There are two cruciate ligaments in each leg. They connect the thigh bone (femur) to the shin bone (tibia), crisscrossing in the knee. In dogs, these ligaments are called the cranial cruciate ligament and the caudal cruciate ligament. A rupture almost always involves the cranial cruciate ligament, which is analogous to an anterior cruciate ligament … [Read more...]
Climbing the stairs is an everyday activity, but for older adults, it can become dangerous. According to the Public Health Agency of Canada, if you're over 65, your risk of falling down the stairs is greater than that of a younger adult and the results can be a lot worse – hospitalization, or even death in some cases. The good news is that … [Read more...]
Engaging your organization in community events and activities is a great way to make a difference and improve local amenities; not to mention it helps to keep your company in the public eye. Advertising and word of mouth are your tried and true techniques for attracting new clientele and maintaining your customer base; however, community … [Read more...]
The most common causes of itching in dogs and cats are environmental allergies, food allergies and skin parasites like mites or fleas. Studies have shown that environmental and food allergy symptoms will look the same, so further diagnostic assessment is usually necessary to determine the underlying cause of your pet’s itching. While a variety … [Read more...]
If you're planning to take an airplane trip, bringing along your scooter doesn't have to be complicated – but it does require some planning. Here are some tips to make air travel with your scooter as easy and hassle-free as possible: Reservations: Make your reservations as far in advance as possible and tell the reservation … [Read more...]
Crystal has a timeless beauty. Each piece used by Crystal Magic Design artists to create a crystal 3D sculpture containing your selected image is not only beautiful, but lead-free and simple to care for. Referred to as optical crystal, this substance is made by melting limestone, soda ash and sand together at extremely high temperatures. While … [Read more...]
Are you looking for a door that puts function way in front of form? Do you need a door that may not look too stylish but one that will work for years to come? Will your door have to withstand the heat, humidity, wetness and rough handling that come with barns, driving sheds, garages, pool areas or boat houses? Do you want to improve the security … [Read more...]
Blush wines are becoming popular again. Easy to craft in a 4-5 week wine kit, they are light and refreshing. Ideal wines for the patio, they are also well suited for the dinner table. Most wine drinkers associate a blush with a rosé. While a rosé is always a blush, a blush isn’t always a rosé. All grape juice is white, regardless of the … [Read more...]
Looking to get fit, really fit and considering boxing lessons? Concerned about your financial investment particularly if you are signing up your kids and they don’t like it? Boxing lessons don’t require a whole of lot of expensive equipment. “They need shorts, they need sneakers, they need a T-shirt and that’s pretty much it,” explains … [Read more...]
Eye glasses are designed to improve people’s vision and help them see their very best. However, to ensure that eye glasses are working properly and providing the maximum clarity possible requires an effective anti-reflection coating. This is a special coating that reduces glare from the sun, incandescent lights and other sources and keeps people … [Read more...]