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For Your Pet |
For Your Health |
For Your Lifestyle |
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If you have questions about the Fido or Fluffy in your family, send
an e-mail to veterinarian Lisa Hess and she may answer your question on a future show.
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Dogs and Kids (September 5, 2007)
Dr. Lisa's Safety Tips for Children and Pets
 Never disturb an animal that is eating, sleeping or chewing
Always ask the owner before touching a pet
Never try to break up an animal fight
Never take a toy or bone from a dog's mouth
Show your children how to observe body language and how to behave around pets.
Do not invade a dog's space
Teach your children to wash their hands after playing with any pet or animal
Teach your dog basic dog obedience
Child and dog interactions should be supervised |
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Dog Park Etiquette (March 5, 2007) |
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 Obey posted park rules
Always keep your eye on your dog - mischief can happen quickly.
Never bring more dogs than you can watch- 3 is about the limit.
Never bring food or snacks into the park.
Never leave your dog unattended.
Always clean up after your dog.
Make sure that your dog is current on all shots, including Bordetella for kennel cough.
Don't bring dogs younger that 4 months to the park. They won't have all of the necessary inoculations to allow them to play safely with other animals
Do not bring a female dog in heat.
Spayed/neutered animals are recommended.
If your dog becomes unruly or plays rough, leash him/her and leave the park. |
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Holiday Pet Safety Tips |
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Check garage & driveway for antifreeze & other chemicals
Slap the hood of your vehicle before starting it
Keep an eye on the outdoor temperature. Keep shorthaird pets indoors when the temp drops below 40 degrees F.
Resist giving your pet any type of human food!
Avoid giving bones
Hang ornaments higher on the tree, avoid tinsel & glass ornaments
Cover or tack down electrical cords
Keep gift ribbons and bows out of sight
Keep holiday plants away from pets
Have the phone number for your Emergency Veterinarian available
ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center
1-888-4ANI-HELP
1-888-426-4435 |
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Tips on Protecting your pets from
poison: |
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Be aware of toxic plants at home
Keep household cleaning products stored away
Keep rat or snail bait hidden from pets
Never give an animal any medications without a veterinarian's
approval
Keep prescription and over-the-counter drugs out of reach
Never leave chocolates unattended
Be aware of common household toxins (pennies, mothballs, dish
soap, batteries)
Store away automotive products (oil, gasoline, antifreeze)
Read the label when using over the counter flea products
Keep animals away when using garden fertilizers, herbicides, or
insecticides.
Important Phone Numbers
Local Emergency Veterinary Clinic
National Animal Poison Control Center 888-426-4435
Index of Toxic Plants
http://cal.vet.upenn.edu/poison/index.html |
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Nutrition Tips for the Flu Season (Nov. 8, 2006) |
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Certain nutrients help maintain and strengthen the various body processes. The immune system usually won’t fail us if it is well supplied and well nourished.
Wash your hands often to prevent the spread of germs.
Get enough rest! Being tired makes us more vulnerable to illness.
Drink, drink, drink water to stay well ‘lubed and tuned.’
Eat at least five to nine servings of fruits and vegetables per day. Include at least three functional foods in your diet daily.
Exercise regularly.
Ditch the junk food that often takes the place of more healthy choices.
Top Winter Foods to Fight Colds
1. Broccoli
2. Broccoli Sprouts
3. Carrots
4. Oranges (Citrus)
5. Pumpkin
6. Water (plain, in teas, chicken noodle soup/soups in general
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Dashboard Dining - Advice for Summer Travelers |
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Summer has officially begun, and many Americans are choosing to
take road trips this year. For the many folks don’t feel they
have time to stop and eat, cars are now designed to accommodate
meals on the go with cup holders and folding trays. But what
those cups and trays hold can impact their health and
well-being. This year, rather than stocking up on soda and junk
food, a little advance preparation and knowledge can help to
ensure healthy, tasty meals and snacks for the ride.
According to Anita, the best choices for “dashboard dining” are
nutritious, utensil-free meals that are easy to carry and store,
require little or no preparation and are mess-free. Some
suggestions include:
Fresh fruit: apples, bananas, oranges, red grapes
Dried fruit: apricots, prunes, raisins
Ready-to-eat carrot and celery sticks
Sliced red or green pepper
Plum or cherry tomatoes
Low-sodium vegetable juice
Low fat cookies, such as fig bars, ginger snaps and graham
crackers
Rice cakes
Whole grain, low-fat crackers
Peanut butter and jelly sandwich on whole wheat bread
For some travelers, fast food restaurants may be inevitable.
Anita offers the following advice to fit fast food into a
healthy eating plan:
Avoid large, “super-size” portions that are loaded with
excessive fat and calories.
Order grilled or broiled chicken or fish instead of fried foods.
Hamburgers are another healthy choice without the cheese or
mayonnaise.
Ask for the dressing and condiments on the side, and select
low-fat dressings and spreads if available. (Just one packet of
mayonnaise has 60 calories and 5 grams fat.)
Stick to water instead of soda to stay hydrated.
So this summer, don’t let road trips be the downfall of your
diet. Preparing snacks in advance not only helps you to eat
healthy, but may also help you save some money, too. And if you
must eat fast food, there are plenty of healthy options that
won’t bust your belt or your wallet. |
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Healthy Holiday Waist Savers |
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Instead of:
Whole Milk |
Substitute: Nonfat milk, lowfat
milk, lowfat soymilk, lowfat buttermilk or evaporated
skim milk |
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| Instead of: Whole egg |
Substitute: Two egg whites or 1/4 cup egg
substitute |
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| Instead of: Regular sour
cream |
Substitute: Lowfat sour cream or nonfat plain
yogurt |
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| Instead of: Butter or
margarine |
Substitute: Oil or light butter, applesauce,
prune or banana puree. |
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| Instead of: Regular
mayonnaise |
Substitute: Lowfat or fat-free mayonnaise |
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| Instead of: Cream cheese |
Substitute: Light or fat-free cream cheese or
yogurt cheese |
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| Instead of: Frostings |
Substitute: Sprinkle brownies and
cakes with powdered sugar |
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| Instead of: Nuts |
Substitute: Decrease the amount
use and toast the nuts to enhance flavor |
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| Instead of: Regular eggnog |
Substitute: Lowfat or fat-free eggnog |
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Stay fit. Eat right. Looking good, California! |
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October 18, 2006 Healthy Eating Segment |
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Eat right on and off campus.
Increase physical activity.
Get help & have fun at
http://www.stayfiteatright.org
The 5 easy steps to eating healthy
Limit soda and fruit drinks
Increase your daily servings of fruit and vegetables
Change to whole grain products
Eat more foods with calcium
Choose the healthy lunch option when at school |
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Feng Shui for Love & Money - April 17, 2008 |
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Author Toria Wyrick with a guide to finding a meaningful relationship  |
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Dating Tips:
Say hello
Look confident and in control
Give a friendly smile
If he works at an establishment you frequent, ask his opinion or for his assistance
Don't be afraid to ask a man for directions or for the time as a way to break the ice
Listen to your intuition when speaking to men |
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Fitness Expert Robyn Naymick-White |
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Benefits of Pilates
A safe, sensible exercise system using a floor mat or equipment
Helps you look and feel your very best, no matter what your age or condition
Improves core strength, flexibility, agility and economy of motion
Can even help alleviate back pain & other chronic ailments
Visit Robyn's website http://www.timetobefit.com |
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Books by Local Author Joan Barsotti
"Mike and Nick and the Pumpkin Patch "
"Nana Gets a Cat"
"Christopher And Grandma on Safari"
"Grandmother's Bell and The Wagon Train, 1849"
"The Little Green Frog and Other Poems" |
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Books by Local Author Naida West
"River of Red Gold"
"Eye of the Bear"
"From Hell to Jackson Hole"
"Symon's Daughter"
"Murder on the Middle Fork" |
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