My parents have a “Festivus” party every year and this year I found this sign on their bedroom door
certified door post
so we don’t have AC at work, just these huge ceiling fans all over the place. and i remember the first few weeks i was there i’d look up at them and be like. damn, those are some big ass fans. and then one day i looked up at one that wasn’t moving and. you’ll never guess what they’re called
this was missing the incredibly important next picture where she got mad at the camera like its their fault she bit the soap
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!
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?
imagine being a totally random dude and all you want to do is catch some fish and then you get stranded in this weird, gigantic foreign kingdom and they make you the utmost authority on your language and literally all you wanted was to catch fish
it used to be so easy to find a job
gglilyallin-deactivated20250618:
obsessed with this vid from the official smithsonian national zoo page
Homeward Bound: The Incredible Journey (1993)
One of my favorite things about this scene was that by this point, these three animal actors were so fond of each other that the trainers really didn’t have to do much work to make them go to each other like this. They were really that happy to see each other!
That made this so much better!
Boop PSA, for Mobile Users:
To Boop - either tap the boop button next to someone’s name or go to their blog and tap the cat paw icon
To Super Boop - go to someone’s blog and hold the cat paw icon until it spins once, then let go
To Evil Boop - go to someone’s blog and hold the cat paw icon until it spins twice, then let go
Can’t Boop - either you or the person you’re trying to Boop hasn’t opted in yet
To Opt In - go to your feed and you’ll see the boop-o-meter and the option to opt in
I’ll update this when I know how to get certain badges and such.






