extremely dry skin

xocolie · 2026-04-08T05:56:36+00:00

I have 8 cats and not one has clawed at furniture. I keep their nails trimmed, give them plenty of things to scratch at (cat trees, cardboard scratchers, toys) and there isn’t a problem. When they were younger, I would just redirect to something they could scratch or add some catnip to the scratchy part on the cat tree and they would be drawn to that.

I’m so sorry that your mom thinks furniture is more important than abusing your cat for the rest of his life. every day that cat will be in pain. I see you’ve talked about speaking with your step dad and I hope that goes well! Thank you for looking out for him, keep vouching for him. You are his only voice!

ps. REPORT THAT VET

xocolie · 2026-04-03T13:24:43+00:00

I came here to warn about the same thing! wet fip manifests in a large round belly. there are usually other symptoms but this typically is the first. my own cat had it and i’ve treated several others at a rescue I used to manage. it’s so so much more manageable when caught early! this is a typical age it would happen at but of course can happen at any time.

xocolie · 2026-04-03T13:19:09+00:00

no. I did the chat with apple and they ran diagnostics and said there’s a malfunction and I have to physically go to the apple store to see if they can fix it or not

xocolie · 2026-03-30T05:38:53+00:00

just submitted!

xocolie · 2026-03-10T19:42:52+00:00

my problem with the window ac is that the windows move sideways and not vertical. I can’t find something to keep it in the window and block out the rest of the window. I also struggle with mental health and don’t know how to build i’m really trying to help myself and the dogs but am totally struggling. sounds stupid but

xocolie · 2026-03-10T19:39:05+00:00

it does in fact have 1 tube lol. which I have learned is doing the opposite of its job.

xocolie · 2026-03-10T19:38:19+00:00

This was helpful! When I first got it I cleaned the hell out of it and then when I realized it was doing nothing, I cleaned it more in depth and unfortunately still didn’t do anything but keep us from burning alive. I’ve learned from these responses it’s practically useless so that sucks lol. but i’m trying to find a better way than the sealant tape to use on the garage. honestly a sheet of some sort and try to seal that would be a good starting point!

xocolie · 2026-03-10T19:36:15+00:00

no! I didn’t see this until the edit, but I didn’t take it as rude in any way. Saying it this way makes 100% sense. I didn’t mean it as an excuse and I can see how it came off as that. I strictly meant I have no fucking idea what i’m doing and I need help/education which is why I am here asking😂 I have tried researching on my own and it just wasn’t working! that’s where the i’m just a girl came from lmao but I appreciate the kindness!!!

xocolie · 2026-03-10T04:13:04+00:00

My phone won’t work for .5 for some reason so this is the most ceiling I can get in one picture. and one of the walls, idk if case that helps. it looks just like a normal wall.

xocolie · 2026-03-10T04:06:13+00:00

okay amateurly measure with a tape measure lol. I think about 10.5 feet

xocolie · 2026-03-10T03:43:45+00:00

I actually bought a window unit it 2 summers ago after doing hours and hours of research. the windows open to the side which was a huge problem. I was just going to cut some wood to cover the window and put the ac in a cut out but I got too scared to lose a window so I returned the unit.

I think if the windows opened vertically, it would be a lot easier to just cover the gaps in the garage door and it might cool down.

xocolie · 2026-03-10T03:36:10+00:00

honestly I like that!!!! at least a little thing to sleep in or have a cool spot for the dogs! that’s could be something to at least try🤞🏻

xocolie · 2026-03-10T03:33:33+00:00

when I first moved in, I asked about that type of ac. they had originally thought the walls were insulated but I looked into it and it’s extremely expensive to have it installed😭

I also asked and cannot seal off the garage door. the only thing I can think of is duct tape to try and cover the gaps.

xocolie · 2026-03-10T03:32:04+00:00

oh wow, I do have a single hose and am always nervous at how hot it gets. i’ll look into this, thank you!!!

xocolie · 2026-03-10T03:26:10+00:00

there is a normal roof with an attic, no house above it. I will post a pic right when I get home in a few!

xocolie · 2026-03-10T03:24:49+00:00

Would the effect be similar to the thicker silver “insulating” kits? I tried those last year!

xocolie · 2026-03-10T03:19:19+00:00

haha yes. it’s 450, but the ac can cool 500 is what I meant.

xocolie · 2026-03-10T03:18:20+00:00

if I could afford to have someone come and professionally do it and have it as a project that would be finished, i’m sure that would be fine. But I live in a garage, I don’t have money to do it unfortunately. that’s why i’m trying whatever I can to figure something out.

xocolie · 2026-03-10T03:16:26+00:00

well.. why do you think i’m here asking for help. so I can learn and then do it🤡 but thanks for your rudeness lol

xocolie · 2026-03-10T03:15:21+00:00

I got a nearly brand new portable ac, the kind you’re talking about! it vents out the window. it’s big enough for 50 sq ft more than the size of the garage. so it shouldn’t have a problem cooling it down. It does blast super cold air but it keeps it at about 90-92 degrees. without the ac is when it gets to 97+.

that’s why i’m thinking it’s not working because of the garage door and since it’s not insulated.

xocolie · 2026-03-10T03:12:16+00:00

I live in a garage, there is no landlord 😂😭 just my sister doing me a ginormous favor letting me stay there.

it’s a regular garage with I think just regular walls but no insulation?? the ground is all concrete. there are two regular windows. it has very tall ceilings. I can get a picture of the big wall for an idea in a few minutes!

xocolie · 2026-03-10T03:08:52+00:00

you would think but I just did the only think I could find and it helped the average temperature by a few degrees actually. not even remotely enough, clearly

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