I work as a helpdesk agent for a government it agency. I found this job as a first year student and was proud of it until people who are friends with our manager started getting promoted to 2nd level agents, some of them even started working later than me. I am studying informatics, most of them aren't.
Job of a 2nd level agent is to lead 1st level agents, give them problems and answer thier questions.
I still haven't been promoted to 2nd level agent after working for more than a year.
First I blamed me because I am type of person that wants to be 100% sure before giving the answer to constumer so I used to ask questions to make sure, 2nds apparently hate being asked questions to the point there is new rule you need to mail them your question and wait for them to answer (while they are pretty much sitting next to you), at this point I barely talk to my colleagues.
I am always praised by newer colleagues for helping them when 2nds are not present (or when they are but they don't bother to answer mails), I have the highest efficiency and stopped questioning all together.
Now I am feeling stuck as I feel you need to be social to get promoted further and feel like I wasted almost 2 years.
Sorry, I just needed to vent

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A very high percentage of the 1,400 inhabitants of the World Championship paddock take it for granted that 31-year-old Catalan Marc Márquez, eight times world champion, will be the rider chosen by the Ducati Corse team to partner two-time Italian champion Francesco 'Pecco' Bagnaia for the next two years.
The thesis, widely spread in offices, pits and press room of the championship, has gained even more strength after the Italian engineer Gigi Dall'Igna, guru and creator of the great 'boom' of the Borgo Panigale factory and first supporter of the Catalan rider, stated recently that the Italian factory "will take into account when making the decision, not only the results of this season, but the sporting history" of each of the three candidates.
It is clear, therefore, that if the weight of his track record is decisive in the choice, Márquez will undoubtedly be the one chosen. The rider from Cervera (Lleida) has eight world titles, 85 victories and 141 podiums to Jorge Martin's one title, 16 wins and 46 podiums, while Enea 'the Beast' Bastianini has one title, 11 victories and 43 podiums. There is no comparison, indeed.

Ducati's move

As the Grand Prix races go on and 'Martinator' continues to perform as he did last year, when he deserved to be promoted to the position of Bagnaia's wingman (“if they didn't sign him then, why would they sign him now, when they have Marc at their fingertips?” as one of the team bosses of the MotoGP grid told El Periódico), many are convinced that Ducati, which does not need MM93 for anything, as it wins races with a handful of riders, only wants to keep the best rider of all time under its umbrella (electronics work miracles) and prevent the decisive Márquez, who has already shown in recent months to have recovered his voracity and riding skills, from joining the ranks of any other competitor.
All the sources consulted by El Periódico affirm that Dall'Igna is tremendously in love with the elder Márquez, proud, among other reasons, that the best on the grid is, they say, burning with the desire to ride the real official Ducati, as he now rides last year's bike. The Borgo Panigale guru, who, last year, was in negotiations with Honda, is the most influential person in the structure of the Audi-owned factory and, therefore, his opinion is vital for the closing of the deal.
El Periódico is in a position to state that the World Championship and, of course, Liberty Media, the new owners of 80% of Dorna Sports, the organiser of the two-wheeled competition, would be happy to see Márquez opt to strengthen the KTM team, sponsored by Red Bull, the long-time sponsor of MM93. What is more, a source close to the top of Dorna does not understand why the Austrian firm, with whom the Catalan idol made his 125cc World Championship debut (he was champion on a Red Bull-sponsored Derbi), is not stepping up its approach to Márquez, who last Thursday acknowledged that he was talking to all the brands.

Perfect marriage

"It's the perfect marriage," said the source, "as it would be a beautiful and spectacular way to come full circle: to debut and 'champion' with KTM in 125cc and to conclude your successful career with the same factory, taking it, who knows, to the top of premier class. It is clear that for the World Championship organisers to have Márquez as a Ducati rider is not comparable to presenting a 'team' on the grid with the all-time champion and Pedro Acosta, 'the shark of Mazarrón', who everyone considers, right now, the heir of the eight-time world champion.
Now that's a tremendous clash: Marquez-Acosta versus the Ducati squad. Such a change would alter and brutally encourage the championship, the attendance of spectators, the take-off of the audiences and, above all, the media coverage of a World Championship, which has just been sold to an American investment fund for a whopping 4.2 billion euros.
Many in the MotoGP paddock are wondering what Ducati can offer Marc Márquez, compared to what the millionaire tandem formed by Red Bull and KTM could offer him. Nobody believes that the Borgo Panigale firm, which, I insist, does not need MM93 to win, would offer a million-dollar contract to the Catalan, while the energy brand that sponsors him could help the Austrian factory to raise a handful of millions to sign him.
Not only that, but Ducati has no reason to go crazy once they have strengthened their two-time champion team with the current Gresini Racing Team leader. That would mean that Márquez would become just another member of the Italian firm, surrounded by Italians, while Red Bull's media, marketing, television and networking apparatus, capable of sending a man into the stratosphere (Felix Baumgartner, 2012), could help Marc to achieve one of his dreams: The red tide in the stands at all the circuits of the World Championship is the same as the one that accompanies the Dutch F1 champion Max Verstappen, whose orange fans populate the grandstands of all the circuits of the single-seater World Championship.
Those who are voting for the deal (Marc Márquez's move to Red Bull KTM) to become a reality are not looking at contract reasons or anything like that. True, the Austrian brand has several riders under contract, including South African Brad Binder, one of the last riders in the sprint race yesterday, and Australian veteran Jack Miller, but, at the end of last season, it had to make room for the 'shark of Mazarron' in its structure and it did it quickly and efficiently.

KTM wants to win now!

"KTM, my friend, is a factory that has won the world title in all the competitions, categories and specialities in which it has decided to compete at the highest level and, for the moment, only MotoGP resists it," commented to El Periódico, in Le Mans, one of the best engineers of the premier class.
"And now," the same technician went on to explain, "we have all been able to see, especially with the portentous Pedro Acosta, that his bike is ready to fight for the big title all year round in the hands of a rider with experience, courage, determination and hands like Marc, while the 'shark' is growing." There is nothing better for this Murcian talent than to be at the side of Márquez, who has spoken highly of him since he appeared in Moto3.
In addition, the Márquez brothers' manager, Jimmy Martínez, is a former and experienced senior executive of the Red Bull company, which means that he has plenty of contacts to guarantee not only a good contract but also the technical and human conditions, that is to say, the recruitment of the reinforcements needed for his pupil to rebuild, perhaps, his 'paddock' family in the Red Bull KTM.
The experts only have a couple of 'buts' to all this conjecture. One, that Marquez should fall in love with the KTM as he is in love with the Ducati. And, two, if the signing were to happen, Marc would have to re-adapt to a new bike, different from his old Honda and his current 'Desmosedici'.
But none of these 'buts' seem insurmountable, when it comes to the best in the world, who in the fifth race of the season was already rubbing shoulders with the best, ready to win, as he proved yesterday at Le Mans.

Hey LegalAdviceUK,
The situation is that I worked for the Post Office. On the 18th of April, I decided to resign and I was unable to do notice. I've been threatened with having 4 weeks' worth of wages deducted from my pay as that's what the contract outlines, and the 'time that it takes for them to find a replacement'. Here is what the contract states:
'If you leave without giving the proper period of notice or leave during your notice period without permission. The Employer shall be entitled, as a result of your agreement to the terms of this contract, to deduct a day's pay for each day not worked during the notice and any sum so deducted will be in full and final settlement of The Employer's claim for your breach of contract. The deduction may be made from any final payment of salary which The Employer may be due to make to you. The amount deducted is a genuine attempt by The Employer to asses its loss as a result of your leaving without notice. It is not intended to act as a penalty upon termination.'
'The length of notice which either party is obliged to give the other to terminate, your employment is mandatory four weeks' notice period is required in all circumstances, failure to do so and leaving without notice period will incure in deduction of cost to employ external staff to cover that notice period.In extreme cases we might terminate your employment if we consider it deemed in business interest'
I've asked my manager to clarify if it meant that I'd be losing the previous 4 weeks' pay. She proceeded to block me. My area manager soon talked to me about the situation, and after discussing things, I just said I'd resign. She confirmed that it just meant that I wouldn't be paid for the 4 weeks' notice since I won't be working that and I would get my pay, before proceeding to block me. I've sent emails to try and discuss things with my boss, but he's refused to contact me, nor give me a payslip to show where the deductions have been taken.
On the day that my pay comes, the 1st of every month, I noticed that I had nothing come for me. After another email, to which I wasn't given a reply, I talked to ACAS to start early conciliation, they talked with my boss, and he replied that he is firm on the contract and refusing to pay me at all. Finally after talking directly face-to-face with my manager, she talked to my boss and said that I would have a letter coming for this. This was on the 6th of May, though, and I've had nothing arrive since then.
After talking to some friends, they said that while he can take deductions from my pay, he must still pay me for the hours that I have worked, and afterwards in a claims court, take the money back while providing proof rather than retroactively pretending that there was costs. I have talked to my previous coworkers and had them send out the work rota to me, showing that he has not hired anyone at all during my 4 week notice.
For context, I'm paid minimum wage and just want my 79 hours of work paid to me. To this day, I'm still waiting for my pay and I'm prepared to do an Employment Tribunal but I'm unsure of the steps or if I'm able to sort this out without resorting to that, is there anything that I can do concerning this?

Hi everyone,
I've been managing a subreddit about anime & manga series named chainsaw man my sub is thechainsawman, and one of my goals is to grow its members members. I've learned that one of the most effective ways to achieve this is by promoting my subreddit within other subreddit communities related to my subreddit's niche or topic. Therefore, I would like to know if there are active subreddits with a larger membership where I can promote mine.

Just wondering, Hartley-Brewer is the kind of absolute paradigm of journalistic excellence that, here in Australia, is on par with Chris Kenny, Andrew Bolt et al in my imagination (ie I would not mind REDACTED REDACTED REDACTED etc) that TF would cover . Given she only pops up on my feed when UK stuff happens or she's angry about wokeness internationally (including here), I don't get her. She looks like a toad eternally in search of a fly, but also eternally punishing everyone around her for not having enjoyed the one that she just ate.

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Hey. The Lemmo One is top of my shortlist right now, kinda against my better judgement. Become a bit obsessed with my next bike having a belt drive. It’ll be replacing a non-electric single speed bike that I commute on (as my knees are shot now). My route isn’t pan flat, has a couple of short sharp hills, but even with my dodgy knees I can manage them on my current bike.
I have read through everything on here but: How are belt drive Lemmo riders finding theirs? How is the bike with the motor disengaged? And generally how are Lemmo as a company? I’m UK based so there is very little Lemmo presence here and that concerns me. I’m pretty near their only UK partner though.

Turns out you can't just do what you like on social media in regulated sectors. Who knew... apparently not this lot.
https://www.fca.org.uk/news/press-releases/finfluencers-charged-promoting-unauthorised-trading-scheme

I (23F) have been working as staff/receptionist at a gym for more than half a year now and it often gets very hot where I live, depending on the day. We also have an outdoor section with lots of calisthenics and crossfit stuff and I often have to be out there taking care of things throughout the day.
So I have worn more than once only a sports bra as top. I thought that in the context of a gym it should be allowed. I have actually worn this many times and never had an issue with my managers before (there's more than one supervisors)
What I think the issue is here, is that one of the newer supervisors tried to indirectly ask me out over a month ago, it wasn't directly asking me out, but he was insinuating something like that, and I knew exactly what he meant, but I wasn't interested so I basically said no. He wasn't a supervisor back then, he was working in the office and was promoted recently. And it was him last week that told me I wasn't allowed to wear a sports bra, because it was technically not the appropriate staff attire.
I told him that I wore it before and was never told I couldn't by other supervisors... It's been very warm and sunny since and I have been wearing it every day since he says that. This monday, the same guy now says I had been warned already and that he will have to notify the upper management. Yesterday I was told by upper management that because I have disobeyed the instructions of my supervisor and been wearing attire that is not the appropriate one according to the contract, that they have grounds for firing me if I do not stop immediately.
I don't want to lose the job, but I also feel very uncomfortable and watched now, and honestly I think there is some jealousy involved with this guy, because it had never been an issue at all before... I think this is not reasonable considering the context of a gym!
Am I in the wrong here?
(Sorry if I made mistakes, english is my third language :3 )

im new to the industry and looking for an agency in the uk and i was curious if fusion management are trustworthy. They asked for 20% of any money i make with them and a £160 deposit. Im sort of on the fence but a good friend who has been modelling recommended them.

A Pregnancy & Maternity Specialist plays a critical role in supporting expectant mothers through the various stages of pregnancy, childbirth, and the postpartum period. Their support encompasses medical, emotional, educational, and practical aspects, ensuring a holistic approach to maternal care.
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- Prenatal Care : Regular check-ups to monitor the health of the mother and the developing baby. This includes routine ultrasounds, blood tests, and screening for potential complications.
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- Resource Provision : Providing resources and referrals to other professionals such as lactation consultants, pediatricians, and support groups.
- Home Visits : In some cases, specialists may offer home visits to provide personalized care and ensure the mother’s home environment is safe and supportive.
5. Advocacy and Empowerment :
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- Advocacy : Acting as an advocate for the mother’s wishes and needs within the healthcare system, ensuring she receives respectful and individualized care.
6. Specialized Care for High-Risk Pregnancies :
- High-Risk Management**: Providing specialized care and monitoring for high-risk pregnancies, which may involve more frequent visits, additional testing, and collaboration with other healthcare specialists.
- Interventions : Coordinating necessary medical interventions and closely monitoring the health of both mother and baby in high-risk situations.
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ChocoPro 374: Pure Energy On the next ChocoPro: The BestBros face off against the next strange assassin chosen by Masa on their road to their next title defense, Erii’s trials continue as she challenges 20 year veteran Bambi, and finally the Setouchi Sisters attempt to bring an end to Popcorn Carnivals momentum! This one should be extra wild and spicy! Let’s Go, ChocoPro!
🍫 When it airs, it will be available HERE! (Usually at night around 9 pm EDT / 6 pm PDT / the next day at 2 am BST, 10 am JST) on YouTube!
Don't forget to Adjust Your Volume, Wrestling is Loud!
Need a change of pace? ChocoPro is built different. Join us for this episode or check out the back catalog of hundreds of episodes on the Gatoh Move ChocoPro YouTube channel...360+ ChocoPro’s with stories and pro-wrestling like you've never seen. New to the promotion? It features a roster of skilled veterans, rising stars, and wonderful guests fighting in the strange and wonderful ChocoPro Arena: Ichigaya Chocolate Square. This is not your regular wrestling show!

BestBros (Mei Suruga 🍎 & Baliyan Akki ♠️)

VS

Masa Takanashi 🍶 & 2daime Tappuri Tarako Man 🆕

2daime Tappuri Tarako Man

Right there! The Best Bros (Mei Suruga & Baliyan Akki) are the Asia Dream Tag Champions. While the Belt Days might not be numbered anymore, the champs still protect their gold against all foes with equal passion. “Apple Goblin” Mei Suruga tends to be the one who seals the deal, one way or another. This Pin Specialist and Submission Innovator will find a way to put their foes down, every single time. Someday the world will acknowledge her genius! The Ace of ChocoPro, Akki, manages to keep a cool head unlike his short tempered partner. His breezy strike combos and all around skills are unrivaled in the Square. Will the Zephyr of Ichigaya perform an aerial feat? Will he wrap his opponents in that brutal Kimagure Lock? Together, these two are a universal threat. The BestBros are not only the champs, but also the pinnacle of ChocoPro's tag division. The Genius & the Ace will be looking to send another message to Masa ahead of the Apple Ambitious show at the end of the month. Can they defeat the next strange appearance?
Speaking of which, the person bringing this series of foes in is the Drunken Monkey, Masa Takanashi! He is smooth as butter in both the ring and square. Being a defensive tactician and tag specialist comes in handy! His flashy counter-fighter style is a great support role, and incredibly effective against multiple opponents. Since this will be on the road to the Thunders title shot against the Bros, expect the Drunken Monkey to continue to grind them down! He’ll be joined by another hired gun to bring down the BestBros before their title defense, this time in the form of...a food man? Who or what is 2daime Tappuri Tarako Man!? Tarako consists of plain, salted sacks of pollock or cod roe. It’s a delicious part of Japanese cuisine! But this one wrestles. There was once another version of this food to appear in the GTMV universe, but this mystrious wrestler is the second generation (not at all because Masa is the tag partner, of course). They’ll be plenty of cod roe related humor in this one...and potentially Mei trying to eat a sentient creature (again). Did you know Tarako is the roe of the Alaskan Pollock, which is actually a cod, despite its name?

Erii Kanae 🎼

VS

Bambi 🆕

Erii’s Trials: 2 Months, 20 Years

Take-down specialist Erii Kanae is always fired up! With Lime Green gear, fierce determination, and an air of mysterious potential, the latest member of GTMV will be looking to prove herself! This tackle-focused rookie is all about going on the attack, when she isn’t nimbly dodging her seniors. Watch for that shot-put style strike! Her relentless offense and overwhelming fury could be the key to taking down her veteran opponent. Can she overcome another difference in power to bring down Bambi? Show your endless passion, Erii!
Bambi finally appears in the numbered ChocoPro episodes! This whip brandishing freelancer is a product of the Kaientai Dojo (much like Hagane Shinno!) and is celebrating her 20th Anniversary in Pro-Wrestling (compared to Erii’s two months!). She has appeared in plenty of promotions across her long career...and also is a comic illustrator! Ichigaya has been attracting artists these days. Bambi’s size, power, and experience will probably give her an edge over the plucky rookie, but this will be an excellent lesson for Erii. Remember, Bambi overpowered both Obi & Mei in her last appearance!

Popcorn Carnival (Chie Koishikawa 🏵️ & Sayaka Obihiro 💙)

VS

Setouchi Sisters (Miya Yotsuba 🍀 & Nonoka Seto 🍋)

Pure Energy

The Popcorn Carnival continues! The always spicy Sayaka Obihiro, when paired with “Too Much Energy” Chie Koishikawa, are a high impact striking duo that will always bring it in the Square. The recently recovered Chie is a very warm presence, but even more so with her Hero, Mentor, and the chaotic Soul of Gatoh Move itself: Obi! The Blue Heart & Guard Dog of Ichigaya always leave a mark on their foes, and this time they will be further motivated to punish their juniors. It should be a fun mix of the unique fencing chops of the shark loving girl that loves to say “Hello!”, and the almost magic movement and pinning style of “Sprint” Obi. Chie's journey into counters and advanced tactics has made her a real threat! Are we gonna see some of Obi's devastating heavy chops, second only to the Oni herself? On top of all that, this is one of the most charismatic combo's that ChocoPro can field. These two together are loud, energetic, out of control, and on a roll! Can the Sisters bring an end to the Popcorn Carnival?
Did you know that Miya Yotsuba & Nonoka Seto are actually sisters? With each match, the Setouchi Sisters continue improving their natural synergy. Miya provides an intense power and presence unheard of in someone so new to the sport, while Nonoka is an inferno of passion and speed. Miya’s hammer blows and backbreakers can help even the odds, while Nonoka’s adaptability combined with her agility can be a game changer. She’s making great use of her Cravat technique! Together they’re improving at an alarming rate. The students of Mei Suruga are proving their worth on every showing. Can the Sisters establish themselves as a high threat tag team by taking down the Carnival? Facing off against a loud and energetic team with momentum is a tough task, but these two spunky sisters are more than capable of giving their seniors a run for their money. Will Miya overwhelm them with her power? Can Nonoka out maneuver their quick foes? They’ll have their work cut out for them, but everyone loves an underdog. Good luck, Setouchi Sisters!
Until next time!
ChocoPro is a free online promotion run by AEW's Emi Sakura, that takes place in the legendary Ichigaya Chocolate Square! It features a steady pace of Episode releases, fan interaction, long story arcs, and much more! A place where the turnbuckles are replaced with 14th floor windows, the ropes are replaced with fans, unforgiving walls provide creative avenues for skills otherwise unthinkable, and you can take solace in knowing that the referees usually do nothing. While it might be a shocking change at first, the intensity and storytelling will leave you wanting more. Think of it like the Hart Dungeon but as a promotion, if that helps! If you have any questions, feel free to ask me.

While true that most La Poubelle "protesters" were following the leads of Hypocritical Willy and D.O.G. (Defender Of Grift), tonight the true leader revealed himself. ASL (allegedly) dredged up his best General Patton impression and in leaked audio gaslit his misfit protesters:

"We're not holding anything! Let the Hun Koster do that. We're gonna go through her like foie gras through a goose!"

After meeting with his top lieutenants in charge of his vanity operation, we get this 84-minute stream. The purpose seems to be nothing more than salvaging the plummeting reputations of LA's Rebels Without a Clue and demonize Francois Koster (with no new information).

Aaron on Willy: "I absolutely understand Hypocritical Willy not wanting anyone (Daniel) to speak for him...I could understand why he would be upset"
Aaron on Cringe Chris: "THAT is how you do it! He exposed her fraud! Wow! This is amazing. There you go! That's how you blow her out of the water"

Really?🤮🤮🤮 Exactly the opposite reaction than I had to these unhinged man-babies. How revelatory.
So, lieutenants endorsed, ASL now sets his terms for the end of the picket lines:

"Apologize to Chrissie Bixler, the other Janes and say you believe Danny Masterson SA'd them. I regret supporting him." But quickly adds "Why would protests stop before getting justice for the victims?... not that I have any control over others, nor that I even want it to stop until you're out of business".

Read: It's not over until >>I<< say it's over, consequences to others be damned.
So there you have it. Now we know the parameters for withdrawal, as dictated by Oh Great Clout Giver. Don't expect SPTV cross promotion of La Poubelle streamers to stop- EVER. Expect the opposite. It's all about social justice revenge in the mind of judge, jury and executioner, OGCG.
And in 84 minutes of video, were there any mentions of the protesters harassing patrons or neighbors?
We now know the internet streamers outside La Poubelle are NOTHING more than cannon fodder in this egotist's revenge play. He's enticed a bunch of kids with the carrot of cross-promotion, internet fame and more click$. Just as we've witnessed "86GOP" manipulate who, what, where & how with donations, we're witnessing similar manipulation.
Feigning sympathy, he barks at Koster the "false charges against protesters, who were followed & harassed, tires punctured, cars keyed, patrons sent to assault." (ALL of which happened AFTER ASL's vanity protest call, by the way. Can you say cause & effect?) Doesn't shared responsibility lie with Patton-without-a-plan?
Everything from this post I still believe to be true. And as far as we know, the ONLY person who saw the finger flip was ASL (trustworthy?). Irrelevant anyway. Restating for the umpteenth time: Koster bad, yes very. (Is she as bad as ASL's business acquaintance and personal hero, billionaire Bill Ackman? NOT ON YOUR LIFE.)
But is this worth the collective thousands of hours and dollars spent out there, along with potentially damaging their futures with criminal records, etc? Well for Aaron, apparently it still is. Nice.To.Know.
LA protesters: This isn't a bad plan, it's indifference. And ego. YOU'RE BEING PLAYED. Get out. Do something that'll make you feel good about yourself and not question whether you're doing the right thing or not. Daniel and Zach made that decision. They are worthy of admiration- not many of these other clowns or OGCG.
This whole situation effing STINKS. It doesn't matter whether we stumbled upon an elaborate money-making scheme through clicks & donations, or if it was just an unwise choice to enlist a bunch of streamers to add visibility to a personal cause. The result is the same for me: I no longer care to invest my time or mind space to this little cult. LDS cult is 100x bigger and Ziontology is even multiples larger and far more insidious.
I've increasingly had issues with ASL that I've kept to myself as I sorted my thoughts. But it has become 100% clear to me that he is AT BEST an intelligent, ambitious fool damaged by a cult, empathetically selective and therefore unfit to lead people in a social cause. At best.
A rational empath could not escape one evil cult only to work with, endorse and admire prominent members of a far worse death cult. I don't believe that's possible. ASL is rational, but I no longer believe he's an empath, therefore I doubt his authenticity. So I no longer have the ability to care about him or his interests.
Meanwhile, we're 223 days into the mass slaughter of our fellow human beings; children. More to come tomorrow. Another $1B announced TODAY towards that end. Whoever your God is, nobody is more important to Him than them. This has become an ignorant distraction from that- for me anyway.
Feel like I need a shower now realizing what I've been bathing in.

10yr old male neutered Siamese, indoor only, UK. History of chronic constipation, pancreatitis, and uti. Recently in hospital for jaundice (only symptom was slight yellow at temples and ears but he seemed his usual self otherwise) and discovered through blood tests, ultrasound & CT scan- liver bile ducts are enlarged, gallbladder has sludge, mild pancreatitis?, and urinalysis showed some crystals, kidneys on ct scan show signs of early/mild CKD.
Currently on antibiotics and a liver support tablet. Lactulose daily for constipation management. Ultrasound next week on liver to check bile duct. Then may be prescribed medication to get bile flowing.
He is bright, talkative, grooming himself, jumping and climbing his trees and scratch posts, using his litter box well, passing stool daily, eating and drinking on his own.
Food history- He was on senior wet pate food with added water, that I would mash into a custard consistency which works for managing his constipation and bladder issue. Last UTI was over 2 yrs ago.
Now that he has multiple organ involvement and there are so many prescription diet foods for specific diseases, I’m confused as to what is best for his conditions.
Currently trying his usual wet food and introducing dry Hills Liver support and even with small amount he vomited all the kibble. I have wet Dechra Specific Senior (gastrointestinal, kidney support) arriving tomorrow to try.
I know the kidneys need to be low in certain things and yet the liver needs certain ingredients for support. Do these foods contradict each other?
After researching so many brands and diets it’s overwhelming. Our current vet has just said to try to introduce the liver support kibble again but I’m nervous since he vomited it yesterday.
Is there a support food that can do it all? Support the liver, kidneys and constipation? If not, which food should take priority? Liver or kidney?
Thank you for reading. Any advice is appreciated greatly.