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Gardein and Bocca make some pretty damn good ground beef replacements. I remember making speghetti with some of Gardein's beefless ground a few weeks after going vegan, and even then I remember absolutely loving it. Cow's milk is also super easy to replace. I actually like almond and cashew milk a lot more than dairy, completely looking past the inherent problems in dairy production. Butter is also super easy to replace, Smart Balance/Earth Balance both work, look, smell, and taste just like regular butter (albeit slightly "thicker" when fresh out of the fridge).

I'm not going to lie and say all the meat/dairy replacers out there taste great, because they don't. I've tried some really fucking bad black bean burgers, and some amazing bean burgers. Some tofu I've had was pretty plain, but some I could eat every meal if I knew how to prepare it. You're not going to love every veggie burger just like you most likely don't love every beef burger you eat. But just like beef burgers, theres some amazing veggie burgers out there as well (if you can find it, try Amy's California veggie burger!). Besides from store-bought vegan food, there's /r/VegRecipes on reddit, The Vegan Zombie on youtube, and if you're really serious, the cookbook But I Could Never Go Vegan! by Kristy Turner. The cookbook is categorized based on the different excuses people give to eating vegan food ("What will I do without cheese?" "But I love seafood!", etc). The way I think about is, even if my sandwich I'm eating would taste better with a beef burger on it, does that slight difference in taste warrant what happens on factory farms (where at least 95% of meat is sourced from in the U.S)

Veganism is a philosophy that recognizes eating/exploiting animals inherently causes them suffering, and that we should try our best to avoid causing that suffering where we practicably can. I went vegan overnight about 6 months ago and haven't ran into any problems since. If you're interested in going vegan at all, check out this video. It'll help you go vegan overnight if you decide you want to try it, and even if you don't, it still has some great advice.

But even if you don't fully go vegan, any change you make is a positive one. Can you only replace cow's milk with almond milk? Are you only willing to replace a single beef burger a week? Can't give up dairy ice-cream yet? Don't stress about it too much. Obviously living off of strictly sustainable, garden-grown fruits and vegetables is optimal, but you doing anything is better than nothing, even if that's just one vegan meal a week.

Anyways, hope I wasn't being too preachy. Check us out at /r/vegan. Even if you don't decide to go fully vegan, or plant-based at all, I'm sure people will be more than willing to talk to you if you come in with an open mind.

We would take a small training treat and put it in the palm of our hand with fingers closed around it and tell him gentle, and he had to use either his tongue or nose to get to the treat from inside our hand, instead of trying to nip or nibble at fingers to get it. We started focusing on gentle (as well as a few other critical commands like sit, stay, off, down, come/heel, bed, leave it, drop it etc... the basics are really really important for larger dogs) as soon as we brought him home knowing he would eventually grow to be a pretty big boy, and he took to it pretty fast.

We carried the behavior through with larger things by giving him a toy or larger treat and only releasing when he would softly take it from us and do so slowly and with control. It's funny to see how excited he gets sometimes but will do everything he can to control himself when getting something, and then dart off somewhere because he just can't hold it in anymore lol. It gives you a sense of appreciation and respect to see your animal make decisions around their behavior because they know what you expect, and what nets them those tasty treats.

I've been using this for about a year and it's pretty awesome. I had never used an electric sharpener before, so I have nothing to compare it to.

Pretty much every time I cook, I run the chef knife through the 3rd stage (finest grit wheel) to make it perfect. At this point, it's so sharp you barely need to press on it when cutting most veggies.

The first stage is really rough. I've only used it a handful of times.

Btw, the knife I mainly use is an off-brand $10 chef knife from the grocery store. I imagine there are better knives, but a good sharpener goes a long way in making mediocre knives great.

I was unable to find it :(

There were similar models on Amazon but they looked cheap and like the light was an after-thought.

The only thing I can offer is a few tips I've learned over the last 2 years.

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If your dog does not act too crazy during the trimming I recommend just going slowly. Edit: Not too slow because the grinder can get hot. Make sure to let it and the nail "breathe"

It's tough at first but I learned to trim the blackest of nails with no additional light. Plus if you use the nail grinder and go slow when you first get to the quick (or root) it will only bleed a tiny bit, which is easy to stop with flour, corn-starch, or "Professional Blood Stop Powder"

You'll also learn the look of the root being exposed so you can stop right before. As you grind the nail away, the newly exposed nail- I always describe it as "tree rings". You'll see them change size and color and as they look more "fresh" and "lively" you're getting to the blood supply.

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Also, a powerful grinder like a Dremel on a higher speed may be better. Slower speeds and weaker motors can cause more vibration which some dogs do not like.

I also use 120 Medium Grit Sanding Drums because they seem to work the best most of the time. You don't want a rougher grit because it will "rip" and "tear" he nail apart (not as dramatic as it sounds but still not desireable) and finer grits will take longer and can get hotter during the process.

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You should read the 5 love languages. Some people do feel love when someone gives them gifts. Others, when you spend time with them, or do things for them, etc.

You can waste time, money, and effort trying to show love to someone in a way that doesn't mean anything to them, and you can miss how hard someone's trying to show you love, if you're not speaking the same language.

I got this one because I liked the idea of a lever you lift up. Makes pooping so much nicer! And 1/20th the toilet paper I used to use.

I gave one as a gift to a lady friend and she says it's great for her monthlies. Who knew.

Click N Play Value Pack 1000 Phthalate Free BPA Free Crush Proof Plastic Ball, Pit Balls 6 Bright Colors.

Loving your cat is a process, not an event, and if you don't at least know about the "slow blinkies" then you have probably skipped some steps. Additionally, you may have skipped a fear factor or two introduced while your cat was a kitten.

The best book that I have personally seen about this relationship between human and cat is "Cat Daddy" at https://www.amazon.com/Cat-Daddy-Worlds-Incorrigible-Taught/dp/0399163808

In that book, which I happened to get the Audible version of it on discount so I'm mildly biased, he describes different modalities of general cat behavior as well as his experiences around shelters. Generally speaking, the experiences around shelters are fairly depressing. The cat behavior descriptions are spot-on though and may help you diagnose what is going on with your cat.

YMMV and all the usual disclaimers. I hope that helps!

Actually many posts aren't even wood. I've had 15-25 lb cats end up with Eiffel towers because the posts are cardboard and plastic. I called to buy a replacement and was told it was $20. I ended up getting round wood posts (cutting and drilling holes) and untreated sisal rope and wrapped it. I like the velvet fabric. I hate sherpa. I upgraded to 2 nicer ones at Christmas. She loves the one and doesn't care much for the second one. There are reasonable ones on Amazon. This one was nice but you can't remove the ladder (it won't be stable). Go Pet Club 62-Inch Cat Tree https://www.amazon.com/dp/B007UI47PY/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_wAgzDbD4TSMB9 the top post is plastic and cardboard and will have to be replaced if you have a big cat later. The basket was good to hold toys.

Thank you for clarifying your point; I didn't mean to misinterpret it. Please refrain from attacks on person.

Pit bull-type dogs, like other terriers, hunting, and bull-baiting breeds, can exhibit a bite, hold, and shake behavior and at times refuse to release; it's not exclusive to pits. Breaking an ammonia ampule and holding it up to the dog's nose can cause the dog to release its hold; a break bar is not required.

• Swift, E.M. (July 27, 1987). "The pit bull: friend and killer". Sports Illustrated. 67 (#4). Retrieved December 2, 2009.
  
• "Breaking up a fight". Pit Bull Rescue Central. 2008. Retrieved August 16, 2009.
  
• Clark, Ross D., DVM; Stainer, Joan R.; Haynes, H. David, DVM; Buckner, Ralph, DVM; Mosier, Jacob, DVM; Quinn, Art J., DVM, eds. (1983). Medical & Genetic Aspects of Purebred Dogs. Edwardsville, KS: Veterinary Medicine Publishing. p. 27. ISBN 978-0-9641609-0-3.

Not OP, but I have the same one from amazon. Amazing buy!

IRIS 24'' 4-Panel Pet Playpen with Door https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B00D5P846Y/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_gAlRDbPQWCA6Q

This is amazing. I’ve noticed the balls I get for my dog make a whistling sound, your pup might really benefit from the sound! Planet Dog Orbee Tuff Ball, 3-Inch https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000AY6W26/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_5bKcBbJY6131R

Best Friends by Sheri DNT-SHG-TAU-2323-VP Luxury Shag Fuax Fur Donut Cuddler (Multiple Sizes) – Cat and Dog B23 x23, Taupe https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01MV0IX66/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_0Gp6BbAKG17M0

This is what I found

http://www.amazon.com/IMAX-Born-Wild-Morgan-Freeman/dp/B007UXSA84

It's all about sanctuaries for baby elephants and orangutans, probably the best /r/eyebleach worthy movie you can ever watch.

I'm sorry to hear about putting down your buddy. I had to do the same thing to my black cat 2 months ago... he was only 4 years old =/

It's very different than training a dog. The younger you start, the better. The first step is to get a harness, and put it on the cat just around the house (leave the leash off). Try to get them used to the feeling of having it on them. Play with them while its on, distract them, try to make them forget it's there.

After they seem somewhat comfortable wearing it, you can try taking them outside. Stay close to the house/apartment. As soon as they get outside they will be so fascinated by the outside world that they won't focus on the harness/leash anymore. I did this only once and he acted a lot better than I expected. I would pick him up, walk a little, then set him down and let him explore a bit.

Start with short 20 min adventures per day. Then gradually work up to going further away. The cat wont really walk to a destination like a dog would, but instead just freestyles it and goes in random spots. I have to carry my cat to the park or else we'd never get there.

Don't pull the leash, dont try to direct the cat. If you want to go to a park or something, carry them there. My cat is starting to learn the way we walk to the park, so he will walk that direction sometimes.

If you see a dog, pick them up. If they pull or try to run somewhere, pick them up. Don't ever pull on the leash trying to get them to follow you or go where they want.

Let me know if you have any other questions! I've only actually been on 1 walk to the park so far so I'm still learning.



Here is the harness I have
https://www.amazon.com/PetSafe-Kitty-Harness-Bungee-Leash/dp/B000OBIW9Q/ref=sr_1_1_a_it?ie=UTF8&qid=1466097901&sr=8-1&keywords=come+with+me+kitty

That's a really cute sweater on an even more adorable pupper.

Also, and not to take anything away from the homemade sweater, but if you'd like more outfits for your short-haired puppy, there are jammies available online.

Duck jammies:
https://smile.amazon.com/Fitwarm-Pajamas-Clothes-Jumpsuit-Medium/dp/B00E35NEII/ref=sr_1_6?crid=2TLMC6SO53ILD&keywords=dog+pajamas&qid=1573369890&sprefix=Dog+paj%2Caps%2C161&sr=8-6

Pink pig: https://smile.amazon.com/CuteBone-Pajamas-Apparel-Jumpsuit-Clothes/dp/B07F3BTX3N/ref=sr_1_24?crid=2TLMC6SO53ILD&keywords=dog+pajamas&qid=1573369961&sprefix=Dog+paj%2Caps%2C161&sr=8-24

No they don't. It lasted all if 20 min before mine started to shred it. Not trough at all, the inner is Styrofoam.

I got a jolly ball and it lasted 2 days before it qas punctured. Jolly balls are thick rubber, toughest toy so far. My pit and cane corso play tug of war with it everyday. Best $15 I have spent on them.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00G7VW8AQ/ref=cm_sw_r_em_apa_fGUNzbREDVBE1

I don't know this exact stroller but unless your dog is absolutely massive, this stroller seems like it would fit a large dog.


https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07BHP3MXB/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_Nwd1Db9QGFR85

Its called Ciao Cat Lick - this one. Its pretty expensive per ounce, so I'm going to try this one and see if its as good.

It’s a harness. He didn’t love things around his neck so we compromised with this:
come with me kitty harness

It sits around his chest and doesn’t press on his neck plus it dries quickly