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Information to know about your pet… before you visit the vet:

- What kind of food does your pet eat? Include the brand name and flavor, as well as the amount fed and how often they eat. Remember that “one scoop” doesn’t mean much, so be sure to quantify it in cups, etc. before your next visit. Don’t forget to mention treats, or any recent diet changes!

- What medications, if any, does your pet take? Please know the drug name, dosage, and frequency, as well as how long they’ve been on it. Preventatives count as meds too! Different brands protect against different parasites, so be sure to know which your pet takes.

- Is your pet ever exposed to other animals? This includes animals in the home, at the dog park, groomers, daycare, boarding, and play dates with neighbors or friends. When was their most recent exposure?

- Is your pet up to date on vaccines? Which ones? Just the core vaccines (rabies and DHPP for dogs/FVRCP for cats), or non-core such as lepto, influenza, Bordetella, and/or feline leukemia as well? If not up to date, did they ever receive any vaccines in the past, and when?

- Does your pet have any relevant medical history? Please disclose any previous illnesses or surgeries you are aware of to your vet team.

- What is your pet’s spay/neuter status? Different reproductive diseases affect intact and altered animals. If you’re unsure, just let us know!

- Has your pet traveled recently? This includes everything from trips out of the country to a day drive across town for a swim at the lake. Certain toxins and diseases are more prevalent in different environments.

- Is your pet nervous or aggressive? There’s no shame in this! Please let us know for our safety and your pet’s.

Remember that not all vet visits are planned, so be sure to learn this information ahead of time. I hope this helps better equip you to advocate for your pet!

Fellow vet professionals, feel free to add on!

talesfromtreatment

My go-to phrase for things when taking a history is "Is your pet on any medications, vitamins, supplements, or flea control." - all of these things fall under the 'medications' question but a lot of people don't consider the others when asked about meds. Especially the flea meds for some reason. And yes, CBD oil falls under this, too. No, we aren't going to judge you.

Does your pet have a history of eating things they shouldn't?

*for cats especially* Have then been any recent major changes in the household?

presentlydean

online communities are so strange because people slip away so easily. you can be on here for years, folding people you've never met into the fabric of your daily life, and then they disappear, leaving only ghost posts scattered across tumblr behind. or their blog stays dormant, for weeks, months, years, until you're only still following them because you remember that they love sunflowers or they were kind to you when they didn't have to be or the last thing they posted was sad and raw and you still worry about them sometimes.

and sometimes they come back when you least expect it, years later, even, and there's this sudden rush of relief like there you are, there you are, even though you barely knew each other.

there's a strange kind of love to it. i don't know you and i want to hold your hand across miles and time zones and oceans. i can still see the imprint of you in this community you left. you don't anyone will notice or care when you're gone, but we notice and we care and we wish you well.

i hope you're all okay out there. i hope the sun is shining on your face and you are breathing deeply. i miss you.

orcinus-veterinarius

If you have a good experience with a veterinary hospital, particularly an ER, please consider leaving a review. A lot of emergency clinics have poor ratings online because many folks only think to leave reviews when they’re upset (often about money). But it means the world to the staff to know when clients appreciate them!

quillpenkeyboard

Once a week (on Fridays), our start-of-shift rounds includes reading out loud a handful of positive client reviews selected by management. I can't say that it negates bad reviews entirely, but it helps a lot. Sometimes these are effusive (Dr. So-and-So worked a miracle and saved my dog's life! I would like to process my relief at this by gushing in text form) and sometimes they are mundane (Today's visit was good. Everyone was professional and friendly, and things got done quickly and correctly.)

Even if you don't have much to say, just a quick note provides balance to all the one-star reviews from people who are upset about their pet's health and blaming us.

great-and-small

One of the hardest things about working in a veterinary ER is delivering bad news. I feel like at least once a shift someone is blindsided by their pet being diagnosed with a condition they’ve never heard of before. In many cases this is unavoidable but I really feel that some of the most common critical emergencies I see would be easier for owners to process if they had prior knowledge about the illness.

The following infographic is far from a comprehensive list and truthfully I have a LOT more to say about diagnosis, prevention, and treatment of each of these conditions. However, this image shows just a few of the major points that I wish owners had been able to prepare for prior to hearing about them in the ER. Some of these conditions are preventable and some are not but they all require an owner to make difficult decisions in a crisis situation. If your pet fits into one of these categories, please just do a quick google about the condition, and maybe discuss with your vet signs that you can watch for at home.

iheartvmt

Just wanted to add that, though it's less common, unspayed female cats can also get pyometra, and male dogs can also get urethral obstructions!

metalsaints

I just want to add that all breeds can get bloat, so if you have a dog or are around them a lot, it's important to know the signs of bloat and how to decrease risk. There is preventative surgery that can be done to greatly reduce the risk and severity of bloat. If you are concerned about your dog getting bloat, talk to your vet about having your dog's stomach tacked. The vet did it for my Saint Bernard during another surgery he was having.

orcinus-veterinarius

I know I’ve reblogged this before, but now that I’m working ER as a doctor I wanted to chime in and agree with the last point! Last week I saw GDV in a dachshund. Most Dane owners know to look out for it, but many dachshund owners are unaware their dog is considered an at-risk breed.

Speaking of dachshunds, if you own one (or a Frenchie), you should definitely know about IVDD (intervertebral disc disease). It can occur in a wide variety of breeds but these guys are genetically predisposed to it. IVDD leads to acute paralysis in the hind limbs. In minor cases, it can resolve with cage rest, but otherwise requires an expensive surgery to correct. If your dog goes down in the rear limbs, that warrants immediate evaluation by a veterinarian!

thelostswede

blueartistic813

TONIGHT

lakeffectqueer-deactivated20240

TONIGHT

Tonight!!!

TONIGHT!

TONIGHT!

TONIGHT

every time i start to feel cringe for being too deep in the hyperfixation i remember the intense depression i have waded through and have to remind myself that enjoyment is fleeting (so grab it with both hands), and life is for loving (so hold that love close), and if anyone thinks i’m cringe they must not be having a very good time (and i hope they can find a good time soon).

silvergryphonart

And I urge you to please notice when you are happy, and exclaim or murmur or think at some point, ‘If this isn't nice, I don't know what is.’

- Kurt Vonnegut Jr., A Man Without a Country

legendary-scholar-deactivated20

Fireflies photograph in trees with long time exposure.

greatmountainfloofsquatch

He was right: I do not believe my eyes.

lexiconne

anxiously awaiting the arrival of my queerplatonic partner like a funky little gay package I ordered online that got lost somewhere overseas a month ago

totally-ikea

“Why is snoop dogg at the Olympics-“

WRONG QUESTION!

WHY ISNT MARTHA STEWART THERE WITH HIM?

softbrah

she is! she’s joining him for the equestrian events because, and I am quoting her directly, “Snoop is afraid of horses.”

butch-ragh-barkrock

Update:

gendernewtral

this is 100% real btw

elodieunderglass

In Paris this week, he said: “I am interested in the horses that dance and I want to give them some carrots and apples … make sure they’re fed before they do their thang.”

Stewart explained the pair’s dressage plan.

“Snoop called me and said he knows I know horses, and he’s a little fearful of horses,” the businesswoman, philanthropist and octogenarian Sports Illustrated swimsuit cover model told NBC on Friday.

“I’m still scared of horses,” Snoop said.

“Have you ever ridden a horse?” Stewart asked.

“No,” said Snoop. “I’m scared.”

“So we’re gonna do dressage,” Stewart said.

bliss-bliss-bliss-bliss

This is so lovely and heartwarming that I almost didn't notice that Snoop's wearing knee high spats

bliss-bliss-bliss-bliss

EPILOGUE

He got to meet the horses!!

He even got to feed them carrots like he wanted to, even though he seems to be nervous! Such courage and valor! /Gen!

This is clearly the coolest day of that white guy's life. It's the coolest day of the horse's life. This is the coolest day of all of our lives. Mr Dogg, thank you for being who you are.

urgentkettle

Can we just take a sec to also thank Mr. Snoop Dog for saying that he was scared to do something and called a friend to help him. And then did the scary thing. I think that admitting you’re scared of something takes courage and inner strength.

pancakeke

OK I have watched MANY videos and here it is for all you kids to learn your viral/meme video history, here are some premium vintage meme fodder:

Hampster Dance (1998) Rejected (2000) All Your Base (2001) Tidus Laughing (2001) The End of the World (2003) Badger Badger Badger (2003) Hyakugojyuuichi!!! (2003) GI Joe PSAs (2003) Llama Song (2004) Banana Phone (2004) Ddautta (There She Is!) (2004) Charlie the Unicorn (2005) Cillit Bang (2006) Caramelldansen (2006) Metal Gear Awesome (2006) Leekspin (2006) Marissa Stole the Precious Thing (2006) The Mysterious Ticking Noise (2007) Powerthirst (2007) Paffendorf (2007) Splash Attack (2007) Caipirinha Dance (2007) I Take a Potato Chip… (2007) Nico Nico Douga Medley (2007) Ronald McDonald Ran Ran Ru (2008) Danjo (2008) Giga Pudding (2008) The Ultimate Showdown (2008) Balsamic Vinegar (2008) Sakura-Con Commercial (2009) Shamwow (2009) Slapchop (2009) OK GO- Here It Goes Again (2009) Stu Making Chocolate Pudding at 4 AM (2010) HEYYEYAA (2010) Galo Sengan (2011)

There are probably more that I’m missing. Some of these videos are part of a series (GI Joe, Potter Puppet Pals) and I didn’t count shitty videos like those idiot laughing babies.

bleutempete

Oh my fucking god, I was a retro memer

pensivelyplayfulme

I can’t believe we’re already calling Charlie the Unicorn vintage, I feel so old

pancakeke

Charlie the Unicorn would be in 6th grade if it was a person.

augustsun

GI JOEEEEEE

etrosgate

and don’t forget these classics

They’re Taking The Hobbits To Isengard (2006) Numa Numa (2006) The Gummy Bear Song (2007) The Duck Song (2009) White & Nerdy (2009) Trololo (2010) Nyan Cat (2011)

theultravioletcatastrophe

Anyone remember Mr. T Vs Unicron (2003)?

kingknife-deactivated20200302

FUCK

pure

can’t believe there’s no mention of the most iconic of them all: WTF Bomb, ima firin my lazar, and Ninja Info Cards

stripesandteeth

How could this list not include the greatest 2007 meme of all time, the dramatic reading of a break up letter???: https://youtu.be/MBHOL1PcPR8

drawyourocslikethis

What about -

Chocolate Rain (2007)

Fork in the Garbage Disposal (2007)

I Can Break These Cuffs (2008)

Do You Like Waffles? (2008)

Fukkireta (2010)

Spitting While Kissing (2011)

Navy Seal Copypasta (2012)

tamhonksss

Here’s some more

My Roflcopter Goes Soisoisoisoi (2004)

Kitty Cat Dance (2004)

Fast Food Rockers (2006)

Shoes - Kelly (2006)

Geddan (2007)

Neurotically Yours (Foamy the Squirrel) (N/A)

Tunak Tunak Tun (N/A)

weaponizedhorse

Someone add lllams with hats. I can’t believe potter puppet pals is 10 years old now

moriahari

The ancient times

masqueraccoon

Llamas with Hats

stokerbramwell

Wow I managed to miss a few of these back in the day. I’m not sure whether I regret that.

saint-batrick

I WILL NOT BE HAPPY UNTIL “MR T ATE MY BALLS (1995)” MAKES THESE LISTS.

cipheramnesia

Where is Yatta?

cipheramnesia

Happatai - Yatta

ofermod

I can’t believe there’s no Homestar Runner representation here. Not even TROGDOR!? (2003).

raptorific

If I were president of Doctor Who, I'd make a Simpsons episode and I'm not joking

raptorific

Doctor Who and his bestie of the week arrive in a perfectly normal, if particularly eventful, small town in modern day earth, full of quirky characters who have all been stuck in time for close to 40 years. They aren't trapped in the 80s, though, time keeps moving forward, but the people don't. They're aware of the passage of time, but not of their static nature. Their young son has celebrated 35 Christmases and 35 tenth birthdays and he remembers all of them, he just hasn't put together that this is too many for someone who would, if pressed, claim to have been born in 2014. Their daughter remembers being 8 in 2004, in 1998, in 1989, but she's sure she was born in 2016. The 44-year-old school principal has PTSD flashbacks from a war that should've been over five years before he was born. The parents are in their late 30s but their worn, elderly voices tell a very different story. What's causing this? Is it ethical for the doctor to make the residents aware of their condition, or to fix it, knowing Grandpa might crumble to dust if he does the math on his age? Should a state of affairs be allowed to persist like this for so long?

somecunttookmyurl

Listen my dudes Ancient Egypt existed for a really fuckass long time. Literally just Pharaonic civilization lasted 3,000 years. That’s not even including predynastic civilization and Roman rule. If you lump that in you’re looking at more like… 5,000 years. Like. If you want a comparison of how long that is: THE YEAR IS CURRENTLY 2018. TWO THOUSAND. TWO-THIRDS OF ANCIENT EGYPTIAN PHARAONIC CIVILIZATION HAVE HAPPENED SINCE THE ‘BIRTH OF JESUS CHRIST’ We comparatively just entered the Third Intermediate Period. The Greeks will not take over for another 700~ years. Cleopatra will not be born until the year 2931.

It’s a really long time guys.

somecunttookmyurl

Anyway look. Listen. I sat my ass down and wrote out a timeline of “when shit happened if you started at 1AD” because I know backwards numbers are hard to process but here’s an abridged version. If the first Egyptian Pharaoh came to power in 1AD then…

300: step pyramid built 450: Great Pyramid at Giza built 815: Pepi II dies and civil war breaks out 950: Egypt re-unified 1350: Middle Kingdom ends 1450: New Kingdom begins 1520: Hatshepsut is on the throne 1650: Ahkenaten switches to monotheistic religion and builds a new city 1680: Tutankhamun dies 1720: Ramesses II ‘the great’ ascends to the throne 1740: World’s first peace treaty signed 1790: Ramesses II dies leaving way too many children 1920: Egypt breaks into 2 states again And now we get to ~~~~the future~~~~. If we started at 1AD all of this stuff hasn’t happened yet 2050: Briefly re-united as a single state 2180: Civil war 2250: Nubian kings take over 2335: Assyrian conquest 2665: Alexander the Great conquers Egypt 2930: Cleopatra VII born 2970: Cleopatra VII dies. Egypt falls to Rome. Fin.

And that’s just starting with the Pharaohs. If you wanted to start with Predynastic Egypt, you can go ahead and ADD ONE THOUSAND YEARS to all of those dates

disbabeled

Things that should be normalized:

Taking meds in public

Going out to eat by yourself

Not having your drivers license

Asking about allergies when eating out

Things that should NOT be normalized:

Watching loud videos in public without earbuds istg stop it its so annoying I don't want to hear some Minecraft dude screaming while I'm trying to eat my pancakes in peace

couldnt-think-of-a-funny-name

the Salem storyline in Sabrina the teenage witch is so so good bc like the wizard supreme court or whatever is like 'this man is the most dangerous war criminal in history. he has tried to commit genocide and become a dictator in many different dimensions. we can't give him the death penalty bc he used dark ancient magic to make himself immortal so we've trapped him in the body of a feline for eternal torture. it is the Spellman's duty to hold him prisoner for us'. and then the Spellman's are just like kitty,,,...........we're gonna get him a special pillow to sit on and buy him funny little outfits and cuddle with him while we sleep. he's the glue holding this family together we love him so much

couldnt-think-of-a-funny-name

ms-demeanor

If you're new to me yelling about this: my neighbors feed a feral cat colony but provide no other care to the colony like neuter/spay or vaccination. They free feed the cats, which attracts skunks, and they have (at the moment) about 20 cats in the colony, which attracts coyotes.

My dog has been skunked twice, she can't be outside in our yard unsupervised for even a minute because otherwise she'll try to eat cat shit because there's cat shit everywhere in my yard because the neighbors also haven't provided litterboxes or a sandbox for their ferals (their entire yard is paved) and if she has to go outside at night I need to clear the yard for coyotes before I let her out even in the small fenced area by our bedroom.

Also there are fleas fucking *everywhere* and even though my dog is on medication to prevent fleas I need to de-flea her twice a week in the summer; this is the case for every dog owner on the street.

The street I live on has a speed limit of 25mph but I hear cats getting hit frequently, so frequently that we have a resident group of crows who hang out and wait for them to become roadkill.

I have a collection of photos on my phone that show kittens with broken legs, kittens with missing eyes, kittens with horrible ear mite infections, and I have a dedicated shovel that I use for moving cat corpses that show up on my property. The cats that die on my property die from abscessed wounds from fights with other cats, respiratory infections, renal failure, and injuries from being hit by cars.

My spouse is immune compromised, and while toxoplasmosis is not a serious risk for most people, it IS a serious risk for people who are immune compromised (as are all the other infections that cats can potentially carry), which means that it's unsafe for me to grow vegetables in my yard for us to eat and it's unsafe for him to work in the yard.

I'd love to maybe open my windows at night and keep down the electricity costs of using the AC, but I can't because the entire side of my house that faces my neighbor's yard reeks of cat shit and piss year round.

Those are my next door neighbors.

Last week I was walking my dog as a neighbor around the corner was pulling out of her garage; she paused and rolled down her window and pointed at the cats on her lawn and said "Head's up, my cats are weirdly aggressive about small dogs and they just got let out so they're full of energy right now" and I nodded and crossed the street and didn't yell at my neighbor but *the temptation was there* because A) why are you letting your aggressive animals roam and B) Why are you letting your cats shit all over the neighborhood and C) Why are you exposing your owned cats to the risks of the large and territorial feral colony that is a literal stone's throw away from your house?

Anyway, and as always, Keep Your Fucking Cats Indoors.

ms-demeanor

Also I rarely bring it up when I go on these rants but friends, if you let your cat outside you don't know what it's eating. You don't know its toileting habits. You don't know if it has diarrhea or if it hasn't urinated in a day. You don't know if you have a neighbor that's feeding your adult cat additional meals, you don't know if there's a neighbor who's putting out kitten food that could cause pancreatitis in your cat.

EVEN if there are not predators, EVEN if you live in someplace where cars are banned, EVEN if every cat-borne pathogen has been eradicated in your town specifically, EVEN if nobody within two hundred miles of you used rat poison or antifreeze, EVEN if fleas haven't been seen in your city in two hundred years, EVEN if everyone in your neighborhood loves cats and would never hurt them, EVEN if the roaming cats in your neighborhood have taken a vow of nonviolence, you are STILL exposing your cat to a greater risk of mortality because you are not in control of its environment and you are not able to observe its behaviors.

Some of the cats who "just disappeared one day" got hit by cars, but plenty of them curled up under a bench and died of renal failure that could have been prevented if their owner knew the last time they peed and took them to the vet when they stopped producing urine.

blackbackedjackal

We failed as a society when everyone stopped wearing headphones.

blackbackedjackal

At my parents place with 2 children watching YT on tablets and 2 adults watching tiktoks and reels on their phones and trying not to summon a comically sized Loony Toons hammer out of my back pocket to smash them all.

gigilefache

I'm rebloging this twice im tired of people not wearing headphones when watching videos in public. It's basic etiquette to wear headphones in public when you listen to things.

pomrania

As far as I'm concerned, if you can clearly hear the music somebody is listening to in public, then you have the right to make requests about the next song they play, and to expect that request to be followed. If they don't want to be treated like a jukebox, then they shouldn't act like a jukebox.

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