Food allergy in pets means that there are some foods which can cause an adverse reaction to the body of cats and dogs, mainly an allergy caused by foods such as wheat, dairy, eggs, chicken, lamb, and beef. In cats, fish, dairy products and beef are often the cause food allergy. Apart from itching skin and skin irritation, allergies can also lead to many gastrointestinal issues for cats and dogs. What are the common causes of food allergies in pets? Just like food allergies can cause adverse reactions in the bodies of humans, certain foods can cause an adverse reaction in pets, common triggers are: Eggs Beef Mutton Chicken Wheat Soy Corn Dairy products Food additives and preservatives What are the symptoms of food allergy in pets? Itching skin is the most common symptom of food allergy in pets. But, there are many other symptoms that can help you to determine whether your pet is affected by food allergy. Some of such unusual symptoms include: Skin rash Ear infections Vomiting and loss of appetite Diarrhea or loose stools Frequent scratching or chewing at skin Hair loss How is food allergy in pets diagnosed? 1. Switch foods There are a few yet effective ways for diagnosing food allergy in cats and dogs.

Tires are the only equipment of the car that has a direct contact with the roads. The vehicle handling, braking, and riding of the car all depend on the tire safety. Thus, checking the tires regularly is an important step towards your safety. Even seasonal tires and top-rated tires experience wear and tear and thus need thorough maintenance. Taking a few minutes from your busy schedule each week to inspect your tires. It can not only save on fuel, but also save your life. Here are some best tires safety tips around: 1. Check tire pressure Road safety reports indicate that the root cause of tire failure is under-inflation. Under-inflation may be caused by gradual pressure loss through the membranes of the tire. Aside from affecting vehicle handling and fuel consumption, lack of tire pressure also affects car safety and tire life. Under-inflation also puts stress on the seasonal tire carcass, which often leads to tread separation and tire failure. Thus, it’s imperative to adjust the air pressure at least once a month and before every long trip. 2. Check abnormal damage Seasonal tires should be checked regularly for any unusual damage, resulting from excessive tread wear, cracks, chunking or separation of the tread, and tire punctures due to foreign bodies, like screw, glass, and nails embedded in the tire itself.

The right fit of your undergarments can make or break your style quotient, and make life particularly uncomfortable. Wearing the perfect bra with the perfect cup and bust size is not enough. Having a variety of styles of bras will allow you to dress for different events and a variety of styles. Here’s a list of the must-have bras that a woman should have in her drawer: 1. Wireless bras Also known as t-shirt bras, these bras provide seamless support underneath clingy clothing so that bumps, seams, and straps don’t show through the fabric. Even when breasts are not inside the cups, the cups still hold their shape. These bras are made of thicker materials that ensure better nipple coverage, which is a matter of concern for many women. 2. Bralettes These are the hottest bra trend right now in the fashion world. These bras are without clasps, often made as a one-piece or slip on, unstructured style that can be worn comfortably under clothing. There are adjustable straps made up from stretchable lace material that can be extended further down to your torso. Bralettes are extremely comfortable yet stylish bras to be worn just as an extra layer insert under a tank top.

Whitening toothpaste is widely used for removing stains from the teeth that are caused either by smoking, or drinking tea or coffee. A variety of teeth whitening products are available to whiten the teeth using gentle abrasives while not harming natural tooth enamel. Here are the most popular array of teeth whitening products: 1. Whitening toothpaste Brushing the teeth with the whitening toothpaste is among the most popular teeth whitening methods to remove embarrassing stains and even the overall coloration of your smile. Different brands use different whitening ingredients for providing the best results to the users. Basically, a percentage of mild abrasive is used as the components of the whitening toothpaste. These mild abrasive is composed of calcium carbonate, hydrated aluminum oxides, and magnesium carbonate. Other ingredients like Carbamide peroxide and Hydrogen peroxide are also regarded as the whitening ingredient. It is already clear that the benefit of whitening toothpaste is to clear and whitens the teeth. The benefits of using whitening toothpaste are depended upon the different ingredients, but they may include: Whitens teeth and cleans the gum Protects the tooth enamel from decay Cleans deeply and pulls out odor-causing bacteria and tartar Protects teeth from cavities and freshens breath Kills cavity-causing bacteria 2.

Transitioning your wardrobe between seasons is a masterful fashion feat. Gone are the days when specific women’s dresses were tagged as season-specific that needed to be packed away until next year. If you are not ready to let go your summer dresses, or rather if you are not willing to spend money for whole new wardrobe essentials each new season, here are a few fashions hacks given for wearing your wardrobe during every season: 1. Sundresses Women’s dresses can be altered and worn in a variety of ways. For example, if you have a sundress, but cannot wear it as it is chilly outside, you need to not worry. Team it up with a denim jacket and a pair of tights and waterproof booties and you are all set for the day. 2. Denim skirts and dresses The best part of denim is that it can be worn in any season all throughout the year. Take out your denim midi dresses or denim skirts, and team it up with a vibrantly knitted sweater, a pair of rustic clogs and wool tights or socks and you are cool season ready. During summer, wear the denim skirt with a loose white cotton shirt to keep cool and fashionable.

Like human beings, pets can fall ill. There are many common diseases and disorders that can strike your beloved cat or dog, such as tapeworm, ringworm, roundworm, intestinal parasites, and heartworm, and are often caused by germs and bites from common insects (i.e., mosquitos). Many pet contracted diseases, particularly heartworms, can be very dangerous and fatal if not treated by a veterinarian immediately. Heartworm targets the blood vessels and heart of dogs, and must be eradicated with prescription medication (i.e., Trifecta, Tri-Heart Plus, Nuheart, Valeheart, Iverhart Max, interceptor, etc.). Like human medications, vet prescribed medications can cause a series of side effects in dogs being treated for heartworm. Trifecta and interceptor are the most recommended medicines recommended by vets to treat heartworm disease. For example, trifecta is usually safe for treating dogs, and carries the following benefits: Protects dogs from contracting heartworm Effective in controlling infection caused by several parasitic worms Useful in killing fleas and protects against future infestation Kills other foreign intruders in the body too (i.e., ticks) Comes in soft and chewable tablets, easy for dogs to eat

Okay, so you made a new year’s resolution to get fit and maybe lose a few extra pounds. However, when you got to the gym, you were faced with rows upon rows of cardio machines that you’ve never laid eyes on, let alone feet on, before. Will a stationary bike be best for shrinking saddlebags? Is the treadmill your machine for shrinking belly fat? Do you sweat it out on the elliptical to tone your booty? Instead of getting discouraged by a building full of equipment, it’s time to narrow your goal down and focus on a handful of the following effective cardiovascular machines to get the job done: 1. Elliptical An elliptical machine is a great place to start if your goal is to lose weight across your entire body while also improving endurance. It differs from a traditional treadmill in that it offers more stability with your feet and arms operating streamlined tracks. The elliptical also places a lot less stress (or impact) on your joints, particularly the knees, hips, and ankles, compared to a treadmill.  Plus, the pulling of the handles works the entire arm (i.e., forearms, shoulders, biceps, triceps, and even the chest) strengthening your entire core while you enjoy a decent full body, low-impact form of exercise.

Whether you’re spending a day at the park for a playdate, heading out on a road trip, or packing healthy snacks for your toddler at preschool, we moms know that creating healthy snack ideas that your child will actually eat can be overwhelming. You don’t have to resort to processed, junk foods. Never fear, we’ve made snack time easy by serving up a selection of health-filled nibblies that even the pickiest child, toddler, or newly weaned babe will eat: Fruit kabobs Use a cookie cutter to cut out colorful shapes from watermelon, honeydew melon, and cantaloupe. Thread onto wooden kabob skewers with halved grapes and strawberries for the juiciest snack yet. Ants on logs You really can’t go wrong by mixing savory, sweet, and crunch! Even the pickiest eaters will literally gobble up ants on a log, which is really celery sticks smeared with a teaspoon of all natural peanut or almond butter. The ants are actually raisins (or craisins) sprinkled on top. Create a story and watch them munch away on this protein-, fiber-, and potassium-filled snack. Sweet tater fries You bet French fries can be a healthy snack. Did we mention that these were made using a colorful array of purple and orange spuds.

Heavy sweating, a condition medically known as hyperhidrosis, although not life-threatening can be a chronic and embarrassing issue, affecting self image at work, in personal relationships, and socially. According to the Mayo Clinic, approximately 7.8 million Americans experience hyperhidrosis or heavy sweating. While excess sweating may be linked to anxiety or mental stress, many cases are linked to inherited genes, meaning a parent or sibling also has the condition. Other causes of hyperhidrosis may be an underlying health condition, such as anxiety disorder, hyperthyroidism, heart disease, diabetes, gout, pregnancy, certain medications (i.e., antidepressants or hypertension medication), or an infection (i.e., HIV). Luckily, there are several effective ways to excessive sweating at home: 1. Antiperspirants and deodorants The quickest way to keep hyperhidrosis at bay is by using a super strength antiperspirant or deodorant on a daily basis. Most drugstore bought antiperspirants and deodorants contain aluminum-based compounds that block sweat ducts to temporarily impede moisture flow to the surface of the skin (i.e., arm pits). If you suffer from excess sweating, seek out an over-the-counter clinical strength deodorant that contains more aluminum. If this is ineffective, you may need to talk to your doctor about prescription-strength deodorants. 2. Avoid certain foods and beverages Do you find you sweat a lot more after scarfing down an order of suicide hot wings?

Soy milk is plant-based milk produced by grinding soaked soybeans. Packed with numerous health benefits, it is known to reduce the risk of health conditions like high cholesterol and obesity. A stable emulsion of protein and water, soy milk has become a popular beverage for fitness-conscious and vegan dieters around the world. Read on to know its health benefits. Reduces postmenopausal issues Studies have suggested that this drink helps in reducing postmenopausal issues. The isoflavones present in the soybeans help in maintaining estrogen levels, especially after menopause. Consuming soy milk post menopause helps prevent maladies that could occur due to the loss of estrogen hormone. The antioxidants present in it are beneficial in reducing the risk of diseases related to the cardiovascular system. Improves heart health Proteins are made of amino acids, which help in reducing LDL or bad cholesterol. It is seen that the consumption of soybeans or soy milk helps in reducing serum cholesterol levels and it is also effective in controlling the symptoms of type 2 diabetes. Relieves osteoporosis It is seen that consuming an animal-protein-rich diet increases urinary excretion of calcium; on the other hand, the calcium present in soybeans is absorbed more efficiently in the body.