After my cats passed away I wanted to get a new pet to take away the sadness of losing them. Unfortunately I was starting to develop an allergy to cats, and decided I wanted a dog instead. I knew my mom would agree to getting a dog because she would want me to be happy, but to my shock and disappoint she repeatedly said no. My mom said no because I was going to college in a year, and she didn't want the responsibility of the dog when I left. I decided to just accept her decision, and decided to just
The U.S today has the largest population of cats in the world with 76,430,000. 60 billion of these felines are living on the streets (Cat Statistics). Cats, with their ability to provide emotional support are a great addition to the life of anyone (Coren,). With their soft fur and personality, cats could keep anyone company. Felines are the easiest animals to take care of and are perfect for a family with kids. Because of their inexpensive doctor bills they fit in any household (Diffen). They
Allergies can't stop a kid from being a kid Every parent wants their newly born to be in a germ free environment, because they don't want them to get sick. So it might lead to them getting rid of any pets in the house or never getting one at all. Well according to research, their has been a confirmation that having pets at a younger age can build up their immune system; pets can also give kids a slim chance of developing allergies possibly none at all. If you have any pets at a younger age, then
Could it be indoor allergies? Allergies are very common. An estimated 50 million Americans are allergic to everything from dust and dander, to mold and mites. Causes: Half the battle of treating indoor allergies is recognizing you have them, says allergist Asriani Chiu, MD, associate professor of pediatrics and medicine (allergy/immunology), in Wisconsin. Allergy symptoms can be hard to pinpoint because they often mimic cold symptoms. Symptoms: Typical indoor allergy symptoms include: A
friends may be suffering from food allergies. Food allergies or food intolerance can be caused by an animal’s immune system wrongfully identifying a protein as an invader and releases an immune response. These responses can be in the form of a dry, itchy skin, ear infections, and gastrointestinal problems. Your pets may acquire food allergies or intolerance to food if they are fed the same thing every day. Most common food that is associated with food allergies includes beef, dairy, egg, pork,
(this is truely, truely very rare) mostly it is extremely painful and uncontrollable heaving and scrambling for air, air that never seems to my teen years my body started to stack up on allergens. molds, flowers, bugs and cats and much more. it reached the point that all the allergies had the potential to cause me to pass out. Then i got pregnant, although my doctors were worried that i was going to get worse. Hospitalisation was a jord tossed around. my symptoms decreased during my pregnancy, the baby
Cat facts Number one cause of euthanasia in cats with behavior problems. Cats backs are more flexible less back injuries. Catnip part of the mint family. Affect 50% house cats are overweight. Moisture canned food best diet for cats. Heart disease and asthma have similar symptoms in cats. Kidney disease or hyperthyroidism in cats have greatest problem with high blood pressure. Some sick cats will eat human baby food but won't eat cat food. If cat don't eat in 24 hours period maybe sick . Cats are
Cats are anything but tedious and nondescript; in fact, cats are one of the most riveting subjects to peruse. They are variegated in different shapes, sizes, and breeds. The history of the cat is a very fascinating matter, as cats date back hundreds of years. The Physical Anatomy of the cat is also rather compelling. There are also some rather odd facts about cats that are also very noteworthy, for example, a person who loves cats is called an “ailurophile”. As you can see, cats are quite the topic
possible for both dog and cat owners. I've also included some notes to consider when obtaining pet products at the end. Your supply list is as follows: tub/sink/basin, nail clippers, brush, soft/wet brush, shampoo(conditioner when applicable), paper towels, cotton balls, towels of appropriate size, gloves, and the optional blowdryer. Your first step though is to change into some clothes you don't mind ruining. You will get wet and soapy so even a swimsuit would work, but if it's a cat opt for something more
pathogens. Every day, more adults develop allergies to things in their environment. Exposure to such things as pollen, grass, mold and pet dander1 can lead to mild or harmful reactions. Other allergens can cause tingling in the throat and mouth, and in many cases severe reaction that lead to death. 2 In the last couple of decades, 75 to 100 percent of asthma and 150 percent atopy have reported.4 17.7 million adults and 7.1 million were diagnosed with allergies and hay fever.5 There are no known reasons
Having recently completed 5 years of cat ownership, here's a summary of what I've been taught about cats' rights. Cats have the right to eat. And not just regularly. Cats like to eat pretty much whenever they get the chance. Although they're perfectly capable of going out to catch a mouse or a lizard if they want to feed themselves, they mostly exercise the right to be fed by you. They tend to prefer expensive food that you can't afford and they like to be fed at the same time every day OR whenever
Achoo! Many things can trigger allergies, like pollen, certain animals, foods, or a bee sting. Allergies can make your eyes water and your nose run, make your skin itchy and bumpy, make your throat and ears sore, and make your tummy ache. They can even give you diarrhea . . . I know that’s gross! But don't worry. Some 50 million Americans suffer from allergies. These disorders start with a fateful mistake: Your immune system misjudges a harmless substance you've ingested and interprets it as a dangerous
people give up them because of pets allergy, which makes me heart-break. In fact,there are many precautions you can take. Air purifier with HEPA filter is your top choice, because the pets allergens mainly come from the dander of pets. Different air purifier is designed to clean different pollutants, and it is important to find out what air pollutants you want to remove before purchasing the air purifier. Pet allergy Normally it is not the pet hair that causes allergy, but the dander of your pets. Pet
Home Remedy for Sun Allergy Sun allergy also known as photosensitivity, is the body’s immune system overreaction to sun rays. People having dark to light skin tones can develop this allergy. The exact cause for this reaction is unclear. Researchers believe that it may be because the light radiated from the sun causes changes in some parts of the skin. This sun-altered skin is like an alarm to the immune system which identifies it as a foreign substance. This then triggers it to launch an attack
havoc on their bodies, myself included. Whether your food restriction is an intolerance, a mild allergy, or even a choice of lifestyle, many of us face certain items that don’t sit well or simply cannot be consumed. Let me first share that I have no known allergies, but have chosen to eat a specific way because of how those certain foods make me feel. *This article is not for those with severe food allergies, that is something I will not touch on and those food items should be very, very closely made
“Mylan implemented double-digit price hikes for the EpiPen every other quarter,” as schools bought the EpiPens truckload after truckload (Cahill 2). Schools are now feeling the budgetary effects due to the skyrocketing costs of EpiPens. The ones who fund these programs are again, taxpayers. Mylan does offer a program that provides free EpiPens to U.S. schools. The program is called EpiPen4Schools. On the Mylan website, it states that “more than 700,000 free EpiPen Auto-Injectors have begun distribution
Allergies is the sensitivity and response to allergens. An allergen is a substance that can cause sensitivity in the body. Some allergens are pollen, dust, pet dander or hair, some food, and even soaps or medications. An allergen can be, ingested, breathing it in, or touching the skin. Once an allergen is in the body, the body then releases histamines. Histamine allows white blood cells and plasma to enter the tissue by moving through the walls of the capillary. This movement of cells into
previous day as if created from high wispy clouds on a bright sunny day. Being my twin, Dylan gave me a slight look into what I looked like at the present time. The area around my brother’s eyes looked as though he was having a bad day with allergies. His face was as grim as a gargoyle’s, its stone eyes reflecting forever the scream that would never issue forth from its throat. Gazing upon my sister, it was as though she had been replaced by her complete opposite. Where once her face had
Otolaryngologists - What Do They Do? Ear, nose and throat disorders are one of the most common ailments humans are affected with. Doctors who specialize in these illnesses are called otolaryngologists. Essentially, they are doctors who specialize in treating the head and neck, and all structures enclosed therein. Thus, they treat the tonsils, voice box, eardrums, throat, sinuses etc. As a patient, you should know which doctor to visit for specific problems. For a sore throat, an ENT will serve you
Light beaming through flourishing trees smothered by thick clouds made of tiny water droplets. Small popsicles attached to each individual blade of lush green grass. Blurred out distance by soft cotton ball clouds. Uncertain of what is next to come. Long thin single strands of hair glide smoothly through the fresh breaths of the bright blue sky. Tall brown sticks, bark looking like a banana peels half on the ground. Prancing over top of me, giving me the feeling of what an ant life is like. Long