ChiKat, just keeping it in a bowl of cool water helps a lot. The moist burn pads [link] while pricey, are magic. Really. When I spilled the boiling water on my foot a few years ago, I went through pretty much every remedy known to man. There are also burn sprays with benzocaine in them that will numb it up for a while.
Book: Captain, you mind if I say grace? Mal: Only if you say it out loud.
'Serenity'
Spike's Bitches 37: You take the killing for granted.
[NAFDA] Spike-centric discussion. Lusty, lewd (only occasionally crude), risqué (and frisqué), bawdy (Oh, lawdy!), flirty ('cuz we're purty), raunchy talk inside. Caveat lector.
Ginger - Aug 09, 2007 6:33:12 pm PDT #830 of 10001
"It didn't taste good. It tasted soooo horrible. It tasted like....a vodka martini." - Matilda
d - Aug 09, 2007 6:58:00 pm PDT #831 of 10001
It's nice to see some brave pretenders trying to make it interesting.
I may has passport soon! My check got cashed!
Also, latest update is dad's getting a little more feeling in his right arm. This is very encouraging. Should know more tomorrow after mom reports on MRI.
ChiKat - Aug 09, 2007 7:29:34 pm PDT #832 of 10001
That man was going to shank me. Over an omelette. Two eggs and a slice of government cheese. Is that what my life is worth?
The moist burn pads
I think I'm going to look for these at Walgreens tomorrow. Thanks for the tip, Ginger!
Glamcookie - Aug 09, 2007 7:50:23 pm PDT #833 of 10001
I know my own heart and understand my fellow man. But I am made unlike anyone I have ever met. I dare to say I am like no one in the whole world. - Anne Lister
I'm the last person to be saying this, but your vet should be able to show you how to do sub-Q fluids. It's definitely a two-person job, and three is ideal.
It really depends on the cat. My cat, whom I thought would kick the shit out of me for trying something like this, lets me do it alone. It's not a problem. ~ma for your kitty.
WindSparrow - Aug 09, 2007 7:55:31 pm PDT #834 of 10001
Love is stronger than death and harder than sorrow. Those who practice it are fierce like the light of stars traveling eons to pierce the night.
Yay for any encouraging news about your dad, d!
ChiKat, I hope you burn heals quickly.
FRREEEEEEDOMMMMM-loving kids make me smile.
Fred Pete, thank you for the input. I have already come to the conclusion that I need the peace of mind of getting the other test done. I hate needles, but I feel more at ease with the idea of learning how to do sub-Q fluids than I am with feeding my cat food so high in refined corn. Then again, it is possible that there are other brands that do an appropriate feline kidney care diet that would rest easier on my mind. I will have to look into it.
WindSparrow - Aug 09, 2007 8:41:49 pm PDT #835 of 10001
Love is stronger than death and harder than sorrow. Those who practice it are fierce like the light of stars traveling eons to pierce the night.
Kitty kibble.
Yes! Royal Canin Innovative Veterinary Diets - while the dry food is full o'corn, the canned is not. [link] Yay!
omnis_audis - Aug 09, 2007 9:15:20 pm PDT #836 of 10001
omnis, pursue. That's an order from a shy woman who can use M-16. - Shir
:( I left the iPod at work. No bedtime playlist. No alarm clock playlist :(
At least I had fun with Laga and SonusExMachina at a great concert, The Fenians!!
Pix - Aug 09, 2007 10:56:45 pm PDT #837 of 10001
We're all getting played with, babe. -Weird Barbie
Yay for yummy birthday dinner & softserve, Aimee!
At least I had fun with Laga and SonusExMachina at a great concert, The Fenians!!I'm so bummed we missed it. Grumble. Pout. Stupid LA traffic. Stupid commuting.
Sparky1 - Aug 10, 2007 3:04:26 am PDT #838 of 10001
Librarian Warlord
{{Buffista Kitties}}
Yay for good birthdays!
From way back, to smonster: No, I am not traveling to NC this weekend, since it just doesn't work when he wants to make a side trip to his friends and I'd be squeezed in the car with Frisbee players. I have, however, answered the SYTYCD call and am planning to roadtrip down for the show. You are officially forewarned. (Any other DCistas wanna road trip in Oct?)
d - Aug 10, 2007 3:17:13 am PDT #839 of 10001
It's nice to see some brave pretenders trying to make it interesting.
Apparently I was premature in dad's nerve conduction improving. Dammit! And my mom's all like I don't want to unload on you guys and worry you... I told her that was just dumb. Of course I also had to tell her good luck getting a hold of me this weekend thanks to work and continuing education classes. Sigh.