I use PTO during xmas/Thanks Giving so I can have 1-1.5 months off to go back home. ~ 8-10 business days off Thanksgiving & Xmas & New Year give is really huge when flying alone take 24-30 hrs one way.

My husband sneezing will also freak out our dog he will go in an alert position & then hide, climb on me or run to his crate.

I was having a moral/ethical argument with myself over my very old dog whom I loved deeply. It finally occurred to me that in prolonging my own misery, I was prolonging hers. I’m glad I made the decision that day and gave that sweet girl and wonderful companion some peace. Hugs to you!

I think the last time there was a pit sweat LPT, someone mentioned that you're supposed to put anti-perspirant the night before to give it a chance be absorbed into the sweat ducts.

My 18yr old chihuahua does the same. She is blind and deaf with bathroom problems.. she wants to be pet, but gets startled easily when I do pet her. Eats and drinks (and pees) normally tho. Our pets are like people - especially when they get old. Have the vet rule out any pain she may be experiencing, and just love her until the end. That’s about all you can do.

It’s how dogs tell one another that they’re just playin, when they’re playing

I have a job where I am the only one who does it. If I take off when things are slow it’s fine. If I take off the rest of the year I have mountain of work pile up while I’m gone and it is stressful before and after I take off.

I thought i needed to put my dog down but couldn’t bring myself to do it. It was my sweet dog that let me know. I was the hardest thing. My heart goes out to you.

As a business owner. I can confirm this is a good plan for holidays. Plus during off seasons, prices for hotels and travels are much cheaper.

And how did you attach them?

> No need to be snarky and condescending

I am incredibly annoyed by how this post frames buying a particular financial product as the standard way to go and a life pro tip because you felt it has helped you before ("LPT: buy travel insurance" instead "LPT Research if travel insurance might be right for you if you are someone who...<insert specific circumstance that requires insurance>"). And instead of being curious as to how the financial product that you are promoting works and open to learning more about the insurance industry, you just get angry that I pointed out some things I disagree with and that insurance might not be right for everyone for the following reasons. The willful ignorance and arrogance here

This is a nice idea but everyone wants to get hardcore cranking with projects in January after December slacking, so getting time off can become impractical to impossible.

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If the poor kitty doesn't understand what's going on in her life, then what is left to preserve?

And use your sick time for those mental health days when you need it.

You should be putting that cat down and the fact that your vet suggested tests on a sick 17yr old cat rather than euthanasia tells you you need to find a new vet that isn’t all about the money. I’m sorry for your loss.

Plus travel tends to be cheaper after the holidays too!

When the time comes, if you can, I’m another one that says you should have them make a house call. We’ve lost 3 of our dogs in the past 3 years (and another one is heading that way, unfortunately) and there’s a nice lady who comes and gives them the help they need in a place where they are most comfortable. I don’t have any advice but I do understand what you’re going through and I wish you the best

My elderly cat was on cerenia for nausea - it helped a lot.
I was fortunate enough to work from home and her dementia didn't progress to the point where she couldn't find me. She did have periods of late night activity, and the vet told me to give her melatonin. It worked until it didn't, and it's hard to find a brand with tiny enough pills for a cat to swallow, but might be worth a shot. It sounds like your other options are earplugs or letting her pass on. Only you can make the call when it's time. I sincerely wish you the best in this difficult time.

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Shhhhhhhh dont share the secret! 😅

I do this every year in my office job and now that I work from home full-time, it means getting work done in 1/2 the time (no distractions), and getting paid to watch YouTube, do laundry, and meal prep for the rest of my day.

Highly recommend if you don't have social events/travel between 25-31

My elderly cat has started screaming as well. But he’s purring, eating, using the box, and demanding attention. It’s annoying, yes, but not enough to put him down! He’s still happy. Just loud and obnoxious.

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My cat did a similar thing towards the end. I left a light on and some clothing with my smell in her space. I also tried kitty CBD treats and I noticed she was able to move more freely but it didn’t reduce the howling. Eventually her kidneys began to shut down and she had what the vet assumed was a blood clot to the spine and it was time to say good bye. If kitty is eating and drinking and socializing still I would say try to keep the nighttime environment as friendly and welcoming as you can, it may be they suddenly feel alone and are disoriented by the change.