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Steps to reduce kid’s exposure to airborne allergens

{ Posted on Jun 02 2008 by hans }
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Categories : Baby & Child Care, Environment & Health, Pet Health, Prevention
 Keep your windows and doors closed and use air conditioning at home and in your car during allergy season. Avoid using window and attic fans. Read More »

Dust Mites and Pets cause’s allergies

{ Posted on Apr 04 2008 by hans }
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Categories : Environment & Health, Medical & Dental Health, Pet Health
 Dust mites are microscopic organisms in the dust found in all homes and workplaces. These miles can live in bedding, upholstered furniture, and carpets. They thrive in the summer and die in the Read More »

Pile up the allergens before your allergic child gets a pet

{ Posted on Sep 29 2007 by hans }
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Categories : Environment & Health, Pet Health
The total number of allergens a child is exposed to is a key to whether he or she has a reaction. A cat or dog alone might not trigger serious allergies to, typically mildew, dust, cockroaches or, occasionally, Read More »

Make a “play date” before your allergic child gets a pet

{ Posted on Sep 29 2007 by hans }
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Categories : Environment & Health, Pet Health
If you are considering getting a furry animal for the family, you may want to let your child play with a neighbor’s dog or cat for a few weeks. Watch to see if your youngster develops itchy eye, a runny ...Read More »

Dog’s parasites or worm that can be transferred to human beings causes lesions and blindness

{ Posted on Jan 03 2007 by hans }
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Categories : More Articles, Pet Health
Research from France saying stroking a worm infested dog causes blindness may make you think twice. The worm Toxocora canis was initially known to thrive in dog intestines. It was only thought to be transferred to humans through contact with ...Read More »

The Best way to Care for a Dog or Cat Bite

{ Posted on Jun 03 2006 by hans }
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Categories : More Articles, Pet Health
Eventhough dogs are more likely to bite, cat bites are more likely to cause infection. If the skin is broken but not torn, and bleeding is limited, wash the wound thoroughly with soap and water. Read More »

how to prevent rabies

{ Posted on Jun 02 2006 by hans }
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Categories : More Articles, Pet Health
When exposed or bitten by an animal, rabid or not, wash and flush the wound thoroughly with soap and water then seek medical attention for possible post-exposure vaccination and wound care immediately. Read More »

Signs to know that animals have rabies

{ Posted on Jun 02 2006 by hans }
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Categories : More Articles, Pet Health
Unusual restlessness, fever, dilation of pupils, watchful and apprehensive look, biting at inanimate objects, aimless running and unprovoked aggressiveness, Read More »

Rabies virus from warm blooded animals

{ Posted on Jun 02 2006 by hans }
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Categories : More Articles, Pet Health
Because rabies is easily transmitted-through saliva by a bite or scratches or licks on broken skin or mucous membrane, such as the eyes, nose, or mouth. Read More »