Lifestyles Issues
Jet lag can leave you feeling too tired to enjoy your new destination, but there are things you can do to help your body prepare. The American Academy of Family Physicians offers these suggestions to help beat jet lag: Limit use of alcohol Make sure you’re well-rested before you depart Eat healthy, balanced meals, and […]
Possible warning signs of a bad relationship. A relationship doesn’t have to be plagued by physical abuse to be unhealthy. Emotional abuse can take an enormous toll on your physical and emotional health. The womenshealth.gov website mentions these signs of an unhealthy relationship:
Vitamin D is a nutrient found in some foods that is needed for health and to maintain strong bones. It does so by helping the body absorb calcium (one of bone’s main building blocks) from food and supplements. People who get too little vitamin D may develop soft, thin, and brittle bones, a condition known
SUPER BOWL HALFTIME I Universities of Arizona and Michigan Bands. II Grambling University. III “America Thanks” with Florida A&M University. IV Carol Channing. V Florida A&M Band. VI “Salute to Louis Armstrong” with Ella Fitzgerald, Carol Channing, Al Hirt and U.S. Marine Corps Drill Team. VII “Happiness Is…” with University of Michigan Band and Woody
Super Bowl trivia: Super Bowl XLV on FOX reached a total audience of 162 million viewers, making it the most-watched show television history according to The Nielsen Company. Super Bowl XLV (Packers-Steelers 2011), 162.9 million Viewers Super Bowl XLIV (Colts-Saints 2010), 153.4 million Viewers Super Bowl XLIII (Cardinals-Steelers 2009), 151.6 million Viewers Super Bowl XLII
Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) As much as we try to protect our pets, accidents do happen. So, it is important to be as prepared as reasonably possible. One way to be prepared is to know how to give cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR). CPR is an emergency technique used to help someone whose heart and/or breathing has stopped.
Data Reveals Well-Intended Pet Owners Unknowingly Poisoning Their Pets – Pet Owners Unintentionally Harming Thousands of Pets Each Year In the average household, many pets are only one bite away from disaster. Veterinary Pet Insurance (VPI), the nation’s oldest and largest provider of pet health insurance, recently analyzed its medical claims data to determine
You know that fleas can “bug” you and your pet. But did you know fleas have quite a unique history and lifestyle too? Come along as we explore the “flea” facts about the number one pest “bugging” your pet….. brought to you by Advantage® flea control, the flea’s number one enemy. Flea fossils date back
Female dogs and cats are spayed by removing their reproductive organs, and male dogs and cats are neutered by removing their testicles. In both cases the operation is performed while the pet is under anesthesia. Depending on your pet’s age, size, and health, he or she will stay at your veterinarian’s office for a few
You May Be The Perfect Dog Owner If you, Believe caring for a pet for 15 years does not seem like a lifetime. Look forward to big, wet kisses when you come home each day. Like sharing your house with someone who sheds, tracks dirt occasionally, and possibly drools Don’t mind sharing your house with
You May Be The Perfect Cat Owner If you, Believe caring for a pet for 15 years does not seem like a lifetime Look forward to having your ankles rubbed dry by an affectionate, hairy animal. Don’t mind sharing your house with someone who sheds, tracks kitty litter, and throws up hairballs. Don’t mind sharing
From “the leader of the pack” to “the top dog,” plenty of simplistic metaphors come from the canine world. But relationships between canines can be pretty complex, beginning with the very first meeting. Like most animals who live in groups, dogs establish their own social structure, sometimes called a dominance hierarchy. This dominance hierarchy serves
Newborn kittens and puppies receive total nutrition from mother’s milk for about the first four weeks of life. After that, food is gradually added, and after a few more weeks they are fully weaned. During the first weeks of life, body weight may double or triple and this rapid growth will continue (although at a
Show biz, food, cars emerge as popular pet names. Bambi … Cinderella … Tinkerbell — all fictional characters from Disney films, and also some popular pooch names, according to research collected by nationwide pet insurance provider, PetFirst Healthcare. “It seems to be an emerging trend for pet owners to give their furry friends a name
Your pet’s dead skin flakes, urine, feces, saliva and hair can trigger asthma. Dogs, cats, rodents (including hamsters and guinea pigs) and other mammals can trigger asthma in individuals with an allergic reaction to animal dander. Proteins in the dander, urine or saliva of warm-blooded animals (e.g., cats, dogs, mice, rats, gerbils, birds, etc.) have
As a nation, we claim to love cats and dogs. Millions of households have pets, and billions of dollars are spent yearly on pet supplies and food. But as a nation, we should take a hard, sobering look at a different annual statistic: the millions of dogs and cats given up to shelters or left
Based on pet theft reports filed with Action 81, Inc., In Defense of Animals, and others, it is conservatively estimated that approximately 1.5 to 2 million of these missing family pets are taken forcibly, or by deception, through so-called “Free to Good Home” ads. Dogs and cats are sold to many different clients for many
Plump whole chickens, choice cuts of beef, fresh grains, and all the wholesome nutrition your dog or cat will ever need. These are the images pet food manufacturers promulgate through the media and advertising. This is what the $11 billion per year U.S. pet food industry wants consumers to believe they are buying when they
