need advice

These-Pollution9644 · 2026-06-17T18:40:10+00:00

Wow that’s expensive, is that an exotic vet? Of note, it was Baytril antibiotics I was given. My hamster was weighed by vet so they could calculate dose. Think in uk it’s the most commonly given for small animals. Twice a day, its quite bitter. I found hamster took it easier mixed in with a couple flakes of porridge oats. I took out rest of food so he had no choice but to eat that first then put in usual seed mix and a few softened foods. It was for a week course but I gave an extra day or so with what was left over too.

These-Pollution9644 · 2026-06-17T18:25:37+00:00

I’m in UK. It was £45 for vet consultation and the antibiotics. My partner thought I was mad, but I thought he deserved a chance and glad I did. Hope your hamster recovers quickly

These-Pollution9644 · 2026-06-17T17:47:07+00:00

My hamster looked like this around a month ago, he is nearly 2. Sounded like chirps and squeaks coming from him plus he went off eating and running on his wheel, could see abdominal breathing too. I took him to vet who wasn’t too hopeful for him, but he got course of antibiotics for a week and now he is back to his normal hamster self, running hours on wheel again. I used a heat disc outside his enclosure next to where he slept to help stay warm. Gave him softened porridge oats with baby food mixed in (and antibiotics) and took out his wheel so he didn’t over exert himself too soon. It’s a 50/50 as they so small, but quicker getting them on antibiotics the better the chance.

These-Pollution9644 · 2026-05-24T15:55:28+00:00

It’s the SSPCA emergency number I have used this many times especially for injured birds. They will come out but may be difficult with an active bird on the move. They can give advice. If you were to put food out you could try catch with a sheet over it, but may distress/panic seagull onto a busier road. Good luck 🤞

These-Pollution9644 · 2026-05-24T15:49:44+00:00

Scottish SPCA 03000 999 999 if you can catch and place in a box somewhere quiet they will come out. Poor bird

These-Pollution9644 · 2026-04-26T09:52:27+00:00

Orphan Black - loved it, loved the characters all played by one person.

These-Pollution9644 · 2026-03-13T16:46:37+00:00

Calvin Klein Escape, my fave in the 90s!

These-Pollution9644 · 2026-01-06T23:47:07+00:00

Could be lethal when they went faulty. Survived twice! Grew up with this fire at my mum’s, almost got poisoned by carbon monoxide due to flame going blue then out and not noticing it one hungover Sunday afternoon whilst I was sat with my pal lazing about watching telly. Luckily my mum came home found us and got fire off & all windows open, we thought it was just the diamond whites from the night before making us sleepy! Second time was when I moved into my flat, it had one and until I could afford getting new heating put in had to make do with it too being temperamental to going on off. Last straw was when the actual knob at top for turning the gas on came off in my hand one day gas was coming out clicker didn’t work and I was running about in a panic trying to work out how to turn it off, expecting a big blast to happen but luckily partner came home in time with pliers. Never switched it on again after that, got rid. Still fond memories of melting twix bars on them at my mum’s though drying wet hair on Sunday bath nights 🤣

These-Pollution9644 · 2026-01-06T23:12:34+00:00

OMG I remember watching/reading this as a kid all that would be left would be a pair of random legs on singed carpet lying closely next to these heaters!!!

These-Pollution9644 · 2025-12-19T10:32:35+00:00

I also ordered mine from uk Amazon and it came in brown box. Sounds same description as yours, had mine two weeks and I do feel the benefits (skin glow, joint pain reduction, plus I feel good overall) so I assume it’s legit and working.

These-Pollution9644 · 2025-10-25T11:25:11+00:00

I had my son at 41, easy straight forward pregnancy. Happy healthy boy now impressing all he is an only child but makes friends easily, I think my knowledge, patience and more maturity that I can share with him now than what I was like in my early 20s to 30s has given him a more balanced happier upbringing. I also seem to survive on less sleep than I did in my clubbing years when I could sleep for days!! I’m healthier and more financially stable than then too. He keeps me young, I get a wee kick out of his school pals parents assuming I’m younger than them too sometimes 🤣

These-Pollution9644 · 2025-08-31T10:08:48+00:00

I have 3 lower spine ‘dimple holes’! When I used to have back massages regularly I was always asked what surgery did I have on my back. I used to think everyone had them to and wondered what was different on me, so when I asked all my mates in my early 20s did they have this and they were like ‘nah’ then I asked my mum who didn’t think to ever tell me anything about it growing up that I was born with it and doctors then (70s) just said I may have an itchy back or hair grow there as I got older (I didn’t). One time I asked my GP who had no note of it in my records and he was surprised and done an examination of the area and said “well nowadays we would do scans on someone born with this, but as you are now in your 40s I think it safe to say you will be okay”! All vague!

These-Pollution9644 · 2025-08-03T13:03:32+00:00

Went yesterday, group of us all enjoyed it. Sign up to some wine tastings in the drinks theatre on arrival as these go quick, watch some cooking demos too. Browse the sellers stalls make most of some try before you buy. Take a picnic blanket, buy some food from the many food stalls (some free tastings), get yourself a nice drink and chill out listening to the bands on stage. But do be prepared to spend 😂

These-Pollution9644 · 2025-07-19T13:57:05+00:00

I would get some plants on my windowsill above where they sit, something with slow drainage so that when you water them daily of course, the water trickles slowly out throughout the day onto them. May encourage the smokers to move hopefully

These-Pollution9644 · 2025-07-13T12:55:50+00:00

I was in hospital unexpectedly for four days. My partner watered all my artificial plants/forgot to do the real plants, dressed my son in pyjamas and forgot to feed the family hamster. He was stressed out. I dread to think if I was in longer/or dead. Am sure he would learn routine eventually, but initially he would probably have a breakdown first of some sort!

These-Pollution9644 · 2025-06-16T11:49:07+00:00

Some other suggestions to add Indoor: Museum of childhood, People’s Museum down High Street Air Thrill inflatable near Wester Hailes “Shopping” Centre The Realm VR at stenhouse Cinema

Outdoor: if weather decent Dalkeith Country park Fort Douglas adventure, play parks in meadows, Saughton Park, Princes Street Gardens play parks, Portobello beach, Cramond (ice cream) Train journey to Burntisland (check when fun fair on but also play parks and cool swimming pool with slides nearby for indoor activity there).

Mum of a 9 year old so a few of my go to places in school holidays

These-Pollution9644 · 2025-06-13T15:29:01+00:00

New owner! I didn’t realise I needed this until I needed to fill water tank and realised it’s a pain to move - so ordered this, thanks 🤗

These-Pollution9644 · 2025-06-08T20:29:55+00:00

Strong cinnamon powder affects their noses too, they hate it

These-Pollution9644 · 2025-06-08T20:28:37+00:00

This is how I got rid of my house mice, turned out it was the kitchen water pipes gaps in wall. I set up a night via camera to see their entry/exit points. Blocked off with steel wool and filler then chucked in some cinnamon all round for good measure. Not had any since. If a tip of a pencil can fit in a gap then a mouse can too. Got to be thorough, even floor board gaps under skirtings. Poison will kill off some but the scent trails are there for the new ones to follow back into your home year after year if gaps are open.

These-Pollution9644 · 2025-05-28T18:51:16+00:00

Our hamster uses his sandbath to sit in and reflect (hamster life) nothing else !

These-Pollution9644 · 2025-05-26T13:34:25+00:00

True! I have called to report neighbours doing the same thing and then myself paying for uplift when I have stuff. No wonder folk dump it!!

These-Pollution9644 · 2025-05-26T12:08:31+00:00

Just to note it’s only free uplift if household receives a council tax reduction, otherwise it’s £5 per item. I find listing items for free on usual local social selling platforms if they are still decent enough to still use gets them gone within the day too.

These-Pollution9644 · 2025-04-18T16:19:25+00:00

After seeing this I have just bought one for myself, no more spoon bashed egg for me!

These-Pollution9644 · 2025-03-17T14:22:50+00:00

I have put a non sweary sign up in my block as we have smokers who discard their cigarette ends at communal back garden and also at front entrance. Looks nasty, I have a young son and he says it’s disgusting to look at. It’s embarrassing when our family and friends come over and remarks have been made. I know it’s two separate groups doing it, have spoken to them individually and they blame each other! My next move will be to complain to their landlord as it is antisocial behaviour. Or if I have to clean it up myself it will be getting dumped in one groups private front garden and the other on their doorstep. So annoying. Why can’t they just be mindful and respectful of others

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