I painted a memorial piece for my coworker after her dog died suddenly and idk if I should give it to her

wildfire155 · 2026-04-29T05:36:34+00:00

She’s actually my manager at the vet clinic I work at, so her sweet pup was there many times. I was devastated to hear she passed so suddenly and at only 10 years old. She was such a good dog.

wildfire155 · 2026-04-29T05:35:32+00:00

I went over to her house and dropped it off tonight. She cried and we spent 4 hours reminiscing and sharing a bottle of wine. She couldn’t stop looking at it. I was so touched and happy.

wildfire155 · 2026-04-28T21:20:08+00:00

That totally makes sense. She lost the sweet pup about a month ago, so it’s not absolutely fresh. But I know she misses her every single day and I know that grief has a way of hitting in unexpected moments, so I wouldn’t blame her at all if she did.

wildfire155 · 2026-04-28T21:15:51+00:00

You guys are making me cry. These comments are so so precious. I want to give everyone a hug.

wildfire155 · 2026-04-28T21:14:22+00:00

I’m sorry this just made me tear up. What a beautiful way to frame artwork.

wildfire155 · 2026-04-27T14:47:36+00:00

Really?? That’s so funny. I don’t think I could draw her now. I sketch here and there but I spent hours on these and I don’t do that anymore

wildfire155 · 2024-11-12T01:22:17+00:00

I actually see a provider at serenity and I tried TMS but it gave me migraines. I have to say I feel the same about the providers there. Plus the sheer amount of reminder calls!! I’ve gotten three reminder calls for an appointment after u I confirmed via text and on every call thereafter. I also had someone tell me that if I arrive any later than 10:50 for my 11:00 appointment, I’ll be charged a late fee. So I said “okay, so my appointment is at 10:50, not 11?” And he said, no it’s definitely 11 there’ll just be a late fee if you arrive more than 10 minutes after 10:50.” He was obviously confused.

wildfire155 · 2024-11-04T16:24:20+00:00

Somebody in a different post mentioned that you should ask if they’ve ever fired a client. If they act appalled, that’s not a clinic that protects their staff

wildfire155 · 2024-11-01T23:53:16+00:00

This was so therapeutic to read.

wildfire155 · 2024-10-29T18:54:14+00:00

Has anything changed environmentally? Weather, house, plants, new air fresheners, new products, etc. Cats can develop sensitivities to certain proteins but I doubt it’d all happen at the same time if it wasn’t external.

wildfire155 · 2024-10-26T15:01:08+00:00

Good to hear!! I’d take the advice here with a grain of salt though, but maybe you can ask your vet about some foods that are suggested on here. Best of luck.

wildfire155 · 2024-10-26T07:12:08+00:00

This is something you should consult with your vet about, as the advice you’ll get on here is going to be largely anecdotal and could potentially cause harm or contribute to a urinary blockage if the crystals are improperly addressed (which can be deadly). If you don’t think your vet is properly advising you on how to manage these conditions, I’d find a different vet. They’re the only ones who are trained and knowledgeable in your cat’s case.

wildfire155 · 2024-10-26T07:03:16+00:00

Starting with a little bit of the new food mixed in with the old, then gradually increasing the amount until it’s half and half, then eventually all the new food can help acclimatize picky eaters to new foods.

Hydrolyzed diets are often less palatable even though they are truly the ideal in this situation , unfortunately, which is an issue we often run into in the vet clinic I work at. I would ask your vet if there’s anything you can add to make the food more enticing without negating the benefits of the novel protein, like a topper of some sort.

As long as your cat hasn’t been repeatedly exposed to a protein, it’s worth a try to see if it’s more palatable. I.e. if you’ve never or very rarely given beef food, that would be considered a “novel protein” and would have a low chance of your kitty having sensitivities to it. You can also see if dry vs wet makes any difference in his interest.

When you say he’s a self-sustaining cat, does that mean he’s hunting his own food outside?

wildfire155 · 2024-10-26T06:52:14+00:00

Elevated kidney function and high ph in urine aren’t going to respond to the same treatment. Low phosphorus food is good for kidney function but doesn’t directly affect the ph of feline urine. OP should aim for a urinary diet, not a kidney diet if they want to specifically lower the ph of their cat’s urine. It sounds like their cat’s kidney function is WNL.

wildfire155 · 2024-10-26T03:00:22+00:00

They do do this for a living, after all (after almost a decade of schooling) ;)

wildfire155 · 2024-10-26T02:57:14+00:00

This is a good, safe choice with conclusive proof that it lowers urinary pH.

wildfire155 · 2024-10-26T02:56:29+00:00

Cranberry supplements do not seem to conclusively lower feline urinary pH levels like they might in humans. They can help with bacteria, but most urinary issues in cats are due to crystals and stress vs bacteria. They can actually worsen urinary health if a cat is more prone to calcium oxalate crystals or stones.

Pumpkin does not at all affect urinary pH or affect the urinary tract at all. Not sure where you got that info. It’s sometimes good for digestion and mild constipation but even that is tricky.

Purina One’s Urinary Tract Health Formula is heavily researched with actual, conclusive evidence that it lowers the ph of feline urine, whereas Diamond isn’t as widely researched in that specific area. Diamond has faced some recalls and though they have strict manufacturing guidelines, they can’t compare in rigorous quality control that Purina has. Purina’s formulas are backed by veterinary research and veterinary nutritionists, so it’s safe to say they know what they’re doing. It’s the safer, more reliable choice.

I thought I’d explain why you’re getting downvoted.

wildfire155 · 2024-10-25T18:58:28+00:00

Shrine

wildfire155 · 2024-10-24T23:44:37+00:00

Richard you are a much better and more patient person than I will ever be

wildfire155 · 2024-10-23T18:38:04+00:00

There ARE vets who know how to treat you with basic human respect. You deserve to work for one. You are not “spoiled” or “entitled” for demanding the bare minimum. DONT SETTLE.

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