The Vent and Rant Thread - Page 1215

DixieGal · 05-22-2011, 07:36 PM

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Originally Posted by covingtoncat73

I suppose possibly. It is a very small water stain, as I said, but there is a fair amount of mildew around the window frame. I can be so oblivious! I'm more worried about that bedroom window, though.

Get out there and spray it with the hosepipe. Then see where the water comes in. I'm crossing my fingers that it is something that caulk can seal, joint compound can fix the crack, and some fresh paint can restore.

bjones6416 · 05-22-2011, 08:48 PM

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Originally Posted by DixieGal

Get out there and spray it with the hosepipe. Then see where the water comes in. I'm crossing my fingers that it is something that caulk can seal, joint compound can fix the crack, and some fresh paint can restore.

Shoot, if you had known about it you could have swung by Louisiana before heading to Florida and done a little home repair for her. We KNOW you're pretty handy with the caulk gun!

Tome Keeper · 05-23-2011, 03:21 AM

Why oh Why did I let my dad choose a car for me! It's had so many issues it's unbelievable! Now, it's refusing to start, so I'm sitting here missing work, waiting for the AA. It's my last week at work and needed to go in and get lots of stuff signed!

Hope it doesn't cost too much, just insured the bloody thing again as well.

Stitchawl · 05-23-2011, 05:56 AM

Damn veterinarian...

Long rant to follow...

A few months ago we needed to board Felicity for a week. Boarding a cat here costs about $200 USD per week, so we though we'd try a newer facility We chose a huge new ultra modern pet clinic nearby. The clinic told us we'd need to have Felicity examined before they would allow her to stay, and as she was ready for vaccinations anyway, we decided to let them do it all...

'All' included a blood test, from which they told us that she was now suffering from ordinary older feline kidney problems and we needed to change her diet... to the one that they sold... for a lot of money. $35 for 2kg. They told us that they would supply it for us as it was difficult to find in Japan.

I was pretty sure that I had seen it around. I found a pet shop that sold the same brand and type for $25, and as the cat seemed to actually prefer it over the Purina she grew up on and had been eating for the past 8 years, I figured why not. No problem. Reliable company ('Royal Canine' - Feline Renal Diet.)

The vet also prescribed some medicine. Here in Japan, doctors dispense medicines instead of getting prescriptions filled at drug stores- both human and animal. Usually you are getting generic drugs but paying high prices. In this case the medicine was in powder form, packaged in single doses by the clinic. Cost: $30 per week.

When I asked what the name of the medicine was, they were somewhat reluctant to tell me, (which for a Japanese means never dare ask again!) Being a crazy foreigner I asked and asked until they told me it was called (sounded like) "Ahdeepee." I went back to the computer and couldn't find anything with that name that I could purchase online, and figured it was a Japanese-made medicine... but it still nagged at me... But the vet said she needed it so we shelled out the $30 a week for her. For a couple of months...

I knew that older cats often suffered from kidney problems, but when searching the net couldn't find any medicines being regularly used to treat the condition. So I was still trying to figure out Ahdeepee. Then it hit me... Adenosine triphosphate... ATP. Something to provide a bit of energy. Not a medicine at all. And nothing that would benifit a cat's kidneys, especially at $30 a week.

We were running out of the new cat food, so yesterday we went to a large pet shop where I had found it before. I figured we'd keep feeding that one as she seemed to like it for her dried kibble dish. (She also gets a bit of wet food every evening too, but only in the evening. The kibble is available all day.) While we were in the shop, my wife happened to ask what Vet they recommend. We went there today...

Small clinic. Nothing fancy. One Vet and two assistants. We asked for a full exam. They took blood, ran it though the machine, and sat down with us and discussed every single result. Blood test... not a damn thing wrong with her kidneys (or any other problem.) EVERY result was withing normal range.
But to be sure, the Vet suggested an Ultrasound. Did you know you can actually see the kidneys pumping?!?

And in Felicity's case, pumping perfectly clear and wide open!

That other Vet clinic was scamming us every step of the way. There oughta be a law!

Stitchawl

orlok · 05-23-2011, 06:11 AM

Vets! Don't talk to me about vets! We bought our house off our vet (he was having an affair with one of his assistants, and was getting divorced...). He moved away from the area, then 6 months later bought the house just across the road from us, which seemed a bit odd, and now he glares daggers at us every time he rides past on his bicycle

.

Anyway, that's nothing to do with the rant - it's about rip-off prices, the same as yours. We went to this very vet to get both our kittens their cat-flu jabs, which cost over £150. We then asked for the price for neutering them both, and this came to nearly £200. We then went to another vet less than half a mile away, and they have done both, and chipped them, for under £50, and did it with a smile rather than a glare. No wonder our vet can afford a house in this area...

desertblues · 05-23-2011, 06:23 AM

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Originally Posted by Stitchawl

Damn veterinarian...

I knew that older cats often suffered from kidney problems, but when searching the net couldn't find any medicines being regularly used to treat the condition. So I was still trying to figure out Ahdeepee. Then it hit me... Adenosine triphosphate... ATP. Something to provide a bit of energy. Not a medicine at all. And nothing that would benifit a cat's kidneys, especially at $30 a month...

Small clinic. Nothing fancy. One Vet and two assistants. We asked for a full exam. They took blood, ran it though the machine, and sat down with us and discussed every single result. Blood test... not a damn thing wrong with her kidneys (or any other problem.) EVERY result was withing normal range.
But to be sure, the Vet suggested an Ultrasound. Did you know you can actually see the kidneys pumping?!?

And in Felicity's case, pumping perfectly clear and wide open!

That other Vet clinic was scamming us every step of the way. There oughta be a law!

Stitchawl

CONGRATS.....CONGRATS

That your cat doesn't have kidneytrouble. My last cat, before Polly, had it. And she suffered. I had to give her injections with water under her skin to hydrate her. I cried and cried when she finally died.

And now, after the relief of not having a sick kitty............go for that #%^*+#%^*+ clinic! What were they thinking......

Tome Keeper · 05-23-2011, 06:27 AM

Glad your cat is ok. My old female had to be put down for kidney problems

. I fear many vets do the same thing because they know you will pay as you love your pet.

DixieGal · 05-23-2011, 07:37 AM

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Originally Posted by Tome Keeper

Why oh Why did I let my dad choose a car for me! It's had so many issues it's unbelievable! Now, it's refusing to start, so I'm sitting here missing work, waiting for the AA. It's my last week at work and needed to go in and get lots of stuff signed!

Hope it doesn't cost too much, just insured the bloody thing again as well.

That sucks! Car troubles can really mess with your head, always wondering if it will be dependable.

Are you starting a new job next week? What's up?

DixieGal · 05-23-2011, 07:41 AM

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Originally Posted by bjones6416

Shoot, if you had known about it you could have swung by Louisiana before heading to Florida and done a little home repair for her. We KNOW you're pretty handy with the caulk gun!

I sure would've helped! Or at least hovered over CC's shoulder and told her what to do.

desertblues · 05-23-2011, 07:46 AM

Vent: came back from Iran. Garden was looked after. Two abricot trees have succumbed to some mysterious infectious disease: one big one and one smaller. I love my trees. Tomorrow they'll be removed.

DixieGal · 05-23-2011, 07:54 AM

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Originally Posted by desertblues

Vent: came back from Iran. Garden was looked after. Two abricot trees have succumbed to some mysterious infectious disease: one big one and one smaller. I love my trees. Tomorrow they'll be removed.

Oh no! I know from recent experience how much losing trees loses the personality of the yard. But now you can replace them with something disease-resistant and watch them grow over the years. Get something that has lots of flowers in springtime, more apricots? (hybrid disease-resistant)

Tome Keeper · 05-23-2011, 08:07 AM

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Originally Posted by DixieGal

That sucks! Car troubles can really mess with your head, always wondering if it will be dependable.

Are you starting a new job next week? What's up?

Contract finishes next week, still looking for new job so car is essential to get to interviews, plus I live in a rural area so getting around is a bit iffy without a car.

It's in the garage now and will hopefully be fixed by the end of the day, thank god I didn't drive it though! The brake fluid had leaked!!

GeoffC · 05-23-2011, 09:53 AM

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Originally Posted by desertblues

CONGRATS.....CONGRATS

That your cat doesn't have kidneytrouble. My last cat, before Polly, had it. And she suffered. I had to give her injections with water under her skin to hydrate her. I cried and cried when she finally died.

And now, after the relief of not having a sick kitty............go for that #%^*+#%^*+ clinic! What were they thinking......

Luckily we have a decent vet .... doesn't seem to charge overly much and he does try - though we've had a few casualties die on/after his operating table ....

Quote:

Originally Posted by desertblues

Vent: came back from Iran. Garden was looked after. Two abricot trees have succumbed to some mysterious infectious disease: one big one and one smaller. I love my trees. Tomorrow they'll be removed.

and replaced I hope (new position). Glad you've arrived back in one piece.

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Originally Posted by Tome Keeper

Contract finishes next week, still looking for new job so car is essential to get to interviews, plus I live in a rural area so getting around is a bit iffy without a car.

It's in the garage now and will hopefully be fixed by the end of the day, thank god I didn't drive it though! The brake fluid had leaked!!

dsvick · 05-23-2011, 11:24 AM

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Originally Posted by Stitchawl

Damn veterinarian...

Long rant to follow...

A few months ago we needed to board Felicity for a week. Boarding a cat here costs about $200 USD per week, so we though we'd try a newer facility We chose a huge new ultra modern pet clinic nearby. The clinic told us we'd need to have Felicity examined before they would allow her to stay, and as she was ready for vaccinations anyway, we decided to let them do it all...

...

That other Vet clinic was scamming us every step of the way. There oughta be a law!

Stitchawl

That is great news about your cat!! Pretty upsetting news about the first vet though

Is there an angies list equivalent there that you can post them on to warn other people away? A Better Business Bureau?

wodin · 05-23-2011, 03:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Nyssa

Ah. I see.
I always run it as credit (to avoid any surprise debit fees). I'm thinking someone had one of those quick swipe skimming devices. I just don't know where, as I usually don't let the card out of my sight, and its been a while since I used it at a restaurant.

Hmm, that's strange, they often charge $1.00 here for a credit swipe, but nothing for a debit swipe.

05-23-2011, 05:56 AM	#18214
Stitchawl Opsimath Posts: 12,344 Karma: 187123287 Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Chiang Mai, Northern Thailand Device: Sony PRS-650, iPhone 5, Kobo Glo, Sony PRS-350, iPad, Samsung Galaxy	Damn veterinarian... Long rant to follow... A few months ago we needed to board Felicity for a week. Boarding a cat here costs about $200 USD per week, so we though we'd try a newer facility We chose a huge new ultra modern pet clinic nearby. The clinic told us we'd need to have Felicity examined before they would allow her to stay, and as she was ready for vaccinations anyway, we decided to let them do it all... 'All' included a blood test, from which they told us that she was now suffering from ordinary older feline kidney problems and we needed to change her diet... to the one that they sold... for a lot of money. $35 for 2kg. They told us that they would supply it for us as it was difficult to find in Japan. I was pretty sure that I had seen it around. I found a pet shop that sold the same brand and type for $25, and as the cat seemed to actually prefer it over the Purina she grew up on and had been eating for the past 8 years, I figured why not. No problem. Reliable company ('Royal Canine' - Feline Renal Diet.) The vet also prescribed some medicine. Here in Japan, doctors dispense medicines instead of getting prescriptions filled at drug stores- both human and animal. Usually you are getting generic drugs but paying high prices. In this case the medicine was in powder form, packaged in single doses by the clinic. Cost: $30 per week. When I asked what the name of the medicine was, they were somewhat reluctant to tell me, (which for a Japanese means never dare ask again!) Being a crazy foreigner I asked and asked until they told me it was called (sounded like) "Ahdeepee." I went back to the computer and couldn't find anything with that name that I could purchase online, and figured it was a Japanese-made medicine... but it still nagged at me... But the vet said she needed it so we shelled out the $30 a week for her. For a couple of months... I knew that older cats often suffered from kidney problems, but when searching the net couldn't find any medicines being regularly used to treat the condition. So I was still trying to figure out Ahdeepee. Then it hit me... Adenosine triphosphate... ATP. Something to provide a bit of energy. Not a medicine at all. And nothing that would benifit a cat's kidneys, especially at $30 a week. We were running out of the new cat food, so yesterday we went to a large pet shop where I had found it before. I figured we'd keep feeding that one as she seemed to like it for her dried kibble dish. (She also gets a bit of wet food every evening too, but only in the evening. The kibble is available all day.) While we were in the shop, my wife happened to ask what Vet they recommend. We went there today... Small clinic. Nothing fancy. One Vet and two assistants. We asked for a full exam. They took blood, ran it though the machine, and sat down with us and discussed every single result. Blood test... not a damn thing wrong with her kidneys (or any other problem.) EVERY result was withing normal range. But to be sure, the Vet suggested an Ultrasound. Did you know you can actually see the kidneys pumping?!? And in Felicity's case, pumping perfectly clear and wide open! That other Vet clinic was scamming us every step of the way. There oughta be a law! Stitchawl Last edited by Stitchawl; 05-23-2011 at 05:59 AM.

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05-23-2011, 03:21 AM	#18213
Tome Keeper Addict Posts: 355 Karma: 1001201 Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: UK Device: Kindle 3 Keyboard, Surface Tablet, Android Smartphone, Laptop, Netbook	Why oh Why did I let my dad choose a car for me! It's had so many issues it's unbelievable! Now, it's refusing to start, so I'm sitting here missing work, waiting for the AA. It's my last week at work and needed to go in and get lots of stuff signed! Hope it doesn't cost too much, just insured the bloody thing again as well.

05-23-2011, 06:11 AM	#18215
orlok Close to the Edit! Posts: 9,797 Karma: 267994408 Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: UK Device: Kindle Oasis, Amazon Fire 8", Kindle 6"	Vets! Don't talk to me about vets! We bought our house off our vet (he was having an affair with one of his assistants, and was getting divorced...). He moved away from the area, then 6 months later bought the house just across the road from us, which seemed a bit odd, and now he glares daggers at us every time he rides past on his bicycle . Anyway, that's nothing to do with the rant - it's about rip-off prices, the same as yours. We went to this very vet to get both our kittens their cat-flu jabs, which cost over £150. We then asked for the price for neutering them both, and this came to nearly £200. We then went to another vet less than half a mile away, and they have done both, and chipped them, for under £50, and did it with a smile rather than a glare. No wonder our vet can afford a house in this area...

05-23-2011, 06:27 AM	#18217
Tome Keeper Addict Posts: 355 Karma: 1001201 Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: UK Device: Kindle 3 Keyboard, Surface Tablet, Android Smartphone, Laptop, Netbook	Glad your cat is ok. My old female had to be put down for kidney problems . I fear many vets do the same thing because they know you will pay as you love your pet.

05-23-2011, 07:46 AM	#18220
desertblues Home for the moment Posts: 5,127 Karma: 27718936 Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: travelling Device: various	Vent: came back from Iran. Garden was looked after. Two abricot trees have succumbed to some mysterious infectious disease: one big one and one smaller. I love my trees. Tomorrow they'll be removed.