Things To Consider When Planning To Have A Cosmetic Surgery
April 16, 2010 by Elise Burrows · Leave a Comment
Cosmetic surgery is the art of remolding the appearance of specific body parts by registered surgeons. Commonly individuals desire to alter their breast, ears, eyes, face, hair, nose and abdomens. For the breasts, normal cosmetic surgery includes augmenting, reducing or remolding the breasts. Eye surgery includes adjusting drooping upper eyelids or getting rid of puffy bags beneath the eyes. Normally, facial cosmetic surgery includes removing facial wrinkles, creases and acne scars; or modifying the form of the nose. It also includes getting rid of fats from the tummy.
As cosmetic surgery carries a major decision-making process, it is crucial to choose a doctor that you have faith with. Select a doctor that has finished at least five years of surgical training and at least 2 years in plastic surgery. Pick Out one who is a trained and experienced surgeon that works only in recognized aesthetic clinics. Be observant to the doctor’s working habits and whether he binds to a strict code of ethics. And finally, always see to it that your doctor puts your safety first.
The following checklist can serve as your guide when planning for a cosmetic surgery consultation:
1. Is the doctor registered?
2. Is the doctor knowledgeable and trained specifically in the field of plastic surgery?
3. How long has the doctor been practicing plastic surgery?
4. Are you a good candidate for this procedure?
5. What will be expected of you to get the best results?
6. Where and how will the doctor execute your cosmetic surgery?
7. What is the appropriate surgical technique recommended for me?
8. How long of a recovery period can you expect, and will the doctor promptly aid in case of complications during the recuperation period?
9. What are the dangers and intricacies connected with the process?
10. What are your options if you are dissatisfied with the cosmetic surgery?
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Fleas and Other Parasites
December 4, 2009 by Owen Jones · Leave a Comment
Fleas and other parasites need always to be given the highest priority by dog owners. The very common incidences of flea bite allergy in dogs causes concern to many dog owners every year, especially in the summer. This is because flea bites often induce allergic reactions in the area bitten by the fleas, which is often on the back above the tail. In these cases, the affected area becomes hairless due to the dog scratching itself very vigorously.
Heavy flea infestations can cause severe dermatitis in dogs, because the dog will scratch and scratch the area until he bleeds and can also introduce infection. If the flea bites cause an allergic reaction or even dermatitis in your dog, he/she really ought to be taken to the veterinary doctor as soon as possible, because usually, the dog will be suffering extreme discomfort by this time.
The vet will provide you a salve to soothe the itching and reduce the inflammation and some powder or a spray to kill the fleas. Prevention, however, is better than cure and medicated collars are available to treat and prevent an infestation of external blood-suckers like ticks and fleas.
Besides fleas, other parasites like ticks and lice in addition to the internal parasites like hook worms, round worms, whip worms etc. can affect the health of your dog. For instance, if hookworm infects a dog, that dog will usually suffer from anaemia. The signs of anaemia become more prominent depending on the degree of infection by the hookworm.
Hookworm larvae can pass directly through the skin and cause problems inside the affected dogs. Such dogs may show cuts due to dermatitis on the paws and on the skin. Frequently, skin rashes are the result in such cases and the affected animal passes loose stools, which are tinged red with blood.
Most dogs and all puppies get round worms, which is why dogs can often be seen rubbing their bottoms along the floor. However, if round worms are present in large numbers, affected puppies show a pot belly, which is easily recognized by dog owners themselves. Piperazine salts are given orally for the treatment of this condition. However, broad-spectrum anthelmintics like pyrantel pamoate, fenbendazole etc. are also used to treat this condition.
Lately, many drugs have come onto the market to treat fleas and other parasites. Nowadays, the medical agent called ivermectin is highly preferred by many dog owners to treat fleas and other parasites in dogs. This drug is available in injection form and oral form. The drug is available for external application also.
If you are having problems getting rid of fleas on your dogs, please follow the ‘fleas’ link, however if you just want to read more about dogs, please go here: Man’ Best Friend - the Dog



