Fitness industry owners and managers have learned of the importance of reinvesting in the physical plant and equipment on a regular basis. Yet, many still do not create committed three- to five-year plans. In fact, facility operators are often reactive vs. proactive when making capital expenditures. Continue reading
Category Archives: Animal Fact
Butterflies Not Harmed by Genetically Modified Corn Pollen
Opponents of genetically engineered foods have often cited a laboratory study suggesting that the population of Monarch butterflies would be seriously damaged if they consumed pollen from corn plants that produced the insecticidal Bt protein. Anti-biotechnology activists suggest that other species of beneficial or harmless insects would suffer as well. However, a new study published in the June 6 issue of the Proceedings of the National Academy of Science makes this gloomy forecast seem unlikely. Continue reading
Quarter Memberships for HMOs
Brainstorming a way to increase revenue to purchase new equipment, New Valley Athletics came up with an idea that not only raised revenue, but increased memberships as well. The idea, the HMO Quarter Membership, established a joint program with a local HMO. Continue reading
The Chicken Thinks, Yeah, Like I Had a Choice
You know, I actually agree with this whole ceremony thing. People have stopped giving sincere thanks for the food that’s on their table. This is the original reason for the blessing before a meal. Native Americans thank the gods for providing them with food and thank the animals for allowing themselves to be slow enough (or whatever) to be killed. This is common in many, many cultures. So, I agree with what Jake and Jan did, but I’m not sure I’d take to such an extreme. Continue reading
Notoedric Mange
Notoedric mange is caused by the scabies mite of cats, Notoedres cati , resulting in itchiness, crusting and redness, and preferring the head and face. Affected cats are said to have a “mousy” odor. Although these mites can be transferred to people, they much prefer to annoy cats rather than humans. Continue reading
A Sales Tool
While industry manufacturers have put online support services at the forefront of their Internet agenda, online sales are also in the works, although few manufacturers currently allow club owners to purchase directly from their sites. One reason could be that the Web is just too new to the industry, and it will take some time for systems to be put in place. Another reason could be that it is unknown just how widespread Internet use is among club owners. As such, the idea of purchasing products via computer could take some getting used to. Continue reading
Lynxacariasis
Lynxacariasis is caused by the fur mite, Lynxacarus radovskyi and is more commonly reported in cats from Hawaii, Puerto Rico, Australia and Fiji, although it is now being recognized in the continental United States, especially Florida. Continue reading
Complementary Care For Your Pets
Complementary, alternative, holistic, homeopathy, acupuncture, chiropractic, herbal therapy, flower essences. do any of these terms sound familiar? If so, you may have tried one of them yourself. Maybe you’ve tried them all.
Animal Allergies
Allergies to animals can be triggered by breathing (respiratory allergy) or touching (skin allergy).
The most common animal allergy is to cats. People are allergic to the cat’s saliva and dander, not their fur.
When cats lick their fur, they coat the fur with saliva. The saliva dries, breaks off in little pieces (especially when someone pets the cat) and floats into the air, where people breathe it. It makes no difference whether the cat is long-haired or short-haired. It’s possible to be allergic to only one breed of cat. Continue reading
The Treatment of Trauma in Pet Animals Post 4
Useful rubrics might include:
Mind, forsaken feeling (this is the most important)
Fear, alone, of being
Fear, solitude
Anxiety, when alone
Some homeopaths use the “Delusions” rubrics in these cases. I do not, since we are not able to assess delusions in animals, and in their minds, they probably are truly forsaken. Continue reading