Tag: Pets

Bleach is one of the most common household cleaners and has been used for decades. Granted, it’s one of the most effective ways to...

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Drinking alcohol or caffeine before you sleep is a bad idea. Smoking can also cause insomnia. Try not to watch television or play with your mobile. Increased screen time could limit sleep hours by interfering with circadian rhythms and promoting physiological arousal. If you are a light sleeper, you might want to keep pets off your bed. Some medications are known to interrupt your sleep patterns as well.

The air that we breathe impacts our health greatly. In fact, maintaining good air quality is important as it is a crucial factor as...

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Anxiety can happen to anyone and can take over the lives of the people who are battling it. It can range from a mild...

Aside from pollen, there are many allergens hiding in your home. Stuffed animals have dust mites, so wash them frequently. If you have a pet, clean and vacuum often. Your furry friend has animal dander, but might also carry pollen and dust. Meanwhile, houseplants with moist soil may grow mold. Be mindful of laundry, which carry a mix of allergens. Even laundry detergent can cause irritation. Lastly, guests may bring in a trail of cologne, cigarette smoke, or pollen.

To properly manage asthma, stay away from common triggers. Avoid secondhand smoke by never letting people smoke in your home or car. Dust mites can be controlled by washing bedding, blankets, and stuffed animals every week. Promote good air circulation at home to prevent mold. If you are allergic to pets, keep them out of the bedroom. Chemical irritants can cause a flare-up, so use natural or homemade products. When possible, move away from wood smoke and outdoor air pollution.

Exposing your pets to secondhand tobacco smoke can cause lung diseases and cancer in them. Allowing them to lick you after you've applied cream containing hydrocorticosone can give them diarrhea, while exposing them to chemical-laden cleaning agents can cause severe poisoning. Don't give them any food containing xylitol, an artificial sweetener, or human meds like paracetamol.

Ticks are the tiny creatures that love to stick around in moist environments. Though tick bites are usually harmless, you can get a rash or a fever with a tick bite. As pets usually bring in the ticks hidden in their long fur, clean them often. Cover yourself head to toe in dark-colored clothes when in a garden or out hiking in the rains. Or slather some coconut oil onto the exposed parts of your skin.

Studies have revealed premenopausal women who were regular with their house chores reduced the risk of getting breast cancer. Also, believing in God could significantly boost your health and help you live longer, even if you don’t go to church every week. Singing can help work your respiratory system and cure shortness of breath as well as improve your lung power.

Keep your dog leashed every time you step out. When you meet other dogs, watch your dog's body language and keep the greeting short. Make your dog uses up some of his energy before entering a doggie park. Once there, ask other owners if it's okay for your dog to greet theirs. Always take responsibility for your pet's misdeeds and always clean up his mess.

Many of us have an irritating habit of pulling our hair from time to time. Is it productive at all? Of course, not! However,...

If you are a pet-parent, who doesn’t just reach out to a vet for every small issue with your fur-ball’s health, and if you...