By: Vicki Apple

Do dogs and cats get colds or flu, as humans do? The answer is yes, but they won’t catch if from you and you won’t catch it from them.

Your pet may be sneezing, coughing or have a runny nose – a dog or cat will have symptoms that seem just like a human cold. They may even suffer from labored breathing or a fever. It’s important to understand that although your pet’s symptoms are the same, the virus causing their illness is not.

In other words, your dog or cat doesn’t have the same variety of cold or flu as you do. Viruses are specific to their host species and require a dramatic mutation in order to “jump species”. It’s very unlikely that your pet will catch a cold from you, and you would not be likely to catch anything from them.

Dogs – According to the California Health and Human Services agency, Canine Flu (Influenza) is relatively new. The first case of Canine Flu was confirmed in 2003 in Florida, primarily affecting the Greyhound racing industry. By 2005, cases were being reported in California and many other states.

Up to 50% of dogs who contract Canine Flu will naturally produce antibodies that clear up the infection without ever showing signs of being sick.

The other 50% however, will end up having flu symptoms. The virus has an incubation period from 2 to 5 days and the actual infection stays in their system for up to 4 weeks.

Signs of Canine Flu are similar to a common illness in dogs known as “Kennel Cough” (Bordetella) and include:

* A thick nasal discharge

* Fever

* Coughing

* Labored breathing

* General state of listlessness.

Note that Bordetella vaccines do not protect your pet from Canine Flu. Since it is a relatively new disease, a vaccine for Canine Flu is still under development.

Cats – There’s a wide variety of organisms that can cause colds in cats. Many of the same symptoms appear in cats as in dogs, but there are a few differences.

* Dogs will tend to cough

* Cats will tend to sneeze.

* Both will have nasal discharge (however cats will likely have some discharge from their eyes as well).

Whether a dog or cat, it’s important to take your pet to your veterinarian if they have signs of cold or flu. The Vet will run tests to determine the actual cause of the symptoms and can prescribe medications to aid in your pet’s recovery.

Here’s a few things you can do to keep your pets comfortable while they recover:

Warm their food.

Your pet may experience some loss of smell while they’re sick. Warm food has a stronger smell and will help increase their appetite.

Keep their environment sanitary.

This will help avoid further infection and/or other diseases from developing.

Keep them warm and quiet.

Don’t encourage rough play or activity that will strain your pets’ ability to breath. Like us, they need rest to allow their system to recover.

With a couple of weeks of rest, your pet should make a full recovery.

Vicki Apple has raised, trained and cared for dogs and cats for over 30 years. She is the co-author of “What Your Pets Want You to Know”. To get your free report, “Secrets to Happy and Obedient Pets” go to Free Pet Care Tips

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By: SHAILA ANDAR

Menopause has a debilitating effect on the body and mind of a woman.  This may sound melodramatic, but when you think of all the symptoms that are part of the menopausal stage, you will definitely agree with me. 

Medical research has identified 34 to 35 common menopausal symptoms.  To name a few:

Physical menopausal symptoms:

Profuse sweating at night, palpitation, extreme fatigue, joint pains, bleeding of gums, bloating, frequent headaches, irregular menstruation, Osteoporosis, cracking and chipping of finger/toe nails, increase in facial hair but thinning of hairline, frequent gastric ailments, vaginal irritation, dryness of skin causing wrinkles, and sometimes higher levels of Thyroid Stimulating Hormones (TSH) or Rheumatoid Arthritis.

Emotional menopausal symptoms: Irritability, mood-swings ranging between depression and hilarity, insomnia, lack of concentration, unjustified anxiety and fears, diminishing interest in sexual activity, etc. 

Phew!  Aren’t these enough?  Today, medical research has provided drugs for most of the physical as well as emotional problems.  But some of these medications have side effects that can be equally traumatic.  So, from a non-medical point of view, there are some very simple ways in which to cope with this difficult stage in life.  They are:

Yoga therapy for menopause: 

Prana Power Yoga is one of the most effective forms of exercise.  It is a combination of Yoga exercises and meditation.  Yoga improves blood circulation and increases efficiency of all the other organs, thus reducing the physical symptoms.  Yoga also includes pranayam or breathing technique which is a form of mind-and-body relaxation method, thus reducing emotional symptoms. Of course, any new form of physical activity should be undertaken under proper supervision; especially so by women who have a family history of Osteoporosis/Rheumatism or experience joint pains.  If your daily schedule renders yoga classes impossible, an early morning walk for about 20 minutes will do wonders as well.  It is important to make exercise an essential part of your daily routine. 

Appropriate regime during menopause: 

I am not going to tell you the usual diet – drink plenty of water, increase fiber intake, lots of fruits and vegetables, etc.  You already know this.  But here’s what I consume besides the usual balanced diet with positiveresults – soy bean flour.  A tablespoon of flour per day can be consumed in the form of porridge at breakfast time.  Also, add a tablespoon of cooked bean sprouts in your daily salad.  Make mayonnaise and other sauces at home with low-cholesterol cooking oil instead of using commercially available sauces.  Soak together one almond, fiveblack currants, one dried fig, one dried apricot, one date in half cup water for five to six hours and consume the whole thing once a day.  This prevents acidity and aids digestion.  And here’s the bonus – your skin will develop a new radiance.   Again, please be cautious about any known or possible allergies.  Modifying an old cliché, “An apple a day, keeps your cheeks pink everyday.”

Hobby as a cure for menopausal symptoms: 

Come on ladies, start thinking about “you” instead of your career and family.  Keep some time of the week for an activity that you like doing alone.  Occasionally go on a holiday to a place you have missed because the rest of the family was not interested.  This can be combined with photography or writing travel articles to share your experiences.  If Osteoporosis or Rheumatism is a deterrent, resume an old favorite hobby such as writing, singing, painting, sketching, home-made jewelry, home-made handicrafts, etc.  You can learn to play a musical instrument or join the local dramatics association.  But the key phrase here is – do what you-and-you-alone wish to do, away from the rest of the family.  It will also get you away from your aches and pains for a while. 

A school friend of mine took up an unusual hobby – she brought down all the old photo albums from the attic and kept them closer at hand.  Once a week she organizes the photos in new albums and writes little notes below each photo, listing the people in each photo and the relationship with the family.  She also writes down some interesting or amusing incidents related with some of the photographs.  This has brought back wonderful memories and she feels as if she was reliving those beautiful moments of her life.  It has had a therapeutic effect and keeps her in a positive frame of mind during the rest of the week.  Ahem, of course, some of us like writing articles. 

Look good, feel good during menopause: 

Ah, know any woman who doesn’t want to look good?  You will not find one.  Treat yourself to some new clothes; maybe even change your style a little.  Give yourself a new look.  It’s not important to be trendy.  It is more important to wear comfortable clothes that enhance your individual personality.  Try a new hairstyle.  A deep-cleansing facial once a month will keep the skin toned and slow down the process of wrinkling.  The look-good-feel-good effect works wonders, so pamper yourself.  Herbal products are great and rarely have adverse side effects.  Massaging with almond oil enriched with Vitamin E rejuvenates the skin and gives it a natural glow; yes, even at 50 plus years.  Again, please do not try anything new if you have a history or family history of skin allergies. 

Redecorate your home: 

As a cure for menopausal symptoms, depending on your finances, health and energy levels, you can redecorate your home (or at least your own room) to give it a new look.  Take your time doing it.  Make a list of your favorite colors for the soft furnishing; buy a reclining chair you’ve always wanted or a lampshade you preferred.  Maybe you would like a small settee placed next to the window for your early morning tea time.  If your room is breezy and cool, hang a wind-chime at the window.  Choose something with a soft tinkling sound.  This will soothe the nerves and in a little while you will actually feel your mind and muscles start to relax.  The soft sound of a waterfall can also be very calming.  Small ornamental indoor waterfalls are available in curio shops.  Place it just a few feet away from the chair you usually use when relaxing at the end of the day.

Aromatherapy for menopause: 

Go out and shop instead of wallowing in depression.  Lavender, ylang-ylang, chamomile, orange, rose, etc are soothing fragrances.  Essential oils with these fragrances are commercially available.  Rubbing your face and body with an essential oil of your choice will serve a dual purpose – the fragrance soothes the nerves and the base oil acts as a natural moisturizer.  These oils are also available to suit a person by their personality and zodiac sign.  Why not try one?  I have and it does help to some extent. 

Home based job – a sure cure for menopausal symptoms: 

For homemakers, who have some free time on their hands and are thrifty by nature, taking on a part time work-from-home job can be very fulfilling.  You can even acquire the job from home.  There are various websites where you can register free of cost and seek employment to suit your talents.  Just Google-search for home based jobs and you will find a plethora of such websites.  Some extra income is always useful.  A bit of caution:  If any site asks you to pay them online to get a job, just ignore them.  No genuine job sites will ask you to pay them for giving you work as they are paid by the recruiters.  For job-seekers, the service is free of cost. 

Charity-related work: 

Now this may sound preachy, but in fact charitable work has a therapeutic as well as schooling effect on a person.  This should be a purely voluntary service, not paid work.  Visit an orphanage or home-for-the-aged and spend some quality time with the residents.  Voluntary work in schools for special children can also be taken up.  This kind of activity would take you away from your aches and pains.  Emotionally, when you see someone in a worse condition than you and yours, it compels you to thank God for what He has given you.  Charity work can also be done from your own home.  There is a concept of mentoring a needy child, where you can facilitate the child’s education.  There is no financial responsibility on your part.  Coaching, guidance and advice are all it takes.  This is very fulfilling emotionally, especially since your own children have probably grown up and do not need you as much.  The feeling of being “needed” by someone adds purpose to your life.

Reading – a distraction from menopause: 

Were you fond of reading when young?  Have you let that excellent habit take a backseat?  Then this is the time to visit the nearest bookstore and just browse, and browse…  The old spark of interest will be rekindled.  I’m speaking of books, of course!  Discover new authors, new writing style.  If you have read only fiction in the past, try non-fiction like plays, autobiographies, real-life adventure stories, etc.  At present I am reading “Three Cups of Tea” co-authored by Greg Mortensen (a mountaineer) and D. A. Relin, which is about one man’s mission to build schools in the most remote parts of Pakistan where there were none.  It is a very compelling story and fast reading. 

Another lady of my acquaintance did something unusual but very, very therapeutic for her – she gathered together all the comics that were stashed away in an old trunk and read some of them once a week.  These included Phantom, Mandrake the Magician, Asterix, Archie, etc.  What you read is not the question here.  The end result has to be positive and that’s what counts.  If you do not wish to purchase books, you can join the local lending library and read books for a nominal fee. 

Pet therapy for menopausal symptoms: 

Those who love animals but have not had an opportunity to keep a pet can do so now.  Pets are adorable.  I have a dog named Robin Hood, who belies the name vis-à-vis bravery.  Yet, he is the most pampered and adored member of our household.  Dogs, cats, fish, birds or other pets need a lot of attention, so you should be prepared to devote plenty of time.  Most pets havemoods too and are usually very sensitive to criticism.  Treat a pet with TLC and the pleasure is all yours. 

Quality time with spouse:

Discussing your needs and problems with your spouse can sometimes help.  Better options are getting away together at a weekend for a short holiday, reliving the old days, sharing common interests, etc.  Enroll in some activity which you can do together as a couple.  Learn ballroom dancing together.   Laughing together, smiling together, sharing companionable silences, just a walk hand-in-hand is not outdated and will never be.  These apparently small gestures are a large part of togetherness.

Recognize your potential:  

Paula (name changed) said to me, “But I am not good at anything.  I cannot sing or dance.  I am not fond of reading.  My Arthritis will not permit travel.  I am just an ordinary homemaker.  I can cook and bake very well but I’ve been doing that for years.  It hasn’t been therapeutic so far!”  Our little group of friends got together and suggested she conduct cooking and baking classes at home for teenagers and young couples who are on the threshold of a new life.   Today, her students are winning cooking and baking competitions.  They consider her the mantra for kitchen-ills.  For neighbors and friends, she has even come up with simplified recipes; especially useful for mothers with very young children or men/women who like home cooked food but cannot spare the time to prepare elaborate meals.  Who knows, maybe one day a cookery book with her name on it might be available in bookstores.

So ladies, you have taken care of spouse, house and kids.  Why expect others to take care of you now?  You can take care of yourself.  I have found my therapy – reading and writing.  GO AND FIND YOUR THERAPY BECAUSE YOU ARE WORTH IT. 

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By: Boda Bo

rvous system, made up of cells, tissues, and organs that regulates the body’s response to internal and external stimuli, is extremely important for the high-maintenance functioning of the body. In humans it consists of the brain, spinal cord, nerves, ganglia and receptors on/of certain organs. For years now, scientists have shown that the nervous system plays a role in weight gain, one that may be genetically predisposed, but may also be tweaked by following certain habits. The neurotransmitter seratonin, familiar to most people because of the role it (or a lack of it) plays in clinical depression, also has something to do with the way fat is metabolized in the body and the way our bodies interpret hunger. The more seratonin in the body, the less appetite we have and the quicker fat is metabolized. The nervous system is also responsible for the creation of other hormones that affect our weight’such as adrenaline and cortisol. Some ways to soothe and support your nervous system:

Sleep. Getting a full night of sleep (7-9hours) is actually considered by many experts to be the number one change you can make to improve your health. Sleep removes waste products from your nervous system, particularly excess hormones that lead to weight gain. A chronic lack of sleep has been proven to lead to obesity, diabetes, and heart disease.

If you have trouble sleeping, the herb valerian is your best bet’potent and gentle at the same time, it works wonders for fighting insomnia. If you are just too busy, try taking cat naps throughout the day’fifteen minutes to a half an hour really can add up. Whatever you do, however, don’t try to make up for sleep deprivation by sleeping all day on the weekends. This can actually make insomnia worse since it disrupts your sleep-wake cycle.

Chill out, man. Meditation is a proven nervous system soother. It increases the levels of alpha brain waves, proven to relax the entire nervous system. It is also thought that meditation can help increase the seratonin in your brain, decreasing depression and weight gain. Meditation can take many forms’from simple Zazen sitting meditation, to walking meditation, running, or listening to soothing music.

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Providing a theme to the party not only enables the guests to get them dressed for the party and expecting the forthcoming events in it but it also makes it easy for the party planner to decide upon the decoration, food and beverages, games and music as well. Let’s take an example, your birthday party has a safari theme. Who else than animals and the African wildlife could be related better to the term safari? Hence your party decorations can have an animal theme birthday party supplies. That might consist of small plastic toys and miniatures of various animals for decoration. These plastic animals are easily available in the gift stores or even the toy stores and they don’t price much. From giraffes, to lions to hippos to elephants, you can get the whole range in one bag. From giraffes, to lions to hippos to elephants, you can get the whole range in one bag. A whole range of animals can be there in just one bag, right from the giraffes to the lions and elephants.IIf you love to arrange a party or to throw one then event planning and party planning are some of the most interesting and successful career options for you. See the case of David Tutera and the adventures in his party planning. All the parties arranged by him have a specific theme and a reason behind it. Its not only interesting but is also easy to create a theme party. There are lots of interesting things that happen in a theme party, hence segregating them form a non – theme party. You can opt for various themes in the party depending upon the occasion like it could be a sports theme party, or a beach themed party or even a character theme party. One good example s the sports theme party because they are a fun not for the adults but for the kids as well. Lot of variations could be done when it comes to the decoration, like items could be given the shape of the football or the basketball, party hats and cutlery with sporting kit, and even you can have the crackers that has the shape of a football. There are a lot of parties that follow a certain theme. Having a theme in the party makes it easy for both, the guest as well as the host or the party planner, if there is a theme in the party the guests will also know what should be their costume and what should they expect to happen in the party. It also helps the party planner to decide about the decorations of the party, kind of food that should be served, kind of music that should be played, games that would match with all these things. Just take an example of a safari theme birthday party. Safari itself creates a picture of various animals and the African wildlife. So the party decorations can include the animal print birthday supplies. Small plastic miniature of various animals could be used for decoration. These plastic animals are not very expensive and are easily available in the gift shops or the toy stores. They give you a wide range of options from elephants to giraffes and lions.

Character party themes are always fun as kids love dressing as their favorite character. Not only that, it also gives you- the party planner, more ideas for fun and games. Character theme parties can follow cultural icons and comic book icons such as Barbie, Barney, Batman, Blues Clue, Bob the Builder, Bratz, Bugs Bunny, Buzz Lightyear, Care Bears, Cat in the Hat, Clifford, Disney Princess, Dora the Explorer, Elmo, Incredible Hulk, Jimmy Neutron, Mickey Mouse, Power Rangers, Powerpuff Girls, and Winnie the Pooh. There’s so many to choose from since there are a lot of characters out there. Since characters are very popular at the moment, many retailers sell items and merchandise with the cartoon character on it. For example, if you find party supplies based on Mickey Mouse, go to stores that sell Mickey Mouse merchandise such as Mickey Mouse erasers, Mickey Mouse wrapped chocolates and even Mickey Mouse headgears, party cups and plates.IKids love to dress themselves like their favorite character and that makes Character party themes more fun. It also offers more ideas for fun and game to the party planner. There is a huge range of characters that could be followed in a character theme party like Barbie, Barney, Batman, Blues Clue, Bob the Builder, Bratz, Bugs Bunny, Buzz Lightyear, Care Bears, Cat in the Hat, Clifford, Disney Princess, Dora the Explorer, Elmo, Incredible Hulk, Jimmy Neutron, Mickey Mouse, Power Rangers, Powerpuff Girls, and Winnie the Pooh. That gives you so many options to choose. The popularity of character could be seen when the retailers start selling items and merchandise with those characters on it. In case you need the party supplies that is based on the character Mickey Mouse you can go to the shops that sells Mickey Mouse merchandise such as Mickey Mouse erasers, Mickey Mouse wrapped chocolates and even Mickey Mouse headgears, party cups and plates.IKids try to resemble their favorite character and love that look and that is one reason why Character party themes is more fun. Its not only for the kids but the party planners too because it gives them more ideas for fun and games. The best part about the character theme party is that they have a huge range of cultural as well as comic icons that could be followed right from Barbie, Barney, Batman, Blues Clue, Bob the Builder, Bratz, Bugs Bunny, Buzz Lightyear, Care Bears, Cat in the Hat, Clifford, Disney Princess, Dora the Explorer, Elmo, Incredible Hulk, Jimmy Neutron, Mickey Mouse, Power Rangers, Powerpuff Girls, to Winnie the Pooh. So many options to make a choice. The popularity of these characters makes them visible on every item, the retailer’s sells items and merchandise with these characters on them. If you are looking for a party supply based on the character Mickey Mouse then you can go o the shops that sells Mickey Mouse merchandise like the erasers in the shape of the Mickey Mouse or chocolates rapped with papers on which Mickey Mouse is imprinted, or even the Mickey Mouse headgears, party cups and plates.

When it comes to seasonal occasions such as Christmas and Easter and even Chinese New Year, holiday theme parties are the best answer for your holiday party ideas. Holiday party themes are an excellent way to scream out the occasion you are celebrating. For instance, if it’s Christmas, your decorations can be make or bought in items such as Santa Claus hats, which is what most people would have. Other than Santa, you can choose Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer or even a Christmas Wreath balloons. A Snowman is also an excellent way to promote holiday cheer in your party. When it comes too Halloween, you decorations can be Frankenstein, or Jack-o-Lantern, or even a scary spider, legs and all.IThinking about the celebration of the seasonal occasions like Christmas, Easter and the Chinese New Year? Holiday theme party is the answer. An excellent way to celebrate such occasions is a party with holiday theme. In case its Christmas the decorations could be made through items such as Santa Claus hats, because most people prefer to have it. Santa is not the only option you can also go for Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer or even a Christmas Wreath balloons. In case you are looking forward to promote some holiday cheer in your party then a Snowman is the best option. When it’s Halloween you can use Frankenstein or Jack-o-Lantern or even a scary spider leg for decorations.IThemed parties do not restrict themselves to anything, say it a sports occasion or a seasonal occasion they serve all the purpose. If you are planning for the seasonal occasions such as Christmas and Easter and even Chinese New Year then holiday theme party is the option. The best way you can celebrate these occasions with all your enthusiasm. Say its Christmas or its Halloween, holiday theme party are the best way to celebrate. If it’s Chrisman you can have the Santa Claus hats for decorations or even the Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer or a Christmas Wreath balloons. A snowman could be used if holiday cheer is to be promoted in the party. If it’s Halloween then Frankenstein or Jack-o-Lantern or even a scary spider leg could be used for the decoration.

Asian holidays such as Chinese New Year have a wide array of decorations and party supplies too. You can go for a dragon or follow the year according to the Chinese calendar such as the Year of the Ox, or the Year of the Rat or decorations and theme. There are also plenty of baby shower party themes you can try when planning your baby’s christening party or first year birthday party.

Raymond Plona advocates using only the best birthday party supplies materials to plan out a party for maximum enjoyment. Examples are birthday party favors, party theme hats, party photo albums, party theme serving accessories and so on.

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