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Pets and the Holidays with @AVMAvets
Just in time for the excitement of the holiday season, the wonderful Dr. Doug Aspros, from the Bond Animal Hospital, has offered us some valuable advice when caring for our precious pets.
If we have a holiday party, should we let our pet be with the guests or not?
Mixing guests and pets often doesn’t work out very well advises Dr. Aspros, instead he suggests that closing off your pets in a bedroom or, another protected area, might be the better solution. Owners know their own pets, so the solution will have to suit the needs of your particular pet. However, it is important to keep in mind that just because you are happy to see your friends, doesn’t mean your pets might not feel the same way. Changes from routine such as new people and loud noises can cause great anxiety for your pets. For some pets, the stress from these routine deviations can cause soiling, chewing, scratching, or even the potential to harm guests. Dr. Aspros also stresses that it is important to remember that pets are allergic to a lot of the foods we serve during the holidays. Often your guest will be unaware of these hidden dangers and could potentially feed your pet something poisonous to them. The best bet is to keep them stashed away
somewhere safe!What should we do if our pet eats something they shouldn’t?
Dr. Aspros suggests that the first thing to do, if you have a concern about your pet eating something they should not have, is to serve them a healthy meal. Even if they are not showing any symptoms of illness, a big meal will likely help anything inappropriate pass.
If an object is accidentally swallowed, compelling your pet to vomit can help remove the item. Serving them a few tablespoons of hydrogen peroxide or placing a bit of salt in the back of their throat will induce vomiting.
Dr. Aspros always recommends that you call your own vet and see what they suggest given the particular circumstances. If your vet is closed over the holidays, call a 24 hour vet clinic or emergency clinic if the situation is serious.
What are your thoughts on travelling with pets over the holidays?
Although dogs generally like car travel, cats are usually not big fans. Dr. Aspros recommends leaving your cat at home whenever possible, as a car ride can prove to be incredibly stressful. If you are required to travel with kitty, then be sure that they are in a proper carrier and secured to the floor.
Dogs are a bit different story; Dr. Aspros proposes that if your dog enjoys car rides then there is no harm in bringing them along! Be sure to properly secure your dog in the car by anchoring them to a seatbelt instead of letting them move around. There are plenty of products on the market today that allow you to attach you dog to a passenger seatbelt or to the floor of an SUV or hatchback. If not properly secured, in the unfortunate case of an accident, a pet can become a dangerous projectile.
Can I give a pet as a gift?
This is a big no, no. Although it seems like a wonderful gift, Dr. Aspros suggests that
holidays are not really the right time to be giving a pet. There are too many other
distractions during this time, so the new companion will be competing with lots of other
things.Dr. Aspros stresses that a pet is a long-term commitment. One that is emotional,
psychological and physical. It is important that the owner themselves plays a part in this
choice, and gifting makes that a challenge.Where can we find more information?
Dr. Aspros suggests the following sites for additional information about keeping your pet
happy and safe, no matter the season.Happy holidays everyone!
*Guest post written by Roslyn Small
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Easy Walk with @CoLeash
It is probably accurate to say that 90% of dog products are invented by dog owners who thought:Wouldn’t it be nice to have ____________.
The Co-Leash was founded in 1999 and has achieved many awards over the years. One were most proud of is The Co-leash being used on the military dogs overseas with our troops protecting our freedoms on the front lines. It is essentially a collar and leash in one so it makes walking your dog or training your dog easier! Since Jacob really enjoys walking off leash, this is a great tool to have.
The leash easily extends by a velcro attachment that is perfect for crossing the street.
It is glow in the dark and also 3M reflective. The cute star patterns make it fun.
The Coleash Kryptaglow Dog Collar comes in a variety of colors and we will be using ours a lot! The Coleash features a short control leash which neatly wraps around the collar and attaches with strong velcro. Its made with super strong nylon, a Big Dog Buckle for added strength, and wielded D-rings that can be used in conjunction with a regular leash as well.
It retails for $23.99 and can be found on http://coleash.com
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The @UnitedNude x Niels Shoe Meulman Calligraffiti
Laser Cut gives you a look that is so precise, unique and stunning!
Recently, graffiti artist Niels “SHOE” Meulman launched his new book, Niels Shoe Meulman: Painter, at Art Basel Miami 2012, where the unveiling of his shoe with United Nude also took place and is due in-store end of December. Not exactly the Emerald that Pantone says is the color of 2013 but neon green shoes this hot are always welcomed in my closet. :]
On the night itself, Meulman painted graffiti on United Nude’s very own limo, and signed his latest book. Tying together art and fashion in a fresh, but serious way, this collaboration is the evidence of the multidisciplinary time we live in.
The shoe branded Calligraffiti, is laser cut out of leather and is available in black calf nappa, off white calf nappa and neon green calf nappa.
Way to go United Nude!
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Feel Good with @WAHLhome Massager
A great way to relax your muscles is to stretch and get a massage regularly. Circulation is just as important as exercise when it comes to health. A small investment could make a huge difference! I recently tested the Hot Cold Therapy Hand held Massager from Wahl and it was really cool. Easy to use and has 4 different ‘heads’ on it such as smooth, raised bump, ripple and kneading. With a switch of a button it can be hot (relaxing) and cold (soothing) with 2 intensities.This is a good tool to have at home for everyday pain and easy enough to use on yourself to ease tension from everyday stress, sitting at computer or post workout.
If you want to see this in action, check http://www.wahlhomeproducts.com
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Top 10 Beauty and Fashion Stocking Stuffers
Last minute shopping is always stressful. The lines, the options, the sales, the options! Let me make it easy for you. Here are my top 10 Beauty Stocking Stuffers that will make you come out like a hero.
1. Julep Instant Warming Foot Scrub – This cucumber mint scented scrub warms up on contact like magic.
Packed with natural pumice to exfoliate, chili pepper oil to stimulate circulation, and vitamin E to nourish. $14.99
Bonus points if you actually give them a foot massage too!2. Fiafini Skincare Delicate Cleansing Emulsion with Desert Botanicals and Marula Oil
Could be the best $28 you ever spent on a face cleanser. It removes dirt, makeup, oil and even toxins from the environment.
3. Luvmybox for her or for him – Like so many subscription gifts, these are a bit of discovery, with a naughty twist and a lot of fun.
For only $19.95 you can get something that vibrates, you can eat off, last longer and play with. Sexy little secrets can be a great gift for anyone! It is so flirty and fun that it can give spark to a relationship or ignite a new one!4. Pure Ice Velour Finish Colors
A great variation on all the nail polish explosion out there from matte to crackle to chrome.This is a fun fool-proof polish that only costs $1.97.
5. Vardagen Ugly Sweater T Shirt
Such a funny holiday present for $24.00. An ugly sweater is not so bad when it isn’t itchy, smelly or ugly! This variation on what we all know and love comes in vintage soft, ringspun hand printed cotton t-shirt that can be worn year ’round!
6. Joey New York Correct A Line for Face and Eyes
Aging is an absolute and with the new year around the corner, one year older means more more line. A coconut water based beauty line that can help minimize the appearance of pores and lines is a MUST for any lady in your life over that age of 23.
It’s $36 and can be use over or under make up.
7. SlingShots for your G-Shock
A soft squishy silicon watch strap that gives your G-Shock a fashion edge. It makes the watch way more comfy than it’s original watch strap. The pop of color makes it fun and for $25, you can give your watch a whole new look without getting another watch. Genius right?
8. Purr Perfume Gift Set by Katy Perry
If you want to rock a new scent, you should layer it. Use the body wash, wear the lotion, top it off with the perfume! This is $28.50 but will leave you smelling like a million bucks.9. Santalia Exfoliating and Balancing Cleanser
Unfortunately acne is not just a problem for teenagers and any kind of stress can even cause break outs in rent paying adults like me. The Santalia cleanser is unique because of it’s foam dispenser so you don’t have to scrub. It has all the good stuff in it like the antibacterial Myrtle Lemon and Kakadu Plum for Vitamin C. For $20, it must work better than drug store brands right?
Want to know if you still have make up and dirt on your face after you washed it? Use this alcohol free toner to find out. It has green tea, white tea and grape stem cell in it to make your skin free more zen then ever. For $30, it is a steal for a product that is 70% organic.
That’s my 10 for all you last minute shoppers!
If you want to win any of these products, put this
on your Instagram and tag it @HeyDoYou I want to try ________________.
*Winners will be selected Dec 20th.
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Download the Game: IconPopQuiz
A month ago, I downloaded this game to see what I knew about Pop Culture. We had a bunch of friends over and over merlot and snacks, seeing how many characters you know is a great time. Characters from retro cartoons and symbols from current shows like Revenge.
The premise of this game is that they give you an illustration that gives you a partial clue. You can also buy hints with your points. It can be a sentence that’s a hint or it can be a few letters towards the final answer. You will have leeway even you get one letter wrong in the spelling but it’s the correct answer.
I really loves this for the holidays. If you play this on your iPad it is sure to be a full family affair of fun!
You can download Icon Pop Quiz by Alegrium here
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/icon-pop-quiz/id568334356?mt=8
