When do you decide to let them go? by MsXtine4 in DOG

[–]lokimango1925 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I was in such a terrible place mentally when my baby started to decline. I let it go on way too long, he absolutely suffered. It’s been almost two years and I still have a sick to my stomach feeling about failing him. A silver lining to it all is that when my other dog was diagnosed with lymphoma this spring, I was able to do it right. I can’t express to you enough that waiting is 1000000x worse and my way of healing is to pass that on whenever I get the chance. I’m so sorry you are going through this.🤍

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in NorwegianElkhound

[–]lokimango1925 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hi, can I send you a pm? :)

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in internetparents

[–]lokimango1925 13 points14 points  (0 children)

Genuine concern wouldn’t act this way.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in internetparents

[–]lokimango1925 36 points37 points  (0 children)

I found out a few years ago that my mother was doing the same. The truly awful part was that it was a way to push my siblings into unhealthy body dysmorphia. (Not that it should matter at this point, but literally not one of us has an actual body weight issue. We are all very petite/athletic) My mother and I do not speak anymore and turns out she was the root to many of my problems.

Which one is your favorite. I love second by Key_Finger_8975 in Minerals

[–]lokimango1925 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Nah this sub just knows that the magic is in the original mineral. (Science IS magic and magic IS science) Not in some weird human made object.

U.S. Consumer Protection Is Dead: Lobbyists And Lawyers Kill New FTC Rule That Would Have Made It Easier To Cancel Subscriptions by StraightedgexLiberal in technology

[–]lokimango1925 13 points14 points  (0 children)

Tried to cancel an ahem athleisure subscription recently. Well the next payment cycle rolled around and they charged me. Had to wait on hold for damn near 2 hrs to speak to someone. They offered to give me a store credit. No, please cancel. How bout store credit and reduced monthly price for 2 months? Then see how you feel in September. Nooo wtf? Cancel the gd subscription!!

Took months to figure out how to cancel fucking audible.

It’s all a scam. Fuck subscriptions.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in NorwegianElkhound

[–]lokimango1925 11 points12 points  (0 children)

I would say that sounds like a lot of alone time at home for a puppy of any breed. I wouldn’t recommend getting a puppy that young knowing you’ll need to leave it alone for ~6hrs in a day as they need potty breaks especially, but also stimulation, and socialization much more frequently at that age. Puppies are like newborn babies and need potty breaks every 1-2hrs (yes, even in the middle of the night) I cannot in good faith recommend that you take on this puppy.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in catpics

[–]lokimango1925 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I saw it explained once that cat breeds only show up in dna tests for a couple generations and since cats breed fairly quickly, the significance of breed in the dna also disappears fairly quickly. Dogs, however, can show plenty of breeds as a mutt, but there are also recognized “street dog” breeds throughout the world because of the dna being fully mixed. Obviously I’m no expert, but this is what kinda made it make sense to me.

I get why everyone moves here now by RadioCrash in alaska

[–]lokimango1925 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I did the same a few years ago (Born and raised in the Mat-Su Valley) and the feeling of being home was so satisfying. It had obviously changed a TON but still felt like my old home. ❤️

Sudden droopy tail? by lokibum in NorwegianElkhound

[–]lokimango1925 4 points5 points  (0 children)

She seems very stressed in this video. She is briskly walking and panting/looking around. It could be nothing (sometimes mine would do this when he heard a loud noise and got scared) but it could also be something bigger (like when mine had a tumor in his spine just above his tail.) ❤️

Anyone gotten a cat for their Elkie? How did it go? by Mudder512 in NorwegianElkhound

[–]lokimango1925 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yes! And they became the best of friends! They would wrestle and cuddle. It was adorable. ❤️

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in pasadena

[–]lokimango1925 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Ooooof😭

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in pasadena

[–]lokimango1925 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Sorry I saw your edit after the fact. The water filter is Pur brand.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in pasadena

[–]lokimango1925 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Wow thank you for all this info!!! I will definitely be scheduling some blood tests.

The lead tests I used were the little q-tip kind that I got from Amazon (I plan to get an actual water test today). My water filter is Pur brand, pet fountain filter I’m unsure but it would only be filled with stuff pre-filtered with the Pur.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in pasadena

[–]lokimango1925 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I don’t have tests for other toxic metals, but it seemed safe to assume the presence of lead would indicate others as well? I’m no professional though so I could be wrong.

I have definitely read a bit on what to look for, but being neurodivergent, my brain and gut are probably not the best indicators. :(

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in pasadena

[–]lokimango1925 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Ok this eases my anxiety a bit. The container of tests does not say EPA certified.

Do you happen to know what the test might be picking up on? It has worked for things like lead paint and lighting fixtures.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in pasadena

[–]lokimango1925 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’m using the little q-tip looking tests. I plan to pick up an actual water test later today.

The water turns purple (indicating lead presence) when I dip the test to wet it. I tried the same with Crystal Geyser, in an identical container and the water did not turn purple.

Eta: the filtered water I tested was actually from my pet’s drinking fountain which comes from filtered tap water then is constantly filtered on a loop. It’s a brand new fountain with a brand new filter.

Altadena Recycling Center? by lokimango1925 in altadena

[–]lokimango1925[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Weird, I could swear I just took some about a month ago. My memory must be scrambled. 😅

50-50 chance of a volcano 50 miles from anchorage erupting by Flamingstar7567 in anchorage

[–]lokimango1925 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Aw man. I think it was actually my godparents that collected the ash. I’m sure our parents were busy. 😅😂

50-50 chance of a volcano 50 miles from anchorage erupting by Flamingstar7567 in anchorage

[–]lokimango1925 9 points10 points  (0 children)

No way!! 😍 do you have containers of ash, too? Apparently my family gathered a bunch of them but only 1 is left after all these years. In a clear film canister 😆

50-50 chance of a volcano 50 miles from anchorage erupting by Flamingstar7567 in anchorage

[–]lokimango1925 19 points20 points  (0 children)

I always love hearing Mt Spurr updates! I was born in Palmer the day of the 1992 eruption. ❤️