INPUT ARTICLE: Article: Antihistamines are commonly used to treat allergies in dogs. They work by blocking the release of histamine from mast cells (cells involved in allergic reactions). Antihistamines work best in dogs with seasonal or mild skin allergies. If this describes your Golden Retriever’s CAD, then your vet will probably prescribe an antihistamine.  Antihistamines are effective in about 30% of dogs with CAD. Antihistamines are inexpensive and have very few side effects. Antihistamines work best when given consistently, not just as needed. If you give your Golden Retriever the antihistamine after an allergic reaction has started, then it’s already too late—the antihistamine needs to be in your dog’s system before the mast cells have a chance to release histamine. Your vet will probably want you to give your Golden Retriever an antihistamine two to three times daily. Antihistamines for dogs are given by mouth. Antihistamines do not work the same in every dog. For this reason, your vet may recommend trying up to three antihistamines before moving on to a different type of therapy. Examples of dog-safe antihistamines are Benadryl, Zyrtec, and Claritin. These are human, over-the-counter antihistamines, but their dosages can be adjusted to be effective in dogs.  Note that the active medication in Benadryl can vary depending on the country. Always check with a vet to make sure the key component of any antihistamine is safe. Try each antihistamine for 10 – 14 days.  Your Golden Retriever may need a higher dose of antihistamine than a human would need. Before using these over-the-counter antihistamines, ask your vet what dosage of antihistamine your dog will need. With each antihistamine, contact your vet to let them know if your Golden Retriever’s symptoms are getting any better. Your Golden Retriever may still be itchy with antihistamine therapy. However, the itchiness will probably be less than what it was before.

SUMMARY: Consult with your vet about treatment with antihistamines. Administer the antihistamine as prescribed. Try several antihistamines.

INPUT ARTICLE: Article: Clear your mind of the stress leftover from your job.  If you do get fired, you’ll have plenty of time to focus on what makes you happy.  You’ll get to learn new things about yourself and reassess your career goals.  You may find that you want to do something entirely different than the position you were let go from.  Focus on your health.  Make an exercise routine.  Adopt a healthy diet.  Get plenty of sleep. Have new experiences.  You can enjoy inexpensive adventures like going hiking. Learn new skills you never had time for while you were working. Enjoy some quality time with your family.  Being overly focused on work can make you forget the things in life that are really important.  If you get fired, you’ll have a lot of extra time to connect with your kids, your spouse, your parents and whoever else is an important part of your life. Many of the most successful people in our country have been fired.  Sometimes, being fired from a position that doesn’t fit you can lead to you finding your true calling.  J.K. Rowling was fired from her day job as a secretary and was even homeless for a short period of time before writing the “Harry Potter” books. Michael Bloomberg was fired from an investment bank and used his severance package to start his financial data company.  Bloomberg L.P. is now one of the most successful companies on the planet. Having constant fear that you’ll be fired can be very detrimental to your self-esteem.  When you’re out of that job, you’ll get a chance to remember how great of a person you really are.  The only thing that changes when you get fired is your employment status.  You’ll find that you’re still the same intelligent, capable person you were before you worked there and eventually another company will agree.

SUMMARY:
Spend time getting to know yourself. Spend some time with your loved ones. Look up stories of people who succeeded after being fired. Get your confidence back.