Chewy's still delivers and of course, Amazon does too. I was surprised that the pet section wasn't plundered very badly. People were buying the 20-lb packages, though.
I went out and got all my meats for making pet food today. It was at about that time anyway, but I got a bit more than my norm. I expect meat prices to go up soon.You guys think this could be bad enough that we should buy stuff for our pets? I home cook for my cats. Just need ustew and chicken.
I don't want to give into panic. But do want to make sure essentials don't run out. I don't think stores will close. But it feels so uncertain.
My Hubby's business is based around conventions. He's lost 4 gigs already, with nothing in sight for the coming months/year. We have many colleagues in the same boat. Our town revolves around tourism and entertainment. We are going to be punched hard by this... again. Our town was the last to recover from the '08 housing crisis and recession, I expect the fallout from this to be nearly as bad....the economic impact is already massive. All the trade shows, concerts, sporting events and travel plans cancelled will affect many businesses. I think we should be prepared for an economic downturn.
Thank youThe letter from "a member of the Stanford hospital board" is apparently a hoax.
I wonder if people consider once opened, keeping pet food fresh enough for a picky cat is a challenge. Last summer Hima stopped eating from the same package after about 2 months. And it was in an air-tight container. 20-lb packages only make sense to me if there are several cats in the same house or if they feed street/feral cats so the food won't last long.Chewy's still delivers and of course, Amazon does too. I was surprised that the pet section wasn't plundered very badly. People were buying the 20-lb packages, though.
You can immediately break down a large bag into small portions, vacuum seal them, put the small bags into an air-tight container/bag, and store that in the freezer.I wonder if people consider once opened, keeping pet food fresh enough for a picky cat is a challenge. Last summer Hima stopped eating from the same package after about 2 months. And it was in an air-tight container. 20-lb packages only make sense to me if there are several cats in the same house or if they feed street/feral cats so the food won't last long.
Based on what we see in the supermarkets lately, I would guess people’s freezers are full with human food.You can immediately break down a large bag into small portions, vacuum seal them, put the small bags into an air-tight container/bag, and store that in the freezer.
My college has canceled summer abroad trips already.You guys think this could be bad enough that we should buy stuff for our pets? I home cook for my cats. Just need ustew and chicken.
I don't want to give into panic. But do want to make sure essentials don't run out. I don't think stores will close. But it feels so uncertain.
Note: Miami Dade college is going remote. Except for staff still working on campus. Classes are cancelled while teachers figure out how to go remote. Looks like MDC freaked out. There was a visitor on the medical campus that tested positive.
I've heard that from a lot of people. There are also many science lab classes that require a certain amount of in person lab classes to pass/qualify.Didn't see this coming...
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People in my program are concerned because our studies aren't something you can do online. Colleges and Universities are still open and running but some are closing indefinitely and some are banning school sanctioned trips out of country.
I would also like to add that I'm also very concerned because my 66 year old father has quite a few serious health issues and is on 7 different medications. His heart is not in good shape and I'm scared of getting sick and bringing anything home. He wouldn't be okay if that were to happen (God forbid).
I think none of us can be sure what is the best route because we don't know what will happen next. Based on the situation right now, in my opinion it's a good idea to have two months of worth of food for cats as they are picky eaters but that's all. Especially if their food, like my Hima's, are imported. I'm deeply concerned how all these will affect trade. Her Italian treats are already out of stock, not a big problem but... Her dry food comes from Canada, her one wet food comes from Germany, her other wet food comes from I don't know where but it's Purina basically. I also get Purina One for the street cats.You guys think this could be bad enough that we should buy stuff for our pets? I home cook for my cats. Just need ustew and chicken.
I don't want to give into panic. But do want to make sure essentials don't run out. I don't think stores will close. But it feels so uncertain.
Note: Miami Dade college is going remote. Except for staff still working on campus. Classes are cancelled while teachers figure out how to go remote. Looks like MDC freaked out. There was a visitor on the medical campus that tested positive.
In your position I would purchase a supply of commercial canned catfood as emergency backup. The cats might not want to eat it at first but most healthy cats will eat whatever is offered if they get hungry enough.You guys think this could be bad enough that we should buy stuff for our pets? I home cook for my cats. Just need ustew and chicken.
I don't want to give into panic. But do want to make sure essentials don't run out. I don't think stores will close. But it feels so uncertain.
Note: Miami Dade college is going remote. Except for staff still working on campus. Classes are cancelled while teachers figure out how to go remote. Looks like MDC freaked out. There was a visitor on the medical campus that tested positive.
Yes, this. While my I've not had asthma symptoms for over a year and do not take an everyday control medication anymore... it seems whenever I get even a cold, I have to take my inhaler. Sometimes it lingers and I have to start taking the everyday medicine for a while. My inhaler is also expired with only a few doses, but hoping I can see a doctor when back in Illinois, even to just get an inhaler refill, just in case it is ever needed.The past few years I've also had the habit of getting a simple cold and having it turn into pneumonia so I'm a little concerned on that front too.
Awww, that's true, that didn't occur to me. I'll keep that in mind. Thank you!I think none of us can be sure what is the best route because we don't know what will happen next. Based on the situation right now, in my opinion it's a good idea to have two months of worth of food for cats as they are picky eaters but that's all. Especially if their food, like my Hima's, are imported. I'm deeply concerned how all these will affect trade. Her Italian treats are already out of stock, not a big problem but... Her dry food comes from Canada, her one wet food comes from Germany, her other wet food comes from I don't know where but it's Purina basically. I also get Purina One for the street cats.
If I lived in a big USA city since the US produces a lot of pet foods, I wouldn't stock up much and keep an eye and ear on other pet humans online. I fear stocking up might lead to some animals not finding food. Not everyone's budget can afford stocking up and they might not find any food when they get their next paycheck :-(
I do have some canned food I bought during the last hurricane scare. That will last only 2 weeks though.In your position I would purchase a supply of commercial canned catfood as emergency backup. The cats might not want to eat it at first but most healthy cats will eat whatever is offered if they get hungry enough.