CritterKeeper

@CritterKeeper (519)

United States • Age 54

Joined myLot 18 years ago

Life is not about finding yourself, it's about creating yourself!

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Welbutrin - Does it work? What are the side effects?

My1Savior @My1Savior (125) • United States 10 May 07

I've smoked for many years. I'll quit. I do need a little help to get over the edge. My doctor recommended Welbutrin (well it's generic form). I read the contraindications and I'm wondering what people who've tried to quit have...

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CritterKeeper I was taking welbutrin for awhile for depression but the doctor said a good side affect was it would help me quit smoking. Trouble was I didn't really WANT to quit smoking back then! LOL When I took it and smoked the cigarettes didn't taste good anymore and...

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How long can a cat go without food or water ?

r3v3ng3 @r3v3ng3 (484) • Romania 10 May 07

What do you think ? How long can a cat go without food or water ?

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CritterKeeper Um why?

10 May 07

Has anyone ever seen a Brindle Labrador

nielcdg @nielcdg (709) • Philippines 9 May 07

They say that there has been mismarked labradors that show brindling on the legs or on the mouth. But Has anyone ever seen a Labrador that has the whole body colored Brindle?

brindle labrador

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CritterKeeper That's not a lab or a mismark. As the picture says it's a mixed breed. The brindling just came from a non-lab ancestor of the dog.

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Yuck! It's sucking my daughter's brain out!!

imadriscoll @imadriscoll (2228) • United States 8 May 07

Ok, so sucking her brains out might be a little over the top, but the tick was on pretty good! I found it (I think it was a brown dog tick) this morning when I was brushing her hair. It made me jump when I ran my fingers over the...

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CritterKeeper Ugh yuck gross!!!! I can pick up and enjoy scorpions, tarantulas, snakes, you name it but ticks just make me feel like I want to vomit! LOL I'd say you've got some good advice from zukepr there (hope I spelled that right?) but just to clarify, when you pull...

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Big cats as a pet

nationalcity @nationalcity (358) • United States 15 Mar 07

I was working as an animal warden in one of the national parks tiger rehabilitation center. Though we think that these animals are scary and wild, they are as sober as your dog or cat. As a matter of fact they get attached to you...

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CritterKeeper I disagree with keeping such animals as pets. As you said, they are not tame in any way, they are still wild animals even if they've learned to accept humans to a large degree. This makes them unpredictable and very dangerous to average owners who can't even...

8 May 07

vbac

Monkey702 @Monkey702 (8) • United States 5 May 07

Well my question is about VBAC. My son was born by c-section because I was in labor for 22 hours and pushed for 1 1/2 hours and he wouldn't come out. He was 10 punds and 8 ounces. I wanted to know which is the best route VBAC or...

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CritterKeeper I had a VBAC and I'm so glad I did!!! I was in labor for 25 hours with my first son, still not fully dialated, and his heartrate was starting to fluctuate too much for our comfort. He turned out to be nearly 10 lbs and I'm very small. When he was out they...

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Breastfeeding help!

astromama @astromama (1221) • United States 7 May 07

So, I have been nursing for the past 11 days, and as much as I am truly loving the experience, I am also having a really hard time with soreness... I've been using Lansinoh in between feedings and letting myself air dry...

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CritterKeeper Oh hun, I wish I had better advice to give you! I just gritted my teeth through the soreness phase and it did go away after a few weeks or so. Air drying is definitely good for them! Also if you have a private enough place to do so (or there's a good clothing...

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Aggressive Breeds or Aggressive Owners?

HarlemsFlyest212 @HarlemsFlyest212 (157) • United States 7 May 07

A lot of apartment complexes in my area will accept any size dog but they won't accept aggressive breeds. No German Shepers, Rottweilers, Akitas, Pit Bulls, etc. I believe that these dogs can be vicious when they are taught to be....

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CritterKeeper It is always the fault of humans. Breed banning like this comes from ignorance and is shameful. I can't disagree more strongly with PsychoDude! To a professional who's worked extensively with dogs like me these dogs are very predictable! Dogs never just lash...

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have you ever been told.....

smurfettewv @smurfettewv (359) • United States 7 May 07

Have you ever had a friend call you out of the blue and tell you that they can no longer be your friend because their husband demands it? This friend was so independent and no one could tell her what to do and suddenly she told me...

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CritterKeeper My husband was very controlling, manipulative, and abusive. He also wanted me to give up some friends that I'd made. No matter what compromises I offered, reasoning, nothing would make him happy except for me to never see these people again. It finally ended...

7 May 07

OH!! Just found out The Golden Compass is going to be a Movie

pyewacket @pyewacket (43903) • United States 7 May 07

Are you a fan of the books by Phillip Pullman?? Well I found out that The Golden Compass is going to be a movie and out this December!! Here's the link to the official website--and it's wonderful to look...

golden compass

the golden compass

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CritterKeeper I haven't read this book but that website makes me want to! Wow, it sounds like a lot of fun! I especially liked playing with the daemon generator thing! Apparently mine is Skaene, a fox. Not exactly my true spirit animals but very cool and interesting...

7 May 07

Could you fire someone if you had to?

4cuteboys @4cuteboys (4099) • United States 7 May 07

If push came to shove and I was in that position I don't know how well I would be able to do it. I can't imagine telling someone they no longer had a job, unless it was someone that didn't need it, or didn't care. But for someone...

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CritterKeeper I've fired a few people as a manager. If you fire them for good reason then there's nothing to feel bad about. It was their decision to mess up and firing them isn't anything personal, it's just business. It doesn't mean they're a bad, worthless person, just...

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am i pregnant?

huangtyantyan @huangtyantyan (97) • Philippines 7 May 07

I have a friend who's worried sick if she's pregnant. How could you tell?

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CritterKeeper Just get a pregnancy test from your local store. If it says positive it's important that she get it confirmed by a doctor and starts prenatal care. Best of luck to her!!

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Have you ever had a "natural" labor/delivery?

4cuteboys @4cuteboys (4099) • United States 7 May 07

So my first labor I had an epidural, the next one came too fast so I didnt get any epidural or meds, the third and fourth I had the epidural but the fourth time it wore off when I had to push so I felt it all (ouch!). This time I...

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CritterKeeper I really believe that the less drugs and such you can handle the better it is for you and the baby! With my first labor I was determined to go completely natural. After many hours I wasn't dialating enough but was feeling small urges to push so I accepted...

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The thruth about AdBux

beyonce03 @beyonce03 (2331) • Canada 7 May 07

There is someone who send me his link to his good blog. The blog is only about things that Adbux and his owner Chad French do and also did with his others website. This is really interesting and I'm not sure I will go or promote...

make extra money

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CritterKeeper I keep seeing people promoting AdBux here but I decided to wait and see. It was one of those things that sounded too good to be true and so far I haven't seen a reliable, trustworthy everyday person saying that they've gotten money from it. Now the blog you...

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Wolfie Is On The Rant Again: Caged Animals

Brian @wolfie34 (26770) • United Kingdom 7 May 07

I went to our local cat rescue centre with my housemate today as he helps out there looking after cats who have been dumped, beaten or abused and some stray cats too, It is truly a wonderful centre and they do so much for these...

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CritterKeeper Oh no, I agree completely with you about this!! My first real paying job with animals was at a Petland petstore. Everything looked so nice and I love animals so I thought it'd be the perfect job for me. Boy was I wrong! Behind the scenes it was very different!...

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bull mastin

miryam @miryam (6505) • Italy 7 May 07

Do you know bull mastin???? Look a photo..do you like???? I'm like it, it do a movie " Spot"

i love a dog

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CritterKeeper I love all dogs but the giant breeds like this have a special place in my heart. They are so sweet and loving, real gentle giants. I have a great dane myself and never want to be without one in my life! You do have to remember though that owning a giant breed...

7 May 07

Have you ever tried to be honest with anyone only to have things come out wrong?

liyan97 @liyan97 (2127) • Northern Mariana Islands 6 May 07

I was in a relationship with someone who I cared for for almost a year, but It came to the point where I realized that I wasn't ready to be in a committed relationship and had other things in life that required mt full attention....

being honest

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CritterKeeper It seems like almost every time I'm honest with someone things blow up in my face!! It's gotten to the point that I actually pause now before being honest with someone to really consider if it's something that I really need to say to them and if so how...

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Grilled food help!

tanniebabe78 @tanniebabe78 (2934) • United States 6 May 07

I absolutely love this time of the year just for the grilled food. I find myself in a rut though. I want to expand my recipie collection for the grill. We do hamburgs, hot dogs and chicken, all bbq sauced. I did a grilled taco...

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CritterKeeper I love doing shishkabobs on the grill too which are wonderful with chunks of fresh veggies and such! We all really enjoy seeing what kind of tasty combinations we can come up with. You can do all veggies, wind bacon through the chunks, use chunks of any kind...

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