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hey, i just got a hamster and it smells bad. i know your not really suppose to bathe them so how can i make her smell better?

Just tonight, I gave my Black Syrian a quick water bath (no soap) because he peed inside a little bitty carrying cage that I was using while I was cleaning his cage.

I wet him down REALLY good and paper towelled him off, and made sure that he was completely dry before sticking him back in his cage; and he's fine. The point of this story was (almost forgot) he didn't smell like urine anymore. He didn't smell all nice and freshly showered either, but I don't think putting shampoo and conditioner on him would be good for him.

Hamsters are natural groomers. What kind of smell is it? Make sure you keep his cage clean and please, please, please DON'T used Cedar or Pine bedding as it can lead to respiratory problems in hamsters.

Good luck and welcome to hamster ownership...ENJOY HER

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I have just one more question, can yeast infections cause you to go to the restroom allot more because thats why I was getting a UTI check and the doctor said I didn't have one so it might be a yeast infection. Has that happened to you?

Thanks!

Yes, sometimes it feels like I have to go to bathroom alot when I have a yeast infection. Try the Monastat medicine, and if it doesn't help or relieve any of the discomfort, go back to the doctor.

Don't be scared, those things happen to all of us women. Yeast infections are not serious in themselves, but can lead to more serious conditions if not treated.

If there's anything more I can help you with, please feel free to ask. My direct email, which I check religiously (almost obsessively) is listed in my column.

Have a good Sunday!

Hugs

Susan

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Thanks for answering my question about yeast infections earlier. Well I went to the doctor to see if I had a urinary tract infection but he said I didn't but might have a yeast infection but he didn't actually say if I did or not. But he said I could get this one medicine for it at the store. If I take the medicine but don't actually have the yeast infection will I get sick?

No you won't get sick. It's a topical medication. They have vaginal suppositories, and topical anti-itch cream that comes in one box. If you don't have a yeast infection, it's not going to do anything; but if you do have one, then it will cure it. They have Monastat 7, Monastat 3, and Monastat 1. The first is a 7 day dosing kit; the second one is a 3 day; and the last one is a one day...I've not used the last 2.
I've only tried the 7 day.

Let me know if I can be any more help.

Hugs

Susan

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14/f

I went to the doctor and he said I might have a yeast infection. Is it common to get one? Has anyone on here had one?

I get them alot, especially if I take antibiotics. Don't worry about it, take the meds the doctor puts you on, and all will be fine.

Hope you get better soon.

Hugs

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I'm rewriting this question because it got so long. So, I'm 14/f and I'm the cause of most of the problems going on in my house and I'm not being dramatic. I mean it literally.

There are so many problems and situations going on in this house right now and I don't know if I can take it anymore. I don't know what to do and I feel like I'm going to lose everything. I don't know how many more problems I can handle before I literally kill myself. I really can't deal with anything anymore.

My mom feels the same way, mainly because of me. She worries about me so much but I always find myself getting my self into shit and causing my mom to worry and get sad more and more. I'm the center point of her stress everyday and I can't dissapoint her anymore than I already have. I've already hurt her and in her own exact words "Broke her last dream she had" She said, too, that if another problem occurs, she doesn't know if she can do anything anymore [suicide].

But I know that there's going to be problems not too far away. This big, bad secret that I've been keeping has be on the verge of being revealed to my mom once this week and is again on the verge of being revealed right now. I can't tell her the truth because if I do, it would be giving a part of my away and I don't know if I have any more parts of me I can sacrifice for her. And I really don't know what the fuck I'm suppose to do.

I don't want to add onto all the problems that I'm 85% sure I have depression, bipolar, and ADD problems. I don't know what to do at all anymore and I need someone to help me get through this and just listen to what I need to say.

Don't say "Oh, you're only 14, you're not depressed and you're overreacting" because I WILL send you an e-mail with detailed parts of all the problems going on.

Can someone please give me their e-mail address that I can contact? Or AIM? I'm in great need of help and I'm just really overwhelmed by everything.

Hugs, Sweetie.

I'm a really good listener...if I can help let me know...my email is susanchristlieb2002@yahoo.com...feel free to email me anytime.

BIG HUGS,

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Im going to be a senior in high school this september. I've had my permit for almost a year & i get extremely nervous when i'm driving. I freak out & get myself worked up, therefore i don't think im ready to take my driving test. My parents said I should take drivers ed in the fall & wait to take my test with the instructor who teaches it. I would be more relaxed because i'll know who he is & plus i'll learn a lot my rules & stuff. Does this sound like a good idea or should i just take my test on my own? I know you have to try things, but i'm almost 80% sure i'd fail it. I don't really mind not driving, I just need my license by next summer. Any ideas or opinions? Thanks!

I've been there, done that too. Yes you can just renew your permit. I would take the driver's ed course.

I didn't get my drivers license until I was 19 and married.

Good Luck on whatever you decide to do, Sweetie.

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i think i just wanna leave this world and
never come back. i HATE HATE HATE HATE my
family.you just dont know what ive been
through. its untakable. i just turned 13
a couple of months ago and im too young
to be dealing with this. my parents are
cheap selfish people and they wont buy
me ANY clothes. and thats against the law
you know. they have to provide me with clothing
but they dont. i already have 2 jobs but obviously
they cant pay for all the clothes i want.
all of my clothes have rips in them and they
arent even summer they are longsleeves and i
think im gunna fricking sweat to death in them.
this just isnt fair to me. i already pay for
EVERYTHING i get but clothing? thats just not
right. and theres no money problems in my
family whatsoever because my moms a lawyer and
my dad is the vice president of a bank. and how
selfish can they be to not even provide necessity
item to their daughter. im 13 i just dont think i
should be going through this. its ridiculous!
whats a number i can call to help me ?! no i would
never kill myself but ughh my parents ruin my life.


='(

I'm not trying to be mean, but I'm a mom and can see where you're parents are coming from. They are trying to teach you responsibility. Hiding your money from you is probably them trying to teach you how to save it.

My daughter may be only 5, but she has a "job" here at home, and that earns her "toy money" or whatever she wants that she's not getting without having her own money (i.e. She wants a Chinchilla; I'm not spending 150 dollars on a pet that I will have to take care of, so she gets to save the money and eventually when she can afford to buy the animal, and the necessities; she can get one).

I wouldn't buy my daughter designer clothes either. If she wanted designer clothes, she can get a job and pay for them herself. Walmart clothes aren't that bad - I wore them myself when I was your age. GROW UP!!!

Sounds like you're just being a brat for wanting EXPENSIVE designer clothes and not accepting the stuff your parents are willing to buy for you.

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