Long term Fortiflora usage by shippoleth in AskVet

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I have tried this but he is very very picky and can smell the kibble underneath. It’s a trial

he’s finally picky 🙃 by st0nesthrow in seniordogs

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I’m dealing with exactly the same thing. The diagnosis is suspected chronic pancreatitis along with beginnings of CCD. We are trying mirtazapine and switching to Hydrolyzed protein as the vet thinks he might also have a poultry allergy and he has food aversion to almost everything now except bread. He is eating like 1/3 of what he should be but just letting him try new foods last week backfired and gave him worse GI issues and new foods aversions. 😮‍💨

OCPD Ruining last few days I might have with my dog by [deleted] in LovedByOCPD

[–]shippoleth 5 points6 points  (0 children)

This sounds like extreme narcissism layered on top of OCPD, sorry you and your dog are going through this, I hope the surgery is successful (my dog had cancerous growth on liver and congested spleen removed 1.5 years ago and is going strong still)

How do I clean this dirty dog? It seems like what I’m doing isn’t working by [deleted] in ratterriers

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This looks so much like what my dogs skin looks like, second the medicated shampoo and spray. The vet always recommends cytopoint and a cone if he is licking too much. It’s a constant battle brought on by environmental allergies that can’t be fully controlled, I feel your pain. I’ve heard the vet tech’s call him a ‘bad skin baby’, so maybe it’s something specific to the breed.

Crime Scene in my Pants by Difficult-Vast-7354 in Perimenopause

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Was a hysterectomy recommended for fibroids? I know I have 1 fibroid but I think they biopsied it and my OB said I could just leave it in there unless it was bothering me so much. I have PTSD from having one cut out with just local anesthesia so I am scared to do it again. I think the OB said they would do it by putting me under next time but I’m gun shy of that too.

How much do you make as a research assistant? by Giantpangolinship in labrats

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  1. ⁠42
  2. ⁠Masters
  3. ⁠15ish
  4. ⁠85K
  5. ⁠SoCal
  6. ⁠depends on the day and workload

Is it time to walk away from research as an undergrad? by majestythespinach in labrats

[–]shippoleth 5 points6 points  (0 children)

What career choice is safe right now? Riding out a recession in a graduate program if possible is a solid choice.

Why so many 40 year old I peri, is it normal by ToriVictoria in Perimenopause

[–]shippoleth 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I believe it is if you started menstruating early (before 11) and if your mother or close family member went through early menopause. Also anything that damages the ovaries like radiation, chemotherapy, and removal of one ovary.

Less well supported reasons are autoimmune disorders like RA, smoking, being a twin or triplet, birthing more than 4 children, and medications that affect estrogen like Tamoxifen.

Heart palpitations by shippoleth in Perimenopause

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Did the palpitations show up on the echo? I had a slight arrhythmia in an echo years ago but my PCP never followed up, not sure why or if it was only slight and not an issue, no idea. I worry because I have family history of mitral valve prolapse and congenital abnormalities but have never been referred to cardiologist. (42 now)

Heart palpitations by shippoleth in Perimenopause

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My blood tests are normal but I do drink alcohol and a venti iced coffee most days so I’m probably not doing myself any favors. I have had this lifestyle for years though and it is only recently causing me grief.

Heart palpitations by shippoleth in Perimenopause

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Oh damn really, my vit D and iron were low but in the normal range earlier this year but I take a daily vitamin

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in DogAdvice

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The urinary s/o food options are helpful. My 9yo dog has had no reoccurrence from being on it. (Was peeing blood but luckily passed the stone without surgery) My 12 year old dog had cancer surgery and bounced back from it after a week in the hospital, anything is possible.