Archive for September, 2009

Allergic Dermatitis in Dogs

September 29th, 2009

Allergic dermatitis is a skin condition in dogs if left untreated can turn into a devastating illness for your pet.  The most common allergy is from fleas.  One fleabite on a dog with an allergic condition can cause the animal to scratch and chew continuously, causing hair loss around the tail area, hind end and feet.  The excessive chewing can lead to both bacterial and yeast infections on the animal.  The best way to keep this from happening is to keep your pet flea free.  Not only does the pet require flea medications, but areas that the pet frequents need to be pest free, including your lawn, home and any designer dog beds.  There are many effective products for flea protection.  Although many of the products are expensive, it is much better than the alternative.  Dogs with severe allergic dermatitis will require a veterinarian visit, as well as medications like antibiotics for the bacterial infection, possible oral anti-fungal medication, as well as steroids to keep them from chewing and mutilating themselves.  If your pet has any signs of allergic dermatitis, please begin checking for fleas immediately and begin the appropriate regimen to keep him happy and healthy.

Breakfast for Dinner

September 28th, 2009
I don't eat this way every day
Image by bunchofpants via Flickr

Busy in the morning getting ready for work but miss that yummy breakfast of hash browns & sausage. Sometimes I long for the hardy breakfast food. I decided that a menu of raisin bread French toast, homemade hash browns, and browned sausage would solve my breakfast food cravings. It was a nice switch from the rice, meat, and vegetable that is the normal dinner menu. Dinner doesn’t have to be what most think it would be. Eating various foods throughout the day can be a great way to use supplies in the cupboards and refrigerator. Next time you aren’t sure what to make consider making breakfast for dinner. It will be a welcomed surprise.

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This is Your Day, Joan

September 24th, 2009

The day begins around 7:00 a.m. with three games of cribbage with my husband, unless one of us wins two right away. We always play for the best two out of three. This has been going on for years, and we probably have split wins 50-50. At least that’s what I like to think. Then I get dressed, make and eat breakfast, brush my teeth and decide what to do for the day. I usually spend several hours on my computer as I do lots of surveys and e-mail. Now that I have found writing, I am spending much more time on the computer. Next is lunch and watching two soap operas from 12:00 noon to 2:00 p.m. After that is reading a book, and nap time. After my nap, I spend some more time on the computer. Some days I work out in the garden or do some sewing. Then it is time for dinner and our evening TV programs or reading. Off to bed around 10:30 after watching the evening news. BORING!

Boys Vs Girls

September 22nd, 2009
A man and a woman performing a modern dance.
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This is a dance show in which there are two teams (one boy and other girls). They will challenge each other for certain points. The winning group gains that much points and losing group loses points. There are two judges to announce results. The show consists of many rounds such as challenge round, group round, concept round, and duet round. Being a girl I support to girls team.

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