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  • I wonder if there are other ways pfas might be circulated out of the bloodstream and back into the digestive system to be collected by this microfauna.

    One of the ways oats and oatmeal reduce the amount of cholesterol in your body is by binding to the cholesterol in bile so it’s excreted instead of being re-absorbed. So the cholesterol could already be in the bloodstream, converted into bile, then excretes with the oats once it’s combined. This clearly has multiple essential organs helping the process, but still, a mechanism like this could still make a difference over time.





  • I appreciate that people have found solutions for avoiding materials that can become dangerous when overheated. I, too, have gone on PFOA-free journeys.

    But oh my god, that egg is swimming in oil! I don’t want that many calories, and I don’t want to feel a greasy egg in my mouth.

    I understand this solution is great for many people, and they should be proud and happy that they have reached their Teflon-free goals.

    But as a person who can’t digest high amounts of fats without consequences and watches their calories, this is only a solution for people who love bathing their food in oil. I also avoid saturated fats, which are superior for their non-stick properties. I want to use olive oil, nothing else.

    But fine, I will try it on my stainless pan and see what happens. Olive oil, heat to smoke, wipe, then a small amount of olive oil again for normal cooking.

    If it works I’ll be thrilled. If not, back to my trusty teflons that never fail me. Wish me luck! Got any more tips?


  • Kyle@lemmy.catoDogs@lemmy.worldDogs and their eyes
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    8 个月前

    Exactly.

    A lot of armchair dog behaviourists will never get the chance to meet the dog they are talking about. And when teaching dog training, you have to tell owners to actually get to know their dog because they have their own individual expressions that are unique to them, or uniquely learned behaviours that you’ve accidentally reinforced

    I think many dogs display whale or moon eyes, which in exactly the situation you described. Dogs like to check things out without moving their heads. Additionally, if we find that cute, the dog will likely develop a superstition to do that more because it’s rewarding to get your attention.

    This is really obvious in puppies, who mostly display innate behaviours compared to the same dog as an adult who has learned many expressions that get them what they want.

    I think the biggest behaviour people misconstrue is licking. They do not notice the difference between hard licks and soft licks. Soft licks are friendly, or they taste delicious on your skin.

    A hard lick means, “Can you please stop what you are doing?” It’s a polite way of changing the subject. Many people misshandle their dogs and accidentally think the dog likes it because the dog licks them, so they do it more. It’s such a trap for human dog interactions because their way of saying stop is confused for asking for more.


  • Kyle@lemmy.catoDogs@lemmy.worldDogs and their eyes
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    8 个月前

    Many people say this is a half-moon eye or whale eye, and it is, yet there is probably not enough context to prove what it means in this photo.

    Like all dog body language, one signal is not always enough to determine a dog’s real emotions. This is why many dog body language signals are called meta-signals, which you can guess by their name: signals about signals. Multiple signals create a total that might be different from some of the individual signals being made.

    Imagine playing with a dog, tugging on a toy, and having them growl and show whale eye. Someone might say, “That dog has half a moon or a whale eye! They are upset!” Meanwhile, the dog’s body is loose, sneezing, its elbows are bent, and its tail lazily wags. When you stop tugging, they take your cue and stop tugging as well.

    Assign a value to their mood, where 0 is neutral, a negative number is a negative emotional expression like growling, whale eye or lip licking and a positive number is associated with positive body language. Let’s add that up: whale eye -1, growl -1, loose body +1, sneezing +1, elbows bent +1, tail wags +1, following along +1, tugging +1. That’s -2+6=4. The dog is very happily playing. Soon, you will learn that your dog’s growling in those situations is a play growl; it’s a very good thing to hear (never discourage any growl). You will also know that sequences of behaviours take into account this equation. For example, the dogs reversing roles after a minute is like a +5 in friendly interaction.

    Nobody does body language math exactly like that in their head, but it’s a good example of the multifaceted thinking that goes into interpreting how your dog feels. But people pretending they know everything about what a dog is doing in a static photo vs. a video showing the entire interaction over time just don’t have enough information. It’s great that people’s hearts bleed for these animals, but it’s a commentary on incomplete information.

    My dog makes whale eye before I throw the ball, jumps onto his bed, and makes the same expression before blasting off the bed in glee. I have no doubt the dog is voluntarily playing fetch and having a great time.




  • Kyle@lemmy.catoDogs@lemmy.worldGoing home
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    8 个月前

    If you want to keep paradoxically making the market more ripe for backyard breeders by spreading misinformation by all means, keep doing it.

    But people working to educate prospective dog owners to be responsible and prevent dogs from being abused to begin with will always be on the right side of history.