The rumor that Dr. Brazelton helped repopularize goes like this: Families with infants should get rid of their cats because the animals will harm the baby by sucking its breath or lying on it and smothering it.
But experts say this tale probably began because cats, attracted to soft, warm bedding, probably curled up near babies who died from other causes. Because they were found near the babies, the cats got the blame for the death.
Some suggest that millions of women for thousands of years have had healthy babies and lived with cats. The only danger of a cat around a baby is that cats like to snuggle next to warm things in small areas, and a cat will not know if this position is dangerous for the baby.
The best advice is to keep cats out of the room where the baby sleeps. If the cat is used to spending time in that room, start restricting its access at least a month before delivery, and don't allow it to nap in the bassinet.
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When it comes to pizza, Kung Pao chicken and onion rings, it's true; you shouldn't be sharing high-fat, spicy or potentially toxic foods with your pet.
But cantaloupe, crunchy raw or lightly steamed vegetables, and meat with fat and gristle trimmed off are favorites of many animals and shouldn't be off limits. For instance, baby carrots, apples and popcorn are excellent low-calorie treats for dogs.
And as long as you're using high-quality ingredients and a good recipe that meets a pet's nutritional needs, "people food" is perfectly healthy as a regular meal for your dog or cat.
Vets say that the biggest concern with feeding pets ‘people food' is that most people feed too much and create an unbalanced or incomplete diet. It should only account for about 10% of their total calorie intake.
Of course, there are some foods you should never feed your pets:
But feeding a dog or cat from the table? That's definitely a no-no, experts agree. It takes only one time to create an obnoxious beggar. Trust me, I have two of them at home :-)
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DOG DICTIONARY
LEASH:
A strap which attaches to your collar, enabling you to lead your person where you want him/her to go.
DOG BED:
Any soft, clean surface, such as the white bedspread in the guest room or the newly upholstered couch in the living room.
DROOL:
Is what you do when your persons have food and you don't. To do this properly you must sit as close as you can and look sad and let the drool fall to the floor, or better yet, on their laps.
SNIFF:
A social custom to use when you greet other dogs. Place your nose as close as you can to the other dog's rear end and inhale deeply, repeat several times, or until your person makes you stop.
GARBAGE CAN:
A container which your neighbors put out once a week to test your ingenuity. You must stand on your hind legs and try to push the lid off with your nose. If you do it right you are rewarded with margarine wrappers to shred, beef bones to consume and moldy crusts of bread.
BICYCLES:
Two-wheeled exercise machines, invented for dogs to control body fat. To get maximum aerobic benefit, you must hide behind a bush and dash out, bark loudly and run alongside for a few yards; the person then swerves and falls into the bushes, and you prance away.
DEAFNESS:
This is a malady which affects dogs when their person want them in and they want to stay out. Symptoms include staring blankly at the person, then running in the opposite direction, or lying down.
THUNDER:
This is a signal that the world is coming to an end. Humans remain amazingly calm during thunderstorms, so it is necessary to warn them of the danger by trembling uncontrollably, panting, rolling your eyes wildly, and following at their heels.
WASTEBASKET:
This is a dog toy filled with paper, envelopes, and old candy wrapper. When you get bored, turn over the basket and strew the papers all over the house until your owner comes home.
SOFAS:
Are to dogs like napkins are to people. After eating it is polite to run up and down the front of the sofa and wipe your whiskers clean.
BATH:
This is a process by which the humans drench the floor,
walls and themselves. You can help by shaking vigorously and frequently.
LEAN:
Every good dogs response to the command "sit!", especially if your person is dressed for an evening out. Incredibly effective before black-tie events.
BUMP:
The best way to get your human's attention when they are drinking a fresh cup of coffee or tea.
GOOSE BUMP:
A maneuver to use as a last resort when the Regular Bump doesn't get the attention you require... especially effective when combined with The Sniff. See above.
LOVE:
Is a feeling of intense affection, given freely and without restriction. The best way you can show your love is to wag your tail.
AUTOMATIC DOGGIE DOOR:
A place to sit in front to let out all the warm air during the winter and cool air during summer. This entry courtesy of Lydia Lamoreux
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Here are some fun facts about the head strong ram...
Traditional Aries Traits:
Adventurous and energetic
Pioneering and courageous
Enthusiastic and confident
Dynamic and quick-witted
Competitive and Chivalrous
The sign of the born leader
The Shadow...
Selfish and quick-tempered
Impulsive and impatient
Foolhardy and daredevil
Difficulty finishing tasks
Relating...
Aries are headstrong, impulsive, and passionate. Therefore, they are quick to initiate social contact. They fall in love at first sight then get bored quickly. They make friends easily and are very quick to defend their loved ones. At best, they are warm, dynamic, and affectionate but can be possessive. Arians love a challenge they can rise to and thereby define themselves as conquerors. They are quick to dismiss obstacles and press their limits in constant exploration. Arians encompass the classic fairy-tale images of knights in shining armor and the King Arthur archetype. They are desperately competitive and assertive and it is not by accident they are the ram... think particularly of the battering ram!
Arian Loves:
Arian Dislikes:
Famous Arians:
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W
ho says money buys you taste or class? Not me.
Recently, William Gallas, a professional athlete, decided to buy himself a Mercedes McLaren, the fastest production car in the world.
William Éric Gallas is a French international footballer who currently plays for Arsenal in the English Premier League.
And what if I told you that while some people think that chrome rims are ostentatious, especially on a McLaren, Gallas believes that chrome rims aren't ostentatious enough.
Gallas decided to chrome his entire McLaren! Yes, the entire car is chromed out. It’s got to be joke, right?
Is it even street legal to drive a chrome covered car? Something tells me that anything that comes within a half mile of that giant mirror on a sunny day will be blinded for life.
By the way, the car's base price is almost $500,000. Who knows how much it cost to dip each piece of the car in chrome. It's got to be around $600,000 when it's all said and done.
Glad to see that pro athletes are buckling down during these tough economic times. Rumor has it that Gallas originally intended on buying a 45-foot solid gold yacht but instead settled for this little toy. That might have been even classier!
For more information please contact Lara O'Keefe at 972.838.9156 or visit Hunter's Creek.
I work hard to match families with their new dream home! I work well with Realtors and other professionals in my field. New home sales professional for over ten years.
I love what I do for a living! I am a Home Builders Association Certified Sales Professional.
I have been successfully selling new homes for over ten years in the DFW area. I work in Melissa Texas for DR Horton Homes.
I enjoy matching people with their dream home! It's fun to help people through the construction process and build a community from the ground up!
I have the utmost respect for Realtors, having been one myself, and understand the value and expertise that they can add to the home buying process. I am very outgoing and like to make the home buying process as stress free as possible!
On a more personal note. I am married to a great guy named Jay who is very loving and supportive. We have two spoiled Golden Retrievers named Bailey and Baxter. They are a constant source of entertainment for us.
I moved a lot growing up and have lived in England, Ireland, Canada, Ohio, Puerto Rico, and Texas. I have recently become a US citizen, have lived in Texas for 23 years, and love all of the opportunities that it offers!
Hunter's Creek is a Shaddock Development located just 7 minutes north of McKinney in Melissa Texas.
New homes start in the $150's. We offer 42" kitchen cabinets, gas appliances, 100% brick, ceramic tile floors, and much more!
Hunter's Creek offers spec homes that are ready for move in or we can build on the lot of your choice!
Please stop in and visit soon. I'll always have cold bottles of water for you and your clients and air conditioned models for you to recoup and regroup.
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--- Bob Hafer, Owner of Robert E. Hafer & Associates
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--- Audrey Reed, Realtor, Keller Williams
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--- Henry Morales, Sales Consultant, DR Horton Homes
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--- Leah Burgdorf, Senior Sales Associate, David Weekley Homes
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--- Robin Kuklenski, Realtor, Keller Williams
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--- Sara Braden, Sales Consultant, DR Horton Homes
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--- Erika Klingenberg, Lead Sales Consultant, David Weekley Homes
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