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How to care for a cat with kidney failure
Consider a prescription diet.
If your cat has kidney failure, talk to your veterinarian. He or she may prescribe a special renal diet that contains restricted amounts of high-quality protein and minimal amounts of phosphate and certain minerals.

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- This may prevent your cat from developing kidney failure if he or she is overweight. A professional renal diet should include complex carbohydrates, which provide the amino acids that are responsible for maintaining kidney function.
- Protein, phosphate, and minerals are very difficult for the kidney to filter, so prescription diets that restrict these substances place less strain on the organ. Studies show that phosphate can also cause scar tissue to build up on the kidney, so it is doubly important to restrict phosphate in your cat's diet.
- Your vet may also recommend a low protein diet to prevent your cat from feeling crowded or wobbly while trying to live. Your veterinarian can suggest an approved prescription diet for your cat that will allow your cat to experience a lower estrogen level with less stress.
- Talk to your vet about brushing your cat's teeth. Brushing the teeth is relatively non-aggressive and should only be done as a last resort for dogs.

OUT: Protein, phosphate, and minerals are very difficult for the kidney to filter, so prescription diets that restrict these substances place less strain on the organ. Studies show that phosphate can also cause scar tissue to build up on the kidney, so it is doubly important to restrict phosphate in your cat's diet.

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How to look your best while undergoing chemotherapy
Cleanse your face with lukewarm water and a mild facial cleanser in the morning and evening.
Avoid harsh soaps or soaps that do not wash off easily, since these products are more likely to dry your skin out faster. Apply the cleanser in upward strokes before rinsing.

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- Dry your face using a clean face cloth, or pat your face dry with a clean towel. Wear gloves when using facial cleansers.
- Cleanse the eye area with eye make-up remover. This is recommended even if you do not use eye make-up, since many cleansers are too harsh to use around the eye area.
- If you use a facial cleanser that contains alcohol, rub it into your face in circular motions before washing your face in the morning. Take a shower before beginning the regimen.
- Then use your fingers to massage the cleanser into your scalp. It is recommended that you wash your face twice daily, as your skin is a tight-knit organism and cleansers can strip oil and dirt from your face over time.

OUT: Cleanse the eye area with eye make-up remover. This is recommended even if you do not use eye make-up, since many cleansers are too harsh to use around the eye area.

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How to pack for a 5 day vacation
Make sure to check the weather.
You don't want to pack sweaters and jeans to find out that the weather that week will be warm! Check the weather on a website (a good idea is) and type in where you are going in the forecast box.
Pack items that will occupy you.

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- Some good ideas are books, video game devices, ipods, cell phones, etc. You never know when you will get bored during that trip! Remember a bathing suit just in case you go swimming.
- If you live on the cheap and your rent rates are unlikely, it's best to pack household items. Pets, especially, love it when things are cluttered, so find some items that you will make the most of.
- For example, if you are going on a hike, bring a 3/4 and 4 packs of hiking gear. You can also pack a book, a magazine, a change of clothes, a compass, etc.
- Having many essential items on one day will help you save money and not overspend. So instead of bringing something perfect in the five day trip, bring things that will.

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Some good ideas are books, video game devices, ipods, cell phones, etc. You never know when you will get bored during that trip! Remember a bathing suit just in case you go swimming.