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A Few Tips for Protecting Dogs from Mosquito Bites

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According to Christopher Ingraham of The Washington Post, “Mosquitoes may be the absolute worst organism inhabiting Earth today.” Aside from the annoyance and aggravation that billions of itchy bites bring, mosquitoes carry a number of terrible diseases that annually kill hundreds of thousands of people across the globe. Humans have sprays and other defenses to battle dangerous mosquitoes, but these insects can be just as problematic for our defenseless pets, especially dogs. Dogs love to be outdoors, particularly when the weather is nice. Since we cannot lock our four-legged friends indoors during an entire mosquito-season, we must take steps to minimize exposure to bites and the potentially deadly diseases they transmit. • Eliminate Stagnant Water Similar to humans, mosquitoes require water to live. Reducing access to water can prevent adult mosquitoes from breeding and producing even more of the pests. In addition to standing water in yards, birdbaths and other common areas, co

How Tattoo Aftercare Helps Prevent Skin Infections

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Tattoos date back to the 1700s and, over the past few decades, most stigmas that were previously associated with the tattoo culture have disappeared. What had historically been a form of artistic expression for males only—particularly in the military—became a mainstream phenomenon. Today, tattoos can be seen everywhere and their popularity continues to explode.  Tattoos generally fall into three categories. Symbolic tattoos carry some special, often private, meaning to the wearer. To a general onlooker, the tattoo may not mean or represent anything but it nonetheless often holds important and personal meaning. Decorative tattoos are purely for decoration but do not have significant personal meaning. Examples of decorative tattoos include solid bands, scrollwork and beading. Overwhelmingly, the most popular category is pictorial tattoos—a depiction of a specific image or person. Pictorial tattoos can be absolutely anything…a turtle, a car, a superhero, an actual person, a date, a