What are Dog Cataracts? Cataracts are one form of eye problem that breaks down the lens fiber of the eyes. It develops when excess water from the back of the lens overflow to affect the actual lens. Cataracts are one of the common eye problems that affect both humans and dogs as well. There are many different kinds of cataracts in dogs. Also, some cataracts affect just one eye, and some affect both eyes. Cataracts can be physically...more
What is Bloat in Dogs? Bloat, also known as Gastric Dilatation-Volvulus or GDV, is a serious condition that can affect the health of dogs. This is very common and dangerous. Bloat begins with the stomach twisting and eventually trapping air, food, or liquid inside the stomach. This results to swelling of the stomach, which then puts a strain on the abdominal veins and the neighboring organs. Despite being common, however, a lot of...more
The Dangers of Aggressive Dogs There is no need to reiterate the dangers of aggressive dogs. A number of people have suffered grisly deaths because of aggressive dogs attacking them. A lot of people have died due to dog bites from aggressive dogs. Although majority of dog bite incidents don't result to death, the number is still alarmingly a cause for concern. A lot of children have become victims of dog bites as well. Because of the growing number of people that are attacked by fierce dogs, there are now rules in certain locations against certain dog breeds that were proved to be the top causes of fatal dog bites and attacks. People are now coming up with ways to control aggressive dogs. It seems that man has become wary of what is commonly known as his best friend. Are Some Dog Breeds Really More Aggressive than Others? With the number of dog attacks rising, there are questions arising as to whether some dog breeds are more aggressive than others. Some people, perhaps mostly dog owners, think that the belief that some dog breeds are more aggressive than others is unfounded. However, according to actual studies that have been conducted, a majority of fatal dog...more
WASHINGTON, D.C. - The Earth Congress on Lipo Medical procedures (WCLS) was planned to take area this month at the nation's capital.Physicians from all more than the entire world were definitely planned to attend the celebration from Oct. 1-three, introduced by the American Society of Lipo-Suction Medical procedures (ASLSS) and...more
Copyright (c) 2010 Ed OppermanIs your holiday wish for this season the chance to be able to speak to one of your parents that you haven't been able to speak with in many years? Perhaps you would give nothing more than to be able to spend some joyful time with a long lost love that you let 'get away' so many years ago. Or, maybe you...more
What is an easy candy recipe to give out during the holidays? I knew it was our last thanksgiving together. It was our first and our last all in one. Now that seems strange, but for this year we were celebrating with our exchange student from England. We wanted to share all our traditions with her. We played mud football Thanksgiving morning with some of our cousins. I sprained my ankle, but nothing was going to stop us from enjoying this holiday. My Grandparents came from California and brought up two pecan pies. Auntie Sue made her famous Southern sweet potato pie and I even tried my hand in making the cranberry sauce.Our exchange student seemed over whelmed, but we didn't care, we were determined to share our Holiday with her. And share we did. By the end of the year, she was a true family member. I loved her like a real sister.But sometimes things have to end. Jana had to go home in June and back to her family and to her own wonderful traditions. We cried and hugged at the airport and I felt like I lost my best friend. We vowed to stay in touch and over the years we have. Of course it is not the same, but it is still very sweet.At Thanksgiving I start thinking...more
Las personas que frecuentan las fiestas de Halloween son por lo general el tipo que aman vestirse con trajes diferentes y ser capaces de asumir un carácter diferente para esa noche en especial. Desde brujas flotantes hasta los temidos...more
A pension fund or pension benefit, as defined by the Pension Fund Act, 24 of 1956, includes not only a Pension Fund but also an Annuity Fund and a Provident Fund. Section 7(7) of the Divorce Act7 of 1989 (as amended) provides that, in...more
Most of us decorate our homes for Christmas as early as September, the start of the "BER" months. Some of the things that we associate with Christmas are colorful lights, poinsettia, snowman, and of course, Santa Claus and his nine...more
Traveling can be done for any purpose, it can be vacation, work, visiting a relative, etc. No matter whatever is the trip one thing you have to carry is luggage. Packing a luggage is an art which everyone should learn. One should be...more
For a different kind of Costa Rica vacation, instead of heading to the Pacific coast, mix it up a little by visiting Puerto Viejo, the center of Afro-Caribbean culture in Costa Rica. This beautiful stretch of coastline is an enclave...more