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20 years agoTufadude
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Keep the 17 years old system or replace with new one?
Comments (3)$170 is a great price to clean the coil - I'd look over the blower-wheel as well, since if one is dirty, the other is likely to also be dirty, and they both have the same effect - lowered efficiency due to reduced airflow. If the system is otherwise functional, I'd agree to keep it around myself - I also believe the tax-credit has inflated prices - and better, more efficient systems are being released constantly. That "tax credit qualified" unit is likely to become a bottom-shelf unit in a couple of years. FWIW, you didn't mention insulation - a 1993 home in a climate like Dallas may not have much attic insulation. I had cellulose blown into my attic to take it from R-19 to R-49, and the difference in comfort was amazing. It also made a noticeable dent in my cooling bills. If you really want to get some of that tax-credit money, and lower the workload of that existing system, I'd think about blowing in some additional insulation. For my 1800 sq/ft home the cost was about $800 - half of which would come back from the feds with the tax credit....See More17 year old kitty has seizures... any hope?
Comments (9)Yes. I'm sorry. You might read the other threads on this forum about end-of-life decisions. Making sure that our pets don't suffer is not a "choice" for pet-owners; it's a responsibility. At the end of a pet's life, it's our job to see to it, if humanly possible, that our pets don't endure pain or misery. Animals are stoic; by the time we can see signs of pain or confusion, the pet has been having those problems for some time & has just become too weak or is in too much pain to mask the symptoms. At this point, her *quality* of life is gone; if you wait until she can't walk or can't eat or doesn't seem aware, you will have waited much too long. Again, I am sorry, & bless you for caring for her. sending you & your beloved kitty thoughts for strength & for peace....See More17 year old cat facing eye removal
Comments (26)dallas, My cat has an eye that looks different and also a spot, but I know her history. She was found as a 7 week old stray in poor health. One of her eyes had suffered a puncture retina and the specialist at the time said an option is to remove the eye since the cat was at a higher risk for a tumor. I chose the wait and see. She's now nearly 9 yrs old and has regained sight in that eye. It also looks pretty normal except it squints a little more than the uninjured eye. We just keep an eye on her and have the eye checked every 1-2 years. Letting nature take its course can end up being very uncomfortable and painful for a cat that may otherwise need treatment. Animals don't show pain and discomfort in ways that we would expect and sometimes the signs are so subtle owners miss them altogether. IMO, pet owners worry too much about putting an animal thru surgery, especially since use of anesthesia and surgery itself has improved so much over the years. If my cat started to show signs of possible tumor/cancer I wouldn't hesitate to have the eye removed. The steps arlosmom took in working with her vet and the specialist are worth following. Hopefully, there will be no change when your cat's eye is rechecked and you won't have to worry about further treatment....See MoreHelp identifying my 17 year old plant
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