#i probably wont be posting anything for a few days unless its a commission

[yggdrasil-mith0s]

So my check wasnt great, of course. And with out store closing down a few days so employees can be tested for corona, I am going to need some help getting by. I was able to pull in some doubles for the upcoming pay period (even tho I'll lose hours due to many having covid contact at work. Dumbass teenagers don't understand quarinteen and how serious covid is, so they had parties and get togethers which resulted in them getting covid. They have parent and parent's money to fall back on. Me and a few others dont so we are pretty infuriated at the moment. Anyways, we are having to take days off to get testest. This really hurts me because it was a good opportunity to pick up hours and catch me back up.

Anyways, it goes without saying that my pay will be very random and theres no way to gauge it but it will take a big hit in comparison to how good it could be.

With this check I paid some of rent, got some food, and a few essentials.

However, I need my phone bill paid, one more decent round of shopping, gas, and meds before my next pay hits.

So I'll be doing writing commissions along with whatever help you may need and I will give you whatever services you might ne4r to help earn money and do something about my situation. Otherwise I am completely screwed and will probably end up homeless without my meds or anything at all besides a few clothes since I've already sold anything of value I own to get by so I didnt have to ask for help but there isn't any other options at this point.

I will write any fanfiction you want (besides pedophilia shit. I dont take lightly to that). I will have it written within 3 days, maybe less. I will also give you an option for me to rewrite sections if you dont like a section of it. I'll work with you in anyway I can cause you're helping me more than anything, ultimately. So thank you so much for the help, donations, commissions, reblogs, or anything else. I'll also write a personal thank you and also write on subject I dont know too much about as long as you give me an extra day to do research! Thank you so. Uch in advice. Times have been really hard. My mother passed away recently, I have no real family or help. I'm completely on my oown, struggling with who I am as a person. I struggle with making new friends and putting a guard up for too long. I'm not very good socially but I will get out of my comfort zone to really give you the. Best experience possible with money back guarantees if you hate it (I truly hope and believe they you wont. I think you'll be satisfied and happy!!!

Ill post info on a new post. I would love to do hourly but sometimes I get distraction and close to an hour is me being distracted. Ite not fair to you so I have a different method. I'll post my prices on a different post. It's nonnegotiable unless it's reasonable or. Previous costumer. I've been writing too many free ones. Decently and it hurts me financially since I dont get paid and I'm already behind but I'm often too nice. I won't write FF intil after I get paid. Maybe we can set up something to where I can send you a portion and page count first before you send but nothing will be sent until I get laid. I'm sorry but I've been burnt a few times by trying to be nice. I'll make a new post with prices!

Paypal.me/yggdrasilmithos

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[gretehart]

Important Updates! Freebie Stream & Hiatus

Hey guys!

with May around the corner, here's some updates that are happening! The two main focuses regarding the freebie stream this week, as well as my May Hiatus

First things First;

This week's freebie stream will be pushed back to Saturday, the 27th, instead of Friday.

The reason being is that Nox's birthday is tomorrow, so I took off that day & Friday to celebrate with her. I also work some overtime for a few hours Saturday morning, so I would not be able to stay up all night working on freebies. So instead, I'll be streaming Saturday, after I get home from overtime (which shouldnt be too late in the afternoon) and will be streaming freebies for as long as i can. I'll be making an update post about this later in the week of course, but wanted to let you guys know ahead of time!

Next, the mini May hiatus

Nox and I decided that we would not be moving this year due to not finding the right apartment, so thankfully we wont be stuck trying to rush-pack everything (WHEW) BUT, I will still be taking a mini art hiatus through the month of May; to recharge and recuperate myself (as I've mentioned before)

Now, what does this mean in regards to:

Commissions: I will still be working on my current workload (and HOPEFULLY finish them soon) but I will no longer taking in any new commission requests unless for emergencies.

Art Trades/Collabs: The same as commissions; will work on my current ones, but will not take in any new ones.

Freebie Sketch Streams: I will be closing freebie streams for the month as that takes the most energy out of me every week.

Patreon & Rewards: My original intent was to suspend my page for the month so i would not be charging you guys while I was MIA. HOWEVER, we are actually dependent on the patreon payout, so to make up for keeping the page open, I will still work on Patreon rewards for those who send me their requests. I'll also still probably post exclusive content to Patreon depending on what I work on through May

Now, I will still be active online, and and I'll still be drawing! There are commissions & other things I DO have to finish, and I will still be posting exclusive stuff to my patreon alongside any (personal & otherwise) stuff I post publicly.

Its just my main focus for May will be to relax more; to give myself a little me time without burning out so fast.

There's also a bunch of things I want to do that i haven't had any time to do before; mostly lots of personal projects of mine (artwise or not) and using this time would be perfect for it.

I will be sure to let you guys know of any other big updates of course, but for now I hope you all have a fabulous week!

If you have any questions about these updates or anything else related, don't be afraid to reach out to me!!

Thank you all for everything <3

#greteh #gretehart #update #important #post #announcement #april 2019 #may 2019

[ssteezyy]

When Cats Refuse to Take Pills

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When it comes to giving pills to pets, dog parents tend to have it easier. Put the pill in a little bit of peanut butter or cheese, and most dogs will think they’re getting a treat and wont’ even notice the pill. When it comes to cats, it’s usually not quite that simple. Rumor has it there are some cats who will allow their owners to pill them easily, but if my personal experience and that with veterinary clients is any indication, they’re few and far between.

Options for pilling cats

There are several options for pilling a cat, from quickly shoving the pill deep into the cat’s mouth to using a pill gun to pill pockets to Pill Masker to crushing up the pill and mixing it with a small amount of food (caution: the latter may not be appropriate for all types of medication, check with your veterinarian to be sure.)

Many medications are also available in liquid form, which may make dosing easier for some cat owners. Some can even be compounded into tuna or chicken flavored liquids. Another option may be transdermal delivery: the medication is compounded into a cream that is rubbed on the inside of the cat’s ear.

And of course, there’s always the ever popular kitty burrito method (although I’m sure cats would disagree with its popularity).

In theory, all of these sound great. But there are some cats who simply won’t cooperate. And unless you’ve had one of these cats, you may not understand the emotional toll this can take on the owner.

There are some cats who simply won’t cooperate. And unless you’ve had one of these cats, you may not understand the emotional toll this can take on the owner.

Cats who refuse to take pills, and the humans who love them

I recently talked to a friend whose 16-year-old cat was diagnosed with hyperthyroidism, and needs to take medication twice a day to regulate thyroid function. She can’t pill the cat, he won’t take pill pockets, and he refuses to take the liquid form of the medication in his food. She tried the transdermal version, to no avail. She kept trying, for several weeks. At this point, the cat runs from her whenever he sees her coming. He no longer sleeps on the bed with her, or sits next to her when she reads or watches TV. The bond between the two of them is completely broken. My friend is stressed and upset, and so is her cat.

The bond between cat and human is completely broken.

The cat is not a candidate for radioactive iodine treatment, nor is he a good candidate for surgery. The medication is the only viable option to control his disease. My friend is at the end of her rope: she feels like she’s killing her cat because she can’t medicate him, and most of the time she feels like she doesn’t even have a cat anymore since he wants nothing to do with her.

Sometimes, deciding not to medicate is the right answer

I told my friend that she has another choice. Making a treatment decision can also mean choosing not to treat. She can choose to stop giving her cat the medication, and restore the relationship with her cat. She will need to understand what will happen physiologically to a hyperthyroid cat with no treatment. She will need to accept that this will most likely shorten her cat’s life. She will need to monitor her cat closely for even subtle changes, and she will probably eventually need to be ready to make the euthanasia decision.

She’s afraid to tell her vet that she wants to stop treatment. Understandably, this may not be a popular decision with some vets. Vets are trained to heal and cure. But most vets also understand that they’re not just treating their patient, they’re treating the bond between patient and human. And when treatment interferes with the bond to the extent it did for my friend, shouldn’t they discuss this alternative with their clients?

Most vets understand that they’re not just treating their patient, they’re treating the bond between patient and human.

Deciding to stop treatment: my personal experience

I had to make this choice with Buckley. I was fortunate that I had my vet’s complete support when I decided to stop treating her restrictive cardiomyopathy. She was on multiple cardiac medications, and for several months, she happily took them with pill pockets. Once she started to refuse the pill pockets, the only way I could have gotten the meds into her was through force. Buckley was the kind of cat who, at a mere seven pounds, needed multiple veterinary assistants to restrain her to get anything done. I don’t think she ever had an exam that didn’t require at least mild sedation. There was no way I could have pilled her, nor would I have wanted to put a cat with heart disease through the twice daily stress of it. I also knew that she would come to dread contact with me, and I knew I couldn’t have handled that.

I made the choice to stop her heart medications, knowing full well that it would shorten her already much too short life even further. But I also knew it was the right decision for her, and for me. She lived for another month after I stopped her meds, and except for the last few days of her life, her quality of life was good.  If anything, our bond became deeper, knowing that our time together was limited.

If my friend chooses to stop treatment for her cat, she will most likely shorten her cat’s life, too. But what she will gain, in my opinion, far outweighs what she will loose. She will get the loving relationship with her cat back.

This post was first published in April 2011, and has been updated.

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