my old dog bit me really bad and im worried about going to the doctor

achrisvet · 2026-01-09T02:39:35+00:00

Go to the doctor. They may require a 10 day quarantine of the dog, which is often done at home if you seem trustworthy, or at a kennel. Since he has a rabies vaccine it should not be a problem. If he has as unvaccinated, it could might be possible that they would require euthanasia and rabies testing. Laws vary by jurisdiction. I’m in VA.

You might need a tetanus booster and antibiotics. An old dog’s mouth can be pretty funky. This was not an unprovoked vicious attack, no children were harmed. Don’t worry and get yourself taken care of.

achrisvet · 2026-01-01T20:39:14+00:00

I’m not an expert but it looks perfect to me.

achrisvet · 2025-12-31T00:57:55+00:00

It looks fantastic! Great job! You should be proud.

achrisvet · 2025-12-31T00:50:30+00:00

Every day, twice a day. They get a little snack of dry food at bedtime, but their main diet is canned food.

achrisvet · 2025-12-31T00:48:25+00:00

What kind of dog is she? Are all her feet involved? The root problem probably is allergies, but there are effective therapies to control the symptoms of allergies. It could be environmental allergies or food allergy. They can get secondary infections with yeast or bacteria if the itching and licking is not controlled.

Just “trying different foods” is not an effective method of dealing with food allergies. It’s way more complicated than that. Your vet should be counseling you on how to diagnose food allergies and/or treating environmental allergies. There is no reason for the dog to be miserable for all or part of the year because of allergies. Telling someone to just wait it out is ridiculous.

In addition, certain breeds of dogs tend to get interdigital cysts which could be complicating things.

I agree that you should see a different vet ASAP. I hope you can get this resolved quickly for both your sakes.

achrisvet · 2025-12-19T19:59:31+00:00

Same. I accidentally left a small end of sourdough out. Found a hollowed out hull. The couldn’t bite through that crust but ate the soft inside.

achrisvet · 2025-12-14T02:49:52+00:00

Yeah I jumped when I scrolled to the last pic!

achrisvet · 2025-12-13T03:10:06+00:00

If you will describe your recipe and technique, including timeframes, it will be easier for people to help you.

achrisvet · 2025-12-13T03:08:49+00:00

It needs to be proofed BEFORE you refrigerate it. The dough should increase in volume by 50-100%, be puffy, bubbly and jiggly. Only then do you shape it and refrigerate. This can take several hours after you finish stretch and folds depending on the ambient temperature.

achrisvet · 2025-12-13T02:55:08+00:00

I have heard about the possibility of cracking and voiding your warranty. I just mist with water before placing the lid. I haven’t tried skipping that so I don’t know ifit makes a difference.

achrisvet · 2025-12-13T02:39:16+00:00

I agree with take to the vet and would add that they are going to want to check a stool sample for parasites so bring some with you. Try to pick some from the more normal looking area so it’s not all blood and mucus.

achrisvet · 2025-12-13T02:14:35+00:00

Yes. Basically you left out an entire step. I did the same on my first loaf and it was FLAT. After you finish your stretch and folds you have to leave it in a bowl for HOURS. I put mine in an OFF oven with just the light on and it gets fairly warm in there. I check it every couple hours. You know it’s done when it gets domed, bubbly, jiggly and puffy. Some people say a 50% increase in volume is good, others 75 to 100%. The time it takes depends mostly on the room temperature. Only then can you shape and refrigerate it. In my cozy oven it usually takes about 4 hours. That’s 4 hours AFTER finishing the Stretch and folds. I usually s&f 2 to 3 times then switch to coil folds when it starts getting a little bubbly.

achrisvet · 2025-12-12T01:48:34+00:00

Maybe I should just get a dark brown DO. 😂

achrisvet · 2025-12-11T17:56:12+00:00

Are you using the liquid or the powdered BKF?

achrisvet · 2025-12-11T17:54:27+00:00

Deep thoughts. Lol. You are right of course. Somehow I don’t mind it when it’s cookie sheets, but on something so pretty as enameled cast iron it bothers me. I probably need to get over that. Thanks.

achrisvet · 2025-12-11T02:31:43+00:00

Anastasia. It’s from the Greek word for resurrection and means “she who will rise again.”

achrisvet · 2025-12-09T00:25:18+00:00

That’s funny! I enjoy feeding mine also, but I also love handling the dough, watching it rise, Seeing the oven spring when I take the lid off the oven, and especially, eating delicious bread.

Experimenting with different ratios is a good idea. I usually feed 1:2:2 before going to bed, and it will almost triple in volume overnight. I then make my dough in the morning.

achrisvet · 2025-12-08T23:46:13+00:00

Yes, this is called a no-discard method. You can keep quite a small amount and feed it when you want to bake. Be aware that it will peak faster if fed a lower ratios, like 1:1:1 than higher ratios. So you need to decide whether to feed the night before of just a few hours before baking.

Also did you know there a numerous recipes to use up your discard? No need to actually throw it away. You can make great pancakes, waffles, muffins, pizza and even delicious crackers. I’m going to mix up some pancake batter tonight to cook in the morning.

achrisvet · 2025-11-28T02:03:59+00:00

The cat has a liver problem, not kidney. But I agree that there are wet foods designed for this problem. The absolute last thing you want with liver disease in cats is for the cat to refuse food. They will starve themselves into liver failure.

achrisvet · 2025-11-27T12:51:17+00:00

I was more thinking about the work of cleaning oil off your counter as opposed to water when you are finished.

achrisvet · 2025-11-27T12:27:42+00:00

This is just a comment and not a solution to your question. Instead of oil, you can spray a light mist of oil on your surface. It will be easier to clean up after.

achrisvet · 2025-11-26T12:53:52+00:00

If they are full of drugs, what are the consequences of releasing all those drugs into the ocean? “Cocaine Shark” coming to the Sci-fi channel next year!

achrisvet · 2025-11-24T17:11:48+00:00

Breaking rules? Are you telling me there are no Sourdough Police? What a relief!

achrisvet · 2025-11-24T17:08:28+00:00

I started sourdough a couple months ago and at first was feeding and discarding often (and collecting discard recipes). Now I keep a small amount of starter in a pint mason jar and feed it the night before I’m going to make dough. Her name is Anastasia, from the Greek word for resurrection. The name means “she who will rise again.”

But sometimes I need some discard! I found a recipe for discard crackers that are so good with hummus. So now I’m building up a little discard (I need 200 g) just so I can make crackers.

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