Has your cat recently been diagnosed with, or exhibiting signs of diabetes? Not to worry, your furry friend can still live happily and healthy as long as you take the proper measures to treat and care for it. Typical symptoms for feline diabetes could include change in appetite and strange behaviors such as sleeping or hiding more or less frequently. They also might become more or less affectionate than normal. It is also common for diabetic cats to become more thirsty and urinate much for frequently due to the high amount of sugar in the urine. This is why it is always important to give constant access to fresh water to your diabetic pet. Upon noticing noticing any of these symptoms it is important to seek help from a veterinarian right away. Remission from the disease is possible especially if it’s caught early and acted upon fast. The most common treatments for diabetes mellitus in cats includes: 1. Administering insulin shots for pets The administration of insulin shots for pets is one of the most common and effective methods to begin treatment. Insulin is a hormone shot that is designed to help regulate the animal’s blood glucose levels. Insulin therapy will require the cat owner to inject their pet with a syringe to safely dispense the insulin just underneath the skin.

Mental health is now a big problem for so many people. At least 44 million Americans are suffering from some type of mental health condition. Nearly a fourth of these individuals are not receiving any type of assistance for their problems. While proven medical treatments are available, some people can benefits from natural treatments for their condition. While prescription treatments may be necessary to treat certain types of clinical depression, the following natural methods may also aid mental health: 1. Acupuncture Acupuncture has been used in eastern medicine for years. It also has been a part of the western medical field though many still don’t consider it a valid medical practice. Acupuncture aims to help people who suffer from depression by redirecting the flow of energy in their body. In short, the negative energy is misdirected out of a person’s body and good energy is circulated to their mind to help change a person’s mood. 2. Hypnosis The process of hypnosis is designed to change a person’s mental attitude. A person is placed under a temporary sleeping state where their mind is freed from thinking about their current condition or any negative thoughts. This process is an alternative medicine treatment that is not a proven treatments.

Over 55,000 people worldwide die from the rabies virus every year. Most of these deaths occur in Africa and Asia. Because the disease is completely curable when medical treatment is administered right away, there needs to be a priority put on educating people about how they can contribute to helping eradicate the virus. Because it is imperative that an infected person or pet be treated promptly once exposed, it is important to learn and recognize rabies symptoms in dogs and other animals. These include: Behavioral changes, such as aggression may become apparent in normally docile animals or energetic animals may suddenly become docile. Biting or snapping at other animals or humans Licking, biting or chewing at the bite area Fever Hypersensitivity to light, sound or other stimuli Other rabies symptoms in dogs that manifest once the virus progresses include hiding, muscle paralysis, foaming around the mouth, weakness, and seizures. Rabies symptoms in humans are similar to those in animals. The virus may remain dormant for a month to several months before manifesting any symptoms. Early symptoms are flu-like, lasting for several days. Later symptoms include: Fever, headache and vomiting Agitation, anxiety and confusion Excessive salivation and difficulty swallowing Fear of water Hallucinations and insomnia Partial paralysis Rabies symptoms in humans signify that the disease has progressed beyond effective treatment.

A disaster can happen at any time, and anywhere. Today, natural disasters are happening in many unsuspected areas of the world. For instance, a tornado in the midwest is not an uncommon occurrence anymore. While a fire on the west coast happens at least once a year. A water disaster (i.e., flood) can strike any city in a low lying area with inadequate drainage. However, what’s most tragic is that many victims of natural disasters don’t take the necessary precautions to protect their family, home, and property before a natural disaster occurs. Methods of protecting and preparing for the inevitable, should be taken seriously. Every year, city and state Emergency Preparedness Divisions issue warnings for pending natural disasters and provide effective ways that residents can safeguard themselves, their loved ones, and their property against the impending disaster. For instance: 1. Plan an escape route Before an emergency situation strikes, families should devise an escape plan to ensure that everyone exits the home when necessary, and meets in a central location. This is especially advisable during a home fire. During an announced hurricane, this plan could be beneficial if all family members are not home when disaster strikes. 2. Know the warning signs Many people do not know the warning signs of a tornado.

Adopting a pet has so many benefits. A pet adoption may be just the thing you need and fights depression/loneliness. There are a number of ways to adopt a new cat or dog, however, but although they are similar in process, they also differ greatly. You can adopt a canine or feline from a friend or neighbor, from a breeder, or from a shelter. You can also adopt a pet from a pet store, or you can also answer an ad in the local paper. When it comes to adopting your pet, it’s always best to adopt from a shelter over a breeder for a number of reasons: 1. Breeding is a business First off, when you adopt your pet from a breeder, you have to expect that they are simply breeding animals for a living. It is a job and a business to them and depending on et breeder, they may not really care about the animals they are erasing at all. There are some, though, who really do love what they do and take good care of their animals and they are the ones to support, but it will come with a price either way. Breeders typically breed specific breeds of dogs or sometimes cats, and you can be looking at paying anywhere from $500 to $1500 for each puppy which isn’t cheap.