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How Do You Know If Your Scabies Treatment Worked: Post Scabies Syndrome

Many people who treat themselves for scabies feel as though the medication did not work, which leads to further doctor visits and excess use of potentially toxic drugs over multiple treatments. This is not to mention the money spent or stress associated with being unable to find a cure. It is therefore necessary to understand how to properly treat scabies, as well as what to expect in the aftermath of treatment, in order to ultimately obtain relief.

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Cat Ear Problems

Cat ear problems can change the way a cat behaves. A cat's hearing is one of their best developed senses and they can hear higher pitched sounds beyond the acute range of a dog. When a cat hears a sound they turn their head in the direction of that...

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Common dog ear problems

Not many canine ailments cause as much distress and frustration as ear infections. At the animal hospital I worked at, we had owners literally implore front desk receptionists for a same day appointment just to give relief to their suffering dogs....

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Trivia, Trivia, Trivia..............We Love Trivia

I love collecting useless tidbits of knowledge. Trivia always gives you something to talk about. With that statement, I'm about to give you 50 conversation starters. Each year 8800 people injure themselves with toothpicks. In 1922...

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COMPANION PLANTING - Plant Guide

ALFALFA: (Lucerne) Alfalfa is a perennial plant that roots deeply. It’s growth infuses soil with nitrogen and helps it to accumulate iron, magnesium, phosphorous and potassium. The plant withholds drought...

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Common Health Problems for Pet Snakes

Snakes are pretty simple to keep as pets, which makes them very attractive to the reptile owner. They require minimal handling, feeding, and overall care, which is a plus in many people's books. Pet snakes are also usually pretty robust and...

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Houseplant Pests - Identification and Treatment Methods

Plant insects aren't as big of a problem for indoor plants as they are for outdoor plants, but once an infestation does start it spreads easily, so care should be exercised to avoid it altogether. If,...

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Dogs in My Life

When I hung up my uniform in retirement, I wondered what I would do with what time was left to me. I was classified by the Social Security people as totally disabled so I couldn't get a proper job. Writing seemed to be a avenue to social...

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Mites That Bite Humans: Bird and Rodent Mites

A variety of mites affect humans, causing incessant crawling, biting or itching sensations. It is necessary to identify the source of these sensations in order to obtain relief.

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The Scabies Nightmare

  Scabies, often referred to as “The Seven Year Itch,” is a highly contagious skin disease caused by the Sarcoptes scabiei, a parasitic mite. Contrary to what many believe, it is not a disease that is limited to any class of people. It knows...

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