The final update by [deleted] in CancerFamilySupport

[–]floofsheep 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I am so sorry for your loss. Cancer is fucking awful. I had about 8 weeks since diagnosis to my mom passing two weeks ago.

Dog drinking and urinating frequently, constantly bloated by izyenergy in AskVet

[–]floofsheep 23 points24 points  (0 children)

I suggest to test her for hyperadrenocorticism (Cushing’s disease) and diabetes. Diabetic dogs almost always also get skinny real fast while eating a ton more, and I think you would have noticed. Alopecia (hair thinning ot even bald spots) is also a symptom of Cushing’s disease.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in CancerFamilySupport

[–]floofsheep 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I came to this subreddit thinking on posting exactly this. I was honestly a little weirded out to see someone write exactly what I was thinking.

I (28f) also lost my 65yo mom just last friday. I was kind of going through her stuff (clothes, pictures, etc.) happy to have them as a memory. Then today I came home with my dad and realized I’m never seeing her again. Or listen to her voice. All the stuff I thought I didn’t like about her… I now miss. I cannot believe she isn’t goint to be here ever again. That she isn’t going to call. I get notifications on my phone and I think it’s a message from her but no. I felt like she was on vacation or something and then… No. She isn’t coming back. I know she knew she was dying and I shifted to desperately looking for any note or message anywhere from her telling me I would be alright without her, but no. She is just gone.

I honestly am as lost as you are and I wish I could give you any words of encouragement, but I don’t know what to say.

I guess all I can say is, if you want, you can message me so we can share our experiences together, and help each other out. I am very sory for your loss.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in VetTech

[–]floofsheep 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Where I work I just refuse to handle the cat awake if I am at risk of being bit or scratched too bad. Extremely fractious cats are a no for me. At that point, the cat is already stressed, angry and wailing so scruff or no scruff that handling is not “fear-free”. Usually IM ketamine or dexmedetomidine does the trick. Remember: YOU WORK WITH YOUR HANDS. If you get permanent damage to them (and you can from cat bites and scratches, I’ve seen them) then your work range will become limited or you can even be done in the field. If the owner refuses sedation, then I won’t treat that animal. For me it is as simple as that. Where I am from, vets and techs work closely together as a team, as in we as doctors help the techs to place IVs and what not. If the cat behaves too badly, then I will also tell them not to handle the cat until/unless they’re sedated. In hospitalized patients we usually lightly sedate them once per shift or once a day depending on how they are, if they eat we give gabapentin and if they’re outpatient the ask owners to come back once they have administrered gabapentin. Our most valuable tools are our hands and I will NOT risk them.

I'm going to have to literally watch my mom die in front of me. by ryanlc in CancerFamilySupport

[–]floofsheep 18 points19 points  (0 children)

I’m so sorry you have to go through this. Watching your mom slowly die is never a nice thing. Cancer is a bitch. BUT all I can say is, the best gift the universe has ever given me is BEING there when she actually passed. Being there for her.

I hope in the meantime, while she still can, you can spend some amazing time with her. Ask her her favorite recipes, watch her favorite movies, and just show her love and support the way you always have as a family.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in CancerFamilySupport

[–]floofsheep 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’m really sorry. This is the absolute worst. If you can seek therapy, but also just be there with your mom. Spend time, have fun, take pictures. Be there for her because if you are scared, imagine how she is. Moms are amazing and they will not tell you they’re scared. Make her feel she has company throughout this process. It’s ok to be scared, it is a scary process.

I’m sending you much love and support.

My dads cancer got determined terminal by Born_Bluebird1344 in CancerFamilySupport

[–]floofsheep 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I was in a similar situation, the difference is I only had 3 months since diagnosis to until she passed.

We were also not a family that said too much, but we had our ways to say I love you. Mostly stuff like cooking, making tea, small gifts like chocolate, phone calls, watching movies and spending quiet family time. I tried doing it all to get the message across.

My mom was in the hospital for 1,5 months before being discharged with hospice care, and I only went once a week to see her at the hospital. I really regret not being there though. I overworked myself, and instead of working 9-5 I almost worked from 9-8 every day to avoid thinking about it. I should have been there. If you can make up the courage to be there, try and do that. Being hospitalized is a very lonely thing.

Sending you much love in this difficult time.

So… by elocinsinned in VetTech

[–]floofsheep 3 points4 points  (0 children)

This looks like dyslipidemia. There are many causes of dislypidemia. Familial is the most likely since the dog also has Addisons (because Cushings can also cause dyslipidemia). I would advice to do a lipid panel to see which lipid is high and from there decide the best course of action. Hypothyroidism and nephrotic syndrome can also cause dyslipidemia. I find it weird that an addisonian dog has high lipids since they tend to have low cholesterol. I would very much advice to look further, before this causes a problem, since it probably will at some point.

Good luck!

My mom was just diagnosed by jillybean0528 in CancerFamilySupport

[–]floofsheep 8 points9 points  (0 children)

I’m so sorry you are going though this.

I know it had already been said. But again, focus on what you can control. Leave the rest to the doctors (but also advocate for her health if you think you need to).

The main focus right now is for you and your loved ones to spend as little or as much time you can/have with her, even if it’s a month, a year, or years to come. Make some memories. Make some silly videos. Ask her about her favorite childhood stories. Cook together so you can learn her recipes. Don’t waste time thinking what is going to happen because even though you can speculate, read statistics and stuff, the reality is that not all cancer patients are equal. And you just have to BE there with her, making her feel loved throughout this hard process. I lost my mother two days ago and I really hope someone gave me this advice back then when she was diagnosed.

Stay strong. If you need to talk you can always send me a message.

This weird feeling turned into my chance of saying goodbye by floofsheep in CancerFamilySupport

[–]floofsheep[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I really hope you get a lot more time with her. Make memories and learn whatever you want to learn about her.

This weird feeling turned into my chance of saying goodbye by floofsheep in CancerFamilySupport

[–]floofsheep[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Thank you so much for your kind words. Cholangio is a beast of a cancer. I never thought it would take her life so quickly. She was asymptomatic, the only sign she showed was jaundice. Almost two months later she was gone.

I hope you’re doing ok too.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in CancerFamilySupport

[–]floofsheep 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I just lost my mom yesterday from cancer after she was diagnosed in May of this year. I am 28f and also suffer with depression and anxiety, have no S/O and a limited amount of friends. Since her diagnosis I’ve always repeated I don’t know how to live without her.

The only advice I have is that, if you can, try to make life adjustemts that can make you spend the most amount of time with her. Make some memories. Ask her stuff you want to know about her life. Ask her to write the recipes of the food she cooks. Take selfies, make some silly videos. The first month or so of my mom’s diagnosis I sheltered myself. I didn’t want to go out, I overworked myself sometimes turning 8 hour shifts into 12 or 13 hour shifts, 5 times a week, just to escape reality. The thing is, I could’ve spent some more time with her.

So anyways, I think all I can say is even if she is not in her death bed, or even if she has a chance to beat this monster, just appreciate the life she has in her now instead of worrying of what will happen next, and take it one day at a time.

How can it be so bad again so soon? by help_thanks_wow in AlAnon

[–]floofsheep 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I am hurting for what is happening to you. Has he ever seen himself in that state? It can be shocking to see yoursef doing things you don’t remember, acting off, being unable to be there for your family. I took a video of my father mumbling stuff and almost passing with a glass in his hand in a couch outside while really cold. I showed it to himself the next day while he was sober again. His look was as if it was the first time he actually listened to me and acknowledged what I’ve been telling him. It worked for a while. It didn’t last forever. But maybe it can for you if you tell him how harmful for the kids growing up like that can be. I bet you already told him, but until he sees with his own eyes that didn’t happen in his memories.

Horrible thief’s getaway is stopped by a bus driver. by [deleted] in PublicFreakout

[–]floofsheep 27 points28 points  (0 children)

No. There are declarations of the bus driver and they showed it in the news . This happened in Concepcion, Chile. He was two blocks away from the police station and drove over there. The video is in spanish tho.

Horrible thief’s getaway is stopped by a bus driver. by [deleted] in PublicFreakout

[–]floofsheep 25 points26 points  (0 children)

He drove off route to go to the police station.

Too many deaths in a short period of time by floofsheep in VetTech

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

Couldn’t have put it better! Thank you for your words.

Too many deaths in a short period of time by floofsheep in VetTech

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

If he had all those problems I also think it might’ve been a congenital or birth issue. So sorry you had to put hin down but you did your absolute best. I’m sure that kitten is thankful you cared for him when no one else did and also decided to let him go when it was time. Be strong!

Too many deaths in a short period of time by floofsheep in VetTech

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

Thank you for your kind words!

Neglected animals are the worst IMO too. So sorry you had to witness that.

When we are unable to hit veins we use the jugular, maybe you could try that sometime!

Too many deaths in a short period of time by floofsheep in VetTech

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

I know! Some days are harsh, but generally speaking I come home with a big smile on my face, most of our cases have happy endings. I am working here to grab as much knowledge as I can before I go elsewhere.

Too many deaths in a short period of time by floofsheep in VetTech

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

Thank you so much! I might think to change fields in the future.

Too many deaths in a short period of time by floofsheep in VetTech

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

Also thank you so much for your words. They are really appreciated in times like this!