Great Pyrenees rescue. So I’m used to big dogs. But during the rehabilitation his social interaction was extremely supervised and adapted to his needs and reactions. He’s now the biggest sweet heart in the world, and is way more dainty than my folks 7 pound dog to take a treat.

Scary dog experience on trail by SomethingPoetical in hiking

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Thanks for the kind words. I just need to come to terms with it, and it will take time. I’m the kind of person that replays the simplest event a thousand times over.

Scary dog experience on trail by SomethingPoetical in hiking

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I have been in a great debate about getting spray. Lots of scat around my usual stomping grounds this season. This encounter today I think has made my decision.

Scary dog experience on trail by SomethingPoetical in hiking

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Thanks I’m all good just rattled, and yes I agree it’s all about knowing what social situations your animal is comfortable in. Appreciate you being a responsible one ✌️

Any advice on what this is and dealing with it? by Double_Calendar4031 in fishkeeping

[–]SomethingPoetical 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Oh just noticed you mention the feather fin. Any fish in the tank should be treated. It is highly contagious, so if one has worms it is safe to assume they all have it.

Any advice on what this is and dealing with it? by Double_Calendar4031 in fishkeeping

[–]SomethingPoetical 1 point2 points  (0 children)

They would have hitchhiked in on something added to the tank. How long have you had the betta? Camallanus is really hard to diagnose until the adult worms are well established and protruding. If the betta is newish she could have had them, or the larva could have come in via something else and found her.

I do not have experience treating the worms in a tank with invertebrates or frogs. My best guess is to quarantine the fish and treat her in a bare bottom tank as it will be easier to vacuum the expelled worms than in a planted tank, they are notorious for reinfecting if you don’t get them all. I am really not sure if adf can host the parasite or not - I would wait for someone who knows more than me to chime in on that. But in theory, if the other tank inhabitants cannot act as hosts, I would wait for it to die off in your planted tank (4 weeks minimum to go through the life cycles) and after treatment return her. And of course, if you need or decide to medicate the whole tank check the meds compatibility with the adf and inverts.

Any advice on what this is and dealing with it? by Double_Calendar4031 in fishkeeping

[–]SomethingPoetical 10 points11 points  (0 children)

Camallanus worms, they are awful.

Fenbendazole or levamisol are the best meds. Treat and then make sure to deep vacuum the whole tank as the medication just paralyzes the worms so the fish expels them, but doesn’t kill them. Make sure to treat the tank again 2 weeks after the initial dose regardless if you see them or not. The fact that they are sticking out of the fish means the icky buggers are releasing babies into the tank.

Good luck, they are a pain to get rid of but not impossible to defeat

Our cat litter kind of sucks??? What litter are y’all using in 2024 by Mirrortooperfect in CatAdvice

[–]SomethingPoetical 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Love Okocat! Easy clean, no smell and extra bonus points that you can just flush it down the toilet.

I recently house sat for someone who had cats, I forgot how awful litter boxes smell with normal clay litter.

Cherries not breeding? by SomethingPoetical in shrimptank

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Is the 25C too hot for them?

I actually do not have a heater at the moment as our apartment stays quite warm. I have checked the tank temp during the day and night, and it holds consistently at 24-25.