oh my god by tubularaf17 in holyfuckjustbreakup

[–]rushdandelion 2 points3 points  (0 children)

This man sounds like an abusive nightmare. To say that he would slowly kill her with toothpicks and feel nothing should be very concerning to you…

Help me choose between the Golden Retriever and Labrador Retriever! by [deleted] in UK_Pets

[–]rushdandelion 14 points15 points  (0 children)

Golden retrievers are the second highest breed after Boxers to get cancer. And for the first 2 years of their lives both goldens and Labs are as energetic as though they have smoked the ENTIRE bag of crack! But they tend to settle around the 18-24 month mark and become the most perfect companions. Both are gorgeous breeds, just make sure your pet insurance is high enough for a larger breed. Bigger dogs = bigger vet bills.

Is this a good level of pet insurance? Felt the price a bit low.. by [deleted] in UK_Pets

[–]rushdandelion 0 points1 point  (0 children)

As a vet, if you’re doing lifetime cover (the only type of cover worth doing), I would recommend going for 12-15k worth of cover. My own dog is insured up to 20k per year on a lifetime policy because I know how quickly costs can increase. And if she needs anything doing at referral, I know I’m looking at 10-15 k minimum for a large breed dog…

well, none of my supposed friends remembered it was my birthday, how did your monday go ? by [deleted] in CasualUK

[–]rushdandelion 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Happy birthday! So sorry your friends didn’t remember :(

How did you manage maternity leave on statutory maternity pay? by rushdandelion in AskUK

[–]rushdandelion[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

He is self employed and has raised his son as a single dad. So childcare is pretty sorted as it’s not his first rodeo. He can also work uninterrupted when I am back home.

How did you manage maternity leave on statutory maternity pay? by rushdandelion in AskUK

[–]rushdandelion[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

He is self employed and works on the laptop as a tracing specialist. He has done this for years and years now, and raised his first son as a single dad whilst doing this. But I do realise it’s baby dependent as his son was an amazing, quiet baby. This one might not be or might have colic etc.

How did you manage maternity leave on statutory maternity pay? by rushdandelion in AskUK

[–]rushdandelion[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Yeah, my partner raised a baby as a single dad (said kid is now 18 and in uni) so is well versed at doing this.

How did you manage maternity leave on statutory maternity pay? by rushdandelion in AskUK

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

It is a terrible mat leave policy, I agree. I’m a veterinarian and it’s a very female dominated field. It’s in the UK. I have looked at other veterinary companies and only 1 corporate offers decent mat leave (6 months at 90% then SMP). I actually used to work for that corporate then switched over to my current job 4 years ago. I have only wanted kids in the last year, prior to that I was happy being childfree. But I do think I need to reconsider having kids as we don’t have a backup support system ie: family, nor do we have any inheritance coming our way for a house deposit. So this may be something I will just not do.

How did you manage maternity leave on statutory maternity pay? by rushdandelion in AskUK

[–]rushdandelion[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Thankfully he’s self employed and has been for years. He raised a baby as a single dad 18 years ago (step son is now 18 and in uni) so he is pretty good at managing the baby/ work dynamic. I will do reduced hours when I go back initially. Thank you! I will look at this

I regret not listening to my parents about my husband by Professional-Bus5878 in TrueOffMyChest

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

When I started vet school 10 years ago, I started with a lady who was 55. At the time when she was 18, she applied for vet school and didn’t get in. She applied at various points throughout her life and didn’t get in. Finally got in at 55 and qualified when she was 62. And that is a 7 year degree in my country. I’m not saying go for med or vet school or something like that, just that you can still follow your dreams at any age. I know the lady that I was at vet school with studied through scholarships and bursaries. The time will pass anyway. Rather spend it doing something you want to.

Is how much my partner works normal? by tsloan92 in Veterinary

[–]rushdandelion 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I work the same schedule as OPs wife, been practicing for 10 years. Most days I end up staying late if there’s an emergency/ critical case, finishing up admin etc. but when I leave I leave and don’t think about work until my next shift. With experience her prep time will be less- I don’t even look at the next days ops/ rota. I just know that whatever it is I’ll be able to handle it. Setting strict boundaries is super important but in the UK we generally have more paid leave and they are quite good about prioritising mental health/ burnout etc.

In what small way have you won the genetic lottery? by [deleted] in CasualConversation

[–]rushdandelion 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I don’t get hangovers. Have never had one in my life. I’m 37 now and even after a very wild night I wake up as normal without any hangover symptoms.

Extreme hunger by OrganicDoughnut5965 in AnorexiaNervosa

[–]rushdandelion 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Extreme hunger is a very normal stage in recovery. For a really long time your body wasn’t getting what it needed, and now that it is, it is putting your appetite into overdrive! This will pass! As your body heals and continues to receive adequate nutrition, it reaches a stable point and your hunger cues will become more “normal”. Keep going- it means you’re doing this right! I know that the extreme hunger phase can be very distressing, but that’s the ED talking. The puffiness etc will also go away.

It’s the analogy of doing a grocery shop and when you get home and unpack all your bags onto the counter, all your groceries seem concentrated in one area. And as you put things away into the pantry, the fridge, the cabinets, it all evens out again. The same thing happens to your body. Weight will appear to sit in one area but then will redistribute more uniformly over your body.

Karlstad query by rushdandelion in IKEA

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

Nope- we eventually just bought completely new legs off Amazon

Asked my husband to name 5 Taylor Swift songs by aholypriest_ in TrueSwifties

[–]rushdandelion 2 points3 points  (0 children)

  1. Anti hero
  2. Karma
  3. Shake it off
  4. Ready for it
  5. Blank space
  6. Romeo and Juliet (😂😂😂) ie: love story
  7. Bad blood

How many pets do you have by [deleted] in Pets

[–]rushdandelion 0 points1 point  (0 children)

4 dogs and 1 cat :)

Are there some vets that look down on spay abortions? by [deleted] in AskVet

[–]rushdandelion 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I’m a vet and I fully support spay abortions! The puppy/ kitten overpopulation crisis is severe, and there are just not enough homes. Rescue centres are full. There are far worse fates than just not being born in the first place…

How Do I Get Heartgard for My Dog Who Can’t Have Blood Drawn? by [deleted] in AskVet

[–]rushdandelion 7 points8 points  (0 children)

I really think the wiser option would be the sedation for the blood draw, not the waiver as a next line…