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Re: Why TJS has been less active on the forum lately.......
@CBgaming1969
Thanks.
Yeah... it was hard. And that's why I am a little passionate about the whole "dry food thing".
There are several factors, of course, and not every cat is going to have the same health problems. Some may live to an old age even though they only eat dry food. For others it may result in early death. Much like it is for humans - some smoke 2 packages of cigarettes a day and eat only unhealthy food and live to be 90, others eat well, exercise daily, don't smoke and don't drink... and drop dead at 40.
Female cats have a lower risk of developing blockages from urinary crystals that may form due to dehydration from eating only (or too much) dry food - their urethra is wider. But there is still a risk, especially if they only get dry food and no wet food at all.
The biggest problem about the dry food is the lack of water, even in the expensive ones (we gave him high quality dry food since we believed it would be fine but he had urinary crystals and undetected chronic kidney failure that lead to a complete failure when he needed to have the crystals removed because there was a complete blockage).
http://www.catster.com/cat-food/cat-food-wet-or-dry
Nutrition was not the problem for our cat, it was a combination of factors - and the benefit of dry food regarding the health of the teeth is highly debated, too. It might not actually do the cats any good.
http://www.catbehaviourist.com/blog/6-reasons-dry-food-clean-cats-teeth/
The best thing for dental health would be some raw meat that they really need to chew, maybe even a chick.
I'm happy that your senior is doing well and I would not change the diet at that age and seeing there are no health problems... but yeah, just thought I'd share the information with everyone (and @TJS as a new cat owner).
Thanks.
Yeah... it was hard. And that's why I am a little passionate about the whole "dry food thing".
There are several factors, of course, and not every cat is going to have the same health problems. Some may live to an old age even though they only eat dry food. For others it may result in early death. Much like it is for humans - some smoke 2 packages of cigarettes a day and eat only unhealthy food and live to be 90, others eat well, exercise daily, don't smoke and don't drink... and drop dead at 40.
Female cats have a lower risk of developing blockages from urinary crystals that may form due to dehydration from eating only (or too much) dry food - their urethra is wider. But there is still a risk, especially if they only get dry food and no wet food at all.
The biggest problem about the dry food is the lack of water, even in the expensive ones (we gave him high quality dry food since we believed it would be fine but he had urinary crystals and undetected chronic kidney failure that lead to a complete failure when he needed to have the crystals removed because there was a complete blockage).
http://www.catster.com/cat-food/cat-food-wet-or-dry
Nutrition was not the problem for our cat, it was a combination of factors - and the benefit of dry food regarding the health of the teeth is highly debated, too. It might not actually do the cats any good.
http://www.catbehaviourist.com/blog/6-reasons-dry-food-clean-cats-teeth/
The best thing for dental health would be some raw meat that they really need to chew, maybe even a chick.
I'm happy that your senior is doing well and I would not change the diet at that age and seeing there are no health problems... but yeah, just thought I'd share the information with everyone (and @TJS as a new cat owner).
Jaden
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Re: Training Gear on Bruiser Armor Needs To Go
The only real benefit of this trait is on assault and hunter armor.
Re: Gold Rush - Minor issue
I am liking this event. Noticing a definite increase in gold crates and my gold does appear to be filling faster. Thanks for the event fellas!
jrodrf2
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Training Gear on Bruiser Armor Needs To Go
I'm not going to try to talk about widespread armor trait dilution because that's an issue that there are differing thoughts/beliefs/play styles that many different people have. Just one specific item is what I'd like to discuss here:
Training gear trait on Bruiser armor.
Only bruiser.
It needs to go.
Now.
With badges and punish, bruisers have been given a much needed breath of fresh air. When the going gets tough, chances are I'm considering bringing my bruiser along (I use her every week). With maxed out damage reduction and ridiculously high health, she can take hits without flinching and can dish out a modest amount of damage... but really, I just want a meat shield who gets charge points, using Sasha or Morgan to get her charge up. No one uses bruisers to farm xp. And no one bringing out their bruiser when the going gets tough wants a throwaway trait like training gear. It's a waste of a trait and it stops those who want to use their bruisers at higher levels to keep their bruiser benched because of not having a decent suit of armor.
Of course there are some who will say bullet proof needs to go, but I understand that some people like to have it in outpost or against raiders (and so it's not on topic in this thread). I'm sure the vast majority of players think that wrestler on bruiser's armor is stupid (which it is, however, this is a single issue thread, and there is a chance that some folks might find it handy once in a while--though they'd be better off with an active trait). The one trait that is not handy on a bruiser, ever, is training gear.
@Kaz Please bring this common sense issue up and rid us of training gear on bruiser armor. I understand that the reason some less desirable traits are there to create a sort of balance between the best gear and less-than-the-best gear (and insta-scrap gear), and we are supposed to play more to get the best gear, but this proposition has no rational counter argument. This is an easily removable road block that will help more players explore a class that was amazing before body shots, was crap for a long while, and now has the potential for a lot of great, strategic play.
Of course I'm open to hearing objections, but chances are I'll shut that shit down with a nice skull crack (but no, it won't kill you, so I wouldn't even get the extra xp if I had training gear armor on).
Anyone else want a little bruiser love by removing this one trait?
Training gear trait on Bruiser armor.
Only bruiser.
It needs to go.
Now.
With badges and punish, bruisers have been given a much needed breath of fresh air. When the going gets tough, chances are I'm considering bringing my bruiser along (I use her every week). With maxed out damage reduction and ridiculously high health, she can take hits without flinching and can dish out a modest amount of damage... but really, I just want a meat shield who gets charge points, using Sasha or Morgan to get her charge up. No one uses bruisers to farm xp. And no one bringing out their bruiser when the going gets tough wants a throwaway trait like training gear. It's a waste of a trait and it stops those who want to use their bruisers at higher levels to keep their bruiser benched because of not having a decent suit of armor.
Of course there are some who will say bullet proof needs to go, but I understand that some people like to have it in outpost or against raiders (and so it's not on topic in this thread). I'm sure the vast majority of players think that wrestler on bruiser's armor is stupid (which it is, however, this is a single issue thread, and there is a chance that some folks might find it handy once in a while--though they'd be better off with an active trait). The one trait that is not handy on a bruiser, ever, is training gear.
@Kaz Please bring this common sense issue up and rid us of training gear on bruiser armor. I understand that the reason some less desirable traits are there to create a sort of balance between the best gear and less-than-the-best gear (and insta-scrap gear), and we are supposed to play more to get the best gear, but this proposition has no rational counter argument. This is an easily removable road block that will help more players explore a class that was amazing before body shots, was crap for a long while, and now has the potential for a lot of great, strategic play.
Of course I'm open to hearing objections, but chances are I'll shut that shit down with a nice skull crack (but no, it won't kill you, so I wouldn't even get the extra xp if I had training gear armor on).
Anyone else want a little bruiser love by removing this one trait?
sbf
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Re: Why TJS has been less active on the forum lately.......
When you say you're feeding her milk, do you mean a kitten formula?thanks @DoTak , overlooked that
@TJS maybe this will be helpful for a new parent of a child with fur
http://www.paw-rescue.org/kitten_care.php
Re: Why TJS has been less active on the forum lately.......
Wow I admire you @TJS the act of saving an animal it's more that enough to feel very proud. You changed the life of that little Kitten. And maybe it could be seen like a "simple act of generosity" but it's more than that its an act of a brave and a very beautiful person. Feel good because you saved a pure soul and that little and beautiful animal be always greatful!!! There are still good people in this world.
Re: Why TJS has been less active on the forum lately.......
Just a hint of caution: Be careful with the dry food. Actually, I don't feed it anymore. Cats need the moisture from their food because they usually don't drink much (some don't drink water at all). Dry food may lead to dehydration which then may result in kidney problems. Lost a cat at the young age of 8 because his kidneys failed. He didn't eat anything but dry food and I didn't know better.
Jaden
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Re: Tara Chambler Spotlight
The Internet never forgets.
That being said, I still know where I'm running to during a SHTF moment!
Know where your nearest shelter is!
That being said, I still know where I'm running to during a SHTF moment!
Know where your nearest shelter is!
Re: Why TJS has been less active on the forum lately.......
I’m proud of you @TJS. Awesome thread (:
Kaz
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