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if you use a medicine rather than a flea collar or a chewable preventive. We
cats aren’t very good at taking the chewable flea medicine, so it’s best if you use a topical flea treatment. Petersen Pet Hospital recommends that you use either Revolution or Bravecto.
Revolution flea preventative that needs to be applied once a month and can help your cat avoid fleas, ear mites, roundworms, hookworms, and several other infestations. Bravecto should be applied every 12 weeks to help fight against fleas and ticks. If your cat is having trouble with fleas, allow your friends at Petersen Pet Hospital to help! We can recommend a flea preventative for your furry friend and look at ways to remove the fleas. Getting rid of fleas can be annoying, but with the right precautions, you can limit the spread of these tiny pests.
Tips on How to Adjust to This Change
It’s a surreal moment when your first child packs their bags and goes to college. This is probably the first time your child is moving away from home. Although this is a huge transition for them, it’s also a big transition and lifestyle change for you as the parents. Here are some tips on how to cope. Find ways to communicate. Although you won’t be seeing your child every day, there are still ways you can stay in touch. FaceTime is a great way to visit with your child and see them— even if you’re miles apart. You may want to check on them daily, but make sure you give your child room to grow. They’re a young adult now, and college allows them to experience more independence. Focus on life. You will worry about your child since you can’t see them every day, but don’t let those worries affect the rest of your life. If you have other children at home, now is your time to strengthen your relationships with them. You can also take this period of life to renovate your home and start new hobbies. This will keep you busy and entertained while your child is away at school. Plan visits. Your child may not be able to come home and visit every weekend, but you can schedule monthly visits. Your family can visit the university while your child gives you a tour around campus. Some sporting events have family days where students can invite their families to tailgate events. This is a great way to meet your child’s friends and the families of their friends. You can also look forward to holiday breaks and the summer when you can spend time together. Sending your firstborn to college is scary because it’s something new— change can be uncomfortable — but as time goes on, things can get easier. Of course, they will miss you as much as you miss them. So, enjoy the time you have with your child and make the most of it.
This delicious doggy dinner will have your pup begging for more. If your dog prefers turkey, feel free to use that instead of chicken!
INGREDIENTS • 2 large chicken breasts • 2 1/2 cups water •
1 cup uncooked brown rice 2 cups sweet potatoes, cubed 2 lbs dog-safe frozen vegetable mix
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DIRECTIONS 1.
Cut each chicken breast into 6 pieces. In a slow cooker, place chicken and all other ingredients. Ensure that each piece of chicken is completely covered with vegetables. 2. Cook for 5 hours on high or 8 hours on low. 3. Using two forks, shred the cooked chicken. 4. In a large bowl, stir the mixture until the ingredients are evenly mixed. 5. Wait until everything has fully cooled, then serve. (Stew can be refrigerated in a covered container for up to 3 days or frozen into single-serve portions.)
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