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Archive for July, 2010

Most dog-owners find that fleas can be quite a problem in summer. Your dog will inevitably bring some home from time to time because fleas are all over the place and contact with them is unavoidable. If your dog has just one or two fleas he will probably not be too bothered with them and you may not even realise he has them. But if there is a larger number of fleas, your house can get infested and that’s when you need to know about dog flea treatment.

Fleas are unpleasant parasites that bite and suck blood, causing itchiness and discomfort. They can also spread other parasites, such as tapeworms. Dog fleas do not live on humans, but they do jump around and bite people, especially when the dog is not around.

If you observe frequent scratching in your dog, chances are he has an infestation, and you may find fleas on his body or in his bed. Once they invade your carpet and upholstery you are likely to start getting bitten, often around the ankles, and you will need to use dog flea products to get rid of them.

Before getting rid of the fleas in your house, you must first treat your dog. Purchase a flea spray or powder or a dog flea shampoo, and follow the instructions. You will probably need to use a fair amount, but it is important do it in a safe way. Make sure you cover your dog’s eyes, nose and mouth when you use the dog flea product, as it can cause irritation to these areas. It might be wise to protect yourself too, so read the label to see if this is advised.

It is easier to apply a dog flea remedy if you have another person to help you. One of you should hold the dog’s head while the other one applies the product. You should take your time over this to make sure you do a thorough job. Begin at the head and work your way down to the tail and legs. To make sure it gets in under the hairs it is best to apply the product against the grain of the coat.

If you find you are not able to do away with all your dog’s fleas, your best course of action is to take him to a groomer for treatment. They will most likely use a bath treatment on your dog, which is probably suitable for home use too.

Fleas reproduce by creating a place to breed (not on the dog). They particularly favour the dog’s bed, so you have to treat it thoroughly with a spray, as well as any other place he may sleep. If your carpeting and furniture is infested you should spray it or buy an insecticide bomb at a hardware store and fumigate the entire house. This involves leaving the house for a few hours so if you should use that method, you must make sure you don’t leave any food out. It should all be stored in sealed containers. Be sure to read the instructions carefully to check whether the product you bought could be harmful to any other pets you may have, for example pet fish, which may need to be removed during the fumigation.

Once you have tackled the live fleas, you have to get rid of the eggs they have left. There are products available to keep these from hatching. Also remember to repeat the treatment on the dog and his bed again after a few days.

You may not be able to avoid fleas altogether, but remember that they are always treatable. And the best treatment is of course prevention, so it is a good idea to get a dog flea collar and have him wear it when you take him outside. You can remove it when he is in the house, and must be sure to take it off if ever it gets wet, to avoid irritation to the dog’s skin.

Alberto grew up in the Argentinean countryside where he was always in close contact with animals, especially dogs, cats and horses. He spent a lot of time with the local veterinarian, first out of curiosity, and later on as an occasional assistant. Check out his Web site where you will find valuable information that will help you give your pet the best care. http://www.trainingyourpet.net
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“Well, I’m going into the office again, going to work for my chunk of cheese, along with all the other rats,” my husband would say as he prepared for another full day behind a desk.  My heart would hurt every time I sensed his dread of spending another entire day that way. You have probably felt it too…Sunday night, after a fun, relaxing weekend enjoying the freedom to explore and pursue what you love, that sinking feeling that starts to creep in as Monday morning quickly approaches? And what about the suffocating feeling of returning from vacation? Being newly married, we were enjoying being under one roof, experiencing life together. We loved to travel and see the beauty of new places, had lots of dreams on our hearts.  But the reality of an 8-5 job put a stop to the pursuit of many of those dreams.  “Is it possible to escape the Rat Race?” we asked ourselves.  After all, we were doing what we’d been conditioned to do: go to college and get an education, then find a 9-5 job with good benefits and work to age 65 and retirement, whichever comes first.  Not a very satisfying concept. Well, we refused to remain in the race and determined to find a way out, to find an innovative way to obtain that cheese while living life the way we dreamed. It’s scary to go from “I hate my job” to finding a way out. For we are all conditioned to feel more at home holding to what is probable, versus what is possible. But if you really take a good look at what is possible, the benefits of living life that way starts making the “probable” fade, and the “possible” (such as “escape the rat race”) becomes a goal to obtain.
This is a list describing what motivated us to escape the rat race, a few of the benefits of the “possible.” The headings apply to everyone, the descriptions I made specific to us, for I do not know what is important to you. Think of how you would fill it in.

*Freedom to do what you love. For us this is reading, hiking, traveling, spending time with friends over coffee or a chai latte (my personal favorite), craft projects, photography, sports of all kinds, skiing, boating, etc, etc, etc.

*The freedom and ability to pursue your dreams. Our dreams included traveling around the United States more extensively and overseas; mission/charity work, supporting our missionary friends and building a retreat for hurting children; investing; owning a cabin in Montana where we could journal, hike, and read to our heart’s content. Also, the dream of owning a big old house in the country to use as a beacon for many a weary soul, with a wrap-around-front porch of course.

*Financial independence and stability. With the changeable tides of the economy, we felt we wanted to build our wealth independently without relying on a job that we falsely viewed as our security for a time.  And the independence part extends a little further to the fact that we wanted to be able to work from wherever we wanted. That way, we could take those trips and still be working on our business.

*More Time. Life passes quickly, and we didn’t want to get to retirement age and think, “I really wished we would have…” We wanted to have the time to spend with our family and friends…quality time with depth. Time is a precious commodity, one that cannot be manufactured when you run out. We have the present. Period. And we refused to give up the present because we were always looking at the future.  We wanted to be able to sleep until we felt rested and then have breakfast and quiet time together in the morning. We wanted to spend our time on things we were meant to do, things that made us come alive.

A large percentage of the people in the workforce spend most of their adult lives working on someone else’s dreams, passions, and goals. Their time off is largely spent trying to recover from the stress generated by the job they dislike, and the lack of sleep from the long work hours.  Too many people are not on the path that is leading them toward fulfilling their personal goals and dreams.  Much of the reason for this is that they simply will not dare to step out of the probable and embrace the possible. The wonderful thing about America is that it’s foundation was built by people who determined to reach for what they could see was possible and were willing to work hard until they achieved it. And that same opportunity is available to each of us today.  If you are sick and tired of the rat race, but have difficulty believing escape is possible, ask yourself, what if it isn’t?

Amy Fitzwater

If you are looking for a way to escape the rat race, one that requires hard work and determination with the end result of finding a better, freer way to achieve your cheese, take a look at our website. You may think it sounds too good to be true. Is that any reason not to look?http://www.FreedFromTheRatRace.com
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