It's High Anxiety Season Again!

Yesterday at 07:21 PM

Here in the States, the Fourth of July (and the weeks surrounding) is a high anxiety time for pets -- thanks to the fireworks. They've been setting off fireworks in my neighborhood for at least a week now, with the big day itself still to come.

How to Remove a Splinter

Yesterday at 03:17 PM

Growing up, we had hardwood floors. I bet you can see where this is going: I ended up with a lot of splinters thanks to those floors! Many a tortured hour were spent under the bright lights in the kitchen while my dad dug splinters out of my feet and I squirmed and complained.

Stretch Marks

02 Jul 2009 07:12 PM

Your skin is pretty elastic. In many circumstances, your skin can bounce back relatively well from cuts, bruises, scars, or stretching. But when the skin is constantly or too quickly stretched, you may end up with stretch marks.

Open MRI vs. Closed MRI

30 Jun 2009 03:36 PM

A friend of mine who had an MRI a few years ago described it as being inside a garbage can while someone pounded the outside with a rubber mallet. The noise, he said, was the worst part. Most people you ask find the closeness to be a problem.

1 comments — latest 01 Jul 2009 03:20 AM by Samual

Dogs and Cats Living Together: Six Month Update

29 Jun 2009 11:25 AM

Wow, has it been six months already? By my calendar, it has. Back in January, the dogs and I moved in with roommates who have two cats.

Home Remedies for Nausea

28 Jun 2009 05:37 PM

The last time I was on antibiotics, I was very sensitive to sunlight. This time around, I'm having a hard time with nausea. It's been bad enough that I actually did end up throwing up. Yuck! Everyone I've mentioned this to had a different remedy for me to try.

1 comments — latest 30 Jun 2009 05:23 AM by lovephileo6

Five Quick Fixes for Snoring (and One Slow Fix)

26 Jun 2009 02:04 PM

Experts estimate that nearly half of all adults snore. Are you one of them? Are you troubled by snoring (your own or your bed mate's)? My mom used to snore -- loud enough that I could hear her from my room with the door closed.

Encouraging Your Teens to Eat Breakfast

25 Jun 2009 01:01 PM

Breakfast is the most important meal of the day... so the saying goes. But try telling that to your family! My younger brother used to hit the snooze on his alarm clock until the last possible second, then throw on some close and rush off to high school without eating.

Diary of a Cat Care B&B: Tiny Whirlwind!

24 Jun 2009 11:08 AM

It's time for another wacky adventure from the cats-only boarding facility! I've mentioned that the first thing I do in the mornings is clean. There are litter pans to change, bedding to shake out, and walls and floors to wipe.

FDA Warns Against Certain Zicam Products

23 Jun 2009 12:01 PM

Last week, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration sent a warning letter to the makers of Zicam concerning two products: Zicam Cold Remedy Nasal Gel and Zicam Cold Remedy Nasal Swabs. (A third, discontinued product was also mentioned.