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The Pet Thread • Page 53

Discussion in 'General Forum' started by Dirty Sanchez, Mar 8, 2016.

  1. ncarrab

    Prestigious Supporter

    We brought our dog home exactly 8 years ago today.

    how it started:
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    How it’s going:
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  2. JoshIsMediocre

    peak middle management Moderator

    Here’s Phil showing his separation anxiety from the other side of my hotel room door. I have no idea why there’s such a huge gap at the bottom.
     

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  3. MexicanGuitars

    Chorus’ Expert on OTIP Track #8 Supporter

    Does anyone here live with a spouse/partner/roommate/family member etc that has cat allergies? My partner and I have been dating for a couple months and I spent the most time at her apartment yet (roughly 24 hours straight) the past couple days, which triggered my cat allergies for the first time, but in a big way. Just insane sinus pressure/headaches.

    She has already gone above and beyond with filters, vacuuming/cleaning/washing before I arrive, keeping the cat out of her room for a couple days before I come over, plus I take allergy meds. However we’re kind of at a loss now for what more can be done.

    Wondering if anyone has any experiences/strategies/etc they can share
     
  4. Elder Lightning

    With metal in my bones and punk in my heart Supporter

    Sorry to hear that! When my now wife and I first started dating she had a cat and I have cat allergies, but I was able to manage it by taking Zyrtec daily and never had any serious reactions.

    Maybe try a different allergy medicine and make sure you're taking it daily, not just when you're going to spend time there? I think there are also some cat foods that are supposed to reduce their dander and other allergens, but I don't know much about those.
     
  5. marsupial jones

    make a bagel without the hole Prestigious

    depending where you / she lives, is it possible to have the windows open or fans on to get air circulation? If it’s winter where you are (like a legit winter lol) I get that won’t be feasible this time of year though
     
  6. MexicanGuitars

    Chorus’ Expert on OTIP Track #8 Supporter

    yeah I take Zyrtec daily, which has done the trick for evenings and overnights in the past. I’ve also taken a generic one that she has that is non drowsy but didn’t help yesterdY.

    Nope, legit winter lol.
     
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  7. Elder Lightning

    With metal in my bones and punk in my heart Supporter

    Posting this in all the threads:

    Rest in power, Boby!

    Long live The Nil!

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  8. JoshIsMediocre

    peak middle management Moderator

    89B045AC-B5C5-4911-85DA-E00E193D0443.jpeg Here’s a little peek at Phil’s tongue
     
  9. imthegrimace

    Grimace Summer Supporter

    Sully showing off his teef

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  10. cherrywaves

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    My cat has been eating less over the last 2-4 days, and seems to be more lethargic today. Not sure what it means but I’m feeling worried, so I booked a vet appointment.
     
  11. stvvvn Feb 10, 2022
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    this happened to my dog once (idk if its the same) and all they did was give him some fluids and meds to take home. he was back to normal within a couple of hours.

    hope it’s the same with your cat!
     
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  12. RyanPm40

    The Torment of Existence Supporter

    Wishing you the best. If they stop eating entirely or start to feel less warm when you pet them, I'd recommend rushing in sooner than later. Recently happened to my cat after a surgery and it turned out she got kidney damage from the meds they put her on and she needed 3 days of dialysis
     
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  13. imthegrimace

    Grimace Summer Supporter

    Yeah that sounds like what happened to my cat growing up that had kidney issues. She got fluids and was put on a strict diet and she lived 3-4 more years.
     
  14. JoshIsMediocre

    peak middle management Moderator

    E8E5A532-CC74-451C-82AD-795905B8667F.jpeg Weird dog
     
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  15. Elder Lightning

    With metal in my bones and punk in my heart Supporter

    Meet McKinley or Mick for short:

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  16. Elder Lightning

    With metal in my bones and punk in my heart Supporter

    Best boy

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  17. marsupial jones

    make a bagel without the hole Prestigious

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  18. imthegrimace

    Grimace Summer Supporter

    Literally perfect.
     
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  19. Carmen SD

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    My cat knocked my MacBook off my tv stand/coffee table onto FLOOR. Not carpet. I’ve been meaning to get an area rug but haven’t found one I like within a reasonable price. Luckily it has a cover on it and seems to be working ok. It turns on and the screen is fine. But boy am I mad because if I need to buy a new one... I can’t afford it. I’ve had it for about 10 years and it’s still going good
     
  20. marissalg

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    E7E07F39-4E5F-48AB-B650-C1150C0EE80D.jpeg This is a long shot but has anyone ever seen a toy that looks like this? The person that rescued our cats gave it to us when we took them home and it’s their favorite toy, they carry it everywhere. It’s falling apart and I can’t find a replacement that they like as much. It almost seems like it was part of another toy maybe? The person that rescued them got it from donations so she has no idea.
     
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  21. Carmen SD

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    It’s hard to say. What is it suppose to look like?
     
  22. marissalg

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    It’s just 3 little balls stuffed and strung together with string haha. I tried to make one for them and they didn’t like it. I think it might just be because they’ve had it for so long but it’s just falling apart and I’ll feel bad when it breaks. This morning I found it in my bed so they brought it to bed with them last night
     
  23. Carmen SD

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    Understand. My cat had a toy when I first got him that I can’t find anywhere. It was a colorful mouse teaser with a bell. Got it from the spca as part of a package. Also petsmart discontinued the felt fortune cookie toy which my cat loved
     
  24. Elder Lightning

    With metal in my bones and punk in my heart Supporter

    Ears. For. Days.

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  25. Carmen SD

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    OMG I found my cats favorite toy after searching for about 2 years. Downside is it comes in a 12 pack. Probably where the spca got it and is able to give them in the “welcome home” package
     
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