#pomeranian goose

[vintagewildlife]

Pomeranian geese By: Richard Roadnight & Michael Roberts From: Domestic Duck and Geese in Colour 1986

[rabbitcruiser]

National Poultry Day

We suspected fowl play when we first discovered March 19 is annual National Poultry Day when we celebrate our national love affair with poultry. We scrambled to figure out how to celebrate poultry without bias because we are biased; chickens rule the roost when it comes to poultry. We are just going to have to wing this one.

History of National Poultry Day

Chicken is the most widely consumed meat in America, with each of us estimated to eat a clucking 101 pounds per year. Chicken has become our favorite protein because it is affordable (should we say “cheep-er”?) readily available, easy to cook, and versatile. But chickens were not always prized for how well they pair with an endless variety of seasonings, flavors, and cooking methods.

The word poultry is derived from the Latin word “pullus” which means “small animal.” Today we use the word poultry to describe domesticated birds kept for meat, eggs, and possibly feathers. But the first fowls intentionally raised by humans are believed to have been kept for their entertainment value, not for their spicy wings. Archeological evidence points to Southeast Asia and China as the first cultures to breed chickens for the sport of cockfighting as early as 10,000 years ago. Artistic depictions of roosters engaged in combat are found throughout the ruins of many ancient cultures.

Until recently the earliest evidence of large-scale chicken-eating was in first century B.C. Europe. But researchers have unearthed what may be evidence of chickens being domesticated for food at least 100 years earlier in an ancient Israeli city. We may never know when or how someone first tasted chicken roasted over a fire, but obviously that first barbequed chicken was not the last.

Outside the fighting rings and amphitheaters of ancient Rome, Greece, China, and Asia, chickens have held status as divinity in human societies for millennia. Chickens have been worshipped in many parts of the world because of their fighting prowess and are still considered to hold magical powers of divination in remote cultures.  

Although some people around the world still engage in cockfighting legally and illegally, the world’s oldest continual sport has been illegal in all fifty of the United States since 2008. That makes us feel good because we think cockfighting is inhumane, plus our fine feathered friend the chicken is now a superstar in the scientific arena. The chicken was the first domesticated animal and first bird to have its genome completely mapped by geneticists in 2004. It turns out that the chicken is the first descendant of dinosaurs. Who knew? We wonder if a cockfight between two prehistoric roostasaurusrex would have been considered fowl play or pure poultry in motion. We are just glad modern chickens are pullus – small animals. 

On National Poultry Day we celebrate chickens and other poultry not just for their culinary value, but for their other lesser-known contribution to mankind as pets. Chickens make wonderful pets, whether common laying hens or exotic heritage breeds that are as colorful as tropical fish and cost as much as $399 for a single day-old chick. Chickens make good mousers, some say better than cats, and will keep your vegetable garden fertilized and insect-free. 

We realize that by winging it, we managed to duck the fact that poultry is more than just chickens. We will give it another crack and fry harder next year to include other fowl in our tribute on National Poultry Day. 

National Poultry Day timeline

1992

More chicken, please!

American chicken consumption surpasses beef for the first time.

1928

Discovery of Vitamin D

Vitamin D supplements increase the winter survival rate of flocks, revolutionizing the chicken meat and egg industries.

1923

Chickens gain industry status

The first confined housing of birds for meat in Delaware and the introduction of cage systems for hens in California became catalysts for poultry farming’s shift from small family enterprise to the industrial age.

1800s

Chickens raised only on family farms

Chicken meat was a delicacy and eggs were considered a luxury until the 1900s because flocks failed to thrive due to poor nutrition and Vitamin D deficiency during winter months due to lack of sunlight.

National Poultry Day FAQs

What is considered poultry?

“Poultry” is generally defined as domesticated birds raised for the production of meat, eggs and can include feathers. The word “poultry” also refers to the flesh of these birds when used as food. Most people think of chicken or turkey when they hear the word poultry, but geese, ducks, squab (young pigeons) pheasant, quail, guinea fowl, and ostrich are also poultry.

What are the personality characteristics of poultry?

All poultry are social animals who enjoy being with other birds and thus should never be kept alone in captivity. They have a clearly defined hierarchy, or pecking order, within their community with strong territorial instincts. Poultry will nest in the same spot every night to go to sleep if given the option.

When is National Poultry Day?

March 19

How to Celebrate National Poultry Day

Try a bird of a different feather: Pheasant, duck, quail, goose, and game hens are all poultry not often found on American dinner plates but popular in other cultures. If these are too exotic for your taste at least treat your palate to a capon. A capon is a rooster that is castrated before sexual maturity. The lack of testosterone and a special diet produces exceptionally tender, juicy, and flavorful meat that is superb compared to regular hens. Capons were considered a luxury and the poultry of choice for holiday feasting among wealthy families during the early nineteenth century. Capons are not easy to find these days, but once you taste this bird, you will never again say anything else “tastes like chicken.”

Roast a Turducken: If you are undecided which poultry to serve for dinner on National Poultry Day, go with a Turducken. Turducken is a deboned chicken stuffed into a deboned duck that is stuffed into a deboned turkey, then roasted for pretty much a full day. The famous Cajun chef Paul Prudhomme trademarked the name Turducken in 1986, although the practice of “engastration” (the cooking term for stuffing one animal with another) dates back to at least the Middle Ages.

Purchase farm-fresh eggs: If you do not have your own backyard flock of laying hens, take a drive outside the city limits to a local co-op or family farm and purchase a dozen farm-fresh eggs. Once you taste the difference between freshly laid eggs and supermarket eggs, you will never want to buy store-bought again.

5 Ways Poultry Feathers Have Been Recycled

Quill pens: Before modern pens were invented, feather quills were trimmed at a slant with a razor and dipped in ink for use as writing instruments.

Fire tinder: Bird feathers are very flammable when dry and can be used as tinder to get a campfire going quickly with just a small spark.

Fishing lures: The decorative plumage of birds has been used by fly fishermen and women for years to tie the perfect lure for landing prized trophy fish like mackerel, bass, and trout.

Goose down bedding: Goose down is soft, fluffy and warm, and has become the most desirable stuffing for extremely comfortable – and expensive – pillows and comforters.

Decorative paper: Since 1993 feathers have been used to make exquisite decorative papers.

Why We Love National Poultry Day

Chickens make great pets: If you are not a meat-eater, the next best thing about chickens is they make surprisingly good pets. Chickens are social creatures that love to strut around to see what the rest of the flock is up to. They enjoy being held and can even be taught a few tricks provided there is a delicious mealworm reward involved. Chickens are relatively inexpensive and easy to care for compared to other domestic pets but need at least two or three other birds around to be well-adjusted. If your community does not discriminate against poultry as pets, and you have room for a spacious coop, laying hens will pay for their upkeep in daily fresh eggs.

For beauty’s sake: Hens take special notice of the rooster with a colorful, nice-looking, healthy comb strutting his stuff around the barnyard. A healthy crown and wattle are indeed very good for the rooster looking to score in the barnyard. A stunning comb and wattle are good for us, too, because chicken combs, especially rooster combs, are an excellent source of Hyaluronic acid, or H/A, a naturally occurring body fluid that lubricates and cushions bone joints and plumps up skin cells. H/A has been used for decades to relieve arthritis joint pain and stimulate healing of athletic injuries. H/A has been injected into the knees of professional and collegiate athletes and racehorses for years as a bio-lubricant that allows bones to move easier. Hyaluronic Acid can also be taken orally as a supplement and is a sought-after ingredient in top-shelf cosmetics and natural skincare products.

Chicken jokes: Chicken jokes are a childhood tradition, a quirky rite of passage discovered sometime between kindergarten and first grade. We are not sure why other poultry have not been singled out as the subject of silly jokes and puns. Maybe chickens do not get their feathers ruffled as easily as other poultry over fowl jokes. We egg-spect it has something to do with a chicken being in just about every pot in America, or at least on the grill or in the oven.

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[birdgenetics]

After that big mottling post I am going to cover pied in some other species

Pied in geese is known as the spotting mutation. It is recessive. It is found in a few different breeds but here in the US it is most common in Pomeranians. Here is a grey saddleback Pomeranian.

Saddleback (pied) geese have a colored head and back, along with a patch on the tail and on the thighs. It can be challenging to select for this coloration, however, when done right, it is absolutely stunning. White plumage in geese is associated with blue eyes, and Pomeranian geese (and white geese as well) have some of the most beautiful blue bright blue eyes in the animal kingdom. However, think in the case of Pomeranians they must be actively selected for. Since they have some colored plumage some do have brown eyes.

Buff saddleback Pomeranian is stunning as well.

Two colors, one pair. (appears to be two eye colors as well?)

Wish I had better pictures to do those eyes justice.

[fyeahghosttrick]

Ghost Swap 10: closing ceremonies, happy rerelease day, and what comes next

Ghost Trick is out! On Steam, Switch, everywhere! Ghost!!! Tricks!!! Please play Ghost Trick. Let’s party! These are the SIXTY-SEVEN works that were created for the Ghost Swap exchange / the anniversary celebrations last week, in our biggest edition by a landslide. What a triumph:

@ace-cyclic​ for @catgirl-frostmoon: So You Had a Bad Day (fic, Sith, Sith’s robot, Yonoa crew)

@arbuthnotblob​ for @gippley-png: Chapter 15 Cabanela angst (art, Cabanela)

@azurefishnets​ for @dieanywhereelseart​: Without Form and Void (fic, Jowd, Missile, Sissel)

@azurefishnets for @arbuthnotblob: FFVI crossover, Personal Demons (fic, Cabanela, Sissel)

@azurefishnets for @laughingmango: Maelstrom (fic, Alma, Jowd, Cabanela, Sissel)

@azurefishnets for @siverwrites: Testing the Waters (fic, Jowd, Cabanela, Alma, Kamila)

@azurefishnets, @laughingmango and @siverwrites: Celestial Miracle: Angelic Investigator (illustrated fic, Kamila, Amelie, Emma, Cabanela, Jowd, Lynne, Yomiel)

@bunnybead123 for @pichumaster: Time in a Bottle (fic, Yomiel, Sissel, Sissel - Yomiel’s wife, Lynne, Jowd, Cabanela)

@catgirl-frostmoon​ for @katecattus: Memories Come in on Little Cat Feet (fic, Sissel & Yomiel)

@clay-cuttlefish​ for @ace-cyclic: Lynnvestigation (interactive fic, Lynne, Sissel)

@crushcircuit​ with @mrkanman for @marenwithanm: Jowd holding Sissel (art, Jowd, Sissel)

@dapskie​ for @yunaffie: Sissel and Missile being cute together (art, Sissel, Missile)

@darknessconsumesmeslowly​ for @clay-cuttlefish: The Darkness Within (fic, Yomiel)

@dinner-rol​ for @starsofcarnephel: Bailey and partner living together (art, Bailey, Bailey’s partner)

@dreamdancerdotfile​ for @moodlemcdoodle: Ghost Trick/Ace Attorney/Professor Layton crossover (art, Sissel, Professor Layton, Phoenix Wright)

@epiceisaloser​ for @rookiebotwx78: Sissel trying to be impulse control for Lynne (art, Sissel, Lynne)

@gavinnersroadie​ for @space-biscuit: AA crossover Lynne and Ema snacking (art, Lynne, Ema)

@gippley-png​ for @serrangelic-art: Multiple prompts, mob psycho crossover (art, Yomiel, Jowd, Cabanela, Alma, Sissel)

@graegrape​ for @siverwrites: Odd gift giving Ot3 fluff (art, Alma, Jowd, Cabanela)

@guccisystem​ for @dinner-rol: Kamila and Amelie pro-gaming (art, Kamila, Amelie, Missile, Sissel)

@gxos​ for @guccisystem: Yomiel and Sissel caught in the rain (art, Yomiel, Sissel)

@katecattus​ for @darknessconsumesmeslowly: Question (fic, Yomiel, Sissel, Sissel - Yomiel’s wife, Lynne, Cabanela, Jowd)

@katecattus​ for @epiceisaloser: Sissel as tarot cards (art, Sissel)

@katecattus for @methemystery: Hair down Yomiel (art, Yomiel)

@katecattus for @okiroash: Touch (fic, Yomiel, Sissel, Sissel - Yomiel’s wife)

@katecattus for @phantriicks: Flower Yomiel (art, Yomiel)

@kiaroou​ for @octopeachy: A day at the garden (art, Amelie, Kamila, Memry)

@laughingmango​ for @playghosttrick: Disco Elysium crossover, majestic cockatoos (art, Cabanela, Harry du Bois)

@laughingmango for @arbuthnotblob: FFVI Crossover, Princess Kamila & Feral Pomeranian (art, Kamila, Missile)

@laughingmango for @azurefishnets: New timeline Jowd and Pigeon Man (art, Jowd, Pigeon Man)

@laughingmango for @dapskie: Cabanela & Jowd role swap (art, Jowd, Cabanela)

@laughingmango for @raygirlramblings: A most ignominious dog theft (art, Lynne, Memry, Missile)

@laughingmango for @siverwrites: Undercover Jowd (art, Cabanela, Jowd)

@laughingmango for @yunaffie: Some hurt/comfort (art, Jowd, Cabanela)

@laughingmango for domestic Alma/Jowd/Cabanela lovers: What it says on the tin (art, Alma, Jowd, Cabanela)

@laughingmango​ for @clay-cuttlefish​: Another ghost that night (art, Untitled Goose Game crossover)

@marenwithanm​ for @soup-for-ghosts: Bittersweet, long-awaited reunion (art, Yomiel, Sissel)

@moodlemcdoodle​ for @ravensa: Cute pet outfits (art, Sissel, Missile)

@nebulacloudz​ for @azurefishnets: OT3 arcade winnings (art, Alma, Jowd, Cabanela)

@phantriicks​ for @dreamdancerdotfile: The most fashionable duo (art, Cabanela, Missile)

@playghosttrick​ for @arbuthnotblob: Game Night with a Ghost! (fic, Yomiel, Jowd, Alma, Cabanela, Lynne, Kamila, Sissel)

@pichumaster​ for @gxos: Yomiel as hanged Tarot card (art, Yomiel)

@puzzling-angel for @epiceisaloser: Yomiel and Kamila being witches/wizards with familiars (Yomiel, Kamila, Sissel, Missile)

@octopeachy​ for @yami-yomiel: Happy anniversary (art, Yomiel)

@okiroash​ for @wyrmswears: Sissel makes a not-so-convincing human (art, Sissel, Lynne)

@okiroash​ for @serrangelic-art: Human-sona Sissel and comic (art, Sissel, Jowd, Cabanela)

@ravensa​ for @emeraldfox11: Ghost Trick Disco Elysium crossover (art, Cabanela, Harry du Bois)

@raygirlramblings​ for @dapskie: Peace, Love, and Pigeons! (art, Rock Jailbird, Lovey-Dove, pigeons)

@raygirlramblings for @okiroash: Rube Goldberg gift giving machine (art, Kamila, Yomiel, Sissel)

@serrangelic-art​ for @phantriicks: Sissel comforting Yomiel (art, Sissel, Yomiel)

@shibasquish​ for @tankens: bothering Jowd after hours (art, Cabanela, Jowd)

@siverwrites​ for @graegrape: Splintering (fic, Lynne, Cabanela, Kamila)

@siverwrites for @catgirl-frostmoon: Breath of Fresh Air (fic, Lynne, Kamila, Missile)

@siverwrites for @emeraldfox11: The Reticence of Mangoes and Cheesecake: The Guide to Not Getting Answers (fic, Cabanela)

@siverwrites for @yunaffie: An evening’s celebration (fic, Alma, Jowd, Kamila, Cabanela, Lynne, Missile, Sissel)

@s00r00me for Ghost Trick anniversary: Ghostly Yomiel (art, Yomiel)

@soup-for-ghosts​ for @gavinnersroadie: FianSissel destroying Yomiel at card games (art, FianSissel, Yomiel)

@space-biscuit​ for @kiaroou: AA crossover, Maya makes a friend (art, Maya, Sissel)

@starsofcarnephel​ for @alto-tenure: Sissel comforting Yomiel (art, Sissel, Yomiel)

@tankens​ for @shibasquish: Jowd relaxing with Cabanela (art, Cabanela, Jowd)

@theriveroflight​ for @darknessconsumesmeslowly: The Case of the Missing Allen Wrench (fic, Sissel, Missile, Kamila, Jowd, Alma, Lynne, Cabanela)

@theriveroflight for @laughingmango: hoping for a last-minute miracle (fic, Cabanela, Jowd, Lynne, Sissel, Pigeon Man, Amelie, Kamila, Yomiel)

@theriveroflight for @okiroash:A Chance Encounter (fic, Jowd, Cabanela, Yomiel, Sissel)

@wyrmswears​ for @raygirlramblings: Sissel, Missile and Lovey-Dove cuteness (art, Sissel, Missile, Lovey-Dove)

@yami-yomiel​ for @bunnybead123: Sissel being a good kitty doing something silly (art, Sissel, Yomiel)

@yunaffie​ for @puzzling-angel: The Good Old Days (fic, Sissel, Yomiel)

@yunaffie for @okiroash: To Feel You At Last (fic, Sissel, Yomiel, Jowd)

A big big thank you to all participants! It’s thrilling and moving to see so much love and energy poured into this edition. As planned, this has been the last edition of Ghost Swap as an exchange. 9 years and 10 editions (pulling double duty to shift to June on the 10th anniversary)! It’s been an honor, folks. Truly. From now on, the event will run as a simpler fan fest: participants will send in their prompts and freely pick at least one that they like. Guaranteed to work on a prompt you love, not guaranteed to get a gift, but if more than just your gift in the list here felt like a present for you in the overall festive spirit, that’ll for sure still apply. But more on that next year! For now: ghost’d. tricks. you know how it goes. Nothing like it, baby!

[faeryarchives]

would it be weird?

wherein person a and b knew much about each other being best friends but sometimes person a cannot see the way they really look at each other

gender neutral!reader x ruggie bucchi

"hi hi (name) and ruggie! can i ask you guys a question?" kalim suddenly appeared out of nowhere with jamil - making theirselves welcomed by sitting next to you and ruggie in the cafeteria which is surprisingly almost empty.

well almost.

"no you canno-"

"sure you can!" you said and then drinking from your water bottle, youcould see the dorm leader having a very curious look on his face while the vice leader just gave you two a shrug as if telling 'once you get kalim's attention, there is no way out.'

as if getting a permission to get his favorite cookie from the cookie jar, kalim didn't wait any second and finally asking the question that all of your friends had been wondering about.

"how long have you two been together?"

jamil could swore he just watched the funniest thing in his life, ruggie accidentally dropping his doughnut while you spat your water at the dorm leader making him let out a screech in surprise.

"what was that for?!"

"what do you mean going out?" "we are just friends, right ruggie?!" when your eyes met bluish-gray ones for a moment before the hyena looked at the other side and for some reason you could see a faint blush on his cheeks and his ears flat on his head

hearing the commotion, another cry was heard from somewhere in the room. "what do you mean you aren't dating?! so all this time you've been flirting as friends?!" it turns out it was ace with a really dumbfounded look as if learning the earth isn't flat at all

"yeah! where did you get the idea of us dating anyway?" you cannot avoid the odd look ace threw at you, making it difficult to fight off the butterflies in your stomach.

'yeah i do like ruggie but what do you guys mean by dating? he doesn't look at me in that way right?'

"oh gosh are you two for real now? i mean everyone already knows everything except for the two of you." jamil whispered before calmly eating his curry, very invested in the situation.

everyone then turn to ruggie who finally let out a sigh before standing up and still avoiding your gaze. without any word, he grabbed you by your wrist, dragging you until you two reach the botanical garden.

"ok ruggie, tell me what is wrong right now or i will-"

“how do i know if i have a crush on someone?” a crush? ruggie is crushing on someone? it hurt you a bit but nevertheless you gave him your answer

“well, you can’t stop thinking about them, you feel strange when they’re around, and then you want to— why are you looking at me like that.” you tried giving him your best death glare but in his view? you literally look like an angry pomeranian making him laugh and ruffle your head.

"nah, never mind. you really look cute today."

"thank- wait what?!"

"i said you look like a wild goose."

"hey that is not nice! but, you know?" all of a sudden, you gave ruggie a big back hug while nuzzling your face into his back - not minding his shocked gasp at your actions. "what are you doing?"

"would it be weird if i told you i like you right now?"

"... i like you too now give me my hug again." you guys end up cuddling under the big tree, falling asleep in each other's arms.

extra

in the branch of the tree, leona's nose scrunched up in annoyance, not expecting to wake up to witness two people confessing to each other.

"for the love of great seven, i just want to rest why do you make me suffer this way."

and he got stuck in that tree until dawn - falling asleep eventually.

ok that is for au #1 this week actually i got a lot planned but i am really short on free time now ueueueu i hope u enjoyed <3

[monochromatictoad]

Hi! Hi! Returning from the dead with a funee ask to make you do some mental gymnastics >:3c

So... I've hit your F/Os with my furryfication beam: which animal (real, mythical, mix.. the sky is the limit uwu) are they transformed into? ~ @avid-adoxography

Doing this for my Romantic F/Os!

Gabriel: A rat/dragon hybrid

Marie: English Cocker Spaniel

Drake: American Red Squirrel or a Chipmunk

War: Draft Horse/Hell Hound hybrid

Uriel: Saker Falcon/Pomeranian Goose hybrid

Usiel: Steller's Sea Eagle

Red: Indian Red Scorpion or a Red Salamander

Huge Man: Kangaroo. One of those massive male kangaroos.

Jester: Rat Terrier

Malcolm/Trilby: Tuxedo DSH Cat

Cyrus: Weasel

[askfordoodles]

Have you thought much about what animals the scientists would be? Both in terms of how they'd view themselves and what you think they'd be?

Gonna answer this in two ways: what they'd turn into if they got hit with some kind of instant animal transmogrification ray, and also what kind of animal they'd WANT to turn into if they had the choice.

N. Gin gives me raccoon or american possum vibes. Just a leetle scavenger creacher with leetle hands doing their best. (Would probably prefer to be a cute lil kitty cat)

Cortex is a smol yappy dog with big ego, like a chihuahua or a pomeranian. (Let's be real, Cortex thinks he's hot shit so he'd think he should be a liger or a similarly huge apex predator, and since he's such an animal geek he'd pick an artificial hybrid species)

Brio is some type of reptile or amphibian, I'm picturing either a bearded dragon or a bullfrog. (Honestly I think he'd be fine with that, but may want something bigger like a komodo dragon or a crocodile)

N. Tropy would be some type of annoying strutting bird, like a rooster or a goose. Since he hates animals so much it stands to reason that were he ever to turn into one he'd make that everyone else's problem.(Would NEVER willingly identify as an animal, but if he were pressed to choose he'd pick an insect or arachnid like praying mantis or a large orbweaver species)

[psychewritesbs]

Before megumi's other shikigami are revealed, what kind of shikigami do you personally would like to see him have?

Hola.

I would like to see a homunculi type character. Idk, something really creepy and sinister to channel Megumi’s sinister vibes.  

I gotta say I love that he has to do the hand signs so that defo has to be a prerequisite.

Everyone and their Jujutsu mom does Buddhist hand signs to activate their power but Megumi does little animals, it’s amazing, I love it.

Which made me wonder what a Pomeranian might look as one of Megumi’s shikigami.

Do you know how feisty little dogs are?  I recon fluffy over here would put Kon right into place in a heartbeat.

Ok but in all seriousness, I’m still waiting to see how Gege executes the idea of the Jungian Shadow and what Megumi can pull out of it into this world. 

I wouldn’t mind seeing curses come through into the world.

Or I wonder if we’re going to see a bull/ox and if there’s any connection there between Sukuna’s Oxen skull throne and Megumi manifesting a bull/ox Shikigami.

Why an Ox? To answer your ask I went and looked at shadow puppet animals and I thought the Ox (and the horse or leopard) would be much cooler than the goose and the llama lol.

What about you?! Got any thoughts?

What about a squirrel? But like not cute squirrel but you think it’s all innocent and it squirrels away and you don’t even notice until it’s biting you?

[queer-wizard-dad]

Important Update

My roommate adopted an inconceivably adorable puppy who has developed a compulsion to chew on my beard.

This is Dumpling, she's a shih tzu/pomeranian. Her favorite things are naps, squishmallows, giving kisses, and her squeaky goose toy.

She's only been in the house for a day and a half, but if anything ever happened to her I would kill everyone in this room and then myself.

[powerade]

Pomeranian goose, ok?

[lord-allo]

Ein Paar Pommerngänse | Pair of Pomeranian geese

Anser anser domesticus

Pommerngans Pomeraniangoose Anseranserdomesticus AlteNutztierrasse Oldbreed SelteneNutztierrasse Rarebreed Gans Goose

[goose-duck]

Ex Romance on a Bus

I waited at the bus stop. I'm on my way home after work. I can't afford a car so I have to take the bus. It started raining so I pulled out my umbrella not wanting to stand in the actual bus stop shelter as it smelled and looked disgusting, as if it were a school washroom. Eventually I see the lights of that familiar bus down the street, slowing to a stop in front of me. Bus 59, my bus, the bus I take home every day and the bus that he takes every day too. I get on the bus, sitting at the back, avoiding looking at the man I once loved. I walked past him quickly, I'm sure as per every other time he could tell I wasn't happy to see him. As i sat down at the back of the bus i see him turn his head to look at me, he doesn't stare, it's just a glance, but i don't let it go unnoticed, glaring at the back of his head for a few seconds before relaxing into my seat and pulling out my phone to pass the time.

I couldn't stop myself from wanting to look at her, that beautiful woman, the one i wanted to marry, the one i betrayed the trust of. I look back at her as she walks past me and sits down. This happens every evening as we both take the same bus home from work. I can tell by her swift walking that just like any other day, she isn't happy to see me. I don't blame her for it, i did this, i got drunk and betrayed that bond we had, i betrayed her for a woman that could never compare. I watch as she sets down, as she starts to look up, catching onto my staring I turn away, hopefully quick enough that it's possible for me to have just glanced at her.

Though just a glace that looked in his beautiful steel blue eyes, that regretful glimmer, it made my heart sting a little. All the pain he caused me, and yet he still has the audacity to look at me with such love? That man…he’ll never learn…I suppose I never will either. Just that moment of eye contact, i felt pain, but i felt that passion and love we once had, the love I held so closely to my heart, that man meant everything to me, all those years, all ended but his drunken stupidity. God I love that man, but I can't go back, not after he tore my heart out like that. I still deep down feel this pull towards him, every evening seeing him in the dimly lit bus, his curly brown hair, steel blue eyes, lightly freckled tanned skin, he's gorgeous, he looks like the love of my life, but he's no good. He can't be the one, I have to move on.

The way she looked walking down the bus aisle, i wonder, how would she have looked walking down the aisle at our wedding? She probably would have had a ball gown style dress, she always said she wanted to be a princess on her wedding day. She probably would have had her hair done up in a half up half down look, probably dyed some bright colour, her beautiful curls shaping her face, her dimples present as she smiles at me, looking at me with those seafoam green eyes, saying her vows, kissing me with her ever chapped lips…i can't believe i was stupid enough to lose her. I lost her smile, her goose-like laugh, her dark sense of humour and endless kindness. I sigh, looking down at my phone, looking at the picture we took together on our first date all those years ago. It was high school, we’d gone to a small park and had a picnic. I made lobster sandwiches, her favourite. In the picture she has this big beautiful smile, showing off the gap in her two front teeth. She always hated it, but I've always thought it's just another thing that makes her perfect.

Finally the bus gets to my stop and i get off quickly, thinking that if i'd stayed any longer i may have done something foolish, i may have broken and tried to talk to him. I made my way back to my apartment, greeting my elderly neighbour as I saw her walking her small pomeranian dog. Once in my apartment I lock the door and kick my shoes off, letting out a deep sigh and sitting on the couch. I put my head in my hands looking at the floor between my feet and began to cry. Why did I have to see him? Why does he have to take the same bus ride home, I don't know how much more of this I can take…

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Tracheal Collapse in Dogs: Symptoms, Stages, and Home Treatments

Tracheal collapse is a condition in which the trachea, the windpipe that carries air from the nose and mouth to the lungs, collapses partially or completely. This condition is most common in small breed dogs, especially those with short snouts, such as Pomeranians, Chihuahuas, and Yorkshire Terriers. In this article, we will discuss the causes, symptoms, stages, treatment, and prevention of tracheal collapse in dogs.

Causes of Tracheal Collapse in Dogs

Tracheal collapse in dogs can be caused by a variety of factors, including genetics, obesity, respiratory infections, allergies, and irritants such as cigarette smoke. It is also more common in older dogs, as the tracheal cartilage weakens with age.

Symptoms of Tracheal Collapse in Dogs

The most common symptoms of tracheal collapse in dogs include a honking or goose-like cough, difficulty breathing, especially during exercise or excitement, wheezing or other abnormal breathing sounds, and fainting or collapse. In severe cases, the dog may struggle to breathe or require emergency treatment.

Stages of Tracheal Collapse in Dogs

Tracheal collapse in dogs is divided into four stages, based on the severity of the condition. In stage 1, the tracheal rings are weakened, but not yet collapsed. In stage 2, the tracheal rings are partially collapsed, causing a reduction in the airway diameter. In stage 3, the tracheal rings are severely collapsed, and the airway is significantly narrowed. In stage 4, the trachea is completely collapsed, and the dog may require emergency treatment.

Treatment of Tracheal Collapse in Dogs

The treatment for tracheal collapse in dogs depends on the severity of the condition. In mild cases, management strategies such as weight loss, avoiding irritants, and using a harness instead of a collar may be sufficient. In more severe cases, medications such as bronchodilators or corticosteroids may be prescribed to help reduce inflammation and open up the airway. In very severe cases, surgery may be necessary to stabilize the trachea and prevent further collapse.

Home Treatment for Dog Tracheal Collapse

In addition to medical treatment, there are also several home remedies that can help soothe a dog with tracheal collapse. These include using a humidifier to moisten the air, feeding smaller, more frequent meals to reduce pressure on the trachea, and using a soft, padded harness instead of a collar.

Prevention of Tracheal Collapse in Dogs

While tracheal collapse cannot always be prevented, there are several steps that dog owners can take to reduce the risk. These include maintaining a healthy weight, avoiding smoking around the dog, using a harness instead of a collar, and providing a low-stress environment for the dog.

When to Euthanize a Dog with Tracheal Collapse

In some cases, tracheal collapse may become so severe that euthanasia is the only humane option. This decision should be made in consultation with a veterinarian, based on factors such as the dog's quality of life, response to treatment, and overall prognosis.

FAQs about Tracheal Collapse in Dogs

What is tracheal collapse in dogs?Tracheal collapse is a medical condition in dogs that affects the trachea or the windpipe. The trachea loses its rigidity and collapses, causing breathing difficulties, coughing, and other respiratory problems in dogs.What are the common signs and symptoms of tracheal collapse in dogs?The common signs and symptoms of tracheal collapse in dogs include honking or harsh cough, difficulty breathing, rapid breathing, exercise intolerance, blue gums, and fainting.What breeds are most commonly affected by tracheal collapse in dogs?Small and toy breeds such as Chihuahuas, Yorkshire Terriers, and Pomeranians are more prone to tracheal collapse in dogs. However, any breed or mixed breed dog can develop this condition.How is tracheal collapse in dogs diagnosed?A veterinarian will perform a physical exam and may recommend additional diagnostic tests such as X-rays, CT scans, or a tracheoscopy to diagnose tracheal collapse in dogs.How is tracheal collapse in dogs treated?The treatment for tracheal collapse in dogs depends on the severity of the condition. Mild cases can be managed with weight loss, medication, and lifestyle modifications. In more severe cases, surgery may be necessary to alleviate the symptoms and improve the dog's quality of life. Read the full article

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