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June 21, 2005

Fleas and your pet

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By Lucy Hine

Fleas are a common parasite which most pet owners are no doubt very familiar with.

The flea may seem like just a small nuisance, but it is responsible for a lot of skin disorders on dogs and cats. Flea bites make your pet uncomfortable and extremely itchy!

Because of their minuscule size, fleas often remain undetected by owners ? or the owner simply doesn’t want to accept the fact that their dog or cat has fleas.

Fleas are a “temporary obligate parasite”, which means they spend most of their time in the environment away from the host, usually in your pet’s bedding, only jumping on the host for a feed of blood. Your flea problem may be worse than you think, as fleas found on your pet may only be a small percentage of the total population in your house.

Female fleas can lay up to 20 eggs each day, usually in your pet’s bedding. These can fall off or find their way around your home or garden.

Hatching of the mature flea from the cocoon formed by the larvae is triggered by any vibrations you or your pet make as you move around the house. Fleas have legs that enable them to jump great distances and they jump when a shadow falls on them, as it suggests an animal is nearby, or when they feel warmth or sense an odour.

Dogs and cats can develop a severe allergy to flea bites and often hurt themselves in an attempt to relieve themselves from the itching. If your pet is constantly scratching and biting itself, visit your local pet store for a soothing cream and flea treatment or take the animal to your veterinarian for a proper flea treatment.

Your pet will be reinfested unless your home is also treated. Flea rinses, powders or sprays are effective ways to destroy fleas on your pet, while flea collars and systemic insecticidal products can be used to prevent further infestation of the surroundings.

Tablets are also available which quickly kill fleas feeding on your pet; then there are products like Frontline, a liquid squeezed onto your pet’s coat.

Make sure you read all labels and take care while using flea control products on young puppies and kittens.

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June 16, 2005

Cancer

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Question:

My 11-year-old Maltese has cancer on her inner back leg. It is starting to get quite large — it’s the size of a tennis ball and now is developing blisters. Is there anything we can do to make this less irritating for her? I am really worried. The blisters are starting to burst. The cancer grew very quickly. The vet said we can’t help her, but what can we do to make her more comfortable in her last few months?

Kristen

Answer:

When we say cancer, we think of malignant growths, but a tumour is simply a lump and can be benign or malignant. Without taking a biopsy to look at the histopathology of the lump it is impossible to accurately predict what the prognosis will be. Obviously it is better to know what you are dealing with, so finding out the type of tumour would be helpful.

Then you can discuss treatments. Surgery may be an option, or chemotherapy; even radiation is available to pets through specialist centres. You need to discuss all options with your vet and maybe ask for a referral to a specialist to discuss more advanced treatments, risks, costs and likelihood of success.

Often when tumours grow very fast (which can indicate an aggressive nature), the blood supply can’t keep up with the rate of growth and the central tissues die off, causing infection and ulceration as you describe. Sometimes antibiotics and anti-inflammatory treatments can help, but only in the short term.

This is all you can do if you do not get a diagnosis about the sort of cancer you are dealing with. Apart from that, pain relief when needed and most importantly, lots of TLC. Pets are very brave but they need to feel safe and secure when they are ill, just like us. All the best and enjoy every moment you can with her.

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How often should I exfoliate my skin?

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Question:

I usually use a facial scrub every two weeks but was wondering if I should do it more often because my skin gets very dry and flaky.

Kylie

Answer:

Use an exfoliant once a week for dry skin, up to twice a week for combination skin and every other day for oily skin.

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June 15, 2005

A lesson for the teacher

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Rearing a child alone is no easy task. By the time my daughter reached school age, I realised I had to find a way to earn a decent living, so I returned to university to gain a teaching qualification.

As part of the course I was placed for a number of weeks at a secondary school. This was my first full-time, although unpaid, work experience for a few years and I revelled in the challenge, stimulation and social atmosphere of the school.

I quickly developed a crush on my supervisor, Tony. An older man, he had the air of a world-weary academic — intellectual and wise. I loved the way he taught his students. He obviously cared about them and his film classes were informative and fun. “Is he married?” I asked myself, although I knew our student/supervisor relationship forbade the possibility of anything extracurricular.

As the weeks wore on, we spent much time together discussing lesson plans, film-making and, endlessly, the state of education, as we shared a latte at lunch. As he puffed away on his movie mogul’s cigar, his attitude towards me was nothing but professional, so I resigned myself to unrequited love.

Meanwhile I had noticed the Information Technology teacher, Matthew, who was a positive and friendly man. His marriage was breaking up and physically he looked exhausted and out of shape. As much as I liked him, I was wary of ‘rebound’ guys, so I continued fretting for Tony.

Finally my time was up at the school and I said goodbye to both Matthew and Tony. In my haste I left my wallet behind at the final drinks after school. Later that night the telephone rang. It was Matthew; he had found my wallet and offered to bring it over. He stayed for drinks and we shared a fun evening together. He was interesting and smart with a great sense of humour. We kissed goodnight and made plans for another get-together. This unexpected turn of events had still not affected my feelings for Tony. In an unusual burst of bravado I e-mailed Tony to see if we could get together now my placement was over. His response was cool and detached.

With no interest there, I continued seeing Matthew. He seemed to love coming to my place and cooking for me; each week the recipes were more elaborate. I enjoyed it but wondered why he did not invite me on a proper date. “It’s too difficult for you to get a babysitter”, he said.

After a while a much warmer e-mail returned from Tony. “How about dinner?” he said. The thought of going out excited me. Although I realised Matthew probably would not be happy, I accepted and had a beautiful evening at a cosy local bistro.

Both men had custody of their children every second weekend, which meant we only made plans on a fortnightly basis. For about six months I had home-cooked meals with Matthew one weekend and fine wining-and-dining with Tony the other. In a strange way both men satisfied my social needs.

I liked them both very much and felt torn, as I could not decide between the two. Matthew was now back in shape and healthier and more active than ever, but his homebody attitude was a concern. After many years spent at home alone I found the social whirl of the two suitors truly exciting.

Eventually a decision had to be made. As much as I liked Matthew, I found his unwillingness to go out a sore point. When I broached the issue, he asked me if we went out would we go ‘Dutch’?

That was the turning point. I made the break and gave the relationship with Tony a real go. After a couple of months he was no longer so keen to go out and started to take up residence on my couch. I found the neverending conversations about school a bore and the cigar smoke started to offend. I lost interest quickly. On one of our final evenings together he told me in passing how Matthew was about to set up house with his new girlfriend.

In that moment my feelings finally clarified. I no longer cared for Tony and desperately wanted Matthew and his home-cooked meals and fun personality back. I sent off a tentative e-mail to enquire about his wellbeing. He never responded.

I guess he is happy. That was a few years ago now. I missed Matthew terribly and have never had strong feelings for another man. I realised Matthew was looking for a partner in a happy home life and I could not see his many qualities because of the good times offered by Tony. When Tony and I finally spent time at home together, the relationship lost its sparkle.

The lesson for this teacher? To focus on one subject at a time. The irony is that I was the person hurt most by my two-timing. Since then I have devoted myself to my child and have never felt the urge to risk love again.

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June 9, 2005

Doggie diet

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Question:

I have two miniature poodles that are one to two kilos over the recommended 10kg weight for their breed. How much food should I be giving them? I like to give them dry and tinned food daily, with raw bones once a week. The suggested amounts on the commercial food packets differ with each brand and don’t give a guide if you want to feed dry and wet. Also, do you have a good recipe for homemade dog food?

Linda Pearcey

Answer:

These guidelines are only guidelines, so get a vet to confirm if in fact your pooches are overweight. It depends on their condition, the fat covering over their ribs and the amount of waist they have. Your vet can give them a fat score. If they just need to cut down a bit, it’s just like us, really. A little bit more exercise and watch the titbits. Any extra little treat, bit of toast or scrap of leftover food does add up!

As for their diet, again there are no hard and fast rules. What you are doing sounds fine. With complete foods you can feed just dry food or mix a bit of tinned in — that’s okay too. Raw bones are good for keeping the teeth clean, so that’s good too. Each pet is different; some get diarrhoea with certain foods and do better on premium foods from your vet, some pets can eat anything. Start by cutting the food down by, say, a quarter or just cutting out treats. If they don’t lose any weight and you are still concerned, you should consider a light or diet food available from your vet, who should also check there are no underlying medical issues.

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June 9, 2005

My jealousy nearly ruined a friendship

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Several years ago, when I was single, I had just enough money each payday to pay my rent, bills and buy food. A friend of mine, Jill, was doing really well in her job and I was envious of the income she was earning compared to my measly amount. The fact that she was several years younger than me and had been able to buy a home before I could also irritated me.

One day Jill phoned to ask if I wanted to join her and a group of friends on a weekend away. I barely had enough money but decided to go anyway. When we were away, Jill and her friends seemed to have heaps of money spare to buy food and alcohol, while I just scraped by, buying as little food as possible. There was no way I could afford any alcohol. I secretly seethed at Jill and her friends spending frivolously in front of me.

One afternoon we all went down to the beach for a swim and after lazing in the sun for awhile I decided to return to the house. Before we had left for the beach, Jill had hidden her purse in a cushion. On my return, as I was alone, jealousy overcame me and I took out Jill’s purse to see how much money she had on her. My jealousy turned to horror when I tried to put the purse back in its hiding spot and the zip on the cushion broke. I frantically tried to come up with a reason why I had gone to her purse but had no justifiable reason.

When they came back and Jill found the zip broken, they blamed it on another girl in the group. I played innocent and acted surprised at the cushion zip being busted. I’ll never know if Jill knew it was me who was snooping. I felt Jill suspected it could have been me. I guess I knew then I had a true friend, as she never accused me or mentioned a word about it afterwards.

I was sorry I felt so jealous that I jeopardised our friendship. I was lucky to save face. Jill and I are still friends today. I learnt my lesson and have never snooped on a friend since.

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June 9, 2005

Sleep apnoea

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Marion Weatherburn says she was “just so debilitatingly tired” and growing more and more tired seemingly every day.

Although there were obvious reasons for her fatigue (running a household with a husband and two children and working), one day about eight years ago, she knew “it wasn’t right or normal tiredness”.

“Then I actually fell asleep while I was driving,” she says. “I was driving home from work one day. One eye closed, then the other … but then I caught myself in time. I didn’t have an accident or anything, but it scared me, so I made an appointment to go to see the doctor.” **

Her doctor referred Marion — a Perth-based office worker and mother of two children, Ryan, 13 and Jesse, 11 — to a specialist, who conducted a sleep study.

“I was in hospital overnight, where they monitor your brain, breathing, snoring and leg movement,” she explains. “And my results showed I stopped breathing 37 times an hour.”

Marion was diagnosed with obstructive sleep apnoea, a condition in which breathing is temporarily interrupted during sleep. This not only disrupts sleep, but also starves the body of vital oxygen.

Sleep apnoea is more commonly associated with men and being overweight, but Marion is neither of these!

“It’s very unusual for someone like me to have sleep apnoea,” she says. “Which just goes to show it’s something women should be more aware of. I think that women tend to put tiredness down to other, day-to-day things. But if you think you’re overtired, consult a doctor and ask about a sleep study.”

Marion’s treatment involves the use of what’s called a CPAP (Continuous Positive Airway Pressure) machine, a pump that blows air through a mask worn over the nose while she sleeps.

“There are other treatment options — including a mouthguard or sometimes surgery — but this is what’s working for me,” she says. “I noticed a big difference after only two or three days.

“Now, if I don’t use it, for any reason, I’m a zombie … the crankiest, tiredest woman around! But when I do, I feel alive and have energy.

“So if you think you’re more tired than you should be, talk to your doctor, because it could well be treated.”

For more information, contact Sleep Disorders Australia: (02) 9990 3514 or e-mail: [email protected]

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June 9, 2005

Princess Mary’s beauty secrets: make-up tips

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Mary’s favourite make-up artist Soren Hedegaard shares his tips for modern beauty.

Soren Hedegaard has helped polish Princess Mary’s appearance on many occasions. We asked him to share some of his tips and views on the latest trends.

What brand of make-up do you use?

I am using a simple and effective Danish make-up range called Tromborg Professional Makeup. The range has been developed by a colleague of mine, Marianne Tromborg. I particularly love her Pure Mineral Foundation.

What are your lipstick tips?

Lipstick depends on the person’s natural lip shape. If you have full lips, you can wear almost any colour or pigmentation. If you have thin lips and want to emphasise them, stay away from lip pencils as they can sometimes give your lips a hard edge. Instead, apply your lipstick using your index finger.

The fingertip actually has the shape of a lipstick, so it will give you the perfect application as well as making your lip look stained, which will make them look fuller. After, you can apply gloss to make lips look luxurious. I prefer to use gloss for the evening.

What eye make-up are you into right now?

I have gone away from the smoky eyes. I’m working a lot on lashes. I am very much into mascara now.

I want to make lashes look big and full, and I am even using single lashes to extend the lashes. Less eyeshadow and more mascara, because lipstick is back in a big way ? coral is my favoured colour.

If I use eyeshadow, it’s a darker colour very close to the lashes and softer shades along the socket line.

What about eyebrows?

Eyebrows frame the eyes. I can get a stomach ache from seeing someone with the wrong shape eyebrows! I use a gel to brush up brows, and cut away stray hairs. At the moment I’m into the Brooke Shields of the 1970s [look]. Make-up, like fashion, is like a wheel. It comes back.

And blush?

I use it to give the cheeks a natural glow. A lot of women overdo blush, which can be ageing. The trick is to apply blush to the apples of your cheeks and blend upwards and away from the face.

Who are your favourite faces?

There are many, but Princess Mary is beautiful. It’s so nice that I have a connection with her, as I see all her natural beauty. You have to like the person you do the make-up on or you want to make them look like Morticia [in The Addams Family]!

You must follow these tips with Mary?

You see, I’m not allowed to talk … but can I say I love her?

We will take that as a ‘yes’, Soren!

Soren’s make-up tips

Less is more ? start with a light make-up application and add more if you need it.
Always use make-up brushes ? however, use fingers to apply creams as they warm up the product, giving a translucent finish.
Don’t overdo blush ? one of the most common mistakes.
Apply moisturiser every day ? make-up will go on evenly and smoothly.
Curl lashes before applying mascara for an instant lift.

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Princess Mary’s beauty secrets

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Woman’s Day beauty editor Mary Zavaglia headed to Denmark to interview ‘facialist to the stars’ Ole Henriksen, the LA-based Dane who advises Mary on skincare, and Soren Hedegaard, the Princess’s personal make-up artist.

Ole Henriksen is the man responsible for Princess Mary’s healthy, glowing complexion.

His products are delivered to the Palace, and when Ole is in Denmark for his numerous TV appearances he is invited there to meet with the Princess. Now he shares his special skincare tips with us …

What do you love most about Princess Mary?

I love her natural beauty, and that is what all Danes love about her. They are into a natural look, more so than other parts of the world.

For example, Princess Mary invited me to lunch ? and she greeted me totally free of make-up, totally groomed, perfectly shaped eyebrows, stunning eyes, beautiful skin, gorgeous, freshly shampooed hair that moves … Everything was about romance and naturalness.

Her body language was very feminine ? the way she draped her body on the sofa. She always has eye contact and she spoke only in Danish ? fluently, with no ifs or buts. She speaks beautifully, and you sense she cares about people in her path. The staff love her, too.

When I walked around the Palace with Princess Mary, she wore high heels and was dressed in a beautiful velvet tuxedo. With her fashion sense and her perfect figure, she is the Danish fashion ambassador.

How often do you go to the Palace?

I can’t really divulge too much, but I am invited soon as Princess Mary wants to say thank you for the way her skin looks. She has told me that she has never received so many compliments on her complexion.

You must be proud that her skin looks so good …

When I have a happy customer, whether it is her or anyone else, I feel fantastic. But I also believe Princess Mary has a glowing complexion because she is in love!

Ole, what are your skincare principles?

Keep it simple ? less is more. I advise my clients to use products with high concentrations of antioxidants and natural active ingredients, which results in firmer, smoother, even-pigmented skin.

I also believe in stimulating the skin with refreshing water, rinseable cleansers and scrubs. Lastly, use a daily moisturiser and eye cream.

And what are your top five products?

Ole Henriksen Pure Perfection Anti-Aging Creme, 57g, $99.
Ole Henriksen Truth Serum Collagen Booster, 30ml, $82.
Ole Henriksen Invigorating Night Gel ? Firming Treatment, $69.
Ole Henriksen Sheer Transformation ? Renewing Creme, $58.
Ole Henriksen Ultimate Lift Eye Gel, $85.

Tell us about your book, which has just come out in Denmark.

It is about living in the moment and how to stay in touch with your senses. I cover the topics of wellness, including diet, exercise and keeping your life simple. This is my first book and I am happy to say it will be translated into English and next launched in Australia.

You travel a lot. Any travel tips for us?

Yes. I always bring my own food on board ? I think plane food drags you down and makes you feel tired. I slather my hands with hand cream that has a rosemary aroma, which is very uplifting. I also use my Blackcurrant Complexion Oil, which gives skin a beautiful gloss. And my Fresh Lips is a must-have. It stops chapping and drying of the lips.

Would you consider doing a kids’ range?

Definitely. Parents ask, “What can I use from your range for my children?” I suggest the Clarifying Body Wash, as it is 100 percent soft and soothing ? and my Lavender Body Oil, which can be used on rashes.

Have you bought a gift for Prince Christian?

Yes, I have bought a fun swimsuit and of course I will bring the Princess a copy of my book!

Is Mary in your book?

No, I did not take such a liberty as to ask her. I respect her desire for privacy. But she is a very available person with a great memory of places and people.

Who would have thought? She met this guy and a few years later she’s a Princess. And this is the oldest monarchy in the world. She’s part of an amazing history.

When I met her last time, she was about to meet President Bush, but that’s just like another person. I mean, for her now, if it isn’t Queen Elizabeth, it’s President Bush or whoever!

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