Hair Loss Treatments Dont Have To Be Daunting

Once or twice a week you have to come in and see the doctor for another skin grafting session under your hair transplantation program. This is not a thing that depends wholly on the poor doc, but more on you. With all the work that has to be done, there is need for you to heal faster and not develop complications after each procedure. If you can assure that, then perhaps you can do better than one session each week.

Of course there are other treatments other than transplantation surgery available today. There are tons of resourses online if you want to do research on whether some like rogaine and propecia does it work or not.

Your hair might not closely resemble a full head of natural hair after your hair replacement process is carried out and completed. When the hair is taken from the back of your head, from your neck, or from some other part of your body that is so different than head hair, you may expect that it could be radically different.

Not everyone cares to know why they are losing hair; most people are just interested in you stopping the hair loss process and getting back the hair that they have lost. I’d say quite clearly that you need to know why you are losing hair so that you can keep it from happening again; and then, you can have hair replacement surgery so that the hair you lost can grow back. Simple, really.

Hair replacement looks simply like skin in an area where you are still growing hair is being removed to an area in which you are losing it. This is the easiest way to understand it, but what a professional thinks is that a band of tissue is being moved, shifted with its original blood supply from the fertile area to the bald area. Think of it that way, and you will find that it looks a whole lot more complicated now.

Get Fit by Walking

There are any number of exercises that a person can do to begin getting into shape and strengthening their heart, but walking is one of the easiest and offers a great deal of benefit. This is an activity that almost anyone can do. It does not matter your age or your size. Walking is one of the best ways to begin an exercise plan. Dansko shoes are a great option for people that spend many hours on their feet each day.

You can walk alone or as a group. Many communities have organized walks through their parks or nature preserves. The important thing is that you get started. Walking is not only energizing, but it can also be therapeutic. If you have 20 or 25 pounds that you would like to shed, try adding a 30 minute walk to your daily schedule and you will be amazed at how quickly the weight begins to come off.

If you are person that has not exercised in quite some time, you should begin by walking at least 3 times per week for about 20 minutes. Over time, you will want to increase the number of walks per week to at least 5 and the duration to 45 minutes or more. Walking is an aerobic exercise and it is essential, but your program should also consist of strength exercises to maintain lean muscle and stretching exercises to stay limber.

Whether you are looking for something you can do to take off pounds or something that will help you stay healthy one day at a time, you can’t go wrong with walking. So, put on a pair of shoes and head for a scenic trail in your area. There is nothing better for getting past the pressures of life than a nice long walk.

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First Aid for Babies

Babies are not born with manuals and so to a new mother or father this can be quite perplexing as soon as it comes to injuries or illness. Any number of things can transpire accidentally. Babies absolutely love to place things in their mouths,fall, pat or touch things they shouldn’t.

A brief program in baby first aid can help to preserve a calm attitude to any injury. Babysitters,parents,grandparents and even siblings ought to share in the information presented in these classes.

Here are a a small number of first aid measures that with a bit of luck will never have to be used.Checking with your doctor is at all times a good option.

Head injuries are frequent and understandable when you consider the size of the head in proportion to the body.These head and eye injuries can be very serious.Your babies skull and brain are growing quickly and are very fragile. A fall from two or more feet can cause back, neck or head injuries. If your baby becomes unconscious, has blood coming from their nose or ears or is lethargic, call 911 and do not move your baby until help arrives.

Eye injuries more often than not result from bumps, cigarettes or flying objects.A doctor ought to be contacted in these cases. Baby first aid can cover some injuries, but things such as irritating substances in the eyes can only be treated to a point by a caregiver. Rinse the eye for a minimum of 15 minutes and seek medical attention.

A baby’s curiosity will often lead to skin wounds and abrasions. Minor cuts are not a problem.In most cases a minor wound can be treated with a wash of soap and water, patting it dry and apply some type of antibiotic ointment and a bandaid. Replacing the bandage each day will give you an opportunity to check for infection and help keep the area clean.

But deep wounds or those that need stitches or tetanus vaccine should be treated promptly by a professional.Deep wounds that bleed for more than five minutes, should be treated by professionals. The injured limb should be elevated and a clean dressing applied. Objects that are severely imbedded in the skin should not be removed. Wrap the injury in a clean dry bandage and transport to the emergency room or physician.

Choking is a terrifying experience for an adult and even more so for a baby. A course in Baby first aid or infant CPR can assist with this experience tremendously.

Give five back blows. Position the infant over your forearm face down. Use the heel of your hand to give firm back blows between the shoulder blades.

Turn the baby onto it’s back. Resting the head on your arm and your thigh for support, give five chest compressions.

Repeat the process until the object is ejected or the baby starts to cough. Take your baby to the doctor.

If unconscious, give 2 rescue breaths. If the air does not cause the chest to rise, the airway is blocked and compressions should start and help contacted.

Look for the object in the mouth of the baby. If you see it, remove it with your pinky.

Continue with another rescue breath and cycle of compressions until help arrives.

While baby first aid may seem complicated it is totally necessary to preserve a calm atmosphere when your baby is injured.

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When I’m done with school, I will continue to do SEO work and write articles. I enjoy writing articles because I’m able to learn more about the topics that I’m not very familiar with. Of course, I have to learn about the topics first, and I do much of my research on the internet. I am able to write about what I have learned on that topic. For example, if I am learning, or if I am going to write an article about a topic, I first go online and I research that topic. Sometimes it only takes me a few minutes when I am somewhat familiar with the topic already. It depends on how familiar I am with the topic. Sometimes it might take me an hour or more to learn about the topic. Either way, I am continuing my education.

I look at all kinds of sites. I like to look at sites like yahoo answers, Google News, Yahoo news, CNN, Fox news, press releases and other reference materials. After I have researched the topic well, I can write something from off the top of my head. To give you an example you can check out some of my work in the highlighted links.

I then set the article aside and maybe wait a few hours, sometimes a day and then I’ll get back to it later with fresh eyes and a good night’s sleep. Next I’ll see the article, and again review it for any errors or any changes needed. I like to see if it might sound better if it were put in other words, sometimes more precise and condensed. Then I’m ready to publish what I wrote, so I find the place where I want to publish it, and I submit the article. The article is then reviewed. It is usually accepted and I can go on in the next topic of choice. After the readers have the information, they can go on to look up the information that I have given to them.

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Special Bridal Lingerie

Introduction

When a woman (or man for that matter) gets married it is the most important day of their life . A great deal of time, effort and money is spent on making it the most perfect and memorable day so naturally everyone wants to look their best. Women hope to be at the peak of their looks and fitness. In biological terms it is a message to say a woman is in perfect condition to bear beautiful, healthy children for her mate. Most women go to extraordinary lengths to be the best they can be. Some lose pounds in weight; others spend lots of pounds on hair do’s and facials, not to mention the financial outlay on the dress. Just as important is the lingerie as this usually plays the supporting role. Much more attention is now given to the wedding lingerie for this important day. No self respecting woman would go to her wedding without having made the greatest effort to look her best from top to toe and that includes the underwear for the day.

Choosing the Perfect Bridal Lingerie

What to wear under your wedding dress? Whatever dress style you have chosen for your big day, having gorgeous bridal lingerie with the right balance between comfort, control, and sexiness is vitally important. Although it may not be much talked about it is essential to ensure the underwear is selected to provide the best possible outline and support to enhance your wedding dress. One person I know had the most beautiful slim line dress however because she was so slim she did not have enough bosom to fill the boned top. Altering the dress would have spoiled the line and proportion so she chose to wear a liquid filled bra which filled it out nicely and made all the difference. Ensuring the bride wears the correct undergarments will enhance the outline of that perfect wedding dress

Lingerie for the Wedding Night

As well as the undergarments for the wedding day, there is the consideration of the wedding night apparel. A special wedding night only happens once, so no matter what your body shape and size, choosing sexy lingerie can really make your honeymoon sizzle.

There is no one right answer to what you choose for your wedding night. You may feel self conscious about a certain part of your body and prefer to cover up. Lingerie is often a long term investment, so a selection of colours may appeal, but for the actual wedding night, white, ivory, or a soft light pink is a nice touch. If you have bought a special piece of lingerie for your wedding night you might want to let him use the bathroom first, or take a moment for yourself after returning to the hotel, so that you can take your time to put on your new sexy lingerie. You can then make your grand entrance and appreciate the look on your husband’s face. Of course you might decide not to bother at all and to simply peel off your dress in front of your new husband to reveal a garter belt. The main thing is that you feel good in whatever you wear, or are not, wearing.

What about Plus Size Lingerie?

Most lingerie shops and online suppliers stock a good range of regular and plus sizes which are very flattering. Oprah’s comment on plus sizes was ‘don’t worry, your new husband already loves your body and will certainly enjoy it accented by sexy silk and lace’. Some men prefer girly lace and pink panties while others get aroused at the thought of black leather or a naughty red lacy number. You should be comfortable in whatever you choose, but also go for a style that your husband can really enjoy.

Whatever your choice of wedding dress there is suitable bridal underwear to match that will make the most of your figure.

History of Bridal Lingerie

Years ago young women would start putting away items in their bottom drawer in readiness for the day they got married. Once there was a prospective husband in sight they would spend the evenings sewing their trousseau in preparation for their wedding day and life as a new wife. Rich families would have the trousseau made for them with going away outfits and underwear and nightwear to last for many years. That way the new husband did not have to lay out money for his wife’s clothes for some time. Less well off families made these garments themselves and would make petticoats, bloomers and bust supports all sewn by hand. I remember my grandmother using a stitch known as shell stitch to hem petticoats giving them an pretty scalloped edge.

The word trousseau suggests mostly underwear and nightwear for the bride although outer wear was also part of the itinerary. An article from the New York Times 1912 outlines a guide to ‘The Lingerie for the Summer Bride’. It states that ‘no wardrobe is so fascinating to gather and plan for as the trousseau’ It suggests that a dozen of all undergarments are required but if necessary 8 pairs of drawers (knickers to you and me) were sufficient, except for petticoats where six would be enough. It advises not to have too many clothes because the fashions might alter in six months and your garments would be outmoded. It says it is better to have a few good quality gowns rather than many cheaper ones. Although cheaper underwear would be acceptable as the cut would be just as good as for the more expensive items. To complete the bridal trousseau it was essential to have a negligee for the wedding night and the article advises two for the honeymoon.

For the respectable woman it was important to wear the proper clothes for different occasions. It seemed you were what you wore and your status in society was judged by your clothes. The richer you were the more elaborate and expensive the costumes. Naturally to be correctly dressed you would also have the appropriate lingerie to wear underneath. However the regular lingerie women wore on a daily basis would be the same on their wedding day, except that it would usually be new.

Even today there are some women who put on clean underwear to go out because of the traditions and how were raised. People would wear their old underwear around the house because it usually had holes in. The explanation for putting on their best underwear was, that if they had an accident they would not be shamed if they were seen wearing old underwear. Obviously this is a very outmoded idea now because clothes are so much cheaper and readily available than they used to be with the result that very few people need to ever wear worn out underwear.

Do you know that old saying: – Something old, something new, something borrowed, something blue? It is interesting how these old sayings are handed down and we still pay homage to them when the time comes. When I got married I was well supplied with the borrowed as I had borrowed both the dress and the veil from different people. My satin shoes were old having been worn for formal dances and I had a blue bow on my underskirt. My main problem was having anything new so in the end I bought some lingerie to wear on the day.

Years ago a negligee was considered an essential item of bridal lingerie and was given almost as much consideration as the wedding dress.

The Bridal Shower

The Bridal Showers is a relatively new idea in Britain although it is common in the States. It is believed to have begun in Holland when a young couple who did not have a dowry were given gifts from the people of the town instead. This also suggests the beginning of the custom of giving contributions when people get married, as dowries are not common place in our western culture.

The bridal shower term may have arisen from a particular party where one of the guests opened an umbrella full of gifts over the head of the bride to be. Hence the term ‘Shower’. Bridal showers have different themes and one is the lingerie bridal shower which is traditionally an all female event. A lingerie party involves more romantic gifts than the usual bridal shower. These parties are a great way to give personal gifts that are just for the bride herself or to share with her soon to be husband. The chief bridesmaid or matron, of honour is generally the initiator and hostess of the lingerie bridal shower. It is her job to invite the female friends and any family of the bride that would enjoy the party and then each guest brings a gift of lingerie.

Lingerie for Men

So far our focus has been on women’s Lingerie but in today’s more affluent society, even though there is a credit crunch, men are increasingly conscious of their underwear and how their bodies look in it. In the past men mostly did physical work so without any thought on their part, they developed strong muscular bodies when they were in their prime of life, particularly in the farming community where there was plenty to eat. However today men mostly have inactive jobs and need to go to the gym and exercise etc to develop the muscle they desire. To go with their awareness of developing their physique men are now more concerned with the style of their underwear.

It is interesting how fashions seem to go full circle. Many years ago men wore Long-Johns in the cold weather especially when they were working out of doors, now they have become stylish thermal underwear for sports activities. Also when I was young I remember my father wearing boxer type underwear. Then 20 years later Y fronts were the rage and there were the jokes about John Major wearing his Y fronts on the outside. In fact there was a serialised cartoon in the Guardian featuring John Major with his underpants on the outside. Then 20 years on again boxer shorts are back in vogue with a designer label. Even the latest brief boxer shorts do not look much different from the original version of the Y fronts, but they still call them boxers. And I won’t go into thongs and other specialist items of male underwear!

So be assured that lingerie is not just a subject for women, men also make it, design it, and buy it. Women aren’t the only ones who can wear something sexy on their wedding night so having bought all your own new underwear for your special day, how about kitting out your fiancée with some exotic new men’s underwear as well? Men like designer underwear too and may also enjoy some silky new boxers or a robe to wear around the hotel room.

There is plenty of choice of mens boxers when looking on the internet for a special present for your man.

Evolution of Lingerie

At one time the wearing of underwear was exclusively a masculine prerogative. Between 1830 and 1914 women relied on several layers of fabric under the dress and long skirts to cover themselves. The corset from earliest times was intended to create a body shape that disguised the natural form but over time it evolved to accentuate the bust and reduce the size of the waist.

Lingerie originally came into being for the purpose of covering the body for modesty and for personal hygiene. In the beginning these undergarments were designed all in one piece and were not exactly what we would consider sexy. But, with a little help from the French, the revolution in women’s underwear evolved as a sexy and deadly weapon when the revealing two pieces lingerie was introduced. From 1914 the Taly bodice came into being which consisted of silk fabric that surrounded the breasts for support, and we know it today as the bra. During this period women were socially empowered in conjunction with their release from the corset.

Between 1910 and 1919 Isadora Duncan the dancer deeply inspired lingerie fashion, by leaving off corsets to free the body for full movement of the dance. During the period between the thirties and fifties there was little sensual interest for underclothes; they were conservative and practical. This was probably because this period was just after the depression and then during, and just after the Second World War. It was a time of hardship and there were shortages of fabric, food and money, to such an extent that rationing was introduced in the early forties.

During the 60′s the “hippie movement” generated a breakthrough attitude towards lingerie. Women were encouraged to burn their bra’s and allow their bodies to be free of constraint of any kind. However since the 80′s, lingerie has become a desired fashion statement helped by the sexual icons of the time such as Madonna. Ann Summers lingerie with her sales parties became the designer underwear to have. At the present time women choose with equal attention their undergarments and sometimes with more emphasis than the outer clothes.

The evolution of lingerie follows or maybe leads the changes in the standing of woman. From being the victims of attacks and violations with no rights of their own (and no underwear), women have developed into what we know today. The modern woman is confident and strong and comfortable with her own power. Lingerie has become a sociological phenomenon demonstrating the authentic self of a woman and with that women have multiplied their spending on sexy lingerie and undergarments. The social development of women had progressed in step with each stage of the evolution in the underwear and lingerie worn at the time.

Conclusion

So whatever your preferences, a woman likes to spend time getting her bridal lingerie right. It has always been a time of female sharing and intimacy of what to wear and how to be on the wedding night. These days of course couples often live together before marriage sometimes for many years, so the old mixture of secrecy and excitement and even fear have all but disappeared. However the wedding day and wedding night are still singular times and undressing to reveal your underwear has its place. Choosing something different, more exotic or titillating will help make the event memorable and something special to be treasured in the years to come.

What Is The Big Deal Of Knowing About Term Life Insurance

What Is The Secret Of Term Life Insurance??!

Term life insurance is a type of life insurance coverage which is only valid for the term of the life insurance contract.

In a nutshell, when you purchase term life insurance, you and the insurance company enter into an agreement to provide you coverage for a specific term, the length of the agreement, for a specified premium each month or year.

If you’re the type of person who:

* just wants a “no frills” full coverage;
* just wants to get the highest value coverage for the lowest cost; and
* is not engaged in a dangerous hobby or profession…

term life insurance is for you.

It’s because of this simple rule above that, with the Consumer Advocate Strategy, you’ll be able to save your precious dollars and still get the best coverage you can!

So stay with me and read on…

What Are the Benefits of Term Life Insurance?

One of the benefits is the lowest prices and rates out of almost all life insurance coverage types. The reason behind this is because there is no return cash value once the term’s maturity is reached unused, unlike many of the other life insurance types.
What’s Not Covered in Term life Insurance?

Term life insurance, just like every other insurance type, has certain exclusions which are not covered.

Many life insurance providers require a form which has numerous questions about your occupation, activities, and hobbies, and your premiums are based on an assessed risk according to your answers, among other factors.

If you engage in high risk activities or work in a high risk occupation,you will have higher rates than people who do not. If you are a commercial pilot, or you fly planes as a hobby, you are at a higher risk for death than an accountant or lawyer.

Your premiums are based on your risk factors, and the more risks you take the higher these premiums will be.

So How Does The Low Cost Justify Itself Again?

Term life insurance offers better life insurance costs than other types because the policy only serves to be in force during the lifetime of the policy. With no extra benefit to it after it expires, you are charged a way lower rate than the other policies that offer other “value-added” features to sweeten the deal.

Term Life insurance is a “no frills” insurance policy and its low prices serves to emphasize that point.

Finally, The Consumer Advocate Strategy On How To Use Term Life Insurance To Your Advantage (Save $$$)!!

Insurance premiums are based on risks, no matter what type of insurance it is, and life insurance is no different.

So little Consumer Advocate me came up with a great strategy on how to use term life insurance to your benefit. It’s so simple and saves you so much money, you’d be slapping your head in amazement!

To find out more read my FULL article on “How To Use Term Life Insurance To Save Even More Money!”

Remember, term life insurance works best as part of a larger strategy in building your financial fortress.It acts as a shield in your early years while you work to increase your family’s fortunes.

I recommend you at least check out this FREE recommended link which gives FREE term life insurance quotes to get you started.

More Power To Us,
Erwin Chua
Your Consumer Advocate
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How To Select The Best Heated Pet Beds

How To Select The Best Heated Pet Beds

Have you ever watched your dog sleeping? The position they sleep in will give you a hint regarding the kind of heated dog bed that will suit their needs. Does your dog sleep on it’s back or it’s stomach? Do they like to stretch out full length or curl up tightly in a ball? All these factors can help you determine the best bed for your pet. If they have long legs and like sleep stretched out, a nice rectangular bed will fit their need. If they like to curl up, a snug bed with higher sides that will help them to feel secure will fit their need. Your dog’s size will also help to determine which heated pet bed will make your dog the most comfortable. A great dog bed will provide warmth, support, and security for your dog.

Heated dog beds will insulate your dog from the cold floor or from a cold draft. If your dog sleeps outdoors, or in an unheated space, these beds will make a major difference on cold nights. A bed that properly fits the individual size of your dog will help them to feel secure and safe, and it will also give them a private space. Heated dog beds that offer extra cushioning are especially good for older dogs or dogs that are overweight or have arthritis.

One critical factor when selecting heated dog beds is to be certain (if you decide on a style with a cord) to purchase one that has a chew-resistant cord and that is also UL-listed. Many of these offer energy efficient technology that will not heat the entire surface of the bed. They will only give off warmth in the area the dog uses for sleeping. This will, potentially, save you money on your electric bill.

There is another style of heated dog bed that will keep your dog warm without the use of wires or batteries. These types of heated dog beds are thermally heated (utilizing the body heat of the dog) and come in many sizes, even one that is small enough to fit into a small crate. If your dog likes a lot of support for it’s head while it is sleeping, look for a bed that has a higher back and higher sides. That way they can rest their heads on them in comfort.

Your dog is definitely worth taking the little bit of time needed to research the bed that will suit their needs. And you will get a lot of pleasure from the fact that their bed will soon become their favorite place to spend time. Heated dogs beds are not terribly expensive (you can buy a good one for under one hundred dollars) so look for a quality bed. Your dog will enjoy a lifetime of benefits that a good bed will offer it!

When Theres A Will Theres A Way

If you don’t draw up a will, then who decides who receives what? Often it will not turn out the way you would have chosen. To ensure your desires are fulfilled, you should to make a will.

If you pass away without leaving a probate will it’s the law that determines how your estate is divided. The intestacy guidelines are applied and it will not be how you will have hoped or wished.

If you are currently married or have a civil partner but no children and your estate is worth a specific amount or under then your spouse will receive the entirety of the property including any life insurance cover . If the assets is worth greater than this threshold and you have existing family, your partner will still get this amount, in addition to 50% of the remainder. There exists an order in which family will inherit, with existing parents situated at the head of the list, followed by siblings and so on.

If you have a lawful partner and children then your partner will receive the specific amount as above and half of the remainder. The children will receive 50% of the amount over the excess immediately and the remaining half on the passing of your spouse.

If you have offspring but no legal spouse, then your offspring would divide the inheritance. This might not be at all what you’d have wanted. You could have a partner who relies on you and who you will have wished to obtain at least share of your property, who would receive nothing.

To avoid all potential apprehension about your assets, however straightforward it may seem, you should draw up a last will and testament. There are many ways to do this. You could write it on your own or use a trained will writer or a solicitor.

Many people write their own last will and testament, generally using a form which can buy from the post office. Take care should you go along this path – it’s deceptively simple to make an error and you could even make it void. The expense of having a will drawn up, particularly a comparatively basic one, is not restrictive and you can be definite that your wishes will be realised.

A professional will company or a solicitor will be experienced with dealing with all types of enquiries and will be able to aid you. You might have queries regarding setting up trusts and perhaps inheritance tax.
Having made your will, it’s a sensible idea to inspect it on occasion, as your situation changes. If you resolve to change it, then it is probably better to revoke your existing one and have it remade. If the changes are minor, it could be more straight forward to write a codicil to form a part of the will and to be used in association with it. Any codicil will have to be drawn up in the same fashion as the will in relevance signatures and witnesses.

Please be aware that any medical insurance will terminate on the death of the will holder and no value will be attributed to It in the will.

Getting Rid of Yeast Infections Using Simple Methods

Yeast infections are very common. In fact, around 7 out of 10 women will experience the infection at some time or another during their lives. However, it’s not only women that can get yeast infections, as male yeast infections are common too.

There are many symptoms of yeast infections, some very subtle whereas others much more noticeable. Some of these include the itching and burning sensation that is very common with the infection, redness and discharge. For male yeast infection symptoms in particular you may notice small blisters on the head of the penis and red itchy bumps around the surrounding area.

Although there are over-the-counter medications, some might might have side effects. Natural home remedies for yeast infections can work wonders and of course can be simple to use.

In addition to using a treatment to get rid of the yeast infection, there are some common sense methods which help. Keep the area dry and clean. This means washing in the shower and then drying thoroughly. Also avoid wearing tight clothing, particularly if they are made from synthetic materials. Cotton garments will allow your skin to breathe easier, keep the infected area cool.

Yeast infection can be rather embarrasing so knowing how to get rid of a yeast infection quickly should be at the top of your priorities. A few of the natural methods you might find include tea tree oil, probiotics and apple cider vinegar. Tea tree oil is a method that isn’t currently recommended because the effects haven’t been tested thoroughly, but probiotics are a very common form of treatment for yeast infections. Another method I came across was to use apple cider vinegar in a diluted form combined with garlic! This apparently stops the itching so it’s a method you might want to try!

These are just a few of the natural remedies being suggested online. For more information, check out any of the links mentioned in this article for getting rid of yeast infections.

Disclaimer: This posting is based on information freely available in the popular press and medical journals that deal with HGH. Nothing herein is intended to be or should be construed to be any sort of medical advice. For medical advice the reader should consult with his or her physician or other medical specialist.

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Fitting a Dog Collar the Right Way

The Right Way to Fit a Dog Collar

Since a dog wears his collar all day, every day, it needs to fit well. Besides providing a convenient place to attach a leash, dog collars hold tags that identify pets and help aid to their return if they are lost. Poorly fitted dog collars can be uncomfortable and can slip off over your dog’s head in a moment of panic (when a dog puts on the brakes while walking). The result can be quite dangerous-a frightened dog running around outdoors with no identification.

Check the Fit on Your Collar

To make sure that a dog’s collar actually fits, measure the dog’s neck. One easy way to do this is to this is by placing a piece of string around the neck, marking how much string it takes to go completely around. The string should sit on the dog’s neck in the same place a collar should. Measure the length of the string by laying it on a ruler or yard stick.

Most collars are labeled with a range of neck sizes that they should fit. Use the neck measurement to pick the right size range.

Adjusting Your Collar for Comfort and Fit

Put the collar on and adjust it to allow enough room for comfort. Two fingers should fit between the collar and the neck. Be sure that the collar won’t slide over the dog’s head without unfastening it. Otherwise the dog could slip out of his collar while out walking on a leash.

Consider the width of your Dog’s Collar

Be aware that very narrow collars may work well for small, delicate necks, but can cut uncomfortably into a large dog while walking on leash. Wide collars may make it impossible for a smaller dog to move and eat comfortably.

Choose a martingale, flat buckle or adjustable collar – just make sure it fits!

Sue LeBlanc, Dog Lover and Mommy to “Brutus” the love cake.

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