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The breast cancer web site is being refreshed which means the listings of all clinic and support group sites that cover the United States will still be the same however they may be inaccessible for a brief period of time. This is due to a few necessary changes that were made that should speed up the usage of the site itself.
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Is there really a big difference in quality between (canned) and dry dog foods? Of course you know that wet food invariably costs more than an equivalent amount of dry food, but are you really paying for better ingredients when you purchase wet food for your pet? Or is wet food simply a marketing gimmick?
As an owner, you probably want to find the dogs food you need to best assist your dog.
There are owners who believe, sometimes wrongfully so, that the wet foods are better in quality due to their expensive price tag. Seeing wet foods as “gourmet” does not mean that it is better in a dietary sense. So what are the advantages of one over the other?
Dry food works best for people who leave their food down all the time (free choice) because it wont dry out when left sitting for long periods. Its also less expensive per meal than canned, too. But, hey, some pets can be really picky eaters. Some will only eat certain flavors or brands of food. Others will eat only dry food, and still others will eat only wet food. By the way, unless your dog is a self-regulator (meaning he only eats to feel full and then quits), free choice isnt a great idea as it often leads to obesity.
Most dry dog foods are corn, soybean or rice based. Some of the better brands, however, have meat or fish meal as the first listed ingredient(s). Although higher priced, nutritionally speaking, they are worth checking out.
Dry dog foods have greater caloric density – meaning there is less water in a cup of food compared to a canned food diet. This isnt really an issue for smaller dogs, but your larger dog will have a problem eating enough volume of canned food to fulfill their caloric needs because there is also a lot of water in the food. Generally speaking, larger dogs, meaning those that weigh over 30 pounds (13.60 kg), should be fed a dry or semi-moist food.
Usually the only difference between the dry and canned versions of food is generally the water content. Another advantage of canned food is that it is very digestible and most do not contain preservatives. Dry food is very good for the teeth, but does not get rid of tartar. For that, you brush their teeth and offer your dog acceptable things to chew on.
It may become necessary to switch from canned dog food to dry dog food. Whether finances, medical conditions, or other factors are the reason, it is important to do the switch in a smart and responsible manner.
Canned food is drastically different from dry food in many ways aside from the texture. Often times, pets will resist the change and respond by acting out or just not eating the new food. This is why it is so important to change their food in a manner that is not stressful. Most owners will slowly add dry food to the bowl and bit by bit reduce the amount of wet food present until the dog is eating only the dry food. This is usually the best method as it slowly introduces your pet to the new food. The same method can be used when switching from dry food to wet food.
If your dog is eating around the newly introduced food then you may need to switch brands. And if all else fails, a hungry dog will eat; just make sure that your dog is healthy enough for such a drastic measure. It is best to consult with your veterinarian before attempting to switch food.
Keep a close eye on your dog during any transitions in foods. Improperly switching foods can lead to several side effects like the ones discussed above. A change in bowel movements and temperaments may also be a sign that the switch in foods is not agreeing with your dog. If this should happen, consult with your veterinarian.
Your choice of wet of dry food should be based not on those mouthwatering pictures on the cans or pouches of wet food, which make it look as if the ingredients could be popped into the microwave, heated and served with a salad and corn bread for a satisfying family meal. You should choose the food which will give your pet an adequate amount of calories in a single serving, while providing all the nutrients he or she needs to remain healthy and happy!
Thats it for this article. Hope it was helpful to you.

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Waterproofing basement walls should be a standard thing to do when finishing a basement. Basement walls are the entry point of most moisture creating a high level of moisture in them. The most frequent causes of water build-up in basements are due to cracks, leaking windows and pipe condensation. You will run into all kinds of issues if you allow too much water retention or allow it to stay for too long.
Basement Wall Options
There are numerous ways of waterproofing basement walls and these include:
- French Drains
- Hollow Baseboard Molding
- Sump Pumps
- Waterproofing
- Damp Proofing
French Drains
You do not have to stick to one particular method when it comes to waterproofing the walls of your basement. Among the available methods are French Drains, which involve the insertion of drainage systems underneath the basment floor to collect water leakage.
Whilst the basement floor is still wet, dig a trench around its inside perimeter. A perforated plastic drain tile pipe is installed and surrounded by gravel. Some wet basement waterproofing and repair contractors re-cement the floor over the French drain system leaving a 1 inch to 2 inch gap in the floor along the walls to allow the web wall seepage to drain below the floor into the French drain system. A drain that connects to a sump pump is usually the French type.

Hollow Baseboard Molding and Cove Systems
System for installing a hollow baseboard channel use a waterprof-of epoxy for the bonding to the floor and joint. Water rising at a cove area in a basement will also damage hollow molding since it will retain moisture from a wet wall. In most cases linked to the sump pump.
Sump Pumps
Installed in a plastic or fiberglass tank below the wet basement floor. Sump pumps can collect underground water through perforations in the sump well in the immediate vicinity of the sump pump. A good way of draining excess water from a basement floor or from any underground drainage pipes that you might have is to utilise a sump pump.
Wall Sealers
Varieties include spray applied basement wall sealers, brush or roller applied basement waterproofing sealers, or panel type basement waterproofing sealers for wet basement walls.
In reality a good drainage system cannot guarantee dry basement walls. Being the cheapest and easiest methods to stop moisture from getting into your basement through the walls, lets focus on damp proofing and waterproofing.
You may be asking yourself what is involved in damp proofing your basement and the best example I can give of damp proofing would be to think of a castle with a moat and think about how to keep the water away from this castle; first you build the permiable pallette layer where you want the castle floor, then you would place a solid layer over that, then you would leave a vent space and lay your foundation; as for your walls, you would build your walls, then do your solid layer and then your permiable layer, and now you have damp proofed your castle.
The majority of waterproofing products are comprised of a tar based substance in a solvent base. They are cheap to apply but their effectiveness is limited because they are only to designed to moisture penetration, not prevent it. The main problem is that it becomes brittle once it cures and as the foundation settles and hairline cracks appear, the tar based coating will not stretch to bridge the cracks and this allows moisture to penetrate into the basement.

What is Waterproofing?
Products used for waterproofing underground areas, such as a basement, are only designed to prevent water from penetrating the walls especially after heavy rains or spring thaws; but, if you have underground water from a source such as a spring you may need to install a sump pump to prevent water from entering your basement from under the floor. Advanced Waterproofing Technologies provides supieor waterproofing protection as the products contain rubber and it allows flexibility when it dries. How you will stretch the foundation to settle the flexibility of waterproofing

How to Apply:
There is not much price difference between waterproofing and damp proofing which show that waterproofing as the right alternative considering that oftentimes it goes with a 25 to 30-year guarantee
Builders, many times in the past, paid little attention to waterproofing basement walls. So now is your chance to rectify that with simple-to-use products. Even if you are not a professional you will find that our products are easily applied and not harmful. They come ready to use in for example, 5 gallon pails or 55 gallon drums and do not require heating or special application equipment, anyone who can use a brush or roller can apply them. You can even use a commercial airless sprayer which can be rented by the day. Two people using rollers to waterproof a basement of about 1,000 square feet can accomplish the task easily in about two to three hours. So get to it and start enjoying all that space without the damp.

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Want to make your hair curl? It is estimated there are 74 - 76 millions dogs in the U.S. Approximately 63% of homes have one or more dog. According to the Humane Society of the United States, approximately 7 unwanted, discarded like yesterday's newspaper, puppies/dogs are euthanized every minute, every day of the year. That is totally unacceptable.
An unaltered female dog can produce 2 litters a year. Fact is, she cannot do that by herself! On the average there are 6-10 puppies per litter. Within 6 years, from those 2 original breeders, there could be approximately 67,000 offspring! Do the math yourself, to figure how many offspring will be produced from those 67,000! It's mind staggering!
That is just one reason to neuter or spay your dog! There are plenty more.
For some reason, known only to them, men are the ones most reluctant to have their male dogs neutered. They don't feel that way about having their female dogs spayed! The irony is an intact female can produce perhaps 20 puppies a year. What an intact male can produce is in the thousands, especially if he is allowed to roam!
Interestingly, the procedure for neutering the male is a simple, uncomplicated process. Within a few days, as long as the incision site is kept clean, he's none the worse for wear. Whereas for the female, it is literally serious surgery, with a much longer recovery time!
Men, grow up! Stop transferring your identity and insecurities onto your dog. Be a responsible dog owner for the sake of your dog. Get them neutered as soon as possible.
The three misconceptions many veterinarians and trainers hear is, "Yeah, we're going to, but we want to make our money back!" If you could not afford that dog to begin with, why did you buy it?
Or, another good one is, "He (or she) is so wonderful, we want one of their puppies." News flash! There is no guarantee every puppy produced will have the intelligence and/or temperament of their sire or dam.
Greedy, inexperienced, and amateur breeders, looking to make their 'money back" or "make a few bucks," at the expense of the health and happiness of their dog, are one of the leading causes of why so many wonderful dogs are euthanized EVERY day!
The third excuse heard is, "We want him (her) to have the opportunity to fulfill the urge just once." Or, " Uncle Charlie said, she should have a litter before we spay her."
Wrong! The male dog doesn't always get rid of the urge! Sometimes, it makes it worse!
As for good, old Uncle Charlie's bright idea; is he going to adopt and responsibly take care of each puppy produced from that litter? Hopefully not! Odds are, he will never have them neutered or spayed; only adding to the problem.
Other fact-based reasons, besides over population for neuter and spaying include:
1. Safety - An intact male dog can smell an intact female in heat, almost 2 miles away! The natural instinct to reproduce can make an intact male dog that is street smart as dumb as a brick! The number one "unnatural" killer of dogs is a car! The preponderance of dogs seriously injured or killed, are intact males that are roaming.
2. Health - Intact male dogs are to contract prostrate problems, hernias, testicular cancer and anal tumors. Testicular cancer is totally eliminated. Intact female dogs are candidates for pyometria, uterine prolapse, birthing problems, mastitis, and specific cancers such as breast and uterine.
3. Behavior - Intact males are generally more aggressive, and destructive, due to excessive testosterone. Out of frustration they tend to destructively chew items, behave inappropriately (humping you, your children, and your guests) territorially mark inside the house, roam, get lost, and are more territorial about certain items in the home, such as YOUR bed, YOUR couch or YOUR chair. Note: Intact males also tend to fight more! That occasionally leads to serious injuries, even death.
4. Temperament - Neutered males are generally calmer. Neutered and spayed dogs are frequently more affectionate.
Bottom line: A healthy dog can be neutered or spayed at any age. Most veterinarians recommend before full puberty; give or take, around 5-6 months old. Lead by example for your children. Chances are, they too will be dog owners one day. Demonstrate responsible dog ownership, so they will automatically know to do the right thing.
If your dog has not been neutered or spayed, for their sake, do it now. If your puppy is nearing puberty, talk to your vet.
The advantages far out way the tribulations! Your dog will live a longer and happier life.

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