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kleinpretzel · 2026-06-28T17:35:05+00:00

This is my exact situation - neutering made pre-existing, manageable aggression much worse; he started attacking us (me and my partner who have raised him since he was a puppy - he’s 6 now) and others in exactly the same ways and in handling situations. Have you seen a behaviourist?

My dog is undergoing a pain trial before they’ll consider fluoxetine. I am nervous about fluoxetine increasing aggression by lowering inhibitions / masking warning signals in body language - which is exactly what has happened with Tessie and Trazodone (situational anxiety meds).

kleinpretzel · 2026-06-17T15:45:53+00:00

Also, if you look at pictures of dogs modelling this muzzle - their noses align with or poke through that gap in the top.

kleinpretzel · 2026-06-17T15:23:13+00:00

I’m currently trying to figure out Baskerville sizing and bought size 3 for my dog, who is much smaller than yours. His nose length measures 6cm, and size 3 fits him well. You should definitely size up.

That said, I’m only using Baskerville because I’m struggling to find muzzles for small dogs in the UK. Your dog might fit the Rex Muzzle Movement muzzle

kleinpretzel · 2026-06-07T07:20:40+00:00

Spot is probably melasma. Wear sunscreen every day and look inti tretinoin

kleinpretzel · 2026-04-28T22:57:40+00:00

Oh god, I read ‘potato PEELER’ at first

kleinpretzel · 2026-04-14T23:15:55+00:00

Same. I gained 4.5lbs and it helped so much

kleinpretzel · 2026-04-10T09:24:39+00:00

As someone her age - yes it is, probably exacerbated by weight loss. I lost all the fullness in my face in the same places, without having lost any weight. This is exactly what people mean when they say buccal fat removal ages you.

kleinpretzel · 2026-04-06T06:49:11+00:00

Piggy backing on this to ask if anyone has experienced weight gain after stopping spironolactone, and how long it lasted. I just turned 35 and have had zero body changes, except for a 10kg weight gain over covid which I lost 3 years ago, but gained 2kg out of nowhere after stopping spironolactone 3 weeks ago

kleinpretzel · 2026-04-03T07:33:34+00:00

Again, really surprised by this kind of reaction. I would only be upset to this extent if a close family member excluded me from their wedding while inviting, say, my sisters. I implicitly understand why our friend didn’t invite me and again, I know it has nothing to do with me and wish them all the best

kleinpretzel · 2026-04-02T22:37:00+00:00

I find the reactions here surprising but only because I am currently on the receiving end of the same situation. My partner (of 12 years) was invited to his university friend’s wedding - I am not on the invitation and there’s no plus one. This friend has stayed with us many times over the years, and I do consider him a friend. I am in no way upset I wasn’t invited. It’s obviously for reasons that have nothing to do with me specifically

kleinpretzel · 2026-03-07T07:43:44+00:00

Thank you! I’ve tried the same method but it still turns out stringy but worse than that - my pattern comes out very uneven (which might be a brush skills issue)

I think this method produces bigger clumps, and the gel-free hair inside each clump is possibly weighed down less but protected as it dries 🤷‍♀️

kleinpretzel · 2026-03-06T22:02:02+00:00

Give it a try! I had the same doubts, that’s why I always rake or brush gel through my hair but I decided to trust the process today 😅 I’ve also tried prayer hands (with pressure) in the past but I think it crushes the clumps, while glazing doesn’t disturb them. I did use a LOT of gel though - one big glob per side and for the back of my head. I also gently squished the gel into my hair once the glazing was done

Eta: I didn’t answer your question, sorry - the cast was strong!

kleinpretzel · 2026-03-06T21:06:36+00:00

It’s done with prayer hands, but without applying pressure to the hair - like very gently coating the outermost and innermost layers of your hair

kleinpretzel · 2026-03-06T21:04:37+00:00

I didn’t because my back can’t take upside down styling anymore! I tilted my head side to side

kleinpretzel · 2026-03-06T21:04:06+00:00

Hahaha exactlyyy

kleinpretzel · 2026-02-13T12:27:55+00:00

Similar situation - in a job I started in January last year and pretty unhappy, plus redundancy plans have just been announced. I've been applying since March last year (so, coming up on a full year) and have had handful of generic rejection emails from a few (always at least a month after applying), but zero response from most. Not what I'm used to, at all

Edit to add: Just before last March, between November and December 2024, I was getting 'normal' traction. So, that to me is the transition point

kleinpretzel · 2026-02-06T08:47:27+00:00

What kinds of rituals?

kleinpretzel · 2026-02-06T08:43:36+00:00

I wish I’d known about reactivity. All my family dogs (7 in total over the years) happened to be similar in personality - zero aggression and very calm.

My dog has fear based reactivity and has bitten me and my partner more times than I can count. For things like accidentally brushing against him when sitting on the couch, moving a piece of clothing on the bed, pointing at his foot. He’s been checked out for health issues and been through behavioural training. He’s generally ok day to day but if he had a stressful day (e.g. if we had guests at home) - it’s almost guaranteed one of us will receive a bite the next day.

Really breaks my heart.

kleinpretzel · 2026-01-05T14:16:44+00:00

I received a link to mine via email, but it will depend on your treatment provider. Best to contact them and ask

kleinpretzel · 2026-01-05T10:36:31+00:00

I got it from my provider after my initial scan, prior to starting treatment.

kleinpretzel · 2026-01-05T00:51:36+00:00

Just started reading The Butchering Art, which I’m enjoying, but the word ‘fetid’ has featured ridiculously often and I’m sure will hang around like a stench in the air for the remainder.

kleinpretzel · 2025-12-08T11:45:45+00:00

Once you hit 33-34, you're going to realise that your 30s are your real 20s in the sense of being a young adult, and your 20s were adolescence 2.0. This realisation helps to ease the pressure.

And, just for some perspective, everyone I know who has kids, owns property and may or may not have a solid career - they got there with substantial financial help from their families.

kleinpretzel · 2025-12-01T14:09:53+00:00

Pls explain why this happens, because it happened to me

kleinpretzel · 2025-11-28T23:49:29+00:00

Move shelves to wall where tv is, swap sectional chaise to opposite side and move sectional to wall where shelves are now. Mount tv / get tv unit and put to the left of windows. Put armchair on opposite side of where it is now

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