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Beetles??? I did not know this! Ack! 
Ptui! Why did I not know this?
Well, for those who are not vegans, or whose pets are not vegans, it still works. Me, I will now confine myself to cranberry, ACV and cream of tartar.
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Here's something that's been REALLY helpful for my cats with their old-cat UTIs: homeopathic Cantharis. I use it myself, and all of us can attest that, if you hit it as soon as you see signs, it can knock down the UTI without having to resort to a long course of antibiotics (and all that implies). Not every single time, but MOST times. That said, I have long since added pure cranberry juice to their wet food, and they not only like it, but the combo (wet food + cranberry) seems to have taken care of the problem all together.
Not sure how this would translate to a dog (yet), but it's worth a try!As for being played, that too is possible!
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Kitty
in Remembrance
My heart is full of hugs for you now. The emptiness will be hard to deal with for awhile. Take it slow, and take care of yourself.
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Poor Spriet! Is there a range of motion that can be maybe splinted, so maybe longer walks can be taken with a splint?? Just brain-storming here. Splints might be more uncomfortable than limping though!
Hugs to you both!
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How did it go? Any further thoughts on what it was?
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Oh no.
Do they have a laser there? I don't know if that would help with a bigger vessel, but ... Maybe I'm just grasping at straws for you. I've got all my limbs and digits tightly crossed for you all!!
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Your loss is as great as your love for Brenda. To love so well is a great gift, even if the price is so high.
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Farewell, Neumann. You are still loved in the warm heart that has held you through your whole life.
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Thanks for all of you kind words. My brother told me the other day that the only way to not have our hearts broken is to never love anyone or anything but I can't do that. I am glad that I am able to love even though can hurt so much at times. It has been a horrible year for us with my DH having ongoing strokes and also recently loosing my 19 year old boxer, Lady, and my very old maltese, Princess. Most of our pack has been with us for years and are getting very old so I have to expect losses but it is the unexpected loss of our young happy babies that hit us all the hardest. Sometimes I really don't know how much more I can take without totally loosing it. Thanks again for you kindness.
The losses of Lady, Princess and now your Teddy, on top of your fears for your DH ... Oh my goodness! You have way too much going on!
I hope you have friends, family, and/or other support to help you deal with all this. You deserve to have support; if you don't have it right now, please find some! :bighug -
Carolyn! Yikes! That sounds like a nightmare! Poor Duke and you guys! Not to mention, the whole time the cat box was out of commission!
We actually cut a cat door in our bedroom door. The cats can come and go during the day, and the dogs can't get in there, then it switches at night. We've been "blessed" with all of our dogs, ever, being happy to eat cat poop. *sigh* Lucky you, Susan!
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wasn't sure if "kinda pukey" referred to you or her
Yeah, both of us, to be accurate!Luckily, things seem to have settled on their own. Thank goodness!
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Ah, yes! All the barriers and box re-designs!
We're using large plastic containers with lids, and a hole cut in the side. If we put the hole either up about 8" from the wall, or under an overhanging bookshelf, that seems to work for everyone. Provided there isn't much spill.
I saw this great cabinet re-do on Instructables, I think. I can't find the same one, now. It had it all covered: keeping the litter box out of reach, the opening out of reach (to dogs), and a place to collect the inevitable tracked litter before it gets to the floor. Might have to do that, one of these days!
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Just don't let her kiss you.
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My past poop-eater, the nonetheless deeply missed Wabi, taught me that one without asking if I needed the lesson!
Fresh cat poop has always been a doggie delicacy around here with cat puke running a close second. I did learn that if they throw up the cat poop....it smells indescribably bad.
This, too, I have learned!
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No harm unless lots of kitty litter consumed. This won't be the last! My guys think the litter box is their personal vending machine
Thanks. That was my sense, too. No cat litter was consumed, since the cat had pooped on the RUG!
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My delicate flower
Katie discovered some out-of-the-box cat poop before I did this morning, and helped herself to a little pre-breakfast snack. 
It's post-breakfast, and she's obviously not too happy with the resulting mixture. Any suggestions to help settle her stomach? Or, on the other hand, should I just let the bad associations simmer, as it were?
It can't do her any lasting harm, right? The cats aren't on any medication that would cause her to react.
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Wow. The universe just doesn't understand "fair" or "enough's enough, already!"
That's hopeful news, that she's home and even taking a little run around.
Her poor face looks gruesome now, but it will heal, and all will be well. That's what I'm chanting, anyway! -
Augh! That last photo! It's a smile reflected in a tear!
Many hugs to you, Brandi. Words only go so far, but I hope the spirit behind them can touch you even at this distance.
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Lath
in Remembrance
Farewell, Lath! May the memory of your cussing and hissing become a lullaby to sooth your human's sad heart.
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I saw Hurley's name. I went to click, and then ... I looked at what forum ...
I'm so sorry for your huge loss. Hurley has left a huge hole. I hope it won't be too long before that hole fills in with a pool of memories where you can sink yourself in and find some comfort.
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Okay, that is worrisome. But, hopefully, it will just be so they can confidently say that there's no *the bad word* in there.
Keeping the good thoughts coming!!
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Not that anyone cares... but the switch was fine. No issues at all
I keep waiting for my Costco to get the turkey, but not yet. Glad to hear it's available in Hawaii, though!
Yes, it is a lifesaver!! Dog food is SO expensive at pet stores here, thank god for Costco!!! There is a one on the Big Island too
Heh! I checked that, and was so relieved that we'd have at least ONE way to cut costs over there!
Glad your transition went without a hitch!
I just tried switching from the salmon to the turkey variety but Ruby would not eat it. I was hoping to end her farting issue but no such luck. She is back to the salmon one and happily farting and sleeping as I type this.
Glad all went well with the transition.
Oops.
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I'm sure! The waiting is horrible.
Bone chips? My old broodie girl had some bone chips in two legs (front and back, right side, along with some fusing), which gave her just the slightest limp. Maybe one just is in the wrong place and being all stickery. Maybe it will be something easy to go in and clean out, if necessary.
Keeping all fingers and toes crossed!
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So many possibilities!! I hope you can get it sorted out, Lucy!
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Well ... okay then! Will you be testing for Lymes?
As for pills, mine have always been great about just gobbling it up with their food, but for those between-meals pills, I find it works to get them ALL excited about treats (we play catch or various tricks-for-treats), slip that pill in, maybe inside a treat or not, and on to the next treat/trick like nothing.
There's always hot-dogs, right?
Ptui! 
Not sure how this would translate to a dog (yet), but it's worth a try!
Good luck!
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Do they have a laser there? I don't know if that would help with a bigger vessel, but ... Maybe I'm just grasping at straws for you. 
Icky Question: Pre Vulva Tuck Pics?
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Enough hijack though!