Confessions Thread - Page 5

Syaoransbear · 10-11-2011, 10:51 PM

I haven't brushed my teeth with toothpaste for a month!

I have a pretty severe receding gumline. I actually am supposed to get a skin graft done, but I was too chicken to make an appointment. I was looking up stuff on the internet and found out that many of the ingredients in toothpaste cause gum recession. And since the whole goal of brushing is just to brush away plaque, I quit using it and now I just brush with a toothbrush, floss, and use one of those little brushes for brushing inbetween teeth. My teeth used to always feel a little bit sore where the gum recession was the worst, but now they don't feel sore anymore so I think it might be helping!

I'll probably still have to get the skin graft done since I'm only 22, but at least I won't be in pain until then.

LaRen616 · 10-12-2011, 08:14 AM

I still think about Rogue and I sometimes mourn the loss of him. He was not a bad dog, he just had problems I was not equipped to deal with.

I am happy that he isn't here though, I wouldn't have Malice if he was.

But I do miss him.

Alexandria610 · 10-12-2011, 09:42 AM

I gave up early on my first dog. He was a 3yo pom/american eskimo mix and came to me with scabies, fleas, seperation anxiety, social issues, house-training issues and severe heartworms. The woman didn't tell me much on his history and told me nothing of his heartworms. All she said was 'he loves everyone and is healthy!' I had this dog for two weeks - he escaped the hoyse three times. I brought him back to her, not able to help the rescue or keep him. I know they killed him because of the lack of funds to treat to heartworms. I still feel guilty.

Stosh · 10-12-2011, 10:11 AM

My husband is national sales manager and travels quite a lot and then might be home for two weeks straight. When I say home, I mean in our house. I have to confess that by the 13th day I'm sometimes ready for him to go somewhere- just for a day or two.

catz · 10-12-2011, 01:04 PM

Can I confess something..
The first one being about my rat Squeek. I had started taking in rescues to foster them about a year ago. One day I got a call about a pair of boys who were abused and needed a place to recover. I took them in, named them Pip and Squeek and brought them back from the brink of death. I tried multiple times to find them a home but due to them being brown and looking like wild rats (the were also skittish and hated being held) nobody wanted them.
They stayed with me but I never bonded with either. I guess they were always pushed aside by my friendly boys and I just didnt have time to work with them.
Pip past away and we buried him in a forest near by as we are renting and our garden is all gravel. Then squeek died and we intended on burying him beside his brother the next morning so put his body in the freezer.
That is where he remained.. for 3 months and was only buried today..
I feel terrible about forgetting for so long. I was struggling with health issues with the other pets and I just forgot until I saw the box his body was in today.
I know in my heart that I wouldn't forget to bury my other rats, I adore each one of them but Squeek was pushed aside in life and in death.
He was fed the best food and had friends in a huge cage but he was never appreceated for the beautiful boy he was. Sorry Squeek.. RIP boy..

Greydusk · 10-12-2011, 01:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Syaoransbear

I haven't brushed my teeth with toothpaste for a month!

I have a pretty severe receding gumline. I actually am supposed to get a skin graft done, but I was too chicken to make an appointment. I was looking up stuff on the internet and found out that many of the ingredients in toothpaste cause gum recession. And since the whole goal of brushing is just to brush away plaque, I quit using it and now I just brush with a toothbrush, floss, and use one of those little brushes for brushing inbetween teeth. My teeth used to always feel a little bit sore where the gum recession was the worst, but now they don't feel sore anymore so I think it might be helping!

I'll probably still have to get the skin graft done since I'm only 22, but at least I won't be in pain until then.

My dentist hasn't brushed with toothpaste for over 20 years and his teeth are perfect.

Caledon · 10-12-2011, 04:27 PM

I sometimes accidently call Dakota Murphy. I feel so guilty after that. Murphy has been gone 5 years now and wasn't even a GSD. How could I confuse this?

GSDolch · 10-12-2011, 04:36 PM

Ok, here is my confesstion.

I think its hilarious how my little love bird teases the dog and one ups him all the time.

I know, I know, thats bad of me and I don't sit there and let it keep going, but its so funny. And I swear the bird laughs at the dog.

Germanshepherdlova · 10-12-2011, 07:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by catz

Can I confess something..
The first one being about my rat Squeek. I had started taking in rescues to foster them about a year ago. One day I got a call about a pair of boys who were abused and needed a place to recover. I took them in, named them Pip and Squeek and brought them back from the brink of death. I tried multiple times to find them a home but due to them being brown and looking like wild rats (the were also skittish and hated being held) nobody wanted them.
They stayed with me but I never bonded with either. I guess they were always pushed aside by my friendly boys and I just didnt have time to work with them.
Pip past away and we buried him in a forest near by as we are renting and our garden is all gravel. Then squeek died and we intended on burying him beside his brother the next morning so put his body in the freezer.
That is where he remained.. for 3 months and was only buried today..
I feel terrible about forgetting for so long. I was struggling with health issues with the other pets and I just forgot until I saw the box his body was in today.
I know in my heart that I wouldn't forget to bury my other rats, I adore each one of them but Squeek was pushed aside in life and in death.
He was fed the best food and had friends in a huge cage but he was never appreceated for the beautiful boy he was. Sorry Squeek.. RIP boy..

I never even knew that rat rescues existed until just now.

Just remind yourself that squeek had a much better quality of life than most other rodents. He had a huge cage, the best food and friends. Many other rats end up in a rat trap, don't be too hard on yourself.

PaddyD · 10-12-2011, 08:17 PM

I am a bad dog owner. My dog is loved and pampered and exercised.
BUT
She could be so much more. GSDs are smart and can be put to so many uses. I feel guilty for not training her in tracking or SAR or even therapy. I dropped out of CGC because she will never pass the Leave with Stranger test. At this rate she will never have any of those neat initials after her name. Oh, woe is we.

10-11-2011, 10:51 PM	#41 (permalink)
Syaoransbear Knighted Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Canada, Sask Posts: 3,115	I haven't brushed my teeth with toothpaste for a month! I have a pretty severe receding gumline. I actually am supposed to get a skin graft done, but I was too chicken to make an appointment. I was looking up stuff on the internet and found out that many of the ingredients in toothpaste cause gum recession. And since the whole goal of brushing is just to brush away plaque, I quit using it and now I just brush with a toothbrush, floss, and use one of those little brushes for brushing inbetween teeth. My teeth used to always feel a little bit sore where the gum recession was the worst, but now they don't feel sore anymore so I think it might be helping! I'll probably still have to get the skin graft done since I'm only 22, but at least I won't be in pain until then. __________________ Chrono - Black German Shepherd 01/18/08 http://www.dogster.com/dogs/994330

10-12-2011, 08:14 AM	#42 (permalink)
LaRen616 Crowned Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Northern Illinois Posts: 10,582	I still think about Rogue and I sometimes mourn the loss of him. He was not a bad dog, he just had problems I was not equipped to deal with. I am happy that he isn't here though, I wouldn't have Malice if he was. But I do miss him. __________________ ~ Sinister 3 yr old black male GSD 3.11.09 ~ Malice 9 mth old black female GSD 6.19.11 Cats: Chaos, Monster, Wicked

10-12-2011, 09:42 AM	#43 (permalink)
Alexandria610 Elite Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Central Florida Posts: 1,159	I gave up early on my first dog. He was a 3yo pom/american eskimo mix and came to me with scabies, fleas, seperation anxiety, social issues, house-training issues and severe heartworms. The woman didn't tell me much on his history and told me nothing of his heartworms. All she said was 'he loves everyone and is healthy!' I had this dog for two weeks - he escaped the hoyse three times. I brought him back to her, not able to help the rescue or keep him. I know they killed him because of the lack of funds to treat to heartworms. I still feel guilty. __________________ Lauren, proud owner of: Alexandria ("Alex") - GSD (June 9, 2010) Dixie - Russian Blue Cross (June 1, 2009) Isabel - Chihuahua (March 14, 2009) Mar - Tabby (Summer 1998 - January 2012)

10-12-2011, 04:36 PM	#48 (permalink)
GSDolch Crowned Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Loudon, TN Posts: 5,049	Ok, here is my confesstion. I think its hilarious how my little love bird teases the dog and one ups him all the time. I know, I know, thats bad of me and I don't sit there and let it keep going, but its so funny. And I swear the bird laughs at the dog. __________________ We are defined not only by what we create, but by what we refuse to destroy.

10-12-2011, 10:11 AM	#44 (permalink)
Stosh Crowned Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: tyler texas Posts: 8,434	My husband is national sales manager and travels quite a lot and then might be home for two weeks straight. When I say home, I mean in our house. I have to confess that by the 13th day I'm sometimes ready for him to go somewhere- just for a day or two.

10-12-2011, 01:04 PM	#45 (permalink)
catz Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Ireland, Kilkenny Posts: 443	Can I confess something.. The first one being about my rat Squeek. I had started taking in rescues to foster them about a year ago. One day I got a call about a pair of boys who were abused and needed a place to recover. I took them in, named them Pip and Squeek and brought them back from the brink of death. I tried multiple times to find them a home but due to them being brown and looking like wild rats (the were also skittish and hated being held) nobody wanted them. They stayed with me but I never bonded with either. I guess they were always pushed aside by my friendly boys and I just didnt have time to work with them. Pip past away and we buried him in a forest near by as we are renting and our garden is all gravel. Then squeek died and we intended on burying him beside his brother the next morning so put his body in the freezer. That is where he remained.. for 3 months and was only buried today.. I feel terrible about forgetting for so long. I was struggling with health issues with the other pets and I just forgot until I saw the box his body was in today. I know in my heart that I wouldn't forget to bury my other rats, I adore each one of them but Squeek was pushed aside in life and in death. He was fed the best food and had friends in a huge cage but he was never appreceated for the beautiful boy he was. Sorry Squeek.. RIP boy..

10-12-2011, 04:27 PM	#47 (permalink)
Caledon Elite Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Ontario Posts: 1,786	I sometimes accidently call Dakota Murphy. I feel so guilty after that. Murphy has been gone 5 years now and wasn't even a GSD. How could I confuse this?

10-12-2011, 08:17 PM	#50 (permalink)
PaddyD Banned Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: MassaCHEWsetts Posts: 5,222	I am a bad dog owner. My dog is loved and pampered and exercised. BUT She could be so much more. GSDs are smart and can be put to so many uses. I feel guilty for not training her in tracking or SAR or even therapy. I dropped out of CGC because she will never pass the Leave with Stranger test. At this rate she will never have any of those neat initials after her name. Oh, woe is we.

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