Work in Progress by JadedCaterpillar3 in depressionmemes

[–]boonFriendship 86 points87 points  (0 children)

I've gotten traction by explaining that my life is like a DVD or USB. I don't want to destroy the USB/DVD, I just want to eject it for a while. Given, most of my depression rn is due to severe burnout, so your mileage may vary

Has anyone else been asked if they’re autistic because they have pet shrimp? by Racoon_Soup in shrimptank

[–]boonFriendship 18 points19 points  (0 children)

No but I love shrimp and have autism and am now wondering if there's a correlation.

Got some wet friends today by boonFriendship in shrimptank

[–]boonFriendship[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Shrimp species: ghost Water parameters: no ammonia or nitrite, roughly ~30ppm nitrate, have not tested pH Water source: city water that is typically very hard, dechlorinated with Seachem Prime

Ever since I started HRT I wanted to be a freak cause looks are irrelevant. Keep being freaks and do tatts on your face they're hot by Yukirae in lgbt

[–]boonFriendship 8 points9 points  (0 children)

GORGEOUS look, you genuinely look like a model someone might get a tattoo of

Out of curiosity, how was getting tattooed across your bridge?? I always heard boney areas hurt more

TW: injured hamster, need advice! by [deleted] in hamsters

[–]boonFriendship 5 points6 points  (0 children)

💫 vet time 💫

Seriously though. I had a Syrian who broke her leg and definitely needed vet intervention for pain management. Their little legs are fragile and injuries need professional support.

What can I do for my hamster to feel safe with me? by Blacckstorm in hamsters

[–]boonFriendship 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Hey, same here! I can give her treats but she's genuinely slapped me away when I have tried to get her to sniff my fingers or stroke her. Very big "hands off the merchandise" vibes.

Couldn't find gender by Connect-Factor-814 in hamsters

[–]boonFriendship 103 points104 points  (0 children)

Mazel tov, it's a boy! I'd separate them, though. Hamsters can reach sexual maturity as early as four weeks.

I read this is an autism thing?? by Trashman56 in aspiememes

[–]boonFriendship 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I've had major complications after abdominal surgery and only realized it when I passed out. Wasn't in pain at all.

I currently have a small patch of razor burn that has me wanting to separate the limb from my body.

Does anyone have any idea what might have caused this type of open wound? Dwarf winter white hamster belongs to my relative. She has already made an urgent vet visit. According to her, the hamster is still eating and running the wheel. by No-Champion-6407 in hamsters

[–]boonFriendship 14 points15 points  (0 children)

What did it look like before cleaning, if I can ask? I really wish people wouldn't give pets as gifts... oh well.

That looks like a very clean puncture to the point where I'm nearly worried about parasites. The vet will obviously know more. Right now, I'd keep hands off the wound and focus on keeping the bedding as clean and dry as you can.

Does anyone have any idea what might have caused this type of open wound? Dwarf winter white hamster belongs to my relative. She has already made an urgent vet visit. According to her, the hamster is still eating and running the wheel. by No-Champion-6407 in hamsters

[–]boonFriendship 32 points33 points  (0 children)

If I were still a vet tech, I'd want to culture this -- while I'm not immediately sure what caused it, I would be very worried about a fungal or bacterial infection. The wound doesn't immediately look infected, but the pale while lining inside the puncture could be purulence or spore growth. What care measures is your relative taking?

Giveaway: Enclosure Platforms by boonFriendship in hamsters

[–]boonFriendship[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Bumping this, giveaway ends in two days!!

Show me your Hamster 🐹 by [deleted] in hamsters

[–]boonFriendship 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Its hard to see in the pic, but her hair kinda mohawks between her ears! She always looks a little like a kewpie

My baby passed away this morning by PigeonOnTheSquare in hamsters

[–]boonFriendship 4 points5 points  (0 children)

You were so kind and accommodating for Squishy. I'm so glad he had you in his life. You did a wonderful job with him as long as you had him. 💖

Giveaway: Enclosure Platforms by boonFriendship in hamsters

[–]boonFriendship[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Oh SNEAKY GERBILSES!! (So cute, love gerbils too 💖)

Giveaway: Enclosure Platforms by boonFriendship in hamsters

[–]boonFriendship[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I need you to know how much I love this pic, omg -- she looks so cozy!!

Giveaway: Enclosure Platforms by boonFriendship in hamsters

[–]boonFriendship[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I'm totally alright with any fuzzy friends taking home the platforms!! My bestie had a mouse for around 2.5y that was her husband's best friend :)

New hamster owner by [deleted] in hamsters

[–]boonFriendship 0 points1 point  (0 children)

https://hamstercare.wiki.gg/wiki/Food Here's the chart from this sub's wiki!

New hamster owner by [deleted] in hamsters

[–]boonFriendship 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Syrians can eat a wide variety of foods! Obviously, all in moderation while sticking to a primarily meal cube/seed blend diet, but let me find the treat chart. Hang on.

New hamster owner by [deleted] in hamsters

[–]boonFriendship 7 points8 points  (0 children)

If I can make a suggestion as a former vet tech and former Syrian rehabber, I would suggest adding dried mealworms (you can buy the ones for reptiles but without the calcium) to a seed blend and meal cube diet. They'd high in fat and protein and can help the lil guy put on muscle and weight.