Saturday, 6 August 2011

Summer health care tips for dogs

It is necessary that every body should take care of their health. Not only the human but also we should take care of pet animals. If your dog is feeling so hot, they it should be moved to a cooler, ventilated environment.

It is important that never leave the dog alone in a care. If you need to take your dog with you on a car journey, make sure that your destination is dog-friendly and you don't want your day out to be ruined!

If you have to leave your dog outside, you must offer a cool, shady spot where it can escape from the sun at all times of the day. Make sure your dog always has a good supply of drinking water, in a weighted bowl that can’t be knocked over. Fetch water with you on hot days and give your dog frequent, small amounts.

Never leave your dog in a glass conservatory or a caravan. Even if it is cloudy when you leave, the sun may come out later in the day and make it unbearably hot. Groom your dog regularly to remove excess hair. At the start of summer, it is necessary to give long-coated breeds a hair-cut and later in the season.

Dogs need exercise, even when it is hot, but walk your dog early in the morning or later in the evening. Never allow your dog to exercise excessively in hot weather. Dogs can get sunburned too – particularly those with light coloured noses or light coloured fur on their ears – ask your vet for advice on pet-safe sunscreen.

Friday, 5 August 2011

Study about healthy food

According to a new study,  Americans aren't taking healthy foods since the grocery bills are large as the budgets are tight. Amy Sutten,  Central Shenandoah Health Department's WIC Coordinator informed that they have people asked in public that why they should buy these fruits and vegetables since it is too expensive so they cant afford it.

He also added that he thought people just are not shopping right and they can shop and eat healthy on a budget. Meeks, Registered dietitian expressed that planning meals is the key to that food plate. Sitting down ahead of time and saying, they are going to eat this this and this this week and shopping with that plan.  That's going to budget for healthier food.

The study revealed that the average person should have to spend a year to obtain the recommended amount of potassium but that could be misleading. Meeks informed that it all depends on what you buy. He told that bananas are not crazy expensive and potatoes have obtained a bad rap in our society. He advised that we really should think about how much money we are willing to spend on our overall health.