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I ordered my dad's gift in plenty of time for Christmas, and the tracking info says it was delivered on the 10th, but I just got home and it isn't anywhere. 🙁 My sister does about all of her Christmas shopping online, and my dad orders a bunch of stuff, but when I try it it gets vanished.

My rant is somewhat ameliorated by the fact that they refunded part of my order (a Christmas ornament that's been discontinued) and are re-sending the rest of it. I really wish I could have given it to him on Christmas, though.
 
Just spent 30 minutes chasing a beagle around a parking lot/neighborhood. She would not come at all. I am so out of shape and a bit sick so now my lungs burn. Don't take your dog to Petco until it's trained well and will come when you call it. Now I'm worried about the poor dog.

+1 to the cop that helped out though! That was nice.
 
cs5910 said:
Random thought! My friend who's in med school was telling me about how he has to dissect human cadavers next semester.. I don't know about you guys, but that seems so weird to me!! I LOVED doing necropsies on animals while interning... but it would be so weird to do that on a human!!

My friend also told me he could absolutely never, ever, ever open up an animal, nor could most of his classmates. I just thought it was interesting that vet med and human med are essentially very similiar but most vets would never want to touch humans and vice versa.
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First of all..HI PEEPS 😍 I came on here to rant about not having any time to visit this forum anymore and viola...I found a thread I can comment on.

ummm, yeah, so having now dissected both the canine in vet school and the human cadaver down to the pelvic region for an entire semester (we do lower anatomy next semester), I have a few comments. Things are much easier to find on the human (brachial plexus is massive comparatively speaking), but ummmm....hmmmm, the whole splitting the cranium in half with a power saw (like between the eyes, nose, mustache 😱 and teeth) is beyond freaky. And then having the pleasure of doing the same with the penis (scalpel).... and having to look at the two halves for weeks on end... no bueno. Oh, and we had to cut the glans of the penis off as well :scared: However, I will say, finding pure gold teeth, pacemakers, stents and lots of tumors in different organs was pretty cool. 😀
 
I made my first major mistake in veterinary medicine at work today and I'm super upset with myself at the moment. I have been working as an assistant at a busy ER/specialty clinic for a year now (well, actually, more like nine months because I was out all summer with a serious knee injury..but that's another story!!) and it's my first veterinary job ever.

Well, today I was looking at a cat's chart and noticed he was due to start a CRI of fluids and KCl at 15 mls/hr. I told one of the techs I was working with that the cat was due for the CRI, and he said oh great, just switch on that pump on his cage - the fluids were set up this morning by another tech. Great! I thought, switched the pump on, and merrily went on my way. The problem? My spaced out brain somehow did not register that, while the fluids were properly set up, the cat's pump was not, and he was now receiving KCl at 200 mLs/hr instead of 15. Oops. Thank god the vet noticed an hour and a half later (once I realized it was my error, I told her right away what had happened). We pulled him out and checked his electrolytes and his potassium levels were completely normal but my god, I feel like such an incompetent ***** right about now. How can I ever expect to handle the responsibilities of being a veterinarian if I don't even notice crucial yet simple details such as the ones I missed today? I know everyone makes mistakes and everyone was completely supportive and understanding and I am thankful that even though I made a major mistake at least it did not result in this poor cat's death, but I still can't help but feel down on myself tonight 🙁.
 
Jazz: Everyone makes mistakes. You did the right thing by owning up to it and telling the veterinarian A.S.A.P. People who make lazy mistakes or very frequent critical mistakes may not be cut out for the veterinary field. With every job, there is a learning curve. Unfortunately, there are instances where you will not be told something and only by making an error will you realize what needs to be done. I am proud that you stepped up and did the right thing. I am happy the cat turned out fine in the end.
 
Thanks Trematode. I felt like I handled the situation pretty well...except for breaking down and crying in front of the doctor when she came over to tell me the cat was going to be okay but to be more careful and triple check myself next time 😳

I mean, mistakes are most certainly a part of life and I expect to make plenty more as I continue to learn about and grow in this profession, it just sucks that in this line of work a mistake can lead to the death of an animal if it's serious enough. I will get over this one and try and learn from it to ensure it never happens again!

Thanks again 🙂
 
JazzTuck said:
I made my first major mistake in veterinary medicine at work today and I'm super upset with myself at the moment. I have been working as an assistant at a busy ER/specialty clinic for a year now (well, actually, more like nine months because I was out all summer with a serious knee injury..but that's another story!!) and it's my first veterinary job ever.

Well, today I was looking at a cat's chart and noticed he was due to start a CRI of fluids and KCl at 15 mls/hr. I told one of the techs I was working with that the cat was due for the CRI, and he said oh great, just switch on that pump on his cage - the fluids were set up this morning by another tech. Great! I thought, switched the pump on, and merrily went on my way. The problem? My spaced out brain somehow did not register that, while the fluids were properly set up, the cat's pump was not, and he was now receiving KCl at 200 mLs/hr instead of 15. Oops. Thank god the vet noticed an hour and a half later (once I realized it was my error, I told her right away what had happened). We pulled him out and checked his electrolytes and his potassium levels were completely normal but my god, I feel like such an incompetent ***** right about now. How can I ever expect to handle the responsibilities of being a veterinarian if I don't even notice crucial yet simple details such as the ones I missed today? I know everyone makes mistakes and everyone was completely supportive and understanding and I am thankful that even though I made a major mistake at least it did not result in this poor cat's death, but I still can't help but feel down on myself tonight 🙁.
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As Trem already said, kudos to owning up to it.. Take this as a lesson learned... You cannot trust everything/ everyone when they tell you something, and you should always double check everything!!
 
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I am glad I could help a teeny tiny bit. I hate seeing people beat themselves up over stuff like that. Hang in there 🙂
 
😡 when you tell the person picking you up you're off at 10pm, be off at 10pm or at least tell them to show up at 10:35. It is effing cold out here in my car waiting on your ass!
 
Going back to Charlottetown today 🙁 I hate being a plane ride away from any family.
 
this is a pretty crappy rant but...

Modcloth!!! Y u must have soooo many cute clothes?! Why must sunshine have no money?!😡
 
Working alone in the barn today and starting to get a bit tired. Only 24 minutes until my lunch break. 😳
 
sunshinevet said:
this is a pretty crappy rant but...

Modcloth!!! Y u must have soooo many cute clothes?! Why must sunshine have no money?!😡
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They do have pretty clothes! I have never bought anything from them, but always tempted.
 
swingnsave said:
expensive!!! 😱
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really? Maybe theres some cost of living differences because lots of their dresses/t-shirts etc dont seem that expensive compared to what I pay for clothes here? It makes me want to go to the US and just buy everything I need for life... all my american classmates constantly complain how expensive clothes, manchester and appliances etc are (and they're still all made in china!!!).

My real rant: just got my dogs ashes back. I have no idea what to do with them. Its hard to believe its really her in there - I didn't get to see her body or anything. Just so hard. 🙁🙁🙁
 
sunshinevet said:
really? Maybe theres some cost of living differences because lots of their dresses/t-shirts etc dont seem that expensive compared to what I pay for clothes here? It makes me want to go to the US and just buy everything I need for life... all my american classmates constantly complain how expensive clothes, manchester and appliances etc are (and they're still all made in china!!!).

My real rant: just got my dogs ashes back. I have no idea what to do with them. Its hard to believe its really her in there - I didn't get to see her body or anything. Just so hard. 🙁🙁🙁
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So sorry sunshine. I think it's so much harder when it's unexpected. 🙁
 
Biking 4 miles in the cold and dark is one thing.

Doing it in the pouring rain is a completely different story.

3 more miles to go. 🙁
 
PetPony said:
I don't have much money. 🙁

And I don't know it my other one got into it too or not. 🙁

I'm so stupid. I thought I cleaned it all up! 🙁
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A single 200mg ibuprofin can be toxic, you need to go...
 
Waiting for my roommate with the car.

I counted the tablets and I don't think she ate one. I found one with teeth marks on it that I heard her bite.

I was out of the room for maybe a minute. Hopefully she didn't eat one.
 
At the vet school now because she was acting really weird. I feel so horrible. Poor kitten.
 
They're not sure if she's gonna make it. I feel like such a horrible mom.
 
They described it to me saying there's three levels of toxicity with neurological signs being the worst. Of course, that's what she has. Just one moment of not paying attention and then that. I feel so horrible. I just got her on Friday. I said I'd give them a home for Christmas and then she might not even make it through Christmas. 🙁

And because I don't feel horrible enough already, I have wonderful family and roommates to make me feel even worse. 🙁
 
PetPony said:
They described it to me saying there's three levels of toxicity with neurological signs being the worst. Of course, that's what she has. Just one moment of not paying attention and then that. I feel so horrible. I just got her on Friday. I said I'd give them a home for Christmas and then she might not even make it through Christmas. 🙁

And because I don't feel horrible enough already, I have wonderful family and roommates to make me feel even worse. 🙁
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First of all, **** happens to the best of us....just let it roll away.

Concentrate on your girl, what do they recommend?

Inducing vomiting? Toxiban? IV fluids? What about antibiotics or GI protectants?

STOP beating yourself up and just be there for her. The rest of us are here for you....
 
Hotfillyky said:
First of all, **** happens to the best of us....just let it roll away.

Concentrate on your girl, what do they recommend?

Inducing vomiting? Toxiban? IV fluids? What about antibiotics or GI protectants?

STOP beating yourself up and just be there for her. The rest of us are here for you....
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They gave her something to induce vomiting but apparently she didn't vomit but it sedated her a bit (they said it would sedate her too). I think she's getting fluids and something to protect her GI tract. I think? I was trying really hard not to cry too much and I honestly can't remember everything he said.

We decided to try and make it through the night for now. I start work there tomorrow at 7 and we're gonna talk about more then. 🙁
 
PetPony said:
They gave her something to induce vomiting but apparently she didn't vomit but it sedated her a bit (they said it would sedate her too). I think she's getting fluids and something to protect her GI tract. I think? I was trying really hard not to cry too much and I honestly can't remember everything he said.

We decided to try and make it through the night for now. I start work there tomorrow at 7 and we're gonna talk about more then. 🙁
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Supportive care is very important along with the GI protectants. It takes time before you can see the effect on the kidneys (4-5 days) with BW. This is what I can remember from the last one I worked with and a quick peek at VIN.

Don't give up on her yet! If they will let you pay in increments (since you will be working there) then try that. Remember to keep quality of life issues in mind as well as your financial abilities.

PP, you can only do what you can. I will hope for the best! Don't forget to update when you can (and for support).:xf:


You are more than welcome to PM me if I can help in any way....especially if moral support is what you need.
 
PetPony said:
They gave her something to induce vomiting but apparently she didn't vomit but it sedated her a bit (they said it would sedate her too). I think she's getting fluids and something to protect her GI tract. I think? I was trying really hard not to cry too much and I honestly can't remember everything he said.

We decided to try and make it through the night for now. I start work there tomorrow at 7 and we're gonna talk about more then. 🙁
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Hang in there, and take it one hour at a time. Crap happens, even to the best of us who care the most. My dogs have gotten into chocolate, raisins, onions, entire loaves of bread, a bag of candy corn, a 20lb bag of dog food, 3lbs of trail mix (with raisins and chocolate and nuts) and most recently, half their body weight in grapes, which resulted in lots of vomit and bloodwork and anti emetics for one of them after a sleepless night for me. They've eaten tinfoil, plastic bottles, my favorite crocs, dead rotting creatures, my notes, 2 backpacks, and god-knows-what-else. Sometimes, animals will be animals and they find ways to drive us crazy even if we think we've animal-proofed our houses.
 
I can do that credit card type thing. I'm gonna try to pay for as much out of pocket though as I can. That's what my savings are for I guess. I just didn't expect to need them this soon. 🙁

Good thing I work more than usual over Christmas because getting them spayed and vaccinated and all that other normal stuff isn't gonna be free next month either. 🙁
 
cowgirla said:
Hang in there, and take it one hour at a time. Crap happens, even to the best of us who care the most. My dogs have gotten into chocolate, raisins, onions, entire loaves of bread, a bag of candy corn, a 20lb bag of dog food, 3lbs of trail mix (with raisins and chocolate and nuts) and most recently, half their body weight in grapes, which resulted in lots of vomit and bloodwork and anti emetics for one of them after a sleepless night for me. They've eaten tinfoil, plastic bottles, my favorite crocs, dead rotting creatures, my notes, 2 backpacks, and god-knows-what-else. Sometimes, animals will be animals and they find ways to drive us crazy even if we think we've animal-proofed our houses.
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Thanks cowgirla for sharing your info! Maybe that will help PP feel a bit better.

We had a bloodhound that was exposed to a Meth lab before we got her. She had many hang ups, eating rocks/chewing her ears were the biggest challenges. We did a full sweep of the yard and removed every rock we found. We did everything we could for her short of cropping her ears and making her wear a basket muzzle when outside. I had to let her go when she was 2.5 YO because she ate rocks again. She had eaten rocks again and we had already taken her to surgery many, many times. She was my baby and it absolutely killed me to let her go but I had too. 🙁

My point is that it happens to all of us


I will be thinking of you both:xf:
 
I'm so sorry PP 🙁 Mistakes happen. I had a lab mix that ate 21 chocolate chip cookies that my little sister (she was 11 at the time) baked. She left the kitchen for a moment to wash her hands and he devoured them. Max was ok after a vet visit and lots of vomiting but my sister felt horrible. To this day she feels bad about it even though it was an accident. Please don't beat yourself up.
 
Things like that happen PP. There's not much you can do about it. We're all wishing you and your kitty well.

I just found out this morning that my grandpa went to the hospital yesterday. They think he's got the start of pneumonia. Apparently he passed out twice last night because he couldn't breathe deep enough. I think he's doing better today after being on IV antibiotics. I was supposed to Skype my family and open presents with them tonight. And now I can't. I'm not even upset about the present thing (we're going to make it up on Saturday). I was just really looking forward to talking with my family tonight. I miss them a ton and the fact that my grandpa's not feeling great doesn't help. I hope he gets better soon. It's my first Christmas without my family and it's making me a little sad.
 
Minor rant: The last couple hours of my shift are going SO SLOW!!! Clinic is dead and I just want to go home. 🙁
 
I'm about to get really upset again. 🙁 Better go to bed.
 
PetPony said:
I'm about to get really upset again. 🙁 Better go to bed.
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I'm so sorry to hear about what's going on PP. sending lots of good thoughts your way and hopefully she'll pull through!

And seriously, don't beat yourself up over it. My Lab has eaten a solid dark chocolate bar, a gigantic bag of trail mix containing chocolate and raisins, an entire loaf of bread, a bottle of aquaphore, a couple rodents, a pack of cough drops ... He also got bitten by a rattlesnake in our backyard! These things happen to even the best pet owners as others have pointed out!
 
Yeah PP, don't beat yourself up, I dropped a couch on my cat when she was a kitten... Felt horrible about it. Accidents happen, just focus on helping her to get better.
 
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