Pain and over the counter meds
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What kind of over-the-counter meds is okay?
Comments (15)It´s a simple matter of DOSAGE, too much and instead of being therapeutic it becomes a poison, in many medications the line that separates therapeutic effects from toxic effects is extremely thin, besides, medications for animals have the right concentration of active ingredient, medications for humans have different concentration and it´s not easy to make the proper adjustments. You can safely give aspirin to a cat as long as you do not exceed therapeutic parameters. There are two types of NSAIDS, non COX selective ( like aspirin ) and COX selective. Non COX selective NSAIDS have greater secondary effects than COX selective NSAIDS, since they are not selective they block all the protaglandin production, good and bad, "good" prostaglandins are needed by the body and play an inportant role in the body´s physiology, just to mention, there´s one protaglandin that regulates the mucus layer production of the stomach, block it´s precursor and the prostaglandin is no longer produced which causes the mucus layer to disappear laeving the stomach mucosa without protection ( which can cause stomach ulcer ) against the hidrocloric acid produced by the stomach; another prostaglandin regulates the discharge of bicarbonate from the pancreas when the stomach content is discharged into the duodenum ( bicarbonate needed to neutralize the acid ), block the precursor and the that priostaglandin is no longer produced the result is an acid burn of the duodenum mucosa; another prostaglandin is needed for the clotting properties of blood, block the precursor of that prostaglandin and the platelets do not agregate and the blood doesn´t clot. So it´s very easy for you to give your dog a medication, all you need is to open the vial and give the animal a pill, but you have absolutely no idea that you can be HARMING your pet just because you didn´t bother in calling the vet asking if it was ok to give the dog a pill and how much. Here´s what´s going to happen: 1.- You are going to overdose 2.- The animal is going to suffer all the secondary effects associated to medication toxicosis, in this case let´s say aspirin. 3.- The aspirin is going to block the production of all the prostaglandins good and bad. 4.- The stomach mucosa now is not protected by the mucus ----> gastric ulcera 5.- The acid stomach content discharges in the duodenum and oooops, there´s no prostaglandin there telling the pancreas to discharge bicarbonate to neutralize the acid ---> burnt duodenal mucosa and possible ulceration 6.- Change in the PH of the small instestine from alkaline to acidic which causes death of the normal bacterial flora and a bloom in the pathogenic bacterial flora ---> GI infection 7.- Now you have an infected animal with stomach ulcer and just to add a little bit more to the harvest, no blood clotting so you have a bleeding ulcer and it´s going to bleed and bleed and bleed until the animal runs out of blood because nobody can stop the bleeding. 8.- Well the animal is bleeding to death, but that´s not all, now you have an hypovolemic animal and if the animal doesn´t have the right ammount of liquid circulating in the circulatory system the circulatory system is going to collapse due to hypovolemic shock. 9.- Your pet DIES. Which over the counter medication is OK ? NONE !!!!!!!!!! End of story....See MoreEpoxy resin countertops (lab countertops)
Comments (21)I definitely don't want wood, but thanks for the suggestion. I'm a little bummed tonight because I went to buy a sample of the tile backplash I liked, but the shade of the current batch has more beige brown in it and I liked the charcoal greys that were more prominent. I was too delayed in buying it! Anyway, I did some looking and decided that Corian is not an option in a darker color. Didn't like it. Can't use laminate because of the undermount sink. Lab counters don't sound like a great fit. I think they might be too dark also. Here's my options I think: 1)Honed Granite: if I want to risk the staining issues. No scratching or heat worries right? Perfect color choice. 2)Quartz: risk of chemical stains, risk of heat damage from griddles, slow cookers. No scratches, perfect color choice. 3)Stainless: No staining, heat damage, and scratches only add to the look. Not a perfect color choice. 4)Soapstone: Great color, not staining, no heat damage. Chips easily? It would appear that stainless is a great option for the durability but I really want a tile backsplash. I liked the look of marble mosaic because the pattern was small and from a distance, it would look uniform. I want to look somewhat industrial but not 100%. My floor tile looks like a rusty metal. In the daylight, depending on the angle, it is very reflective, like an old mirror. Without daylight, it has the copper/bronze color more. It is the most awesome tile!! But, I want some warmth. I will have tongue and groove ceiling painted to match the cabs. So would stainless counters be too much metallic? Would they work with a darker tile backsplash. I also like a 1x2 multicolor slate backsplash or something like these: http://www.missionstonetile.com/products/17-Tabarka/tabarka-med-10 Here's my faucet and sink too: How do these compare to each other in price. I have no idea. We supposedly are able to get less expensive AB granite here because it is quarried locally....See MoreGranite Counter Tops
Comments (30)First I am not a fabricator but have over 30 years experience as a home builder. A couple of comments on Granite. First in this forum like many granite is talked discussed as if it is a commodity - all granite tops are created equal. Granite is not like salt or soy beans. There are many grades of granite and the prices vary widely many with similar or even the same names. There are also many levels of fabricator from the sophisticated fabricator using computer operated cutting and polishing machines to the guy who will literally cut granite in your back yard. I was at a "shop" the other day where they were cutting granite with a hand saw on 2x4's in the parking lot. Many new fabricators were working for someone else and when the economy slowed they were laid off. These employees then went into business for themselves often without proper financing or even proper tools. The prices fell as these fabricators using lawn signs to advertise and working for wages and cutting corners: waxing edges instead of polishing, using mismatched remnants, dyeing granite to make it look more expensive, cheap uncertified give away sinks, and other tricks that do not show up until the check clears. Radon is pretty much a non issue but check it if you like. Do not buy from a fabricator unless you have seen the shop and the equipment they are using. If they have their own slab inventory it is a good sign that they are better off financially. Reverse look up the phone number. If it comes up a cell phone and they fabricator does not have an office look out. Many of these guys change numbers often to avoid warranty. Yes all granite should be sealed. Darker granite will hide the absorbed water but still needs to be sealed. Quartz, solid surface materials and even the composite sold by Granite Transformation have advantages and disadvantages. First they are more uniform because they are manufactured product. The is no such thing as a B or C grade quartz. These product do not have the veining and character as granite. Here is a link that might be useful: ANO Sales...See MoreHelp with kitchen counter-tops is really needed...
Comments (42)for the handles, may I suggest something to pick up on the hues in the flooring? A little more copper toned. you have light cabs, light floors. I think throwing in a dark ORB w/o actual copper highlights would be too much of a contrast. IMO. cypress park Sandra, I like the porcelain one better than the other one. Does the backsplash have to be done immediately? If the tones in the porcelain tile you picked clash w/the ivory tones in the counter, it could be a problem. However, I did find some copper toned ones that should be avail. these are porcelain/SS, and treated so as not to stain or tarnish. I LOVE these for your kitchen. timeless and gorgeous. They are probably not super cheap, but it would be worth it for me. http://www.miusartmosaics.com/arabesque-lantern-beacon-copper-tile-in these would also work. the site is here: maybe they have them in stock.http://www.westsidetile.com/arabesque-tiles/ i like this one too. notice the copper faucet. beautiful w/the glass mosaic. if you got the cream countertop, this would look amazing w/your floors. this last one is a copper colored slate/quartzite....See MoreElmer J Fudd
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