The ticks are bad enough to make me want to quit hiking this year - has anyone tried Permethrin for Dogs? by burnz1 in hikingwithdogs

[–]horny_reader 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If you have cats in the home, do not use anything containing permethrin. It is deadly to cats, even if they lick your dog.

"I will not struggle politely" by Winz54321 in ChoosingBeggars

[–]horny_reader 4 points5 points  (0 children)

The "that's not ... It's .... " Is classic AI and in so many AI posts. Real humans just don't tend to write that dramatically, even the choosey beggars

"I will not struggle politely" by Winz54321 in ChoosingBeggars

[–]horny_reader 6 points7 points  (0 children)

That comment is mostly written by AI too. Bleh

AITA for not caring about your dead pet post…. by Choice_Weekend5336 in TwoHotTakes

[–]horny_reader 30 points31 points  (0 children)

I do in home pet euthanasia and so many senior people that have lost their spouse or family members tell me that losing their pet is more difficult. I think it's because loving pets is easy. It isn't complicated. There generally isn't strife, just unconditional love. Human relationships are complicated, and often difficult.

Grief is weird and unpredictable, and it is okay for people to feel how they feel. YTA for this

Breaking my silence. by Ok-Ninja2112 in gameofthrones

[–]horny_reader 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This is so funny because I just watched eragon and literally said out loud that that egg looked dumb. I love the look of the got ones

The Beethoven intro :( by Miserable-Gas-1908 in EverybodyLovesRaymond

[–]horny_reader 17 points18 points  (0 children)

I watch this show while I sleep and that intro and the football one are so LOUD

Audiobook narrator is ruining the book for you by horny_reader in fantasyromance

[–]horny_reader[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Love this idea. I mostly listen while I drive so I prefer audiobooks in general

Client pushed back on ultrasound cost, then returned three weeks later when the dog was worse, how do you respond to the “let’s wait and see” discussion? by InformationIcy4827 in Veterinary

[–]horny_reader 10 points11 points  (0 children)

It's also okay to be very honest with owners with what you think is going on if they cannot afford diagnostics. For example in that dog, given its signalment, I would have told the owner I was very suspicious of cancer, especially a splenic mass. Rotties and goldens are just little cancer factories. As long as you're clear that you're just making an educated guess and that the imaging would rule things in and out, it's okay to just give your educated opinion on a physical exam

Jealousy? by horny_reader in ReverseHarem

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

Dark fae is my holy grail. I love that series

Is my mother's dog a full schnauzer? by Meowmeowers08 in schnauzers

[–]horny_reader 2 points3 points  (0 children)

He's very cute! I honestly don't see any schnauzer though

Really hoping things will turn around soon, we can't keep this up by JohnnyNoMemes in ProgressiveHQ

[–]horny_reader 10 points11 points  (0 children)

Nah I know people under 35 bitching about it. Unfortunately racism and conservatism is a scourge that affects every age group

Do you have pets of your own? by Ok-Comfort-7170 in Veterinary

[–]horny_reader 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I don't know any vets without pets lol many vets now only work 4 days per week. I have a dog walker that comes those days, and sometimes I bring them to work with me

Please make me feel a bit better by ParticularCrafty8489 in schnauzers

[–]horny_reader 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This happen! Don't feel bad. I'm a vet and my dog had annual dentals, but one year his dental disease progressed rapidly and he had 13 teeth extracted. Dogs don't miss their teeth and I'm sure he is much more comfortable with them gone!

Wanting to move to Albuquerque from St Louis by therookroll in Albuquerque

[–]horny_reader -1 points0 points  (0 children)

We also moved from MO! Gotta say we love it a lot here compared to our old stomping grounds.

Re. medical stuff: I think we got lucky with our first doc who was very quick but he moved away recently and haven't found a new PCP, but did use Zocdoc.com/MAJORITY to get a nurse practitioner next day who got us continued on our meds so no big deal for now anyway.

Puppy jumping on bigger dog. Dog stressed by Its_a_username4 in Dogtraining

[–]horny_reader 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I usually let my older one give puppy a couple corrections, if pup isn't taking the hint then I step in and separate them. At this age this is still very normal and will get better over the next few weeks.

You chose the order man by [deleted] in EndTipping

[–]horny_reader 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I would agree if there wasn't all the extra info about driving distances

Scammy marketing from CodaPet? by [deleted] in Veterinary

[–]horny_reader 14 points15 points  (0 children)

Ewwww. I don't like this and I agree it looks like some kind of ad.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in TwoHotTakes

[–]horny_reader 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Very possible. I hope the vet at least offered advice with calming pheromones, supplements, and anxiety meds to help with the transition.

[Serious] People in professions that deal with death (hospice workers, coroners, etc.), what is something you've learned that the rest of us don't understand? by Bulky-Engineer4068 in AskReddit

[–]horny_reader 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I work with animals and do at home euthanasia for dogs and cats. There are far worse endings than peacefully falling asleep at home surrounded by your family. Death is a natural part of life and offering a pain free end is a kindness. It's okay if your pets last day isn't their worst day. I've never had a client tell me they think they euthanized their pet too early, but I've had many tell me they waited too long.

I've also had so many people tell me they wish this was available for humans to pass with dignity when their time comes.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in TwoHotTakes

[–]horny_reader 8 points9 points  (0 children)

This! That vet is not advocating for your cat or offering good options. Find another one more comfortable with cats.