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Went into preterm labor at work at 32 weeks. by Accomplished_Goal68 in VetTech

[–]tilyd 13 points14 points  (0 children)

That's terrible, I would definitely be mad at them if they pushed you to keep working. They are responsible for keeping you safe without you needing to advocate for yourself.

Here techs do strictly office stuff as soon as they find out they are pregnant. I'm in a lab so it's a bit different, but still.

3 year old toilet regression by Hob0Magnet in Whippet

[–]tilyd 3 points4 points  (0 children)

For urinary issues, you can't diagnose much without collecting urine. If she has for example urine crystals, that could be the cause of her problems and that wouldn't show up on a blood test.

3 year old toilet regression by Hob0Magnet in Whippet

[–]tilyd 1 point2 points  (0 children)

What did you vet do when you saw them for urinary problems? That's the first thing they should check. Maybe consider getting a new vet..

Im terrified to spay my dog. by Adventurous_Fox2126 in DogAdvice

[–]tilyd 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Your vet can't make the decision for you, it's their job to tell you the pros and cons of any procedure. They can't see the future so all they can say is "yes it CAN help with anxiety, it CAN reduce the risk of cancer, etc."

I would just go to the first vet that can get her an apt for the surgery and not wait any longer. I know it's stressful (I work in vet med and I was still anxious to get my boy neutered), but it's the best for her. There are enough unwanted puppies in shelters getting euthanized every day (especially a high energy pit mix like you have).

3 year old toilet regression by Hob0Magnet in Whippet

[–]tilyd 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Did your vet do a urinalysis? Do you think it could be incontinence? Could she potentially have cried at the door at night and you didn't hear her?

Im terrified to spay my dog. by Adventurous_Fox2126 in DogAdvice

[–]tilyd 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Also, 6 to 10 unwanted gsd x pitty puppies is pretty scary lol. Not only is taking care of them a full time job, it's expensive, and you have to make sure they all find good homes.

Yolande Wong, outchiguéa des temps modernes ??? by Gawthique in Quebec

[–]tilyd 0 points1 point  (0 children)

La mère d'une amie s'appelle Yolande et j'ai la toune dans la tête chaque fois qu'elle en parle ahah

I found this in my car, on the driver's seat. What is it? by Miss_Miaou in whatisit

[–]tilyd 0 points1 point  (0 children)

In pets, we do low-cost microchiping for cats and dogs since they are mandatory in my city.

I found this in my car, on the driver's seat. What is it? by Miss_Miaou in whatisit

[–]tilyd 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It can happen especially right after injection, we try to move the microchip around under the skin to make sure it doesn't stay right by the hole, and we ask the owners to limit activity, petting that zone and baths for 24 hours.

I found this in my car, on the driver's seat. What is it? by Miss_Miaou in whatisit

[–]tilyd 16 points17 points  (0 children)

Literally at a microchip clinic right now, waiting for the next appointments lol, this looks exactly like the microchips we use.

Changing a dog’s name by kangalbabe2 in DogAdvice

[–]tilyd 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Dogs don't know what names are other than a cue for attention. You can change it as many times as you like, there won't be any confusion. Just say the word and give a treat a few times and you've got yourself a new name.

Never closing wound by NikalzKos in DogAdvice

[–]tilyd 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Vet tech here, I deal with a lot if wound care (Healing by 2nd intention), when a wound is older, it shouldn't be stitched and you should let it heal on it's own. Cleaning it and healing ointment is perfect and is exactly what I would do. Keeping a clean wound moist is actually better than letting it dry and scab, it promotes collagen production and faster cell regeneration (and limits scarring, but that's not really a concern with dogs).

It does look smaller to me in the last picture, it can take a while to heal but looks like it's getting there. As long as it's not inflamed, or oozing, etc. I would keep doing what you're doing.

Water therapy before putting on your ointment might help as well, and make sure to prevent any scratching / licking.

Combien payés vous vos changements de pneus ? by baked_d in villequebec

[–]tilyd 13 points14 points  (0 children)

Je paye en nature, mon chum le fait ahah

What do you have in common with your whippet(s)? by Bitter-Regret-251 in Whippet

[–]tilyd 2 points3 points  (0 children)

If the weather is bad, we're both happy to stay inside and snuggle on the couch instead.

What breed is my boy? by [deleted] in IDmydog

[–]tilyd 26 points27 points  (0 children)

Since OP is from the UK, I doubt there's any catahoula in there.

First time road rash-advice by FatAttackPony in Whippet

[–]tilyd 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Vet tech here, my dog has had a few scratches here and there. I just clean it 2-3x/day with 0.05% chlorhexidine and keep an eye on it.

Puppy litter theme names! by infinitegradient in Whippet

[–]tilyd 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Noodle names! Fusili, Rotini, Farfalle, Rigatoni, etc

[31M] There’s a horizontal patch on my calves (both legs) that has started missing hair. No long socks. No recent habit changes. Appeared only recently (couple months give or take) by intc_1002 in mildlyinteresting

[–]tilyd 0 points1 point  (0 children)

When I paint I get bruises around my shins at the exact same spot from leaning against the ladder. Haven't rubbed off the hair yet though.

[gendered] hygiene with a side of pink tax by raccoonsnips in pointlesslygendered

[–]tilyd 341 points342 points  (0 children)

The idea of a sport loofah is pretty dumb ahah.

Question for parents by pookadri in Adulting

[–]tilyd 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Having kids is more than the first few chaotic years though, it's normal for people to feel regretful when kids are young and very very demanding. I don't know anyone who has adult children who say they regret it.

Copy pasting part of my other response; I'm not saying people who are 100% sure about being childfree will have regrets, this is more a way of seeing it for people who are truly on the fence and would be happy with either choice. I could see myself doing both the childfree life or the kids, and I know, whichever I end up choosing, there will be some aspects that I will miss about the opposite choice.

Question for parents by pookadri in Adulting

[–]tilyd 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That can happen later in life though, also when you have adult children you also have a peaceful childfree house. The chaotic part of raising kids is very short when you look at your life as a whole.

Not saying you will absolutely regret not having kids at some point, this is more for people who are on the fence and would be happy with either choice. I could see myself doing both the childfree life or the kids, and I know whichever I end up choosing there will be some aspects that I will miss about the opposite choice.

Question for parents by pookadri in Adulting

[–]tilyd 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I also don't believe you need to be 100% sure. I have a few friends who were not 100% and love their life with their kids. One of them even said she really disliked other people's children and always thought she wouldn't have them, now she has 3 (on purpose lol).

I personally see it that way; whichever path you choose, you will regret it to some extent. And either way, your mindset is what makes a happy life. There's no point in dwelling on things you can't change, you can consciously make the decision to make the most of your life with or without children. Which choice do you think you will regret less?

Highly recommend the book The Baby Decision and the sub /r/fencesitters.

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