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08-01-19, 02:48 PM
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08-01-19, 02:48 PM
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08-01-19, 03:03 PM
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Actually, when I wrote that last I had just returned from a walking trip to Office Depot and a grocery store for some fruit. I personally drank most of the very weak coffee and a goodly share of the muffins. I read some more of Mike Gazzaniga's(sp?) book on the split brain, on my kindle (you're probably on a first name basis with that guy). Not a terrible day, all in all. I did have things to do at home though. Ultimately they found a corroded connection up under the driver's side fender near the firewall. The water didn't come in via the fender well, because the plastic guard is in tact. It came in through the grill during a passage through deep water, and then got stuck in there.
Deep water in the streets is quite common here during the rainy season. The streets are narrow, old, colonial streets, with no storm sewers, and intersections considerably lower than the rest of the street. It is quite possible to become trapped in Merida, during a heavy rain, until the water subsides some. And our little town is not immune to this either. But there are more options for avoiding it. When I told the Mrs. what caused the problem, she raised her hand and took responsibility. But I also have driven through deep water. It cannot be avoided except to not drive at all during those times.
Deep water in the streets is quite common here during the rainy season. The streets are narrow, old, colonial streets, with no storm sewers, and intersections considerably lower than the rest of the street. It is quite possible to become trapped in Merida, during a heavy rain, until the water subsides some. And our little town is not immune to this either. But there are more options for avoiding it. When I told the Mrs. what caused the problem, she raised her hand and took responsibility. But I also have driven through deep water. It cannot be avoided except to not drive at all during those times.
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08-01-19, 03:10 PM
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Vet tech for 17 years. $800 for a teeth cleaning, even including pre-op blood work, is ridiculous unless they are also including possible multiple teeth removal in the estimate.
- However, I know we're in different cost-of-living areas- though her annual check-up bill is about what I used to bill clients in private practice and what I pay now as a pet owner. So just to give you some idea, a basic cleaning with no tooth removal (which it doesn't read from your description as though this would be necessary) around here would run around $200.
- Something you might want to check on is if there are any special deals coming up- quite a few clinics run dental specials once a year, usually in February (National Pet Dental Month).
-There are some commercially available treats and special brushes/toothpastes but a.) I've never seen anyone have any particular success, b.) they won't have any effect on the tartar that is already present, just slow the progression of further build-up- the plaque build-up already visible on the teeth would have to be professionally removed, and c.) often the treats that are marketed to pet owners can cause digestive upset.
Honestly, if she's a healthy adult cat with no other issues I wouldn't be concerned. If you should notice her having difficulty chewing (spitting out half-chewed kibble and/or favoring one side or the other), that would be a sign that something would absolutely need to be done. Getting the work done sometime in the future (meaning more likely than not years rather than months), or as an add-on during some other procedure that would require intubation, sounds 100% reasonable.
- However, I know we're in different cost-of-living areas- though her annual check-up bill is about what I used to bill clients in private practice and what I pay now as a pet owner. So just to give you some idea, a basic cleaning with no tooth removal (which it doesn't read from your description as though this would be necessary) around here would run around $200.
- Something you might want to check on is if there are any special deals coming up- quite a few clinics run dental specials once a year, usually in February (National Pet Dental Month).
-There are some commercially available treats and special brushes/toothpastes but a.) I've never seen anyone have any particular success, b.) they won't have any effect on the tartar that is already present, just slow the progression of further build-up- the plaque build-up already visible on the teeth would have to be professionally removed, and c.) often the treats that are marketed to pet owners can cause digestive upset.
Honestly, if she's a healthy adult cat with no other issues I wouldn't be concerned. If you should notice her having difficulty chewing (spitting out half-chewed kibble and/or favoring one side or the other), that would be a sign that something would absolutely need to be done. Getting the work done sometime in the future (meaning more likely than not years rather than months), or as an add-on during some other procedure that would require intubation, sounds 100% reasonable.
08-01-19, 03:28 PM
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Vet tech for 17 years. $800 for a teeth cleaning, even including pre-op blood work, is ridiculous unless they are also including possible multiple teeth removal in the estimate.
- However, I know we're in different cost-of-living areas- though her annual check-up bill is about what I used to bill clients in private practice and what I pay now as a pet owner. So just to give you some idea, a basic cleaning with no tooth removal (which it doesn't read from your description as though this would be necessary) around here would run around $200.
- Something you might want to check on is if there are any special deals coming up- quite a few clinics run dental specials once a year, usually in February (National Pet Dental Month).
-There are some commercially available treats and special brushes/toothpastes but a.) I've never seen anyone have any particular success, b.) they won't have any effect on the tartar that is already present, just slow the progression of further build-up- the plaque build-up already visible on the teeth would have to be professionally removed, and c.) often the treats that are marketed to pet owners can cause digestive upset.
Honestly, if she's a healthy adult cat with no other issues I wouldn't be concerned. If you should notice her having difficulty chewing (spitting out half-chewed kibble and/or favoring one side or the other), that would be a sign that something would absolutely need to be done. Getting the work done sometime in the future (meaning more likely than not years rather than months), or as an add-on during some other procedure that would require intubation, sounds 100% reasonable.
- However, I know we're in different cost-of-living areas- though her annual check-up bill is about what I used to bill clients in private practice and what I pay now as a pet owner. So just to give you some idea, a basic cleaning with no tooth removal (which it doesn't read from your description as though this would be necessary) around here would run around $200.
- Something you might want to check on is if there are any special deals coming up- quite a few clinics run dental specials once a year, usually in February (National Pet Dental Month).
-There are some commercially available treats and special brushes/toothpastes but a.) I've never seen anyone have any particular success, b.) they won't have any effect on the tartar that is already present, just slow the progression of further build-up- the plaque build-up already visible on the teeth would have to be professionally removed, and c.) often the treats that are marketed to pet owners can cause digestive upset.
Honestly, if she's a healthy adult cat with no other issues I wouldn't be concerned. If you should notice her having difficulty chewing (spitting out half-chewed kibble and/or favoring one side or the other), that would be a sign that something would absolutely need to be done. Getting the work done sometime in the future (meaning more likely than not years rather than months), or as an add-on during some other procedure that would require intubation, sounds 100% reasonable.
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08-01-19, 03:33 PM
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08-01-19, 03:56 PM
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I noticed the sign in the background and started to hear Flo say "Kiss my grits, Mel!"
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08-01-19, 07:08 PM
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08-01-19, 07:28 PM
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This is settlement money. Not a lick of it is going towards any diesel program stuff. You should have seen the people discussing where and how the money was going to be divvied up. The drooling was hard to hide.
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08-01-19, 07:59 PM
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08-01-19, 08:15 PM
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I still can't believe how slow they've been in terms of introducing and expanding electric/hybrid vehicles, 'specially given that scandal. We kept an eye on their offerings for years until we gave up on it.
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08-01-19, 09:39 PM
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Wife replaced hers with a Mazda 3, which runs circles around the Jetta. Given our greenish tendencies and minimal transportation requirements, there is a high likelihood our next vehicle will be at least partially electric.
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08-02-19, 06:10 AM
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08-02-19, 06:21 AM
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BUT....the vet said Jackie has some tartar issues on her teeth and some gingivitis in her gums, and said that unchecked this could cause immune problems down the road, so they do suggest she get this treated.
The estimate for the dental work, including preop blood work, anesthesia, etc. comes to approx $800 which may not seem like a lot, but my wife totally balked "we are not spending $800 to get her teeth cleaned!"
The estimate for the dental work, including preop blood work, anesthesia, etc. comes to approx $800 which may not seem like a lot, but my wife totally balked "we are not spending $800 to get her teeth cleaned!"
08-02-19, 06:34 AM
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We had a registered oriental shorthair who we loved dearly but evidently didn't love enough to take to the vet regularly - my fault and it troubles me to this day. Anyway, he developed gum disease and we didn't know it. By the time we figured it out, his kidneys were damaged and he died a year later. We didn't notice he was in pain because the little guy talked a lot anyway and always wanted to be held so being sick didn't really seem different. However, if we hadn't been negligent in our healthcare duties, he would have lived several years more. 
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For our next, I'd really like a 100% electric. Or a hybrid that can run in electric mode with a ~40 mile range - that might be the best of both worlds. We'd be able to run almost exclusively on electricity around town and still have the range for day trips/road trips, which are a big part of our family time.
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08-02-19, 07:14 AM
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I drove quite a few Mazdas with our ZipCar membership when we still lived in Brooklyn. Fun driving cars, but many seemed a bit "racer boy" in terms of style, which I wasn't a fan of. Not sure if that is still the case.
For our next, I'd really like a 100% electric. Or a hybrid that can run in electric mode with a ~40 mile range - that might be the best of both worlds. We'd be able to run almost exclusively on electricity around town and still have the range for day trips/road trips, which are a big part of our family time.
For our next, I'd really like a 100% electric. Or a hybrid that can run in electric mode with a ~40 mile range - that might be the best of both worlds. We'd be able to run almost exclusively on electricity around town and still have the range for day trips/road trips, which are a big part of our family time.
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I would love a full electric car. My commute is only 10 miles each way. I rarely go more than 40 miles. So an electric would suit me, but the cost compared to a Saturn is large. The saturn gets 38MPG so not bad for old tech. Maybe I can look for an old used Leaf that has old batteries which only hold a charge for 50 miles, dirt cheap?
I jest, but actually... I'd strongly consider it if I were in the same position.