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It's the small things...

Thanks, Matt! She especially loved the towel massage; if she were a cat she would have been purring.

Thanksgiving was in Salem this year. Of course Orphink went with us. With a spiffy new collar and leash, a bag of "Good Bites" for Hip and Joint (she knows what THAT crinkle sound is - steak flavored!), enough kibble for two days of vacation, her dishes, a bottle of water, doggy-doo pick-up bags, a change of bedding (just in case) for the kennel, two big towels for the bath project - it was like packing the diaper bag when the kids were little!

Home Remedies for Bedsores

People who are confined to a bed or wheelchair and cannot move without the help of others may experience weakened skin because of insufficient blood flow. Decreased circulation can lead to sores on the skin. To prevent the condition and encourage healing, home remedies for bedsores can alleviate some of the damage when in the early stages.

What are Bedsores?

Also known as pressure sores or pressure ulcers, bedsores indicate an injury to the skin that affects underlying tissues when too much pressure is applied to a part of the body. Bony areas are more vulnerable to developing bedsores, such as the hips, heels and buttocks. People living in a nursing home or staying in the hospital for long periods of time are at the highest risk for experiencing bedsores.

Symptoms of Bedsores

There are four stages that a bed sore undergoes as it increased in severity. Only patients with Stage I or II can benefit from home remedies – any other symptoms requires the assistance of a medical professional.

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