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So sorry, Em. 🙁 Your grandma and you and your family are in my prayers.

 

[hedgiehog]

Being the overachiever that he is Samson wasn't content to just dig through the trash today while I was at work. He knocked over the trashcan and pulled the whole bag out. Literally-- the bag and everything in it were removed from the can and ripped to shreds. On top of that he managed to cut himself and is missing a dime sized chunk of skin. I didn't know about it until I got home at which point the shelter vets were gone for the day and I don't own him so I can't take him anywhere else. At least it's a totally clean cut around the edges and it hasn't been actively bleeding for a long while based on the looks of it.

 

[Emiloo4]

I know sometimes people don't want to let go in front of their loved ones, any way everyone can step out of the room for a little bit tonight?

We actually just had this exact discussion and everyone said goodbye tonight and they're leaving her alone. We're all really hoping she passes tonight. Her liver and kidneys have completely shut down. Her extremities are full of fluid and she is so jaundice her eyeballs are pure yellow. Go in peace, you stubborn woman 😍
Although I truly hope she passes tonight, sitting through my molecular bio final tomorrow is gonna be pretty tough.

 

[Abnerrs]

We actually just had this exact discussion and everyone said goodbye tonight and they're leaving her alone. We're all really hoping she passes tonight. Her liver and kidneys have completely shut down. Her extremities are full of fluid and she is so jaundice her eyeballs are pure yellow. Go in peace, you stubborn woman 😍
Although I truly hope she passes tonight, sitting through my molecular bio final tomorrow is gonna be pretty tough.

Oh Em. I'm so sorry. That sounds like my grandma earlier this year so my heart knows how it feels 🙁

 

[NStarz]

So sorry Em. We're here for you 😍

 

[LMMS]

We actually just had this exact discussion and everyone said goodbye tonight and they're leaving her alone. We're all really hoping she passes tonight. Her liver and kidneys have completely shut down. Her extremities are full of fluid and she is so jaundice her eyeballs are pure yellow. Go in peace, you stubborn woman 😍
Although I truly hope she passes tonight, sitting through my molecular bio final tomorrow is gonna be pretty tough.

I'll be keeping you ALL close in thought Emm. Been there, done that. May she go in peace but stay close to your heart forever. *hug*

 

[twelvetigers]

Hugs, emiloo.

 

[Whyevernot55]

We actually just had this exact discussion and everyone said goodbye tonight and they're leaving her alone. We're all really hoping she passes tonight. Her liver and kidneys have completely shut down. Her extremities are full of fluid and she is so jaundice her eyeballs are pure yellow. Go in peace, you stubborn woman 😍
Although I truly hope she passes tonight, sitting through my molecular bio final tomorrow is gonna be pretty tough.

Many hugs. You know where to find me if you need to talk.

 

[Hotfillyky]

We actually just had this exact discussion and everyone said goodbye tonight and they're leaving her alone. We're all really hoping she passes tonight. Her liver and kidneys have completely shut down. Her extremities are full of fluid and she is so jaundice her eyeballs are pure yellow. Go in peace, you stubborn woman 😍
Although I truly hope she passes tonight, sitting through my molecular bio final tomorrow is gonna be pretty tough.

My FIL wouldn't go until it was just him and his wife. My thoughts are with you.....and you will make it through tomorrow because that is what she would want.

Talk it out if you need....we are all here to help.

 

[Camelidcrazy]

Emiloo: I am so, so, so sorry you have to fight this battle ever, let alone while in vet school. I am thinking about you and your family.

 

[zanydogz]

We actually just had this exact discussion and everyone said goodbye tonight and they're leaving her alone. We're all really hoping she passes tonight. Her liver and kidneys have completely shut down. Her extremities are full of fluid and she is so jaundice her eyeballs are pure yellow. Go in peace, you stubborn woman 😍
Although I truly hope she passes tonight, sitting through my molecular bio final tomorrow is gonna be pretty tough.

Em, I'm so sorry you have to go through this, especially while in school. I'm keeping you and your family in my prayers. *hugs*

 

[wolfspeaker]

I haven't been able to sleep. At. All. 😡
Need to be up for work in 3 hours and the wind is howling outside. There was a small tree bush smacking up against the house, so I got up, went outside and broke it.

Now there is a cable, that runs up the side of the house, smacking against the house.

Both of these things are of course on the corner where my bedroom is. Roommate hears nothing.

Think I might try sleeping on the couch. Or rather dosing, because it is uncomfortable.

*sigh*

 

[Trilt]

okay so i think that Google Drive is now the coolest thing since sliced bread (even better than google docs) but something fishy happened between yesterday and today and now i am not so pleased

somehow 10 pages (paper) of virology added into my study guide yesterday magically disappeared. what the heck?! where did it go!! and there are no autosaved earlier versions to retrieve midterms are nearly here, that was an hours+ worth of work. i want it back! 😡

This is late... but did you look through the revision history (under file)? I've never lost something on google docs/drive, ever, haha.

 

[Emiloo4]

Has anyone else's iPhone battery life started to suck after they downloaded the ois update? 😡

 

[Foxhunter]

The guy I dated on and off from 14-21 and who was my best friend that entire time just got a new girlfriend. I broke up with him in January and for good reasons, but at the end of the day he was a fantastic guy and a great boyfriend- it was just more of a not the best time in my life for that and I didn't want either of us to make important decisions about our futures based on the other person.

Needless to say- I am absolutely torn up by this and I wasn't expecting it. Logically- I knew he'd move on and I do want him to be happy. In my head I can work through all of the reasons a million times, but all I can do right now is cry and think of him whenever I see anything. I literally woke up four separate times last night dreaming of him. It sucks. It's all I can do not to text him or give him a call, but I know that's not nice or fair.

Also- to WW people- I'm not silenced. Just having an awful day and don't have anything productive to add.

 

[Emiloo4]

My whole family is together in Ohio again... except me 🙁

 

[Abnerrs]

My whole family is together in Ohio again... except me 🙁

They know you're thinking about them Em. And they know you love them, especially your grandma. I'm sorry you've had such terrible things happening to you recently, friend. All my love is sent your way.

 

[DVMDream]

My whole family is together in Ohio again... except me 🙁

I'm so sorry, Em.. 🙁

 

[Emiloo4]

They know you're thinking about them Em. And they know you love them, especially your grandma. I'm sorry you've had such terrible things happening to you recently, friend. All my love is sent your way.

I'm so sorry, Em.. 🙁

Thanks guys. I'm sorry to be hogging up the Rant thread with my pitty parties, I just have no way of getting it out to anyone and it's really building up quickly. I am going to the dean tomorrow to see what type of help I can get. It's just getting overwhelming. I did not do well on my molecular final 2 hours ago. Not only did I have no idea what the answers were, I literally couldn't even read the questions and understand them. I've never felt my mind so clogged and pre occupied before. I've never lost anyone close to me and having 2 grandparents go within a week of each other is getting to me more than I ever imagined possible. Thanks for all your support everyone. You're all I have right now, so I appreciate it.

 

[zanydogz]

Thanks guys. I'm sorry to be hogging up the Rant thread with my pitty parties, I just have no way of getting it out to anyone and it's really building up quickly. I am going to the dean tomorrow to see what type of help I can get. It's just getting overwhelming. I did not do well on my molecular final 2 hours ago. Not only did I have no idea what the answers were, I literally couldn't even read the questions and understand them. I've never felt my mind so clogged and pre occupied before. I've never lost anyone close to me and having 2 grandparents go within a week of each other is getting to me more than I ever imagined possible. Thanks for all your support everyone. You're all I have right now, so I appreciate it.

Em, I just wanna say that you're not alone in this. We're all here for you, for whatever, whenever. *lots of hugs*

 

[LMMS]

Em, you and yours have my sympthies. Please know that you are all in my thoughts. Especially you and your mom. Once agin, *hug*

And FoxHunter, it's OK to be torn up by this. It's a very strange and beyond difficult thing to be happy about when you have a bond close enough to consider your BF your best friend as well. The pain will fade, promise. It just takes a long, long time. Cry, scream and do what you need to. *hug*

 

[equineconstant]

Thanks guys. I'm sorry to be hogging up the Rant thread with my pitty parties, I just have no way of getting it out to anyone and it's really building up quickly. I am going to the dean tomorrow to see what type of help I can get. It's just getting overwhelming. I did not do well on my molecular final 2 hours ago. Not only did I have no idea what the answers were, I literally couldn't even read the questions and understand them. I've never felt my mind so clogged and pre occupied before. I've never lost anyone close to me and having 2 grandparents go within a week of each other is getting to me more than I ever imagined possible. Thanks for all your support everyone. You're all I have right now, so I appreciate it.

No worries, Em. You know we're always here to support you. *hugs*

 

[Kpowell14]

We actually just had this exact discussion and everyone said goodbye tonight and they're leaving her alone. We're all really hoping she passes tonight. Her liver and kidneys have completely shut down. Her extremities are full of fluid and she is so jaundice her eyeballs are pure yellow. Go in peace, you stubborn woman 😍
Although I truly hope she passes tonight, sitting through my molecular bio final tomorrow is gonna be pretty tough.

So very sorry Em. My grandpa went in a similar manner this summer. My prayers are with you and your family.

 

[heylodeb]

Haven't been on the forum much - 2nd year is definitely a killer. Lots of not great news. 🙁

Thinking about you Emiloo!

 

[Minnerbelle]

Thanks guys. I'm sorry to be hogging up the Rant thread with my pitty parties, I just have no way of getting it out to anyone and it's really building up quickly. I am going to the dean tomorrow to see what type of help I can get. It's just getting overwhelming. I did not do well on my molecular final 2 hours ago. Not only did I have no idea what the answers were, I literally couldn't even read the questions and understand them. I've never felt my mind so clogged and pre occupied before. I've never lost anyone close to me and having 2 grandparents go within a week of each other is getting to me more than I ever imagined possible. Thanks for all your support everyone. You're all I have right now, so I appreciate it.

Thinking of you Emiloo. Rant all you want if it helps you - that's what this thread is for. Don't be sorry at all. I'm sure everyone would agree that if lending an ear on this forum is all it takes to make you feel the slightest bit better while you're going through tough tough times, we're more than happy to do so.

 

[kakurubird]

Between the four different huge stresses the past three weeks, I really just want to curl up in bed and snuggle with my puppy and eat from a gallon tub of ice cream and watch lots of movies. Uggg.
Forgot my lunch at work on Wednesday and just went to 7-11 and got a pint of ice cream for lunch and then almost had a breakdown walking back in the middle of the road because I was just walking and wasn't really doing anything.

Looking forward to winter and its excuses to sit inside and eat lots and watch mindless TV...

 

[Abnerrs]

Thinking of you Emiloo. Rant all you want if it helps you - that's what this thread is for. Don't be sorry at all. I'm sure everyone would agree that if lending an ear on this forum is all it takes to make you feel the slightest bit better while you're going through tough tough times, we're more than happy to do so.

I agree with all of this. And it makes me schmoopy that this came from nyanko.

 

[kakurubird]

I agree with all of this. And it makes me schmoopy that this came from nyanko.

that definitely wasn't nyanko posting...

but yes, I agree, big hugs to everyone (esp. Emi) and that's what we're here for. nothing wrong with a good complaint every so often--feels good to get it out.

 

[Emiloo4]

I agree with all of this. And it makes me schmoopy that this came from nyanko.

Except for the fact that it didn't
Thanks again guys. You all are truly awesome.

 

[Abnerrs]

that definitely wasn't nyanko posting...

but yes, I agree, big hugs to everyone (esp. Emi) and that's what we're here for. nothing wrong with a good complaint every so often--feels good to get it out.

Except for the fact that it didn't
Thanks again guys. You all are truly awesome.

I swear to god you guys, my computer said nyanko. Like, I double checked because I was so shocked!

Well, this makes more sense.......

 

[nyanko]

I swear to god you guys, my computer said nyanko. Like, I double checked because I was so shocked!

Well, this makes more sense.......

lol yeah that's gross minnerbelle is way nicer than me

 

[twelvetigers]

lol yeah that's gross minnerbelle is way nicer than me

plus there were capital letters and punctuation
nyan is too cool for that

 

[heylodeb]

plus there were capital letters and punctuation
nyan is too cool for that

 

[DVMDream]

Pathetic rant:

I am so tired of this letting agency. It takes them weeks to get anything accomplished...

I asked them to please send someone out today since I am home today and she said that she can't promise that they will get out today but that I will receive a call to schedule a time... Cool, I have time right now, get it done! It should have been done weeks ago.. 😡

 

[wildcatj]

Pathetic rant:

I am so tired of this letting agency. It takes them weeks to get anything accomplished...

I asked them to please send someone out today since I am home today and she said that she can't promise that they will get out today but that I will receive a call to schedule a time... Cool, I have time right now, get it done! It should have been done weeks ago.. 😡

Time to move in with those other people that offered to you?

 

[DVMDream]

Time to move in with those other people that offered to you?

I want to and I don't. It isn't a simple move. There are lots of things that I would have to cancel that I finally (after weeks of work) got set up here (and there could be fees associated with cancelling them). I have to read my letting contract, but I think I have to give them a one month notice before I leave and I am kind of stuck here until the whole electric bill issue gets sorted out (again another fault of the letting company). Also, the flat that I was offered does not allow cats and my current one does and I really want to bring my kitty over here. Then there is the problem of moving which involves multiple trips on a bus lugging crap back and forth (it isn't easy to move between flats here). I am settled here, this is the LAST thing that needs to be fixed and then I don't have to bother them again 🙂xf🙂. Not to mention, that I do enjoy having my own space.

 

[Emiloo4]

Time to move in with those other people that offered to you?

At this point, I feel like packing your shiz and moving ten times is better than what you've been dealing with. One of my biggest pet peeves is when people can't just do their job. 😡
Hope it gets figured out soon.

 

[DVMDream]

At this point, I feel like packing your shiz and moving ten times is better than what you've been dealing with. One of my biggest pet peeves is when people can't just do their job. 😡
Hope it gets figured out soon.

It is one of my pet peeves too and if the only thing I had to do was pack my **** and make 15,000 trips to move all my ****, I would have done it weeks ago, but that isn't the only factor involved, unfortunately. (I need my kitty.. 🙁)

It should be fixed soon, supposedly they just got approval from the landlord this morning to get it fixed so now I just have to wait for the engineer to call and set up an appointment, but you can bet that I will be calling them every single day next week until it gets set up.

 

[Emiloo4]

It is one of my pet peeves too and if the only thing I had to do was pack my **** and make 15,000 trips to move all my ****, I would have done it weeks ago, but that isn't the only factor involved, unfortunately. (I need my kitty.. 🙁)

It should be fixed soon, supposedly they just got approval from the landlord this morning to get it fixed so now I just have to wait for the engineer to call and set up an appointment, but you can bet that I will be calling them every single day next week until it gets set up.

Kitty is important 🙂 I killed myself trying to find housing for all 3 of my animals 🙄

 

[Trematode]

Does anyone know a good rat forum?

The one I am on now seems to be made up mostly of teeny boppers. I'm new to rats and see people doing questionable things and not getting good advice. I need a forum where people jump down your throat if you are too poor to take your rats to a vet when they are sick. I don't feel like I am learning a lot on this one. Too much contradiction.

 

[DVMDream]

Pathetic rant:

I am so tired of this letting agency. It takes them weeks to get anything accomplished...

I asked them to please send someone out today since I am home today and she said that she can't promise that they will get out today but that I will receive a call to schedule a time... Cool, I have time right now, get it done! It should have been done weeks ago.. 😡

It has been fixed!!! 😀

They finally did something quickly!

 

[orca2011]

So my mom decided to take our dog to the vet today because she feels he was getting more unsteady on his hind legs. Just got a text saying he has to go to a specialist in Norristown or come down here to Penn...She didn't specify if it was hips or a neuro problem, but I'm fearing the worst and thinking it's degenerative myelopathy because it's common in his breed and he's right at the age where it hits. 🙁🙁🙁


ETA: My mom just told me our current vet thinks it's neurological...
And another edit: vet did mention degenerative myelopathy. Cue total lack of focus for studying for my anatomy midterm next week.

 

[NStarz]

My kitten is having chronic diarrhea. She was ill when she was at the shelter and presumably was better before they sent her home with me. I've had her for almost two months and it has been almost non-stop diarrhea. She was doing better on ID for two weeks and it just started up again (completely liquid). I've tried metronidazole, Forti-Flora, strongid, and panacur. Her fecal was negative, so was another parasitic profile. She's a pound underweight. She's been seen here at the OSU hospital, so I know she's getting good care. We're testing her for Tritrichomonas next, and the Dr is consulting with medicine to see if IBD were feasible in a kitten (he's never seen it before) or if it's maybe a food allergy of some kind (though I'm not sure why it would get better for two weeks on ID and then just suddenly start up again). She's acting completely normally.

I'm starting to get worried that this is something serious 🙁 Please keep little Callie in your thoughts.

 

[Emiloo4]

Callie and Orca's pup are in my thoughts. Get better little fur friends.

 

[nyanko]

ETA: My mom just told me our current vet thinks it's neurological...
And another edit: vet did mention degenerative myelopathy. Cue total lack of focus for studying for my anatomy midterm next week.

There are other things it could be if it's a neurologic problem that localizes to the spinal cord. DM is on the differentials for certain signalments, yes, but it's not the only thing that can cause spinal cord problems in dogs, even susceptible breeds. Far from it! Please try not to let it stress you out too much, it's something that has to be mentioned if the dog matches the signalment and signs but it could be something fixable too. I hope it is!

 

[orca2011]

There are other things it could be if it's a neurologic problem that localizes to the spinal cord. DM is on the differentials for certain signalments, yes, but it's not the only thing that can cause spinal cord problems in dogs, even susceptible breeds. Far from it! Please try not to let it stress you out too much, it's something that has to be mentioned if the dog matches the signalment and signs but it could be something fixable too. I hope it is!

I talked to her afterwards and we definitely want to at least do a consultation with a neurologist, so we'll go from there. Its either going to be somewhere just outside of Philly or at penn.

 

[Hotfillyky]

My kitten is having chronic diarrhea. She was ill when she was at the shelter and presumably was better before they sent her home with me. I've had her for almost two months and it has been almost non-stop diarrhea. She was doing better on ID for two weeks and it just started up again (completely liquid). I've tried metronidazole, Forti-Flora, strongid, and panacur. Her fecal was negative, so was another parasitic profile. She's a pound underweight. She's been seen here at the OSU hospital, so I know she's getting good care. We're testing her for Tritrichomonas next, and the Dr is consulting with medicine to see if IBD were feasible in a kitten (he's never seen it before) or if it's maybe a food allergy of some kind (though I'm not sure why it would get better for two weeks on ID and then just suddenly start up again). She's acting completely normally.

I'm starting to get worried that this is something serious 🙁 Please keep little Callie in your thoughts.

You might want to do a fecal pathogen profile too. Kitties with crypto. If it is tritrich then some of the meds you mentioned are used in treatment but a much longer duration and there are one or two additional. It can be IBD too. Have you tried a novel protein source?

I will keep my paws crossed for her🙂

 

[LMMS]

Goodness gracious! NS - how old is the kitten? My girl has had IBD since about six months of age. Took years and a bout of pancreatitis to get a proper diagnosis b/c the first two vets we saw didn't consider it due to her age. For good news! And if it is IBD, feel free to pop me a PM - I've got 14 years of experience under my belt. 🙄

And, orca, nyan's made some VERY good points! I will totally keep good thoughts that the consult results in good news!

 

[NStarz]

LMMS, she's about 4 months old. Hotfilly, I believe we already did a fecal pathogen profile. I'm not entirely sure. I know he was running her stool for parasites not typically seen on fecal floats (giardia, crypto, I know were included...not sure of the specific tests done, though).

I haven't tried a novel protein source yet, but that's my next step, I think. The Hill's, Purina, Evo, and I/D she's been on have all been chicken based. Though it doesn't really make sense to me that it would get better and then get worse again if it was a food allergy. I just know that I've been to the vet almost 5 times since I've had her and spent >$500, whereas my roommate's kitten was spayed on a kitchen table and has not even been to the vet yet (no problems and fully vaccinated). How did I get the short end of the stick? GRRRRR...Good thing she's so stinkin' cute.

 

[Emiloo4]

I haven't tried a novel protein source yet, but that's my next step, I think. The Hill's, Purina, Evo, and I/D she's been on have all been chicken based. Though it doesn't really make sense to me that it would get better and then get worse again if it was a food allergy. I just know that I've been to the vet almost 5 times since I've had her and spent >$500, whereas my roommate's kitten was spayed on a kitchen table and has not even been to the vet yet (no problems and fully vaccinated). How did I get the short end of the stick? GRRRRR...Good thing she's so stinkin' cute.

Veterinary curse 🙄