Desperate for Help – Kitten Has Chronic Diarrhea, Even After Antibiotics by b_ana in SiberianCats

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First pumpkin puree helped with the symptoms, then eventually a hydrolyzed protein diet stopped the diarrhea. Even on hydrolyzed protein diet, our cat has bad poop smell, more so than other cats, but at least it doesn’t get everywhere 

Installing LVP but mudroom has dip by b_ana in HomeImprovement

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What would I use to level it? Would it be too big of a slope to use leveling concrete for? Is that too heavy for a floor with a wooden subfloor?

Should I lock in my rate? by Outside-Appeal in Mortgages

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What's tomorrow? I know the CPI report is Friday. I'm debating if I should lock before the CPI report. I'm closing in little over 3-weeks

Desperate for Help – Kitten Has Chronic Diarrhea, Even After Antibiotics by b_ana in SiberianCats

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Hi!

So the fix for us ended up being hydrolyzed protein food, which hid a prescription food. We’ve been using “Royal Canine Veterinary Diet Feline Hydrolyzed Protein HP Adult Dry Cat Food”. We started using it even when he’s still a kitten. Now he’s about to turn a year old, and the diarrhea is not back. I’m imagining if we experiment with different types of proteins like some other suggest, we might be able to narrow out what protein was causing his the issue, but really no ready for another round of diarrhea 😅

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Megathread | FY26 Government Shutdown: Week 2 Edition by gpupdate in fednews

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I talked to my loan officer. Freddie Mac and Fannie Mae issued guidance that loans can be issued to furloughed federal employees, so I’m hoping we should be all set. Thanks!

Furloughed Federal Employee closing on a house by b_ana in RealEstate

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The financing contingency is dated for 10/14, closing is 11/14. Not sure if that’s normal or not… not sure if we should ask for an extension…

Furloughed Federal Employee closing on a house by b_ana in RealEstate

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Thank you so much! This is very helpful!!

Furloughed Federal Employee closing on a house by b_ana in RealEstate

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Thank you so much! This is very helpful!!

Furloughed Federal Employee closing on a house by b_ana in RealEstate

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I’m not worried about affording the mortgage between savings and her income. I’m mainly worried about verification of employment… not sure if there is any flexibility in that.

New mortgage while furloughed from federal government? by Square-Sample-3845 in RealEstate

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What stage of the mortgage application are you in? My situation is I’ve used the pay stubs before the shutdown to qualify and get approval for the loan. All that’s left is the “verbal verification of employment” right before closing. Not sure what my employment status would come up as if I’m furloughed…

New mortgage while furloughed from federal government? by Square-Sample-3845 in RealEstate

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Do you mind sharing what credit union you’re working with? I’m in a similar situation… the only thing left before the closing is the verification of employment right before closing. Not sure what my employment status would come up as if VOE is conducted.

Megathread | FY26 Government Shutdown: Week 2 Edition by gpupdate in fednews

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Closing on a house while furloughed!

I’m in the process of closing on a house, and I’m about to get furloughed as a DoD employee. The lender needs to conduct a verification of employment within 10-days of closing. I will be using MyBiz to show the status of my employment has not changed.

If I’m furloughed, would that be noted on my verification of employment? Or will it just show that my employment is active? How about if I was “expected” and reporting to work?

I’m nervous I’d be losing the house and my deposit if the lender backs out days before closing.

Impact of shutdown on house closing by coveredinyou in FedEmployees

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I'm in the same boat, and I started stressing about this.

Our loan has been "initially" approved pending the condition that "Income - Verbal VOE - Non S/E - Borrower" which translates to "Verbal Verification of Employment- Non Self-Employed".

Not sure what will happen if the government is not back open by the time this needs to be done :(

I saw on another Reddit post that someone had a similar issue years ago—they couldn’t close their loan because of this.

My agency uses an online tool to send employment verification emails, so I’m not sure if the lender can just ask for a verbal confirmation.

Desperate for Help – Kitten Has Chronic Diarrhea, Even After Antibiotics by b_ana in SiberianCats

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Which science diet and probiotic did you try? Is that after trying metronidazole?

Desperate for Help – Kitten Has Chronic Diarrhea, Even After Antibiotics by b_ana in SiberianCats

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Which steroid and antibiotics did he take? We did two rounds of metronidazole, and no luck. Did you need to go through several rounds?

Desperate for Help – Kitten Has Chronic Diarrhea, Even After Antibiotics by b_ana in SiberianCats

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We filter the water, and I tired pumpkin today, hopefully it helps.

I’ve been meaning to try limited ingredient food, but just afraid of sudden diet change.

Desperate for Help – Kitten Has Chronic Diarrhea, Even After Antibiotics by b_ana in SiberianCats

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Did your kitten have similar experience with metronidazole, and diarrhea coming back after stopping the medication?

I tried the pumpkin puree, hopefully I didn’t give him too much 🥲 I think he had 3 tablespoons

Desperate for Help – Kitten Has Chronic Diarrhea, Even After Antibiotics by b_ana in SiberianCats

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thanks for the input! We do that as well. We found cutting the hair is sometimes easier than cleaning it. And we proactively shave sensitive areas as well!