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News06/14/2017: Charles Evan Children's Discovery Trail - New and Perfect for Young Families
It's vital that my children spend time outside in nature. I love having them play in the park, take a walk or go for a hike outside, so, you can imagine my delightful surprise when I discovered that there was a children's trail in Princeton, New Jersey. Ed, the kids and I have visited our fair share of outdoor recreation sites, so we were up for the challenge on this one. 10/25/2016: Globetrotting for Dinner in Lambertville
Are you in a restaurant rut? It’s hard to imagine in the thriving Princeton/Hopewell dining scene but sometimes the change-up is necessary (and delicious) Lambertville is not a secret dining destination by any means – Hamilton’s Grill Room and Lambertville Station have anchored the town for years and are always crowd pleasers. For those searching for something more worldly, with international flavors to tickle the palate, look at the concise list below and start planning your meal. BTW - a few things matter when going somewhere new (you've done the research, the food will be good) - do they accept plastic? do they take reservations? and do I need to bring my own bottles . . . Italian: Bell’s Tavern - accepts plastic, reservations, full bar DeAnna’s - accepts plastic, reservations recommended, full bar Italian/French: Brian’s - CASH ONLY, reservations recommended, BYOB French: Manon - CASH ONLY, reservations recommended, BYOB
Middle Eastern/Mediterranean: Marhaba - accepts plastic, reservations, BYOB
Mexican: Tacos Cancun - accepts plastics, no reservations, BYOB El Tule - accepts plastic, reservations, BYOB
Japanese/Sushi: Ota-Ya – accepts plastic, reservations, BYOB
Thai: Thai Tida - accepts plastic, reservations, BYOB
New American: D’floret - CASH/CHECK only, accepts reservations, BYOB
BON APPETIT
10/07/2016: Princeton Weather test 09/04/2016: WIN 2 Tickets to Catch a Rising Star Princeton! Happy Labor Day Weekend! How about a giveaway? We have 2 sets a tickets to shows at Catch a Rising Star Princeton. To enter is simple. See below. The giveaway will end on September 6th at 11:59 PM and 2 winners will be chosen at random. We'll contact the winner by email, so make sure to include your info in the entry form below.
06/16/2016: Local Father's Day Gifts for Under $100 Oops! You just realized that Father’s Day is this weekend, but you’re stumped on gift ideas. You want to get dad more than just a card and something other than a tie or tools. And chances are, if you ask him what he wants for Father’s Day, you won’t get much further with ideas. We browsed our PrincetonShopping.com clients for some ideas and came up with a list of gifts for under $100 that we’re sure he wouldn’t have thought of. 1. Take me Out to the Ballgame snack basket from Monday Monrning Flowers
2. Golf Wooden Bottle Opener from Hamilton Jewelers
3. William Yeoward Corinne Double Old Fashion Tumbler at Hamilton Jewelers
4. 20% Off grooming services at 18|8 Men's Salon in Market Fair Mall
5. Visa card to cover the cost of a few dry cleaning trips at Mayflower Cleaners
6. Living Accents Newport Hammock with Stand at Ace Hardware
7. Homemade lunch or dinner with recipes from Pennington Quality Market or McCaffrey's
8. Jerseys, socks, tools and more for under $50 at Sourland Cycles Get even more ideas from our local shopping guide at PrincetonShopping.com. 12/05/2015: Happy New Year Hey don’t dread it, embrace it. Below is a list of local things to do if you are feeling the NYE vibe. We’ve got the fam bam covered, too – it’s NYE for them too. Not into making the scene? Clear some furniture, load up the playlist with funky dance tunes, invite people over – after 9pm – then you don’t have to worry about dinner. You will have to feed them once they get their groove and drink on – order a ton of breakfast sandwiches from Brick Farm and reheat in the oven. Add a few dozen doughnuts to the mix from Curiosity Doughnuts in the Stockton Market and boom, party done.
ADULTS ONLY
Dinner
Brick Farm Tavern - http://us5.campaign-archive2.com/?u=a318a37710a922d70dacd8ee2&id=8437adcfdc&e=43b714f57f Agricola - http://agricolaeatery.com/newyears-eve-2015-2-2/ Salt Creek Grille - http://www.saltcreekgrilleprinceton.com/events The Peacock Inn - http://www.peacockinn.com/dining/holidays.htm Vidalia - http://www.vidalia.restaurant/new-years-eve.html The Brothers Moon - http://www.brothersmoon.com/documents/NewYearsEve2016.pdf
Entertainment
New Year's Eve, New Jersey Capital Philharmonic Orchestra, Patriots Theater, War Memorial, Trenton, 609-558-2292
Catch a Rising Star - Two Shows and a Gala, Catch a Rising Star, Hyatt Regency, 102 Carnegie Center, West Windsor, 609-987-8018
Viva Tango Dance Party - Argentine Tango, Viva Tango, Suzanne Patterson Center, 45 Stockton Street, Princeton, 609-948-4448
Sound Journey into the New Year 2016 with Lois Harrison at Princeton Center for Yoga & Health, 9:00 pm – 12:00 am $55 /$45 if registered by 12/15/2015 - Come join us this New Year's Eve tradition at Princeton Yoga to journey into your heart through immersion in sacred sound. We begin with guided meditation to let go of the old, then lay down for a journey into the vibrations of the gongs, Native American flutes, Himalayan singing bowls, percussion and other world instruments. We end with a guided meditation to enter 2016 filled with unconditional love and living from our heart space. Afterwards there will be a sharing of conversation, food and joy! Please bring a pot luck vegetarian appetizer or dessert to share. Princeton Center for Yoga & Health, 88 Orchard Road, Skillman, NJ 08558. 609-924-7294. princetonyoga@mindspring.com, pcyh@mindspring.com
NYE Party at The Ivy Inn – Karaoke with Rockin’Ron, 9:30pm-1:30am., 248 Nassau Street, Princeton.
Bahama Breeze's Island Junkanoo New Year's Eve Bash - Ring in 2016 island style during Bahama Breeze's Island Junkanoo New Year's Eve Bash. Live music, body painting and a tropical toast will start the New Year off right! Enjoy drink specials from 9pm until close. Address: 3535 US Highway 1, Princeton, NJ, 08540 www.bahamabreeze.com, Phone Number: (609) 799-3808
A Vaudeville New Year's Eve, Villagers Theater, 475 DeMott Lane, Somerset, 732-873-2710
FAMILY FUN For those of you who can’t make it to midnight, there are plenty of things to do with your crew to celebrate the start of 2016.
New Year’s Eve Splash at Adventure Aquarium on December 31 from 10:00 am to 6:30 pm – the perfect way to celebrate the start of 2016. Visit with favorite animals during twilight hours, dare to walk through the Shark Tunnel and end the evening with fireworks over the Delaware River. NEW! This year there's no need to reserve your spot! 2015 New Year's Eve Splash festivities are included with General Admission. Parking is complimentary for all guests. http://www.adventureaquarium.com/
New Year's Eve Countdown, Ewing Library, 61 Scotch Road, Ewing, 609-882-3130
Countdown to 2016, Robbinsville Library, 42 Robbinsville-Allentown Road, Robbinsville, 609-259-2150
Hogmanay Bonfire in Lawrenceville, 6-8pm, Celebrate the coming New Year with this Scottish tradition. Toss all of last year's bad memories into the fire. Free refreshments. http://www.thelhs.org/index.php?view=details&id=124:hogmanay-bonfire&option=com_eventlist&Itemid=53
Fireworks, Greater Lambertville and New Hope Chamber of Commerce, On the River
Fireworks in Philadelphia - http://www.visitphilly.com/events/philadelphia/new-years-eve-fireworks/
Sesame Place - The Count’s Countdown to New Year’s Celebration Dine - http://sesameplace.com/en/langhorne/events/the-counts-countdown-to-new-years-celebration/ and New Year’s Eve Fireworks http://sesameplace.com/en/langhorne/events/new-years-fireworks/
Local Light Shows
Shady Brook Farm, 5-10pm, http://shadybrookfarm.com/holiday-light-show/Experience the magic of more than 3 million lights illuminating acres of farmland at the Shady Brook Farm 2015 Holiday Light Show! Encounter whimsical holiday displays and familiar characters, drive through in the comfort of your own car or enjoy the show on an open air wagon ride (weather permitting), warm up with a cup of hot cocoa and and cook up some s’mores at a toasty bonfire (cocoa, marshmallows, and more treats available for purchase in the Farm Market) and visit and have your photo taken with Santa our greenhouse. Cranbury Christmas Lights, 6:00 - 9:00pm, http://www.cranburychristmaslights.com/Enjoy a Christmas Spectacular on Main Street, Cranbury. New Jersey and New York’s largest Christmas Tree would like you to visit! With over 46,000 light which is more than the Rockefeller Center Tree you will be amazed at the beauty of so many lights! Cranbury Christmas Lights is one of the TOP Christmas display in the USA. The display in 2015 is like a Broadway show with over 122,000 lights dancing to the music being controlled by 4,160 Channels and 25,000 feet of extension cords! Our lights will dance with the music on the following nights: November 28th, 29th, December 4th, 5th 6th and 10th, 11th, 12th, 13th and 18th, 19th, 20th, 21st, 22nd and 23rd, 25th, 26th, 27th, and 30th with the last night 31st. Check the website for parking information and schedules which vary from night to night.
05/26/2015: Hoagie Haven Hoagie Haven is certainly the most famous hoagie place in Princeton if not the world. Photos of loyal customers wearing their Hoagie Haven t-shirts all over the planet cover the wall next to the cash register. I’ve been going to Haven for well over a decade, and it certainly deserves all the hype it gets. I can’t remember a time when I was the only one in the store. Let me warn you, if you’re looking for a light, healthy snack, this might not be the right place for you – there is literally a sandwich called the Heart Attack. Two of the most popular hoagies are the Sanchez: chicken cutlet, American cheese, mozzarella sticks, fries, and Sanchez sauce ($6/$11); and the Phat Lady: cheesesteak, mozzarella sticks, fries, ketchup, and hot sauce ($5.50/$10.50). The menu has a long and diverse list of creations with American, Italian, Greek, Mexican, and Southern styles. My personal favorite is the Sanchez. With all those ingredients packed into one sandwich, each bite is a new surprise. The signature Sanchez sauce adds a sweet flame and really ties it all together. Haven does their sandwiches big - a half is usually more than enough, and a whole is an accomplishment. These sandwiches are the ones that make you sit down for a while before resuming any activities. The prices are great too. Most subs are under $6 and will leave you stuffed. Even though it’s not the most nutritious place in town, the bread is delivered every day fresh from the Italian People’s Bakery. The Maltabes brothers run the store, as well as Slice Between and George’s Roasters and Ribs right next door. They’re often the ones at the cashier and are a friendly, outgoing bunch. Because HH is so popular, at night and weekends, it’s usually packed. With the high-energy crowd in close quarters, it’s often loud and bustling. Haven is almost always open. They really only close when people stop coming, which on weekends often isn’t until passed 2:00 or 3:00AM. The store itself isn’t all that big, and there are only few stools inside for seating and a couple benches outside. Whether you leave with one of their notorious hoagies or famous t-shirts, you won’t forget the time you went to Hoagie Haven. 242 Nassau Street 12/03/2013: Smoke-Free Homes 07/18/2013: Only Rainbows After Rain Only Rainbows After Rain
I’m a single parent. Single parent of two in fact. A happy single parent of two, but it isn’t easy. And I’ve found over the last few years since I went out on my own, that there are many who are struggling in one way or another, but feel like they are in it alone. Reflecting on conversations I have had, life moments in our community, rocks in the road people face and so on, it seemed time to publish a slightly out of tone Random Scoop. A scoop that hopefully will help someone out there a little today. And maybe even tomorrow too. Growing up my mother always had folks knocking at her door for help. All they were looking for was a conversation, some advice, a chair to sit in so that they could cry. They sensed she could help simply by offering to listen. A revolving door with people landing in her wing chair. Watching the folks come and go it struck me that despite how things may appear, many people go through unknown hardships. Some that are obvious yet unexpected, some that are hidden and born with. But there is common ground with them all. In all cases the person feels like they are in it all alone. Even if surrounded by friends, family, faith or whatever support system they have in place, at the end of the day, they feel alone with it all. Random Scoop was designed to bring small nuggets of information to the community. Well, here is one nugget of cheer for those struggling. Whatever your personal journey is, you are quite simply not in it alone. You’ve got me for one! That said, it takes the community to make folks realize that. Yes, the pain you are suffering is yours alone. But turn to the folks in your life, because you might be surprised at the help they give. The natural order of society is often to take the path when running into someone of ‘not mentioning it’ --- ‘it’ being the pink elephant in the room that is hard to talk about. Society likes perhaps to make people feel ok by carrying on as usual as if nothing has transpired. This approach isn’t completely flawed as it helps everyone survive and carry on. And it is also easier. Easier to smile and not reference the hardship someone might be facing. That said, I think as a community we all need to remember that there is someone we can help a little each day but asking them, by letting them know they are in our thoughts, by letting them talk. What is the scoop then exactly? Our community seems to have gone through so much over the last year that the message here is to let folks know that they aren’t alone at all. That their friends do worry, and think on them even if they aren’t saying so. That there are many others who have them in their thoughts, even if they are comfortable enough to let them know. That every dish cooked for them and dropped off, is a symbol of a much greater message of how much they care. And even if it seems like people have forgotten, they haven’t, they are simply caught up in their own lives. Simply the way life goes I guess. Good and bad and on the river goes. A song came on the radio this morning with a fairly trite but true lyric that seems fitting. Given the losses over the last year for so many that I love, and the struggles that others face in our community, this song is for you. Give it a listen. I hope it brightens your day. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ILtDs0MmRHE Scooped, with love.
06/03/2013: Technology and Decor When I was a newlywed I had a very definite vision of how my home would look. My first and unwavering rule was no big screen TV, ever! They were too big, too clunky, too ugly, too much. We spent all of our wedding money on a gorgeous cabinet that neatly concealed any hint of technology: TV. phone, stereo, subwoofers etc., etc., etc. All of those things did not go with my lovely mauve and blue color scheme. So much for the former awesome bachelor pad! Twenty years later: we couldn’t even get rid of that lovely cabinet on Craig’s List and smack dab in the middle of our family room is a 36 in. flat screen. What happened? This is what happened; technology became décor; so few cords, wires and all the unsightly stuff that came along with technology. It’s simple, it’s clean and you can even display your family photos and artwork on your television, or not. My point is this: technology has become an enhancement and not an intrusion. Some very clever and creative people make it invisible or make it visually interesting. Bravo! This is what I’m talking about. http://www.cussat.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/Hi-Tech-Home.pdf This company is based in California but anything can be recreated using local talent. 09/17/2012: Music to your ears!
As the Fall weather arrives, Princeton hits its stride and calendars are jammed with games, shuttling children, dinners and fundraisers. Luckily for us there is one event that we can all fit in this Saturday to start off the evening on the right note. It starts at 5:00! That should make your heart sing.
One Voice, a benefit for Trenton Children's Chorus is having their Fall fundraiser with fabulous cocktails, hors d'oeuvres and a small silent auction featuring private dinners and vacation homes (we all know that this is a great way to secure a great vacation for next year!) The Trenton Children's Chorus provides the opportunity for the young people in Trenton and surrounding communities to experience the power of music education, performance achievement and the spirit of making music together.
5:00 pm -7:30 pm at D&R Greenway. Music. Fall Flair attire. Make it the start of your evening, or simply a wonderful early evening out. After all, we need to make time to support the children of Trenton and this way....we can.
Scooped at: http://www.trentonchildrenschorus.org/ D&R Greenway, One Preservation Place, Princeton Saturday September 22nd, 5:00-7:30pm Spaces limited so RSVP to Nancy Ford at nsford@aol.com Ticket price: $100. Or simply donate! 03/12/2012: Gastroenteritis and Dehydration Acute gastroenteritis (AGE), often commonly known as a stomach virus, is one of the most common illnesses in children. Each year, approximately 1 in 50 children under the age of 18 will have been infected with AGE. In fact there are 15 to 25 million cases per year of acute gastroenteritis in children from birth to five years. This results in somewhere between 3 and 5 million visits to a physician.
The majority of acute gastroenteritis is caused by viruses, including rotavirus, astrovirus, and calcivirus. Rotavirus is the most common cause of AGE in children under the age of 2, and before the widespread use of the rotavirus vaccine, it accounted for half of the yearly AGE related hospitalizations. Infections with rotavirus tend to peak between November and March. Norwalk or Noro virus is a type of calcivirus, and may be present throughout the year. This virus is becoming well known due to its association with cruise ships.
All viruses that cause AGE tend to be quite contagious. Because they are spread by a fecal-oral route, outbreaks may occur in child care centers or after the ingestion of contaminated food such as shellfish, salads, or ice. Often, the food is contaminated by infected food handlers.
No matter the cause, the symptoms of AGE are always similar and include vomiting, diarrhea, abdominal cramping, decreased appetite, fever, headache and body aches. The vomiting and diarrhea occur because the virus will invade the cells that line the small intestine, destroying its ability to retain fluid.
In children, AGE typically begins with vomiting, later followed by diarrhea. The symptoms may also vary each day, beginning as early as 12 hours after exposure or up to 4 days after. It is possible to have as many as 20 episodes of vomiting and 20 episodes of diarrhea in one day. The stool is usually loose and watery and may be odorless or foul-smelling. Diarrhea may be normal or pale in color. The entire episode of AGE may last for three to seven days.
The most concerning complication of AGE in children is often dehydration. Signs of dehydration include increased thirst, decreased urine output, dry mouth, fewer tears, and weight loss. If the level of dehydration becomes more severe, children may become cranky, with sunken eyes, and an increased heart and breathing rate. In extreme cases, the kidneys will stop working, the heart will not have enough fluid to pump correctly, the blood pressure will drop, and your child will go into shock.
In order to avoid these complications, it is important to make all efforts to keep your child hydrated during a bout of AGE. This can be accomplished by offering small amounts of fluid, starting with a teaspoon at a time, over a specific time interval, such as 15 or 20 minutes. As your child is able to tolerate these small amounts, you may gradually increase the amount and shorten the time interval. Fluids such as Pedialyte or Gatorade are best to use because they contain salt and sugar, which helps to replace what it being lost by the vomiting and diarrhea. Juice should be limited, as this may prolong diarrhea. As your child can tolerate these clear fluids, you can advance to other liquids. Breast-feeding as a means of rehydration appears to reduce the number, volume, and duration of stools. Full-strength cow's milk and other nonhuman milk usually can be tolerated without problems and it is not necessary to dilute the milk or to substitute with lactose free formula or milk.
When possible, it is recommended to restart an age-appropriate diet. When diarrhea is the predominant symptom it has been shown that a relatively unrestricted diet will reduce stool output and the duration of illness. Foods with high levels of fats and simple sugars are less well tolerated than those with complex carbohydrates, lean meats, yogurt, fruits, and vegetables. The BRAT (bananas, rice, applesauce, toast) diet has been commonly recommended in the past, but feeding those foods alone becomes too restrictive and will not provide optimal nutrition.
Because AGE is usually caused by a viral illness, it is not recommended to treat with antibiotics. In addition, it is not recommended to give children antidiarrheal medications such as Immodium or Pepto-Bismol. There is no substantial evidence that these medications will help to treat the illness and they may have serious side effects such as intestinal infections and liver failure. There is some evidence to support the use of probiotics containing Lactobacillus during an episode of AGE. The probiotics will help to repopulate the intestinal tract with its normal bacteria and may reduce the amount of stool output as well as decreasing the duration of illness.
Good hygiene practices are the best method for prevention of AGE. This includes hand washing with warm, soapy water, especially after using the restroom and before meals. Diaper changing areas should always be separated from food preparation areas. When possible, you should keep your child away from others with AGE. Try to prevent children from sharing food and eating utensils.
Always remember to contact your pediatrician immediately if you ever have concerns about the length of illness or your child’s hydration status. 02/10/2012: When a Doctor Becomes a Patient Part 3, Prescription Pain Medication After surgery, I took off work for a week. I was given a prescription pain medication called Percocet 5/325 to be taken every 4-6 hours if needed for post operative pain. The post operative pain was more intense than I initially expected, and I took the pain medication for the first 4 days after surgery. This type of medication is from a class of medications called opioids. Another term that is used is “narcotic”, although opioid is now the preferred term. There are many other types of pain medications such as acetaminophen, NSAIDs (such as ibuprofen), however opioids are probably the most notorious. The term opioid is derived from the word “opium”. Historically, opioids have been the mainstay in the treatment of pain for hundreds of years. Our bodies have a naturally occurring form of pain relief using endorphins. Therefore opioids exert their effects by mimicking our body’s natural endorphins. This response of our body to opioids explains the pain relieving results. However the body’s natural system also can be influenced by the powerful rewarding and addicting properties of opioids. I do believe that pain medications such as Percocet have a therapeutic value in the management of pain, particularly post operative pain. However if you are a parent reading this blog post, or a teenager, I would hope that this post can help you understand a bit more of the reasons why caution should always be advised when dealing with these types of medications. Heroin, Oxycontin, morphine (Avinza), Roxicodone, oxycodone/acetaminophen (Percocet), hydrocodone/acetaminophen( Vicodin), hydromorphone(Dilaudid), fentanyl (Duragesic). These are all opioids. Heroin is illegal for many reasons, and everyone would agree that it is highly addictive. However, the others can also be highly addictive. In Europe, heroin is the most highly abused opioid. In North America, however, illegally diverted prescription opioids such as the ones I listed, are increasingly the primary illegal opioids. Among high school seniors in America, approximately 10% have used Vicodin non-medically. An estimated 63 million Americans have used a prescription opioid for nonmedical purposes in their lifetime. In 2003 studies showed that opioids were only second to marijuana as the most frequently abused illicit drugs among high school seniors. Nearly a third of teens believe that prescription pain killers are ‘not addictive’. More than half of teens don’t agree strongly that using cough medicines to get high is risky. http://www.goodmedicinebadbehavior.org/download/DEA-PillBook-2010.pdf There is a national epidemic in prescription drug abuse in our country. The effects of abuse are not limited to a ‘high’. The brain has a natural mechanism to respond to elevating levels of carbon dioxide by causing our bodies to breathe. Opioids can powerfully suppress this responsiveness which is a leading mechanism in opioid related deaths. Often times other sedating drugs are taken together and the combined effect is tragic. Prescription opioid addiction, even when not fatal, can destroy individuals and families. Diversion (illegal selling) of prescription pain medications is a billion dollar industry in America. Street value of some prescription pain killers can be $80 a pill. http://money.cnn.com/2011/06/01/news/economy/prescription_drug_abuse/index.htm What we can do: 1. Talk to your children about the dangers of addiction, overdose, and death from prescription pain killers. 2. Do not store your pain medications in the same medicine cabinet that other drugs may be stored. A hidden location, or preferably a locked safe would be a better deterrent. Remember, even friends or relatives who visit may be tempted if medications are easy to find. 3. If you had an old prescription for pain killers, throw them away. The FDA has a site that gives information on safe disposal. http://www.fda.gov/ForConsumers/ConsumerUpdates/ucm101653.htm 4. Do not let another person have your prescriptions. It is illegal. You may have good intentions, but by doing this some people may inadvertently add fuel to the fire of someone’s addiction. Moreover, it may result in the discharge of that person from his/her doctor’s practice. 5. If you have been prescribed pain killers for a legitimate cause, such as post operative pain, and yet your pain is not controlled with the prescribed dose, do not simply take two or three tablets/capsules at once without first discussing it with your doctor. Certain medications are combination type drugs with a potentially toxic effect above certain doses. 6. If you have chronic pain and are taking escalating doses of opioids, and are worried about how to stop taking it without terrible withdrawal symptoms, talk to your doctor. There are resources available such as Suboxone therapy which can safely detox patients from high doses of opioids. Join me for my next post as I continue my journey of post ACL reconstruction. As always, feel free to drop me a comment below or visit my clinic's website
01/30/2012: “Erg”onomics by Dr. Amber Coppola Crossfitters, how many times have you walked into your gym looked on the board for the WOD and been like… “Great, we are erging”. Admit it; we all have either a “love-hate” or “hate- hate” relationship with the erg. So what can you do to learn to embrace those erg workouts or at least limit your potential for injury? The basic rowing motion is a coordinated movement that requires the application of power in a repetitive, maximal and smooth manner in which every large muscle group is incorporated. There is a common misconception that ergingor rowing is primarily an upper body workout; on the contrary, approximately 70 percent of the stroke is performed by the lower body. The rowing stroke can be divided into two parts: the Drive and the Recovery and can be broken down further into four distinct phases: 1) the Catch 2) the Drive 3) the Finish and 4) the Recovery. The catch, drive and finish being grouped together as the “Drive” or work portion of the stroke. 01/27/2012: Rabies Positive Feline in the Area!
Attention Clients and Neighbors – Rabies is a virus affecting mammalians and is one of a few known, 100% fatal diseases. The most common causes of infection are from bite wounds from an infected animal. Bats, raccoons, and possums, groundhogs, and fox are the most common carriers, although domesticated animals have been known to do the same. Typically, an animal with an active infection will begin to experience neurologic symptoms including but not limited to, wobbly stance or movement, circling, being active outside of the normal known activity times (raccoons out during the day), extreme friendliness or aggression, foaming at the mouth, extremely vocal, loss of fear to people or industry, to name a few. If you suspect that you may see an animal with possible rabies symptoms, call your local animal control office immediately. (Usually can call the police non-emergency line) The most dangerous aspect of this disease is the zoonotic transfer, which means it can pass from species to species without restriction. (Raccoon to human, dog, cat, etc…) The best way to practices to protect your pet and family are to do the following. First are foremost, have all pets in your family vaccinated or be up to date on the rabies vaccine. This vaccine is 99.999% effective and significantly reduces the chance of a pet becoming infected. The second major step is to monitor your pet’s outdoor activity. Pets most often interact with other wildlife when they are unsupervised. The combination of vaccination and diligent supervision of your pet should ensure that your pet’s exposure potential is minimal. The third is to report any concerning animals to the local authorities. This case came from the If your pet is past due for his/her rabies vaccine, please update your pet’s vaccination protection ASAP. Prevention is the best protection. |
