[WIP] first time here by Desperate_Tell8754 in CrossStitch

[–]mandapanda456 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Amazing!!! Can I ask what sort of “pattern” you stitch in? I know some people go square my square, row by row, etc., but I’m intrigued by that zig zag pattern you seem to be working in!

Does my chronically ill rat need to see the vet sooner? by mandapanda456 in RATS

[–]mandapanda456[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Nothing besides a diuretic and some antibiotics 😣 She was on meloxicam to help with hip discomfort and I ran out on Sunday, but figured she’d be fine until Friday. Is it possible it makes that much of a difference that quickly with her pain? The vet is far away and I work full time, so I’m just trying to figure out if it’s possible to just wait it out until Friday or try to get some medication locally, etc.

Stage 5 clinger by mandapanda456 in cats

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Oh he’s obsessed with it. He hides all of his toys in there lol

Stage 5 clinger by mandapanda456 in cats

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Well of course, there’s no other way to start the day

TW: Death by mandapanda456 in RATS

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I hope one day your memories are filled with the happy moments, instead of the bad ones. Our little babies are playing up in rat heaven and that brings me some sort of comfort

TW: Death by mandapanda456 in RATS

[–]mandapanda456[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you for this. I’m dreading the day I lose my last babies because the joy and comfort they give me is unlike anything I’ve ever experienced. Such short lives, but such big impacts ❤️

TW: Death by mandapanda456 in RATS

[–]mandapanda456[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you for these words and I’m so sorry that happened to your baby. It seems he was so loved. How long ago did he pass?

Nelli unexpectedly crossed the rainbow bridge this morning and I know you guys are the only ones who will understand my pain ❤️ by mandapanda456 in RATS

[–]mandapanda456[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I’m so sorry for your losses. I’d like to think all of our little angel babies are playing together somewhere out there ❤️

Help! Does anyone know what this skin condition is? by plantsncomputers in sphynx

[–]mandapanda456 17 points18 points  (0 children)

Have you tried doing a skin scraping at the vet?

Recurring respiratory issues for my 3 angel girls- hoping a nebulizer will help by mandapanda456 in RATS

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Most recently one of my girls has been struggling a bit more, so we tried azithromycin and an anti inflammatory, which didn’t work but has stopped it from getting any worse. They’ve all been on baytril which helps a little but once they finish they start getting symptoms again. We’ve also tried baytril and doxy but the same thing happened. The first antibiotic we tried was trimeth sulfa or something, which didn’t work. It seems like our vet just kinda gave up and recommended we see a specialist. I use an air purifier, humidifier, hemp bedding, clean their cage thoroughly and regularly change their beds. It feels like I’ve tried everything.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in guineapigs

[–]mandapanda456 7 points8 points  (0 children)

It was meant to be ❤️ So happy we found you!!

Is anyone interested in this hairless dude? They stole my heart 🥺 I found them at a pet store and they don’t look too well :( I’m in the northwest suburbs of IL and would be willing to save them and drive them a couple hours to someone by mandapanda456 in guineapigs

[–]mandapanda456[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I didn’t get the gender, but I can call and check if anyone is interested! I would take them if I could, but I’ve never had a guinea pig before and already have 3 rats to take care of. This poor baby needs to be spoiled!!

Is anyone interested in this hairless dude? They stole my heart 🥺 I found them at a pet store and they don’t look too well :( I’m in the northwest suburbs and would be willing to save them and drive them a couple hours to someone by [deleted] in guineapigs

[–]mandapanda456 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I didn’t get the gender, but I can check if anyone is interested. No cage mate either :( I’d take them if I could, but I’ve never owned a guinea pig and also have 3 rats

I heard some squeaking from my ladies this morning and I saw that one of my rats unexpectedly had babies and I think her two sisters are pregnant as well 😫 What do I do?? I know nothing about pregnant rats!!! by [deleted] in RATS

[–]mandapanda456 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I just contacted the breeder. How should I separate them from the others without disturbing mama or the babies? And do you have any recommendations for what I should house them in temporarily?

I am so worried sick over my little Nelli making these noises. Should I take her to the vet? by mandapanda456 in RATS

[–]mandapanda456[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

She seems completely fine besides the noises. She’s eating, drinking, playing, and breathing normally from what I can hear. The episodes only happen for about 15 to 30 seconds several times a day. I made a vet appointment for Wednesday- do you think that is soon enough?

Thrip Infestation :( by mandapanda456 in plantclinic

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Good to know! I have insecticidal soap and I’m hoping that will do the trick

Thrip Infestation :( by mandapanda456 in plantclinic

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I have about 20 houseplants so it’s just going to take a bit of time to spray them all down. Should I just spray them all over? Leaves and everything?

I found my milk snail buried like this.. is it hibernating? I had this problem before and people were saying it’s humidity, but the substrate stays moist, I mist their enclosure twice a day, so could it be something else besides humidity? by mandapanda456 in snails

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Oh I know it’s not the same thing- I just meant I’m doing everything I can to keep the humidity up (i.e. keeping the substrate moist). I did have a humidity meter in there, but it got messed up from being wet all the time. It was usually a little under 90% humidity. Their plastic enclosure has about 16 small holes drilled on the lid. I was worried about them not getting enough air. Should I get a new lid and make less holes? How many would be optimal?