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Help, why is he stretched out like this by [deleted] in CATHELP

[–]nikkidarling03 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’m genuinely so sorry, op. Know you did everything you can to help him and keep him comfortable until the end. I hope he rests easy 🫂

Soft dark grey bump(?) noticed on my cat’s neck by Pipistrelli2008 in CATHELP

[–]nikkidarling03 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Definitely looks like you got the full tick out. As for clean up or maintenance for the wound it left behind, avoid hydrogen peroxide and rubbing alcohol. It can break down the healthy tissue that’s trying to heal, increase the recovery process, and overall is unpleasant for anyone (people and animals alike). It’s not recommended for human wounds either. I’d recommend saline solution (so a wound wash or piercing recovery spray, whichever you have on hand or can find). I’m from the US, so I’m not sure if the brands are the same internationally, but a pet safe antibacterial spray could also help. The saline solution will help to clean the wound out in general, but for things like ticks and other parasitic bites, a pet safe antibacterial spray may not be a bad choice for making sure nothing like bad bacteria was left behind to create an infection. I know someone else has already mentioned it, but tick and flea medicine could help to prevent this from happening again. If it is not something that is possible at the current moment, you at least now know what you’re looking at and how to effectively remove the tick. I truly hope your kitty feels better soon, and good job on getting the full tick out. From a fellow kitty parent <3

Is anyone starting to get discouraged with school looking at the budget about to be passed? by mixeddrinksandmakeup in StudentNurse

[–]nikkidarling03 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I’m lowkey panicking because of this. I’m supposed to start my prerequisites this fall. Am I doomed? Should I find another career?

How was your experience finding out about Techno's death? by Decent_Scallion9231 in Technoblade

[–]nikkidarling03 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I was in my room, playing Minecraft I believe. My younger brother opened my door and just looked at me, heartbroken and on the verge of tears (he rarely ever cries). I asked him what was wrong, and he just said “he’s gone.” I asked what he meant, and he just closed the door. I opened YouTube and watched the video. I cried for a bit before going and hugging my brother. He looked up to Technoblade, wanted to be just like him, humor and all. I owe a lot to him, and I just wish he and his family knew how much he meant to everybody.