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Coffee Is Not For Zombies
Coffee and Caffeine
I love my daily cup of Joe. It wakes me up, gets me going, make the workday tolerable (makes my co-workers tolerable.) If I don’t get that morning cup I’m cranky, I have a headache, and I’m easy to anger.
I know, however, when the dead begin to walk in their search for live flesh, I will have to get over this need. I have already begun weaning myself off of the rich black fluid, and will one day have no more need for it’s life affirming goodness.
I have already cut out other caffeinated beverages. Rare is the day I have a soda, and even rarer are days where those sodas caffeinated. The only time I drink Red Bull is with Jägermeister, and I have never had an energy drink of another brand.
If and when a zombie outbreak occurs, caffeine will become an unnecessary luxury. So those serious about preparing for that day should begin reducing their intake immediately.
This is not to say that you have to go from your pot of coffee or six-pack of Monsters to nothing overnight. I don’t know a single medical professional that would advise that kind of system shock. Rather step down slowly over time.
If you drink three cups of coffee normally, try going down to two for a week or so. Once you’re used to that, step down to one for awhile. At the point you’ve become comfortable there, try cutting out coffee over the weekend (a step I’ve already taken.) Then no coffee on Fridays, Thursdays, etc., etc., etc.
Eventually you’re going to forget to have your Monday morning cup and not even notice. Soon you’ll have no cravings for coffee at all. At that point you no longer have that addiction and will not suffer withdrawal effects when the zombies begin moaning.
Of course it is important to keep in mind that you should not be substituting another caffeinated or sugary beverage in lieu of your coffee. Don’t switch to Diet Coke or Dr. Pepper. Instead grab water and lots of it.
There are several benefits to drinking a lot of water. Primarily you’re keeping yourself hydrated. No matter where you have to run when the undead show up, running is exactly what you’re going to be doing. Dehydration can cause you to fatigue faster and even lose consciousness. You don’t want that happening with a zombie on your tail.
Additional benefits to drinking water over most other beverages are:
- It cleans out your system better.
- It’s extremely healthy.
- It’s natural, cheap, and easy to obtain.
Now there will be those times when you’ll need a little extra boost. Either you’re being chased by a group of zombies and can’t take a break to sleep, it’s your turn on watch and you’ve already been awake longer than your body likes, or any of multiple other reasons. At these times we recommend caffeine pills rather than getting back on that coffee binge.
Caffeine pills work just as well or better than coffee, soda, 5 Hour Energy, etc. They give you that pep you might need to make it through a harrowing night and then they’re gone. Oh, there are side effects, shaking hands, hyped up senses, and so on, but that is the point at that time.
Pills also have the benefits of:
- No preparation time.
- No smell
- No sounds
Coffee percolates and has a distinct smell, opening a soda can make a distinct sound. Both of these could alert a nearby zombie that would not otherwise notice your location. You can never give the undead an edge.
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There seems to be a great deal of confusion on whether or not zombies will attack animals, and if they do, will those animals become infected, simply die, or go on with their lives. As this video shows, some types of zombies will indeed attack animals that enter their vicinity, but this is not always the case.
Some types of zombies will indeed attack an animal, though those same types will typically attack any warm or moving object. Some types of zombies will only attack certain types of animals (e.g., mammals but not lizards,) and some types of zombies will only go after a human being.
To make this a little more straightforward we have come up with the following lists to help you in knowing whether or not your family pets are safe.
Zombies that Will Attack Animals:
Zombies that Will Only Attack Humans
- Chemical Zombies
- Nano-Zombies
- Techno-Zombies
- Other Miscellaneous
To understand how to identify each type of zombie, please click on the links above and review the various articles. This will advise you on how to identify your zombies, and find out whether they are a threat to only you, or if you need to protect your pets as well.
One important item to note when reviewing the articles, not all zombie types can be spread to your animals. So while you may want to protect Spot from being eaten, if he does get bitten, you do not necessarily need to put him out of his misery.
If your pet/horse/cow/sheep does receive a bite, and you are unsure what type of zombie you have encountered, the safest option is to put the animal down. We understand that this is difficult (nigh on impossible for some.) We are pet owners and animal lovers ourselves, and to have to put down your own animal is one of the most difficult decisions one can make, even if it isn’t due to an infected bite from a zombie.
That said, the infected pet is no longer the loving, caring creature you have shared time and adventures with. If not now, then soon it will turn into a vicious, ravenous creature with only your death in mind.
If you cannot bring yourself to put your pet down, and you have not been able to identify the type of zombie bite it has received, you have two options.
- Have an acquaintance do the dirty work for you. Do NOT let a friend do it. It will ruin your relationship completely. You will always question your decision, and if a friend has to put down your beloved pet, you will forever look at them with that question, and that anger. Make sure the person you ask is someone you either don’t like, or don’t have a close connection with. It will change your relationship with them as well, but it’s less likely to ruin a friendship. Ironically, it may even lead to a stronger connection with that person.
- Lock the possibly infected animal up and monitor it over the course of several days. An infection that can spread to an animal will show its signs within 72-120 hours (three to five days.) If your pet is still its same old self after that time, you can consider yourself reasonably safe and release them.
NOTE: We cannot stress enough how dangerous, and frankly stupid this option is. Primarily, keeping a potentially infected animal locked up for up to a week can cause issues of its own. What if you have to move because of a coming horde? What about the animals natural biological processes and the necessary cleanup? Where can you keep a horse locked up that where you can guarantee it won’t escape, break free, etc.?
Additionally, there is no guarantee that even after five, ten, or even 100 days that your pet is guaranteed infection free. All creatures have different resistances to infections. Your chihuahua may be naturally immune to the zombie bacteria, but can still pass it on if he bites you. The only way to guarantee your safety from your pet is to put it down, no matter how difficult the decision.
To be blunt, it’s you or them. In a war against the zombification of all humanity your pet may become collateral damage. It’s sad, it’s difficult to come to terms with, it’s your only guarantee for safety.
In the war against zombies, animals are often caught in the middle. Many people are forced to abandon their pets when they go on the run. Even more are turned and have no recollection of their family and friends, much less their pets.
While some animals are trained to help humanity against the zombie threats, many are left to fend for themselves and have been known to become a danger in themselves. Feral packs of both dogs, cats, and even escaped zoo animals have been known to roam urban wastelands after an outbreak.
For these reasons, we recommend that if you are a pet owner and you realize that an outbreak is occurring, please do something about your pets. They will not likely be able to make it through the outbreak alive, and may even become a danger to you and your survival group. We know it’s difficult, but it may become necessary.
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