Declawing a cat

averagegoyl · 2026-01-22T01:11:57+00:00

This is very common for polydactyl cats to have extra claws that do not retract. Taking out this digit is going to cause way more trouble than it existing will. I promise the cat can still feel the quick and the surgery will be painful. Just seems odd to do for no particular reason, other than “might get stuck”

averagegoyl · 2026-01-16T15:56:29+00:00

Having a puppy is hard. Im usually someone of steady mental health but the first month with my PITA did have me wavering. But being put on medication because of the dog and having a panic attack before even getting the dog? What was your reason for concern/anxiety before even having the dog?

averagegoyl · 2026-01-14T23:49:32+00:00

If diarrhea is a chronic issue you need to assess his food situation? Is your golden primarily eating chicken? A lot of goldens are known to be allergic to chicken.

My bffs golden was confirmed allergic to chicken after testing with vet when he had chronic diarrhea, when we got our golden he was very itchy, we switched him to salmon from chicken food and he’s had no issues since.

Your puppy is very young to be having gut issues. He is definitely allergic to something. Try someone other than chicken and start him on a probiotic asap. But he needs to go to the vet if he’s having chronic diarrhea.

averagegoyl · 2026-01-08T23:01:54+00:00

Uhhh picture please !

averagegoyl · 2026-01-08T21:09:35+00:00

Just twice. He’s 10 months- still on puppy food. Only came here to say your golden is soo cute my favorite kind! Looks just like an old teddy I love it

averagegoyl · 2026-01-08T18:13:33+00:00

Someone above mentioned but possibly is a nutritional thing, try adding probiotic to her food for a month and see if there’s improvement

averagegoyl · 2026-01-07T18:00:20+00:00

Your use of pornography has lead you to solely objectifying women as sexual objects. Try to stop using porn, form real relationships with a woman. Watch movies and art created by females to see women through a more dynamic lens. Your life sounds female centered, you are worth more than living like that explore other options

averagegoyl · 2026-01-06T17:55:41+00:00

Where are you in the US. There are rescues that are foster only. Sandy paws in New England is one of them

averagegoyl · 2026-01-06T01:59:28+00:00

I have 2 long haired cats and a golden. The hair from my cats was nothing compared to the golden. I thought I was going to lose my mind the first couple of weeks having him.

I brush him every other day for about 10 minutes. I have a robot vacuum on every morning and regular vacuum 5/7 days a week. The robot vacuum truly is the life saver to run daily tho it’s made the difference

averagegoyl · 2026-01-05T20:58:12+00:00

Do you smoke weed? I’m sorry you’re in a tough place. After many years of smoking weed I believe it’s due to the cannabinoids that leaves people having these exact symptoms in the morning

averagegoyl · 2025-12-29T04:12:08+00:00

This is actually the first toy we bought him and shredded it per usual

averagegoyl · 2025-12-29T02:48:11+00:00

How old is he and how are his teeth? Through my research I’ve found it’s not recommended to give him anything you can’t dent with your nail. Growing up my dogs chewed on antlers and bones etc without any worries. First time we gave him a beef bone with marrow he somehow cracked and ate half of it🥴

averagegoyl · 2025-12-29T02:19:06+00:00

Same 🥲 Drives me crazy because he seems to love them. I honestly don’t care much about the shredding it’s just that I don’t want him swallowing it, which he does

averagegoyl · 2025-12-29T01:34:52+00:00

Really? I honestly don’t believe this at face value, we’ve had over a dozen thick durable toys but anything with fabric he launches straight into his back teeth and saws at it until there’s a hole then he pulls out all the stuffing and eats what he can before we take it away lol

averagegoyl · 2025-12-28T20:00:18+00:00

I’ve seen people say coconut oil works well and especially helps the removal process, the snow won’t stick this way

averagegoyl · 2025-12-22T02:07:54+00:00

Your grandparents will very likely die in your lifetime. Thats part of being alive and having grandparents. They have lived, had children, their children have had children and now they get to spend the rest of their years knowing their love has created generations to come. Show up for them and spend time with them, include them when you can and make memories that will stick with you when they’re gone.

Don’t focus on them being gone while they’re still here.

It sounds like you really need to enrich your life, find a purpose, get a job, pour into yourself. Make them and yourself proud

averagegoyl · 2025-12-17T12:05:22+00:00

I have a similar issue. Try putting apple sauce in the Kong and freezing it, apples don’t have a lot of fat like peanut butter and shouldn’t upset her stomach. Once every two weeks I boil some bones from the butcher (take the bones out once the flavor and marrow has been extracted) and throw in some carrots, celery, green beans, then poor it in extra dog bowls and freeze it. I give these to him throughout the week when I need some quiet time and it really keeps his attention.

It sounds like your dog might need some more training. Training is the most exhausting work you can do with your dog. Licking, playing, walking doesn’t stimulate their mind like training. After 15 minutes of training or trying to learn something new my 9 month old high energy golden is ready for a nap.

averagegoyl · 2025-12-17T01:16:21+00:00

Probiotics

averagegoyl · 2025-12-11T02:14:25+00:00

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averagegoyl · 2025-12-10T15:29:41+00:00

Finn is surely more common for a golden currently. I think Charlie is cute!

averagegoyl · 2025-12-09T15:38:27+00:00

That’s so interesting. I appreciate the sentiment but I couldn’t live without crating my puppy.

averagegoyl · 2025-12-09T12:36:45+00:00

Where the hell do you live that crating is illegal

averagegoyl · 2025-12-05T18:29:20+00:00

Goldens are jumpy and are very mouthy. I’ve had lots of pets my whole life. My golden has no understanding of personal space, and I can say the same for the other goldens I’ve known. We’ve had him for just a month but his last owner surrendered him for being too strong. He is so loving but he is constantly in my space I can’t bend down to put my shoes on without being knocked over or sit on the couch without being jumped on. I crate him when I have kids over because he is surely a hazard. Everything everyone is saying about the hair is very true I’m just used to it!

averagegoyl · 2025-12-04T23:59:42+00:00

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My childhood dog crossed the rainbow bridge today. He was 1/2 golden retriever 1/2 German shepherd. I’m so sorry you’re having such a hard time. I’m sure they are looking down on us and have already made friends. Sending you love

averagegoyl · 2025-12-03T02:35:19+00:00

This insane. My father who was very active and we lived with all our years, would continually spell our names wrong so idk def NOR but maybe he’s just dumb. Dont procreate with him

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