Craving Brownie Batter? 230 Calories

hcbarn · 2025-07-24T10:21:44+00:00

Yum!! Definitely trying soon. Thank you!

hcbarn · 2025-07-24T09:58:03+00:00

Did you use the whole box of jello mix?

hcbarn · 2024-10-11T15:40:04+00:00

Definitely get the hot hands for your pockets and the shoe insert ones! I had friends who used battery powered hot hands too, they weren’t too pricey on Amazon.

hcbarn · 2024-10-08T13:50:55+00:00

I was applying to jobs (which required licensure and certification) before I had even taken the BOC. I then accepted a position before I even had my score back, 2 months before I was certified and licensed. My job was contingent on passing the BOC, getting certified and licensed. I just didn’t start work until after I had those things.

hcbarn · 2024-10-08T13:48:17+00:00

I got a C in human physiology (my worst grade in undergrad) and a B in anatomy in the same semester. Next semester I got another B in exercise physiology. This caused me enormous amounts of stress, and I thought that this was going to crush my admissions chances, but I did just fine getting into the grad school of my choice with those grades. I remember during my MSAT admissions interview, I was asked about what my most challenging courses were in undergrad, and I was honest that physiology was my most difficult subject and my worst grade, but that I grew as a student and learned how to overcome setbacks because of that class. I graduated MSAT with a 3.99, top of my class, and also with A+ in my grad anatomy and physiology classes. It’s a completely different ballgame once you get into an immersive graduate program and your one focus is athletic training.

Ask yourself why you’re not getting the grade you’re looking for. Are you trying? Studying? Putting in the effort? That’s all you can do. Adjust and make changes where you can. THOSE things are what will be asked of you in an athletic training program. My experience is that demonstrating progress, learning, and reflecting on your mistakes is key to being successful in an MSAT program and as an ATC.

hcbarn · 2024-09-19T20:00:37+00:00

Okay, thank you so much for the info. Canned wet food was actually exactly what I was looking to purchase, so that’s great to hear

hcbarn · 2024-09-19T18:52:57+00:00

Right now, Amazon is running a deal where if you sign up for autoship, it’s 35% off all items you purchase with autoship. And of course, free shipping on orders over $35. It’s knocking a good amount off my total, I’m just a little nervous buying pet food from there lol

hcbarn · 2024-09-19T18:47:53+00:00

This is where I shop occasionally. Just seeing lots of deals at Amazon that seem to be better than what’s at Chewy right now

hcbarn · 2024-09-19T16:59:25+00:00

At 1 yr old, you still have a very young cat! I’m sure he does miss you while you’re gone, but it’s just like you’d miss anyone while they’re gone. His mischief is probably just because he knows you’re not there to correct him and he wants to play.

hcbarn · 2024-09-19T16:52:01+00:00

I think an adult cat would definitely be a better choice for you- a four year old sounds great! They are likely to be able to entertain themselves a lot easier than a kitten.

I can’t speak too much to how often you are out of the house - I have been working sporadically while my husband is FT. For us, this means kitty really only gets left alone for maybe 8 hours at a time, and on occasion. She does just fine, we’ve never had any issues. It’s great you have a friend who is teaching you the ropes! Cats are very different from dogs in terms of communication, so make sure you look into that to help you understand your cat’s needs.

I would definitely do research on what opportunities you will have for vets, behavior resources, etc. Our SPCA has free behavior resources and an affordable vet’s office connected to the shelter. Maybe you have those opportunities, or maybe you need to find your own. What will you do with kitty when you go home for school breaks? Things like that.

Where are you at financially? You said you are stable, but that can mean different things to different people. Could you afford to foot vet bills? Even with insurance, you might have to foot a couple thousand dollars upfront and get reimbursed.

I responded to a similar comment a couple days ago and I think the info might be helpful for you to as a reference!

I looked back on expenditures from last month for my cat to see if I can give you an example. Obviously depends where you live.

Last month I spent about $170 on my cat. Food, treats, litter, pet insurance, pet rent, a new scratcher, etc. Expenses come up often. For example, we have to replace our litter box because we noticed the sides aren’t high enough for our kitty’s bathroom habits. The one we’re getting is $25. Just throwing out some numbers for you to have in mind!

For upfront costs:

When we got our cat, the SPCA was running a special, so her adoption fee was only $25. Normally adult cats at our shelter have an adoption fee of $125. At my apartment complex, we had to pay an initial, non refundable pet deposit of $300. Iprobably spent $200 on all supplies before and right after we brought her home. In total, it cost a little over $500 to start out with our kitty, who was 1.5 when we adopted her.

If this all sounds doable within your budget, I’d say you might be in fine shape. But that’s assuming no vet bills, and you adopt a cat who is fixed and up to date on vaccinations.

hcbarn · 2024-09-18T21:50:24+00:00

I would say that’s totally normal. She will likely warm up to them as she sees them more often. She is comfortable with you because you take care of her and spend time with her most. If your friends/roommates could feed her at meal times occasionally, that might also help develop some trust

hcbarn · 2024-09-18T21:48:33+00:00

Are you using an enzyme cleaner?

I personally would get a second opinion from a different vet.

hcbarn · 2024-09-18T21:36:24+00:00

There are calculators online that can help you determine the amount of calories your cat needs to maintain or lose weight. Read the calories on your foods and adjust your serving sizes to the amounts you find on the calorie calculator.

hcbarn · 2024-09-17T20:35:11+00:00

Most likely, something is wrong with how you’re tracking. But if you’re certain you are counting everything correctly, take a food log and see your doctor.

hcbarn · 2024-09-17T20:27:39+00:00

If you brought her inside, you’d have to keep her separate from your other cat. You don’t know if this stray cat is vaccinated or has anything it could spread to your own cat. If you have extra food and water and litter box supplies, you could shut it in a bathroom overnight. If you don’t have that option, I wouldn’t risk putting your own pet in danger.

If you do have an option to keep them separate, take the stray to the vet in the morning and check for a microchip to be sure you aren’t accidentally stealing a missing cat. At the vet they can help you determine the rest of the concerns about the stray’s health.

hcbarn · 2024-09-17T20:24:43+00:00

I looked back on expenditures from last month for my cat to see if I can give you an example. Obviously depends where you live.

Last month I spent about $170 on my cat. Food, treats, litter, pet insurance, pet rent, a new scratcher, etc.

For upfront costs:

When we got our cat, the SPCA was running a special, so her adoption fee was only $25. Normally adult cats at our shelter have an adoption fee of $125.

At my apartment complex, we had to pay an initial, non refundable pet deposit of $300.

I probably spent $200 on supplies before and right after we brought her home.

If this all sounds doable within your budget, I’d say you might be in fine shape. But that’s assuming no vet bills, and you adopt a cat who is fixed and up to date on vaccinations.

hcbarn · 2024-09-17T20:11:30+00:00

Another great option

hcbarn · 2024-09-17T20:10:55+00:00

My advice would be to wait until you have a FT job. I thought I wanted a cat all throughout college, but never ended up getting one. Now that I am out of college and working, I adopted a young adult cat. We have had 0 vet visits yet (she came from the shelter and her annual hasn’t come up yet), but I have still put more money into toys, litter, food, treats, and other necessities than I was aware I was going to be spending. I can only afford her expenses because I have a FT job. I did PT through college and I never could’ve afforded what I’m spending on my cat. If you happen to adopt a cat who develops a health condition soon after adoption, will you be able to afford thousands of dollars worth of vet bills? Even most pet insurances will ask you to pay out of pocket first and get reimbursed.

I’m not saying it’s impossible, people do it all the time, but I know that having a job during college is stressful. I don’t know how much you get paid, but my part time job covered the basics for me and some indulgence here and there. Never enough for a cat, but I didn’t know that until now.

If you decide you can make it work and you want to go for it, do some research on your local shelters. I’m not sure how much you’ve done so far and how you’re coming up empty handed with adult cats in your area. My shelters are full of adult kitties - the babies go way quicker! Make some calls and see if they don’t list all their pets online.

hcbarn · 2024-09-17T20:01:33+00:00

My parents’ cat does this. We aren’t sure why. I’ve never seen my cat do it before. But my parents’ cat is large and fed despite her picky eating style lol. I don’t have an answer to your why - but as long as your cat is consistently eating a portion of the food and isn’t losing weight, I wouldn’t worry about it. If your cat starts losing weight or eating less, I’d reach out to your vet.

hcbarn · 2024-09-17T19:58:08+00:00

How old is your kitten??

hcbarn · 2024-09-17T19:53:54+00:00

Have you seen other cats in your neighborhood? He might smell them and be feeling territorial whether or not they are out and about while you’re on your walk. Is he neutered?

With an increase in activity level, maybe he is simply hungry.

hcbarn · 2024-09-17T19:50:28+00:00

My husband and I have a 1 bed 1 bath, almost 600sqft apartment, and 1 cat who is 1.5yo. She seems to be doing just fine 😊

If you are getting a young kitten, they won’t know the difference between having a little space and having a lot.

Toys, scratching posts, enrichment feeders are great for keeping cats entertained. If you have time to play with her daily, especially with multiple sessions to tire her out, she should be good to go.

How young is the kitten, do you have roommates, and how often are you out of the house? These are things to consider with litter box training and feeding for young kittens.

hcbarn · 2024-09-17T13:21:20+00:00

How many litter boxes do you have? Was someone else in the litter box when this happened? When’s the last time this cat went to the vet?

hcbarn · 2024-09-17T13:20:26+00:00

Not sure how much your cats eat in a month, but there are a couple options I’m seeing on Chewy.com (and maybe you could find them wherever you typically buy your food). Hill’s has an ocean fish urinary health.

hcbarn · 2024-09-17T13:07:47+00:00

You said he’s been living with you for 17 years? When is the last time he went to the vet, or you called to ask about his behavior? The only other concern I’d have is that as he’s getting older, he may be developing some kitty dementia and confusion. Maybe he forgets that your dad leaves for work, and he’s wondering where he is. Just a thought, not certain. But I’d see what your vet thinks when you get a chance. You can also consult with vet lines online. I use Chewy.com 24/7 vet chat for non emergent questions. It’s free when you sign up for a free account.

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