me n my bf r in a 2 yr old relation n now we wanna get into a physical relationship.bt i m scared of getting pregnant.can someone plz tell me whch prevention can give me 100%protection?
Whch prevention can giv 100% protection?
if you don't have sex, you can't get pregnant. That is the only 100% guarantee.
Reply:spiral
Reply:Unfortunately, abstinence is the only way to be 100% protected against STDs and pregnancy. There are many different forms of birth control, but none of them are 100% Take it from someone who knows... I've gotten pregnant from sex with both a condom and while I was on the pill...
Reply:just based on your typing skills i would have to say you are too young to even thinking about sex.
Stay in school and forget about sex.
Reply:the only 100% proctection is abstinence and permanent birth control, but I don't recommend either.
try getting birth control pills or patches. they are approximately 99.9% effective against pregnancy.
Friday, November 20, 2009
Heartworm prevention??
does my dog has to go every month to the vet to get heartworm prevention??
Heartworm prevention??
They will sell you a years supply after you get the dog tested.
Reply:No. As long as your dog has tested negative for heartworm, it is safe to give the preventative. I buy mine from the vet. It comes with 6 doses (for 6 months). You just give the pill once a month, and no need ot go to the vet except to pick it up.
Reply:You can buy a box of heartworm preventative from your vet after your dog has tested negative for heartworms. A box usually contains a six month supply and ranges anywhere from $25-$75 depending on what brand you buy. Some just prevent heartworms, others prevent heartworms, fleas, ticks, and other kinds of worms.
By keeping your dog on heartworm preventative year round, you won't have to keep having it tested for heartworms and you can keep it healthy. Treatment for heartworms is very rough on a dog's body and very expensive. Spending $100 or so a year to keep your dog heartworm free is well worth the money.
Reply:You can buy the monthly medication (like Heartgard, Interceptor) at your vet's office. I use Interceptor, each box has six pills inside.
Reply:No, you take the medication home and give it to the dog yourself.
Reply:Hello:
Your Dog does not have to go to the Vet every month to
get heartworm prevention, but you do to pick up the pills
for the dog. They have chewables so it is quite easy.
If you take your dog you pay for a visit. If you just pick-up
the heartworm there isn't an office fee.
HOWEVER, if this is the first time you are purchasing the
product then you need to take the dog to have his blood
checked for if the poor thing has heartworm already then
it needs something more.
Hope this helps.
Reply:You do not need to go every month. Your vet will/should sell you a 6 month supply or even a years supply of heartworm preventative. However, heartworm preventative is not 100% effective. Your dog can still get heartworms though it is highly unlikely. That is why you have to have your dog tested each year to refill the prescription. Additionally, if you give the medication to a dog WITH heartworms it will make the dog sicker.
Thank you for preventing heartworms. Those that think they're dog won't get them for whatever reason are simply ignorant. Any dog can get heartworms and it's a slow, painful death. I've seen it first hand in Boxer Rescue.
Reply:No, your pet should not have to go to the vet monthly to receive his/her heartworm preventative. Generally, after testing negative for heartworms with a yearly check-up you can purchase whatever brand of heartworm preventative you like in a 6mo or 12mo supply. Most veterinarians, however, frown on the 12mo supply due to the simple fact that a year is an extremely long time to go without seeing your patients! I suggest an occasional mid-year heartworm check just to be on the safe side and ensure that your pet is indeed getting their much-needed medication!
Hope this helps!
Reply:No the vet will check once a year through bloodwork for heartworms. They sell heartworm prevention in 6 packs, which is a 6 month supply. It usually runs $20 to $30 depending on the size of your dog and what your vet charges and what brand of heartworm prevention they carry.
The importance of heartworm prevention
Heartworm - a parasite that lives in the blood of dogs and attacks the heart - can kill your pet. That's the bad news. Treatment of an infected dog, if caught early enough, can be effective. And prevention can safeguard your pet from ever suffering from this deadly worm. That's the good news.
Heartworm is fairly new to California. Before 1980, the parasite was confined to the southern and eastern parts of the United States. But in the last decade, heartworm has established itself in the West. Unfortunately, it looks like it is here to stay. Pet owners will have to learn about this pest and take routine precautions to keep their dogs heartworm- free.
What is heartworm?
Heartworm is a parasite that uses dogs as a host. When they are immature, the worms (microfilariae) are small and circulate in the blood. Adult worms can grow to more than 12 inches long and live in the heart. An untreated infection leads to congestive heart failure and eventually
How do dogs get heartworm?
Heartworm is transmitted by the mosquito. A mosquito bites an infected animal and passes infected blood onto the next animal that it bites. Bay Area winters are not cold enough to kill mosquitoes, so heartworm is a year-round threat here.
Isn't this still pretty rare? What's the chance of my dog being infected?
Today, about 1.3% of dogs in northern California test positive for heartworm, and the percentage is climbing. Is some areas it's up to 17%! However, the Katrina disaster has resulted in many homeless dogs moving to California. Louisiana is one of the top five states for heartworm disease, and up to 80% of dogs resuced from there carried heartworm. This influx of carriers into California has the potential to greatly reaise the incidence of Heartworm here.
Can all dogs get heartworm? What about puppies?
Heartworm infects dogs of any age, but most infections occur in dogs between four and seven years old. Dogs that live outside are four-to-five times more likely to become infected that indoor pets.
What are the symptoms of heartworm infection? How can I tell if my dog has heartworm?
There are no symptoms during the early stages of infection. When adult worms attack the heart, common symptoms include chronic coughing, labored breathing, difficulty exercising, fainting, blood in the saliva, and heart disease.
Can heartworm be treated?
Drug treatment in the early stages of infection, when there are no adult worms, is usually effective and poses few problems to your pet. Adult worms can be treated, but the drugs used and the adult worm die-off can be potentially life threatening.
We carry Heartgard from Merial. While a little more expensive than generics, Merial carries a guarentee for their product. If you can demonstrate that your pet has been on Heartgard (such as by providing receipts) they will cover the cost of treatment.
How can I find out if my dog has been infected?
We can perform two tests to check for infection. The Difil test checks for microfilariae or immature worms circulating in the blood. An occult heartworm test checks for the proteins (antigens) given off by adult worms. University Veterinary Hospital is equipped to perform both tests in our own laboratory.
How can I prevent my dog from ever being infected with heartworm?
The first step is a blood test to make sure your pet is not infected. If your pet has no signs of heartworm, a monthly pill (we recommend Heartgard) will keep your dog free of the parasite.
Please make an appointment today to test your dog
The first step in protecting your dog's health is the blood test. The test for heartworm is simple and causes little discomfort.
Save money and protect your pet before mosquito season is in full swing!
http://www.uvhberkeley.com/index.php?Pag...
Reply:no, he just needs to go once for a heartworm test to be sure he doesnt have HW, and that its safe to start the treatment. After that you can stop at the vet and pick it up.. you can buy a few months worth at a time, or a year's worth.
Reply:It depends on your dog's age and size. If you have a growing puppy, then it is best to bring him in once a month to get weighed, so you can give him the correct dose. Each different dose is based on weight. If your dog is an adult, or done growing, then your veterinarian will be able to give you a year's supply, so you don't have to keep going back to the vet to pick it up.
umbrella tree
Heartworm prevention??
They will sell you a years supply after you get the dog tested.
Reply:No. As long as your dog has tested negative for heartworm, it is safe to give the preventative. I buy mine from the vet. It comes with 6 doses (for 6 months). You just give the pill once a month, and no need ot go to the vet except to pick it up.
Reply:You can buy a box of heartworm preventative from your vet after your dog has tested negative for heartworms. A box usually contains a six month supply and ranges anywhere from $25-$75 depending on what brand you buy. Some just prevent heartworms, others prevent heartworms, fleas, ticks, and other kinds of worms.
By keeping your dog on heartworm preventative year round, you won't have to keep having it tested for heartworms and you can keep it healthy. Treatment for heartworms is very rough on a dog's body and very expensive. Spending $100 or so a year to keep your dog heartworm free is well worth the money.
Reply:You can buy the monthly medication (like Heartgard, Interceptor) at your vet's office. I use Interceptor, each box has six pills inside.
Reply:No, you take the medication home and give it to the dog yourself.
Reply:Hello:
Your Dog does not have to go to the Vet every month to
get heartworm prevention, but you do to pick up the pills
for the dog. They have chewables so it is quite easy.
If you take your dog you pay for a visit. If you just pick-up
the heartworm there isn't an office fee.
HOWEVER, if this is the first time you are purchasing the
product then you need to take the dog to have his blood
checked for if the poor thing has heartworm already then
it needs something more.
Hope this helps.
Reply:You do not need to go every month. Your vet will/should sell you a 6 month supply or even a years supply of heartworm preventative. However, heartworm preventative is not 100% effective. Your dog can still get heartworms though it is highly unlikely. That is why you have to have your dog tested each year to refill the prescription. Additionally, if you give the medication to a dog WITH heartworms it will make the dog sicker.
Thank you for preventing heartworms. Those that think they're dog won't get them for whatever reason are simply ignorant. Any dog can get heartworms and it's a slow, painful death. I've seen it first hand in Boxer Rescue.
Reply:No, your pet should not have to go to the vet monthly to receive his/her heartworm preventative. Generally, after testing negative for heartworms with a yearly check-up you can purchase whatever brand of heartworm preventative you like in a 6mo or 12mo supply. Most veterinarians, however, frown on the 12mo supply due to the simple fact that a year is an extremely long time to go without seeing your patients! I suggest an occasional mid-year heartworm check just to be on the safe side and ensure that your pet is indeed getting their much-needed medication!
Hope this helps!
Reply:No the vet will check once a year through bloodwork for heartworms. They sell heartworm prevention in 6 packs, which is a 6 month supply. It usually runs $20 to $30 depending on the size of your dog and what your vet charges and what brand of heartworm prevention they carry.
The importance of heartworm prevention
Heartworm - a parasite that lives in the blood of dogs and attacks the heart - can kill your pet. That's the bad news. Treatment of an infected dog, if caught early enough, can be effective. And prevention can safeguard your pet from ever suffering from this deadly worm. That's the good news.
Heartworm is fairly new to California. Before 1980, the parasite was confined to the southern and eastern parts of the United States. But in the last decade, heartworm has established itself in the West. Unfortunately, it looks like it is here to stay. Pet owners will have to learn about this pest and take routine precautions to keep their dogs heartworm- free.
What is heartworm?
Heartworm is a parasite that uses dogs as a host. When they are immature, the worms (microfilariae) are small and circulate in the blood. Adult worms can grow to more than 12 inches long and live in the heart. An untreated infection leads to congestive heart failure and eventually
How do dogs get heartworm?
Heartworm is transmitted by the mosquito. A mosquito bites an infected animal and passes infected blood onto the next animal that it bites. Bay Area winters are not cold enough to kill mosquitoes, so heartworm is a year-round threat here.
Isn't this still pretty rare? What's the chance of my dog being infected?
Today, about 1.3% of dogs in northern California test positive for heartworm, and the percentage is climbing. Is some areas it's up to 17%! However, the Katrina disaster has resulted in many homeless dogs moving to California. Louisiana is one of the top five states for heartworm disease, and up to 80% of dogs resuced from there carried heartworm. This influx of carriers into California has the potential to greatly reaise the incidence of Heartworm here.
Can all dogs get heartworm? What about puppies?
Heartworm infects dogs of any age, but most infections occur in dogs between four and seven years old. Dogs that live outside are four-to-five times more likely to become infected that indoor pets.
What are the symptoms of heartworm infection? How can I tell if my dog has heartworm?
There are no symptoms during the early stages of infection. When adult worms attack the heart, common symptoms include chronic coughing, labored breathing, difficulty exercising, fainting, blood in the saliva, and heart disease.
Can heartworm be treated?
Drug treatment in the early stages of infection, when there are no adult worms, is usually effective and poses few problems to your pet. Adult worms can be treated, but the drugs used and the adult worm die-off can be potentially life threatening.
We carry Heartgard from Merial. While a little more expensive than generics, Merial carries a guarentee for their product. If you can demonstrate that your pet has been on Heartgard (such as by providing receipts) they will cover the cost of treatment.
How can I find out if my dog has been infected?
We can perform two tests to check for infection. The Difil test checks for microfilariae or immature worms circulating in the blood. An occult heartworm test checks for the proteins (antigens) given off by adult worms. University Veterinary Hospital is equipped to perform both tests in our own laboratory.
How can I prevent my dog from ever being infected with heartworm?
The first step is a blood test to make sure your pet is not infected. If your pet has no signs of heartworm, a monthly pill (we recommend Heartgard) will keep your dog free of the parasite.
Please make an appointment today to test your dog
The first step in protecting your dog's health is the blood test. The test for heartworm is simple and causes little discomfort.
Save money and protect your pet before mosquito season is in full swing!
http://www.uvhberkeley.com/index.php?Pag...
Reply:no, he just needs to go once for a heartworm test to be sure he doesnt have HW, and that its safe to start the treatment. After that you can stop at the vet and pick it up.. you can buy a few months worth at a time, or a year's worth.
Reply:It depends on your dog's age and size. If you have a growing puppy, then it is best to bring him in once a month to get weighed, so you can give him the correct dose. Each different dose is based on weight. If your dog is an adult, or done growing, then your veterinarian will be able to give you a year's supply, so you don't have to keep going back to the vet to pick it up.
umbrella tree
Monday, November 16, 2009
More hernias. Different places. Prevention?
Hernia--4 surgeries and now another hernia. Both abdominal and inguinal. 70 years old, trim,healthy, active, health conscious. No known predisposing factors except for age (no COPD. constipation, tescular problem, inheritance, etc). What can I do for prevention? Vitamins, supplements, diet, exercise, support? Other than the most common causes any other situation I can address for prevention?
More hernias. Different places. Prevention?
What is not clear by your question is are these 4 separate hernias, or have you re-herniated. If they are 4 separate ones then you suffer from "bad protoplasm". This just means that you have weak connective tissues and the weakness is what causes the hernia. I know I have the same condition. Now if you are repairing old surgeries then you need a better technique for repair. If you went answers you can log onto the North Penn Hernia Insts. website. There you can ask Dr. Goodyear your questions and he will respond. All he does is hernias and he is darn good at it. I went from MN to PA to get my right inguinal repaired, and I am glad I did. Good luck.
Reply:you might of already had these from long ago and now they are just big enough to notice or cause problems
hopefully this will be your last
More hernias. Different places. Prevention?
What is not clear by your question is are these 4 separate hernias, or have you re-herniated. If they are 4 separate ones then you suffer from "bad protoplasm". This just means that you have weak connective tissues and the weakness is what causes the hernia. I know I have the same condition. Now if you are repairing old surgeries then you need a better technique for repair. If you went answers you can log onto the North Penn Hernia Insts. website. There you can ask Dr. Goodyear your questions and he will respond. All he does is hernias and he is darn good at it. I went from MN to PA to get my right inguinal repaired, and I am glad I did. Good luck.
Reply:you might of already had these from long ago and now they are just big enough to notice or cause problems
hopefully this will be your last
Loss prevention?
has anyone ever worked in LOSS PREVENTION and or know the field, if so did you have any thoughts on the job itself?
Loss prevention?
Well, you are getting a response from someone who has been in the business of loss prevention for the past 22 years. I have led 2 of the top 5 Fortune companies in America's loss prevention divisions.
The LP field is a very rewarding career. Entry level jobs are available to most people who have a clean criminal history, and can pass a drug test. Finding these jobs are not very difficult, and with some time and energy, you can promote through the ranks into a management position.
Look at major retailers for opportunity. As well, take the time to seek loss prevention educational courses at community colleges to gain additional insight, training, and a stepping stone to a 4 year degree program. Many retailers today require a 4 year degree to advance into a management position.
Pay and security are good in this career field for the right person. Find a job, work your tail off, and get noticed! Good luck!
shells
Loss prevention?
Well, you are getting a response from someone who has been in the business of loss prevention for the past 22 years. I have led 2 of the top 5 Fortune companies in America's loss prevention divisions.
The LP field is a very rewarding career. Entry level jobs are available to most people who have a clean criminal history, and can pass a drug test. Finding these jobs are not very difficult, and with some time and energy, you can promote through the ranks into a management position.
Look at major retailers for opportunity. As well, take the time to seek loss prevention educational courses at community colleges to gain additional insight, training, and a stepping stone to a 4 year degree program. Many retailers today require a 4 year degree to advance into a management position.
Pay and security are good in this career field for the right person. Find a job, work your tail off, and get noticed! Good luck!
shells
Hiv prevention funding for asian and native american youth?
hiv prevention grants for API youth
Hiv prevention funding for asian and native american youth?
http://prevention.samhsa.gov/grants/hiv....
http://www.usmayors.org/hivprevention/
http://www.cdc.gov/hiv/topics/funding/in...
Hiv prevention funding for asian and native american youth?
http://prevention.samhsa.gov/grants/hiv....
http://www.usmayors.org/hivprevention/
http://www.cdc.gov/hiv/topics/funding/in...
Flea Prevention?
Best Flea prevention
Advantix
Frontline
Adams
Flea Prevention?
Frontline. Advantage is good, I'm not keen on Adams.
Frontline Plus is the top product at the mo because it treats the environment too, and only has to be used every 6 weeks.
Have a look at this flea product review site:
http://www.epinions.com/search/?submitte...
Chalice
Reply:FRontline Plus Advantage all the way
Reply:Frontline if all you are going for is fleas; no need to add on additional toxins.
Here is a chart that helps you compare various products and see what they will/won't deal with:
http://www.drsfostersmith.com/pic/articl...
Reply:Frontline....hands down.
It's waterproof after 2 days. Kills fleas and flea eggs, ticks and chewing lice.
Advantix
Frontline
Adams
Flea Prevention?
Frontline. Advantage is good, I'm not keen on Adams.
Frontline Plus is the top product at the mo because it treats the environment too, and only has to be used every 6 weeks.
Have a look at this flea product review site:
http://www.epinions.com/search/?submitte...
Chalice
Reply:FRontline Plus Advantage all the way
Reply:Frontline if all you are going for is fleas; no need to add on additional toxins.
Here is a chart that helps you compare various products and see what they will/won't deal with:
http://www.drsfostersmith.com/pic/articl...
Reply:Frontline....hands down.
It's waterproof after 2 days. Kills fleas and flea eggs, ticks and chewing lice.
Flea prevention?
moving to tx from nv. don't have fleas here. need to know what is best for my cats and dog for flea and tick prevention. is frontline plus and advantage and bio spot. all the same and is it 100% effective. don't want fleas on animals and freak them out. thanks
Flea prevention?
ive been a tech in south florida and now in the chicago area. Best bet is Advantix for Dogs and feline Advantage. Frontline is crap. Advantix is for fleas, ticks, and mosquitos. Advantage is fleas and ticks. Both are great products. But if your house has both cats and dogs and they play together.. you may want to have the dogs on Advantage also.. advantix cannot be metabolized by cats so if they get it on them, bad neurological consequences.
Reply:frontline is good. give them spot on treatment once a month for 6 months then every 3 months thereafter. Try using sevin 85 for the environment. hope this helps.
Reply:Frontline is best because it prevents ticks, too. Advantage %26amp; Revolution are good products, but dont protect against ticks. Ticks are just as much of a concern as fleas in Texas, and can carry dangerous blood parasites %26amp; Lyme disease. BioSpot is an older flea medicine that isnt used much anymore. It's not as good as the others. Do not rely on any over the counter flea control such as Hartz, that stuff doesnt work well and can be toxic to cats if your dog comes in contact with them. Some dogs also have allergic reactions to it.
Reply:Frontline is the best. Waterproof. For god's sake, don't use bio spot on your cat!
Reply:to save $$$$$ ADVANTAGE( not plus) can be used on both ur dog %26amp;cat.....u can buy the LG. size for dogs (100 lb.) and use 1cc on cat .then depending how much ur dog weighs use the rest.....it comes out cheaper like that!!!
Reply:FRONTLINE PLUS IS THE BEST CHOICE!!!!!!!!
Reply:there are fleas everywhere...
and in my experience, frontline is THE best - just do it a few days before the bath so the greasy spot will be washed away
Reply:Frontline and Advantage are both excellent and non-toxic. Bio spot is toxic, and we see a few cats with seizures every year after it has been used on them! Hartz products are the worst you can buy!
Reply:Lucky you, no fleas in Nevada...I think I'm moving there! Seriously though, now you're going to encounter them, the best protection is Frontline Plus as it kills both fleas and ticks.
That's important because ticks carry Lyme Disease and other nasties that you don't want. Just one application a month will keep the little critters at bay!
Good luck with your move, hope you enjoy Texas!
Flea prevention?
ive been a tech in south florida and now in the chicago area. Best bet is Advantix for Dogs and feline Advantage. Frontline is crap. Advantix is for fleas, ticks, and mosquitos. Advantage is fleas and ticks. Both are great products. But if your house has both cats and dogs and they play together.. you may want to have the dogs on Advantage also.. advantix cannot be metabolized by cats so if they get it on them, bad neurological consequences.
Reply:frontline is good. give them spot on treatment once a month for 6 months then every 3 months thereafter. Try using sevin 85 for the environment. hope this helps.
Reply:Frontline is best because it prevents ticks, too. Advantage %26amp; Revolution are good products, but dont protect against ticks. Ticks are just as much of a concern as fleas in Texas, and can carry dangerous blood parasites %26amp; Lyme disease. BioSpot is an older flea medicine that isnt used much anymore. It's not as good as the others. Do not rely on any over the counter flea control such as Hartz, that stuff doesnt work well and can be toxic to cats if your dog comes in contact with them. Some dogs also have allergic reactions to it.
Reply:Frontline is the best. Waterproof. For god's sake, don't use bio spot on your cat!
Reply:to save $$$$$ ADVANTAGE( not plus) can be used on both ur dog %26amp;cat.....u can buy the LG. size for dogs (100 lb.) and use 1cc on cat .then depending how much ur dog weighs use the rest.....it comes out cheaper like that!!!
Reply:FRONTLINE PLUS IS THE BEST CHOICE!!!!!!!!
Reply:there are fleas everywhere...
and in my experience, frontline is THE best - just do it a few days before the bath so the greasy spot will be washed away
Reply:Frontline and Advantage are both excellent and non-toxic. Bio spot is toxic, and we see a few cats with seizures every year after it has been used on them! Hartz products are the worst you can buy!
Reply:Lucky you, no fleas in Nevada...I think I'm moving there! Seriously though, now you're going to encounter them, the best protection is Frontline Plus as it kills both fleas and ticks.
That's important because ticks carry Lyme Disease and other nasties that you don't want. Just one application a month will keep the little critters at bay!
Good luck with your move, hope you enjoy Texas!
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