PPE -  Personal Protective Equipment

When taking the exam for a position as an emergency medical care certified by the national registry, any individual not stating “PPE” before beginning an exercise is already automatically doomed.  Safety first is one of the most important and most stressed lessons, in healthcare training.  You protect yourself first, then your partner, then your patient.  That’s just the way it’s supposed to go.  Now in an emergency situation, caution is sometimes thrown to the wind.  That is the choice of the individual in question and is neither recommended nor supported.  When it comes to the  protection of health care workers during the care of our beloved pets, it’s no different.  When an animal is sick or feels endangered, they can be dangerous.  The most docile little dog can go Cujo, in an instant given the right circumstances.  How do veterinarians protect themselves against this and other animal care considerations?

A List Of Safety Equipment

Here are just a few things that may be included on the list of veterinary safety equipment for the veterinary individual themselves:

• safety glasses to protect eyes from blood and saliva splatter (this can also include full face shields)

• masks and respirators should the animal have come into contact with a highly volatile chemical compound

• plastic gloves to help protect against diseases possibly transmitted through bodily fluids

• head covers, gowns, and shoe covers may be worn in an effort to protect the individual’s clothing from stains and again, bodily fluids

Some Safety Equipment Is Not for Reuse

Much of the equipment considered personal protective gear is disposable.  It is meant to be that way for a reason.  Once many of these pieces of equipment are exposed to a contaminant, they are no longer safe to reuse.  Even personal respirators have disposable parts (such as filters) that should be replaced, for each and every use.  Professional eye goggles are less disposable than the full plastic face shields, which include masks and an elastic band that goes around the back of the head.  This is why they preferred by some workers and institutions.

And, gloves should never, ever be worn, for more than one patient at a time.  If you are working on an individual and have to leave the room, the gloves should be disposed of, before leaving the room and new gloves should be applied, upon your return.

No, That Stain on the Ceiling Is Not Rainwater

If you notice a darkish stain appearing in a couple of spots on your ceiling, the first thing your mind rushes to is a leaky roof and rainwater.  If only that were all it was that you see.  Sadly, by the time you notice stains such as this, massive damage has been done in your attic space by possums or other small mammals, who have decided to take up housekeeping there.  Feces, urine, and God forbid – rotting corpses if the animals are carnivorous – are making your attic space or other area of your house an open invitation for disease.  And, there’s every possibility that the diseases contractible from these animals run deeper than just disgusting bacteria and airborne germs from waste products.  Many small animals contract rabies and can pass it on to you, your family members or your pets.  And, who needs that?  So, what should you do?

If the Little Buggers Are Already In

Then you have to get get rid of them immediately,, if not sooner.  Your best bet is to call a professional, to deal with these creatures not only because they are experienced in just exactly how to handle the little varmints but know just what to look for when it comes to exactly how it is they got into your space, in the first place.  They know all the telltale signs that point to entrances and exits and everything in between.  Safeguarding your house against further intrusion or initial intrusion, if you aren’t already infested is of the utmost importance.  An inspection on the outside of your home can be done to detect holes and cracks that may start out small, but end up being an open invitation.

Small mammals have plenty of places to live, they don’t need yours.

Royalty Born from Royalty

A winner in 1988, Risen Star, was sired by 1973’s Secretariat. As you will recall Secretariat was a Triple Crown winner. A 1967 competing horse Damascus was sired by 1959’s Sword Dancer. 1923’s Zev was sired by 1915’s The Finn.  And get this… 1902’s winner Masterman was sired by Hastings, who won in 1896 and Hastings was originally sired by 1879’s Spendthrift… So you had several generations of winners just from one horse.  If ever there were seemingly favorable Belmont Stakes odds one would have to believe that betting on the offspring of a past Belmont winner is a good bet.  Inasmuch that no bet is a safe bet, it would still be a relatively good idea.  In all, Belmont winners totaling no less than 11 have been responsible for siring next-generation winners of Belmont.  How’s that for a little history?

Historic Performances or Occurrences

Many people, if asked, would say that the length of a  particular horse race is constant – meaning that it’s always the same.  But that is not the case with the Belmont.  It’s true that the race has remained at 1.5 miles since 1925.  But it has also been run at 1 ? miles for the last time in 1925 which it begun back in 1896.  It was run at 1 ¼ miles before that the year prior, and from 1892 back just a couple of years to 1890.  It was at 1 ½ miles, as it is now in 1889 which had begun in 1874.  And once again it was 1 ? miles in 1873 which it began in 1867.  That will shake things up a bit.  If you’re all about the parade you might be interested to know that the horses used to simply go directly to the post from paddock.  That stopped in 1880 with the 14th running.  A parade was born.  So here’s a question… Is the race run clockwise or counterclockwise these days?  Well it wasn’t always the case but currently, American-style calls for the race to be run in a counterclockwise direction.  But that didn’t happen until 1921 when Grey Lag crossed the line first.  And finally, Belmont Park’s namesake horse race was not actually run at Belmont until 1905.  Primarily it had been run at Morris Park.  And before Morris Park and prior to 1890 it was run at Jerome Park.

You should logon to an official Belmont betting site for the latest Belmont Stakes odds. Happy betting!

Smile for the Video Camera Fido

In this day and age of computer technology, we can talk to people without having to be in the same room with them.  Moreover, we can actually talk to them and see them at the same time thanks to Video Chat. There are a number of sites that offer this and some of them are free of charge.  Imagine being able to talk to another pet lover, with this option and holding your pet on your lap, so that you can each see each other’s little bundle of joy – albeit feathered, furry, scaly or what have you.  Now you can show off your little dog’s newest outfit, show the scar from his latest surgery, model his new haircut… You name it.  Some of these video chats can even be done via smart phone, if you don’t happen to have your laptop with you at the time.  This is great for people who are constantly on the go and take their pet with them at every given opportunity.

Get Face-To-Face Advice

This face-to-face video chat is a great opportunity as well, to share information that you may need about a certain pet, a disease, or other type of situation.  If you’re close with your doctor of veterinary medicine, you may even be able to bring them up in a video chat and show them firsthand a problem with your pet, without having to visit the vet in person.  In fact video doctoring is probably not too very far off in the future.  Imagine being able to use your PayPal account or plunk down a credit card and have a face-to-face chat with your doctor rather than waiting for an appointment, driving across town, sitting in a waiting room and all the rest of the fun stuff that goes along with a visit to your doctor.

Of course then you’ll have to buy your own issue of People magazine, but there are always free subscriptions to magazines online.

Do the Best Racehorses Really Come from Kentucky?

You won’t read this on the Kentucky Derby site, but the assumption that all great racehorses are from Kentucky is boastful to say the least.  Do many great racehorses originate in Kentucky, or are they at least trained in Kentucky?  Very likely.  Kentucky is after all one of the biggest names in horse racing. Without the Kentucky Derby, where would the Triple Crown be?  That said however, race horses come from all over.  Just like their trainers, just like their owners, and just like their jockeys.  But, these horses don’t simply perform well; they look amazing.  This of course comes from daily grooming, to assure the quality of the animal’s coat.  Naturally, there is more involved to raising a racehorse than running a brush across his coat every day.  Money, shelter and food are the biggest factors in the care of an animal of this stature.  But, were not just talking about any horse here are we?  We’re talking about a top-of-the-line thoroughbred.  Were talking about a horse that is going to outperform and outlast every other horse, on the track.  How does one go about achieving such a lofty goal?

Four Things to Remember

In a nutshell, here are a few things that you’re going to want to consider when raising a racehorse:

• You’ll need to be rich.

• Since muscle strength and maximum health are of the utmost importance your horse will need to be fed only the most premium quality greens and hay.  Some events in fact insist that all horses competing be given an identical feed brand.

• Training your horse – this is going to take some serious research because you want someone that is not only completely reputable but has a proven track record of developing horses of premium quality.

• Because small problems can become big problems, make sure that you have on retainer a specialized race horse veterinarian.

• And finally of course, the horse itself.  Consider nothing less than not only a breeder of excellent repute but a horse with a stellar pedigree.

The best horses might not all come from Kentucky, but Kentucky does have a reputation for the largest number of statewide, respected race horse farms.

Dangerous

There are few things more scary to a parent than seeing a car on the road with a child roaming free in the back.  Not only is this illegal in almost every state, it is extremely dangerous for everyone in the car.  The child can be seriously injured or killed if there happens to be an accident but even if there isn’t, the child can prove to be a major distraction for the driver.  The same can be said of free roaming pets.  Many times you see drivers with their small pets on their laps or even running around in the back of the car.

Keeping Them Safe

When it comes to keeping everyone in your vehicle safe, it really is common sense.  Always use a seat belt when driving, even if you are just going down the street.  If you are taking a pet with you, take a kennel or cage to keep it in.  Nothing should be roaming around while the car is in motion.  Never get behind the wheel when you are impaired, even the slightest bit.  When you are driving, pay close attention to the road and don’t let your focus drift.  Again, using a bit of common sense really will get you far.

When you take on the responsibility of driving someone from one place to another, even your pet to the vet, you need to take that responsibility very seriously.  Keeping everyone in your car safe isn’t at all hard and it really is something that can’t be taken lightly.  By making sure that everyone is safe before you even turn the key, you can be celebrating birthdays with each other for years to come.

What’s in a Trainer?

Much in the same way that sports fans look at coaches to make a decision on who will win the most games in a season (and get to the playoffs) some people judge the way a horse will race by his trainer. Will the trainer be able to pull everything from the horse that the horse has to offer when the time comes?  The biggest race is always the very next one and the trainer must assure the horse’s preparedness, that the horse is in shape and totally healthy.  Of course, it’s not like you’re going to be able to actually peek in on the trainer and see just what type of steps he puts the horse through each and every day, but there are various determining factors that you can consider.

How Does This Trainer Measure up?

Here are some things that you might want to consider when looking at the trainer of a race horse:

?         Is this trainer popular with race fans?  The less popular the trainer is may be of definite value, when it comes to betting.  Lots of betting usually goes on trainers who were viewed as favorites among the fans.

?         Does the trainers seem to operate well on short tracks as well as long tracks?  The question of traveling from track to track could make the difference in the race.

?         Compare the trainer’s reputation to their performance as of late.  Sometimes trainers lose their edge and as soon as that happens, it will more likely than not show up in the performance of the horse.

?         Trainers handle more than one horse at a time, they are constantly being given amazing young horses to develop, by wealthy individuals.  When looking at your horse of choice, figure out if they were one of the best in the barn.

?         What are the trainers credentials?  What races have they run in?  If you’re betting on this year’s Preakness horses find out if they have run in the Preakness before and how they did.  For whatever reason, some trainers perform better in certain races than in other races. It could be the track, the weather conditions, who knows?

?         Much in the same vein you’ll need to know if these trainers are used to training their horses for races, such as the one upon which you’re betting.  If these trainers have worked with horses that have competed in lesser races and been hugely successful, that doesn’t necessarily translate into a huge success at a big race.

If you would like to place a bet or research more about the stakes, you can logon to www.preaknessstakes.org/preakness-stakes-odds for more information.

Benefits to Pet Insurance

Again, think of it in terms of humans.  If you are a healthy adult and you buy health insurance, you probably will pay out your monthly premium and not utilize your health insurance very often.  So for pet owners, it would not be too beneficial cost wise, to pay out for a healthy pet.  If you have a pet and your pet suffers from frequent ailments, the cost effectiveness becomes more significant.  And if your pet suffers from more serious conditions, the pet health insurance becomes extremely beneficial, in offsetting the veterinary costs.  If you choose to have pet health insurance, find a policy that is easy to understand and not filled with language that needs to be interpreted.  Make sure the policy is comprehensive, for your needs.  Don’t wait until an emergency arises, to discover the money you have been paying out does not meet the needs you were expecting.

Is There an Alternative?

Just because you decide not to have medical insurance for your pet does not mean you don’t love them.  If you lay out a monthly budget, for regular expenses, start to set a little aside each month for pet medical, also.  This way, should something unforeseen come up, you have the money at your disposal for pet necessities like office visits, injuries and medications (online Canadian Pharmacy has many low cost medications).  Your monthly budget also allows you the flexibility and control for other emergencies that come up and you can move the funds around, in your budget, so that you are not locked into paying out, for something you haven’t been using.

No matter if you decide to carry a policy of pet insurance or not, always look to what is in the best interest of you, your family and your pet.

Zeke the Wonder Dog

When it comes to mascots, Zeke the wonder dog might be one of the most famous. Zeke is a Frisbee catching phenomenon who appeared first in 1977 and was so popular he received a letter from his school Michigan State University. The second Zeke was actually the only female dog to hold the honor her name was an anagram of Zeke, Keze. Zeke II was the longest performing animal, a black Labrador, Zeke II debuted in 2002. The current mascot Zeke the III is actually the fourth dog to hold this honor. This incarnation is actually a yellow Labrador retriever.

Rameses the Ram

The UNC Tarheels have a second mascot possibly because a Tarheel isn’t really easy to represent as a mascot. Rameses the Ram is horned Dorset sheep whose horns are painted Carolina blue on game day. As special as the real sheep is a student who performed as the indoor Rameses the Ram in costume was even more incredible. Honor student Jason Ray donned the Rameses mascot costume before he was tragically struck and killed right before a basketball game outside of the team hotel. His family donated his organs and Jason was able to save four people with his gift of life.

Military Mascots

The Navy has their goat, the Army has their mules and the Air Force has a Falcon. This high flying mascot is the perfect representative of the Air Force however once during a game the Falcon flew away. Luckily, he was able to be located due to a homing device on his foot.

Team mascots can be as much a part of the team as the players on the court and field.  You won’t see any live animals at the upcoming NCAA Basketball Tournament since they are better suited to outdoor events. But the indoor mascots are also great at getting the crowd into the game. If you attend march madness betting on a good time, you won’t be let down.

Unexpected Bills

When you find out that your animal has a problem, that is going to require a surgery or special treatment, it can also mean a huge vet bill. You need to be sure that you are able to pay the bills, so that you are able to take care of your animal properly. If you have recently found yourself in this situation and you need to get money immediately, then you do have options to help you, which will also help you treat your animal properly.

Finding a Cash Advance In Canada

The best option, when you first find out that your animal is sick and will require special treatment, would be to immediately start looking for a cash advance.  The fastest way to find this information is by going online and typing in cash advance Canada. From there, you will be able to determine which cash advance outlet is going to be perfect for you, in your emergency.

For many people, animals are a huge part of a family’s life. Animals provide unconditional love, no matter what the situation and they are also very lovable and fun companions, in your day to day life.  So, like any family member, it is the pet owner’s responsibility to make sure that their  special friend is happy and healthy.