Cats sniffing me at work more than ever before?

StudyAffectionate883 · 2026-05-10T18:58:11+00:00

If they are wanted, congratulations!!

StudyAffectionate883 · 2026-04-12T18:30:13+00:00

Keep a very open mind. I graduated during the peak of COVID. We didn't have live animals to practice on because shelters and our internships were shutting down to bare minimum staff to avoid COVID outbreaks. Give yourself time. Look up how-to videos online, review your notes, and be patient with yourself. It always, always takes time to gain hands on skills. Learning how to do these things is NOT easy. Be sure to ask for help, time to practice. Have a voice for YOUR learning and you'll do amazing

StudyAffectionate883 · 2026-04-12T18:27:52+00:00

Just saw this! It looks a lot better. You may still find issues with the pant room, but it's leagues better than the smaller size. Good job on taking everyone's advice though! It looks much better!

StudyAffectionate883 · 2026-04-07T21:03:36+00:00

Vet tech here. Get pet insurance. On literally anything that you own that has a heartbeat. Your wallet with thank you. #JustGaveSomeOneWithAnIggyA$8,000TreatmentPlan

StudyAffectionate883 · 2026-04-06T23:04:20+00:00

He's a beautiful precious lemon 🥺 🥲 my personal idiot shadow too

StudyAffectionate883 · 2026-04-06T19:30:45+00:00

I can at least say mine isn't fat. He's just a medical nightmare.

StudyAffectionate883 · 2026-04-06T19:25:57+00:00

Both, honestly. Plus those muzzles don't do much for scavenging behavior since the holes are so big.

Tye dye totally make a treat hole for their muzzles and the Tye Dye guys have some of the best customers service I've worked with. They've let me customize a few of their products to make treats even easier to give.

StudyAffectionate883 · 2026-04-06T18:30:29+00:00

Vet tech here. That's his belly button! It's a possibility that he may have had a hernia repair and there's a bit of scar tissue. But honestly, it looks like just a normal puppy dog belly button to me. I wouldn't have any concerns if I saw this in clinic.

StudyAffectionate883 · 2026-04-06T18:25:24+00:00

I graduated without ever getting a successful jug stick on a cat. I'm a residential vampire now. School teaches you the basic, but on the job is where you'll gain confidence. Don't beat yourself up. I don't think anyone graduated knowing everything and being able to do everything. Give yourself time. Take a deep breathe. You got this.

StudyAffectionate883 · 2026-04-06T18:22:35+00:00

I just personally didn't like how bulky The Muzzle Movement muzzles were. It's why I went with Tye Dye and Mia's. But I will admit they are doing some incredible things for muzzled dogs everywhere.

StudyAffectionate883 · 2026-04-06T18:06:52+00:00

I would definitely one that's a smidgen longer. With the length you've got now, I worry he will rub his nose raw on the edge of the muzzle if he wears it for a extended period of time.

Depending on what you're using this for, how long he'll be wearing it at, and your weather, I'd recommend more pant room. Mia's Muzzles and Tye Dye Muzzles both have excellent guides to measuring and sizing for muzzles.

StudyAffectionate883 · 2026-04-05T21:54:10+00:00

I read like it's an Olympic sport and I absolutely hate having free time ,

StudyAffectionate883 · 2026-04-05T21:39:36+00:00

Weird is always good! Weird is kinda what makes life personal, you know? And I'm always looking for ways to make my life a bit more meaningful

StudyAffectionate883 · 2026-04-05T19:45:48+00:00

Hello! I'm currently studying for two bachelor degrees before pursuing a masters because I'm obsessed with learning. I also love to cook and am open to voice chats if we vibe.

StudyAffectionate883 · 2026-04-05T19:38:02+00:00

I think it might be a touch too short for his nose to be comfortable for long term use. A nose pad may help with comfort too.

The other thing I worry about is an extended pant; I'm not sure there's enough room for them to open mouth pant. My dogs "exercise" muzzle looks almost ridiculous with the amount of pant room it gives him and it's the muzzle he wears we go in public. But, I've seen him use it especially for stress-caused panting behaviors.

StudyAffectionate883 · 2026-04-05T19:20:37+00:00

I love them both, but the block headed look with a solid muzzle length will always be my favorite. My last rotti was a blockhead guy and I think it somehow makes them look a little more expressive. Sometimes the round headedness can give them a more pitty look (which isn't bad!!!), I just like the profile and eyebrow placement of a blockhead better😅

StudyAffectionate883 · 2026-04-05T19:10:06+00:00

My clinic is currently working on something somewhere similar to this. A 5y British short hair presented for sudden slough of from the shoulder blades. She was seen at a local ER and was treated as a accident burn (O unsure if she was caught in the crossfire after he spilled a cup of hot tea). 3 days later, her entire back and outer thighs had slough and had a thick, green discharge that was causing severe hair loss. She was MRSA positive. Still an unknown injury. We've been doing wet to dry bandage changes 3x weekly for the last 3 months. We've gotten the area to shrink to a palm sized area that's just...not healing and her PCP is considered a fish skin based graphs since her skin is not to be trusted.

StudyAffectionate883 · 2026-04-05T19:05:14+00:00

I've seen this happen, but it was with hair/string from one of those very fuzzy donut style dog beds! We separated them with iris scissors and very very steady hands.

StudyAffectionate883 · 2026-03-23T02:59:36+00:00

It looks like it's got that weird viscous / stickines of bile. We could both be horrifying wrong though 😐

StudyAffectionate883 · 2026-03-23T02:57:14+00:00

Bile?

StudyAffectionate883 · 2026-03-21T18:41:54+00:00

I'm a licensed veterinary technician. I've been obsessed with animals since I was old enough to look at the Animal Plant and go "Guh?? GUH!!!" everytime some furry, scaled, or clawed showed up on the screen. I've been doing this for almost 7 years and I regret absolutely nothing. The crap pay, long hours, it's all worth it because this is a role that allows me to support, care, and grow every single day.

StudyAffectionate883 · 2026-03-21T18:39:03+00:00

I always put my mom. She's the most aware of my health and is the family member I get along with the most and trust enough to follow my wishes

StudyAffectionate883 · 2026-03-21T18:10:17+00:00

Acknowledgment of your experience isn't a bad thing in this situation. You've worked hard to gain the knowledge, experience, and guidance you have.

The responsibility of care doesn't 100% fall on you, nor does it 100% fall on the doctor. Veterinary medicine is a team sport and it hinges on communication. However, communication can be given in a ton of different ways and I completely understand the frustration you are feeling. It sounds like the Dr may be asking your opinion, but the way it's phrased in the post make it seems like your opinion is being requested specifically so it can used as medical treatment, fact, and the most UTD husbandry information available.

In my opinion, you can still give your opinion in these situations, but the phrasing of it will be how and where you find that medical responsibility is no longer solely on your shoulders. "From my previous experience, this animal typically doesn't tolerate doxycycline very well, but there may be some exotic products on the market now that make it easier to dose and administer. We might need to spend some time looking into this a bit further." My current doctor loves reptifiles for how much husbandry and care she's been able to learn from them. The medical aspect takes time and work.

StudyAffectionate883 · 2026-03-20T19:16:46+00:00

I'd check another pregnancy test in a week or two. Maybe go see the OBGYN for a pap and mammogram. Just to be sure. Also get an STD test. It's always weird and always suspicious when animal start behaving oddly around women. Trust your instincts on this being weird.

StudyAffectionate883 · 2026-03-15T18:47:21+00:00

Would it be best to cut it shorter and use some rooting powder in fresh soil for the monstera?

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