Tackle Allergies This Spring
With These 3 Strategies
take a chewable tablet once a month to protect against heartworms. These work pretty well, but if a human forgets to give their dog a tablet, their friend is just one mosquito bite away from getting heartworms. I don’t have to worry about missing a tablet because Dr. Petersen gave me a shot of ProHeart 12! This is an injection that was approved by the Food and Drug Administration for preventing heartworms in dogs who are at least a year old. I don’t like shots, but I didn’t mind this shot because one dose of ProHeart 12 protects me from heartworms for a whole year! I can play outside all summer, and I don’t have to worry about getting heartworms from a mosquito bite. What a relief! ProHeart 12 doesn’t protect against all parasites, but it does a really good job of keeping dogs safe from heartworms. ProHeart 12 is now available at Petersen Pet Hospital, so come get your dog protected from heartworms for a whole year today! Now the only scary story to tell is the one about the missing tennis ball. —Sam
Spring has officially sprung. Grass is growing, flowers are blooming, and longer days are here again. And while the arrival
of spring is a cause for celebration, for outdoor enthusiasts who suffer from seasonal allergies, the season is bittersweet. For many, this time of the year is characterized by stuffy noses, burning eyes, and sneezing. But
according to WebMD, even severe allergy sufferers can enjoy the outdoors without worrying about allergies by taking the following precautions.
Watch pollen counts.
You can usually find information about local pollen levels on the internet or in your local newspaper. If pollen counts are through the roof, consider hitting the indoor gym instead of running outside. In general, pollen counts are highest on warm and breezy mornings and lowest when it is cool and rainy. Plan your outdoor pursuits accordingly.
INGREDIENTS
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1 cup oat flour
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2 tbsp olive oil
Change immediately after spending time outdoors.
3 tbsp unsweetened, dried cranberries 4 oz plain chicken, cooked and chopped into small pieces
1 tbsp dried catnip
1 large egg
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If you suffer from seasonal allergies but still love to exercise outdoors, build a habit of showering and changing immediately after coming back inside. While you were out crushing that 30-mile bike ride, pollen was slowly accumulating in your hair and on your clothes. And while 30 minutes of outdoor exercise will, according to WebMD, completely coat your nasal membrane with allergens, showering and laundering your clothing will limit your exposure while indoors.
DIRECTIONS
1. Heat oven to 350 F and line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper. 2. In a food processor, mix flour and cranberries until fine. Add remaining ingredients and pulse until combined. 3. Measure out 1/4 tsp-sized portions. Roll into small balls, then press flat with your finger on the baking sheet. 4. Cook treats in the oven for 15–17 minutes, or until golden and dried on top. 5. Allow treats to cool completely before serving to your cat. Treats can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
Medicate, medicate, medicate.
Depending on the severity of your allergies, medication, not prevention, will likely provide the best relief available. Every person is different, so ask your doctor about the best medicine for you, and make sure you understand how you’re supposed to use it before dismissing its efficacy. Some allergy medicines can take as long as three weeks to reach their full effectiveness.
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