If you’re missing a condom and suspect your dog has eaten it, don’t panic. Dogs will eat all sorts of harmless and dangerous things; thankfully, most cases of condom ingestion don’t result in any issues.
Having said that, you might be left wondering a few things. Why do dogs eat condoms? And what are the signs that you should be watching for? Read on to find out!
Why Do Dogs Eat Condoms?
This is a good question. Ask most vets about the foreign materials they’ve recovered from dogs’ stomachs, and you’ll likely receive a long list of strange and wonderful things—underpants, tennis balls, batteries…you get the idea. This does beg the question—why do dogs eat these things? And why would a dog eat a condom?
We’ve listed some possible reasons below:
Nutritional deficiencies
Boredom (something to chew on)
Anxiety (a way to relieve stress)
Habit (never learned not to)
Curiosity (just being inquisitive)
Remember too, that some condoms are flavored or scented, and dogs have an incredible sense of smell. This might make condoms particularly appealing to dogs.
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What Issues Can a Condom Cause?
While most condoms will pass through the digestive tract without causing major issues, small-breed dogs or dogs that have eaten multiple condoms may be more likely to develop problems. This is because they have smaller stomachs and bowels, putting them at greater risk of intestinal blockage or obstruction.
Possible risks:
Irritation of the esophagus (particularly if swallowed in its packet)
Blockage of the stomach or intestines
Temporary vomiting and diarrhea (gut upset)
Straining to defecate
Lethargy
Loss of appetite
When Should I Be Worried?
Generally speaking, you should only be worried if you have a small breed dog, or if your dog is showing signs of being unwell. If you have a small breed dog, the risk of the condom causing a blockage in the digestive tract is higher. A blockage of the digestive tract is an emergency that will require exploratory surgery to be removed. For these reasons, contacting a veterinarian is a safe bet.
Vets are able to give medications to induce vomiting, which will hopefully get rid of the condom before it can cause issues down the line. Similarly, if your dog is showing signs of being unwell, such as lethargy, vomiting, diarrhea, or reduced appetite, you should seek veterinary attention.
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My Dog Ate a Condom but Seems Fine – What Should I Do?
If your dog has eaten a condom but is not showing any signs of being unwell, it’s reasonable to wait and monitor closely. If this is the case, we have some homework for you. You’ll need to check each and every one of your dog’s stools to ensure the condom is passed. This may take up to 48 hours.
Additionally, you should be feeding your dog bland food, such as kibble or cooked chicken and rice, and watching for any signs of lethargy, vomiting, or diarrhea. We do not recommend making your dog vomit at home, as this is associated with significant risks unless it is an absolute last resort.
My Dog Ate a Condom and Seems Sick – What Should I Do?
If you think your dog has eaten a condom, or you saw it happen, and they are now showing signs of being unwell, don’t hesitate to contact your veterinarian. This could be a sign that the condom has caused a gut upset or a blockage, and your dog may need medical help. Within 4 hours of the condom ingestion, your vet may recommend inducing vomiting. If not, blood tests and X-rays may be useful screening tests to assess your dog’s health and check for evidence of an intestinal blockage.
Conclusion
Ingestion of a condom is usually more of a nuisance than anything else. Most of the time, the reason why your dog has done it will remain a mystery. If you want the condom out of the stomach to avoid possible issues, it’s best to arrange a consultation with a veterinarian. If you have a medium or large-breed dog, and he or she seems completely fine, it’s okay to wait and monitor closely.
If your dog is showing any signs of being unwell, particularly vomiting and/or diarrhea, we recommend contacting your vet. And, lastly, while it may seem embarrassing, always be honest with your vet about what happened, as this will give them the information they need to help your canine friend.
The road to the House majority will play out in a set of highly-competitive California contests.
The GOP has faltered in statewide races in California, but they found success with House races in 2020 and 2022.
Democrats are looking to flip several GOP-held seats that are much bluer at the presidential level.
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California Republicans are often thought as of an endangered species.
But largely through the efforts of former Speaker Kevin McCarthy — a Bakersfield native who stepped down from the House last December — the GOP in recent years has been able to claw back some power in the Golden State by winning a set of highly-competitive swing districts in areas where the party still retains a sizable base of support.
And it is in these districts, from the Central Valley to the outskirts of Los Angeles and down to Orange County, where the House majority will likely be won or lost in 2024.
Republicans currently hold a slim 218-seat majority, a precarious position for the party as the 213-member House Democratic Caucus works to flip the chamber this year.
Here’s a look at the six California congressional districts held by Republicans — five of which were won by President Joe Biden in 2020 — which will have an outsized role in which party holds the speaker’s gavel in 2025:
Rep. Young Kim.
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Young Kim, 40th District
First elected to the House: 2020
Kim, a former member of the California State Assembly and onetime aide to former congressman Ed Royce, first ran for Congress in 2018 in hopes of succeeding her longtime boss. But she lost to Gil Cisneros in what was a banner year for Democrats, especially in the suburbs.
With the strong backing of McCarthy and other GOP leaders, Kim ran again in 2020 and defeated Cisneros in a rematch, becoming one of the first Korean-American women to serve in the House. After the 2020 Census, her congressional district, which now includes parts of Orange, Riverside, San Bernardino counties, was reconfigured into one that would have narrowly backed Biden.
Kim won reelection by nearly 14 points in 2022, but Democrats see the contest as winnable. She’ll now take on retired Orange County fire captain Joe Kerr in November.
Rep. Michelle Steel.
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Michelle Steel, 45th District
First elected to the House: 2020
In 2020, Steel, a former Orange County supervisor, narrowly defeated then-Democratic Rep. Harley Rouda in a district that had long favored Republicans. (Two years earlier, Rouda flipped the district by defeating then-Rep. Dana Rohrabacher, a conservative fixture in Congress.)
Steel has staked out socially-conservative positions on issues like abortion and same-sex marriage, and in 2022, she won reelection over Democratic nominee Jay Chen by nearly 5 points.
But Biden would have won the current configuration of Steel’s district, which includes parts of Orange and Los Angeles counties, by 6 points.
In the November election, Steel will face Democrat Derek Tran, a consumer rights attorney.
Rep. Mike Garcia.
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Mike Garcia, 27th District
First elected to the House: 2020 special election
Garcia, a former Navy fighter pilot, has proven to be an adept candidate in his northern Los Angeles County-anchored district. In all three of Garcia’s races, including the May 2020 special election triggered by the resignation of Democrat Katie Hill, he defeated former Democratic state lawmaker Christy Smith.
In November 2020, Garcia narrowly defeated Smith by 333 votes out of nearly 340,000 ballots cast (a 0.1% edge), but in 2022 he won by a much more decisive 6 points.
So the district, which would have voted for Biden by 12 points under its new lines, remains a top priority for both parties headed into the 2024 elections. Republicans need to retain a foothold in suburban districts like the 27th to have any shot of retaining their majority, while Democrats see the district as a key pickup opportunity given its bluer lean at the presidential level.
Democrats — including early-endorser Smith — are lined up behind George Whitesides, a former NASA chief of staff and onetime Virgin Galactic chief executive.
Rep. Ken Calvert.
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Ken Calvert, 41st District
First elected to the House: 1992
Calvert is the longest-serving California Republican in Congress. A former local GOP county party chair, he’s represented parts of Riverside County in Congress since 1993. His seat spans several Coachella Valley cities, along with parts of the Inland Empire, including Corona.
The 15-term incumbent has been a mostly reliable vote for GOP leadership. Calvert was among the 147 Republicans who voted to overturn at least one state’s election results after the 2020 presidential election.
Calvert won most of his races by large margins before redistricting, and he last faced a truly competitive reelection fight in 2008. But in 2022, Calvert defeated Democrat Will Rollins, a former federal prosecutor, by just under 5 points.
Calvert and Rollins will face off in a rematch this fall.
Rep. John Duarte.
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John Duarte, 13th District
First elected to the House: 2022
Duarte isn’t just a Republican in what would have been a Biden-won district in 2020. The businessman and pistachio farmer holds a Central Valley seat in one of the most pro-Biden districts that is currently held by a Republican.
House Democrats have been eager to take shots at Duarte, including his decision to support House Judiciary Committee Chairman Jim Jordan’s onetime bid for the speakership. Jordan failed to win the speakership, eventually paving the way for Speaker Mike Johnson of Louisiana.
In 2022, Duarte defeated Democrat Adam Gray, a former state assembly member, by just 564 votes, in what was one of the closest congressional races in the nation that year.
Duarte and Gray will face each other again in November.
Rep. David Valadao.
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David Valadao, 22nd District
House tenure: 2013-2019, 2021-present
Valadao was narrowly booted from Congress during the anti-Trump 2018 wave. Two years later, the wealthy dairy farmer defeated Democratic Rep. TJ Cox in a rematch.
Valadao’s return to Congress was overshadowed by his decision to become one of 10 House Republicans to vote to impeach President Donald Trump in the aftermath of the Capitol riot. Unlike his colleagues, Valadao grew largely silent after the vote. As a result, Trump didn’t train his ire on the Californian to the extent that he targeted the other nine GOP lawmakers.
In 2022, Valadao bested Democrat Rudy Salas, a former state assembly member, by 3 points.
The congressman will face Salas again in the general election.
Vaginitis is a condition that all female dogs can experience in their lifetime. The underlying causes of vaginitis can be difficult to diagnose, and it may be challenging to recognize clinical signs associated with this condition. Intact and altered female dogs are susceptible to the development of vaginitis. Continue reading to learn more about vaginitis in dogs.
What Is Vaginitis?
Vaginitis is the inflammation of the vagina and/or the vestibule, the lower portions of the reproductive tract. Vaginitis can occur in all female dogs regardless of age and reproductive status. Inflammation can occur in the vagina for a variety of reasons, from growths to urinary incontinence.
What Are the Signs of Vaginitis?
Dogs with vaginitis can experience several signs, including:
Discharge from the vulva
Excessive licking/grooming of the vulva
Frequent urination
Scooting
Straining to urinate
Inflammation of the skin surrounding the vulva
Attracting the attention of male dogs
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What Are the Causes of Vaginitis?
As mentioned, there are a lot of different reasons vaginitis occurs. Very uncommonly, vaginitis is caused by a primary bacterial infection. Although primary bacterial infections are uncommon, the normal bacteria found in the vagina can ramp up if recent antibiotics have been administered, leading to a bacterial imbalance. Some cases of vaginitis are considered idiopathic, meaning there is not an identifiable underlying cause. Below are some possible causes of vaginitis development in dogs:
Common causes include:
Trauma from recent mating, birth
Foreign body within the vagina
Physical abnormalities like double vagina, ectopic ureters, persistent hymen, etc
Urinary tract infections
Herpes infection
Decreased estrogen
Urine pooling
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How Is Vaginitis Diagnosed?
If you have suspicion that your dog may be experiencing problems due to observed clinical signs, you should schedule an appointment with your veterinarian. Your veterinarian will perform a physical examination on your dog and will discuss diagnostics.
Physical Exam
Often, dogs with vaginitis will experience discharge from the vulva that is white or yellow in coloration. The vulva may also appear inflamed due to ongoing irritation from licking or scooting. Patients rarely show signs of systemic illness. Clinical signs and history are often supportive of vaginitis.
Urinalysis
A urinalysis may also be used as a way of ruling in or out a urinary tract infection. It is helpful to obtain a urine sample by cystocentesis instead of a voided sample. A cystocentesis sample of urine is obtained directly from the bladder with a needle and syringe. If urine pulled from the bladder shows bacteria, it can be trusted, as there have not been opportunities for contamination. Bacterial contamination of urine can occur during the voiding process when urine meets normal bacteria living within the vagina.
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Cytology
A swab may be obtained from the vagina and the cells can be evaluated under the microscope. In vaginitis, there will be an increased amount of white blood cells present and often bacteria as well. Again, it is critical to note that bacteria presence in the vagina is normal, but increased numbers of bacteria may be suggestive of vaginitis.
It is important to know if the patient is intact and if the patient has recently gone through a heat cycle, as this can influence how the results are interpreted.
Further Testing
Additional tests may be recommended to determine the underlying causes of vaginitis. For instance, scoping may be done to evaluate for the presence of a mass. An ultrasound might be helpful in showing an ectopic ureter.
How Do I Care for a Dog With Vaginitis?
The first step in being able to care for a dog with vaginitis is going to be identifying the underlying cause. Once the underlying cause has been found, proper treatment options will be discussed. Examples of treatment options may be surgical correction of a physical abnormality or potentially estrogen supplementation if the problem is linked to low hormone levels.
Care should be taken to closely monitor your dog for signs of recurrence, which may include excessive licking, increased urgency to urinate, and discharge from the vulva, along with others. If these signs are noted, it is important to schedule an appointment with your veterinarian.
If your veterinarian feels that your dog is uncomfortable, anti-inflammatories and pain medications may be prescribed. There may also be a benefit to administering probiotics.
It is important that the vulva remains clean and free of debris. Ensuring that the vulva is clean can help prevent secondary bacterial infections.
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Puppy Vaginitis
Puppy vaginitis is a common occurrence in young female dogs. This is typically seen in dogs less than 1 year of age and can resolve on its own. Resolution typically occurs after the first heat cycle. Although vaginitis in young dogs is not uncommon, other diagnostics, like a urinalysis, will likely be done to ensure that your puppy isn’t battling something more serious.
Frequently Asked Questions
Should all dogs experiencing vaginitis be placed on antibiotics?
No! Most dogs will not need antibiotics for treatment. Unnecessary use of antibiotics may lead to problems.
Will my dog have recurring episodes of vaginitis?
It really depends on the underlying cause of vaginitis. Dogs with a physical abnormality that has led to vaginitis will likely continue having reoccurrence until the problem is corrected. A dog with a foreign body that has it appropriately removed will likely not go on to have recurrence of vaginitis.
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In Conclusion
Vaginitis occurs in intact and spayed female dogs. Although common, treatment for vaginitis can be complicated, as it is dependent on the underlying cause. Identifying the cause enables clinical improvement through correct treatment. Improper use of antibiotics can further worsen problems in dogs and should be avoided. A veterinarian can help guide pet owners through recommended diagnostics and supportive care.
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Arches of light warmly illuminate this Korean fried chicken restaurant in New York‘s Flatiron district, designed by Rockwell Group.
Coqodaq is the brainchild of restauranteur Simon Kim’s Gracious Hospitality Management, the group behind the Michelin-starred and James Beard-nominated COTE Korean Steakhouse.
At Cododaq, glass and bronze modules form arches of light over diners
The new restaurant offers an elevated take on traditional Korean-style fried chicken, encouraging diners to indulge in nuggets topped with caviar and to pair its “bucket” dishes with champagne.
“Designed by Rockwell Group as ‘the cathedral of fried chicken’, the restaurant design delivers a daring, yet refined dining experience that skillfully integrates Korean and American influences, placing them at the forefront of this enticing culinary adventure,” said the restaurant team.
The restaurant’s moody material palette and warm lighting set the tone for an elevated take on Korean fried chicken
To create the right atmosphere for this experience, Rockwell Group opted for a dark and moody interior of rich materials and low, warm lighting.
“Our goal was to capture the essence of this unique concept and innovative approach to fried chicken and translate it into a memorable dining experience,” said founder David Rockwell.
Plaster wall panels feature a crackled effect akin to fried chicken skin
Upon entry, guests are invited to wash their hands in leathered soapstone basins, above which a row of pill-shaped light bands glow within a bronzed mirror that also wraps onto the side walls.
Past the host stand, an area with four high-top tables offers a space reserved for walk-ins in front of garage-style windows.
The long bar is topped with black soapstone and fronted with tambour wood
The main dining area is formed by a series of green leather and dark walnut booths on either side of a central walkway.
A series of illuminated arches soar overhead, formed from rippled glass and bronze modules that resemble bubbling oil in a deep-fat fryer.
The restaurant’s extensive champagne collection is displayed in glass cases with bubble-like lighting
At the end of this procession, a mirrored wall reflects glowing arches and creates the illusion of doubled space. Meanwhile, plaster wall panels feature a crackled effect, nodding to the crispy skin of the fried chicken.
“The material palette was driven by a desire to surround diners in an envelope of warmth, creating a joyful place to be at any time,” Rockwell said.
Additional booth seating to one side is followed by the long bar, topped with black soapstone, fronted by tambour wood and backed by a luminous black liquor shelf.
The restaurant’s extensive champagne collection – which it claims is the largest in America – is displayed inside glass cabinets installed with globe-shaped lights that look like giant bubbles.
At the front of the restaurant is an area with high-top tables reserved for walk-in diners
“Simon and I share the belief that the most important thing about restaurants is how they ritualise coming together for a shared, celebratory experience and Coqodaq provides the perfect template for that,” said Rockwell.
Since Tony Award-winning designer founded his eponymous firm in New York 40 years ago, the studio has grown to a 250-person operation with additional offices in Los Angeles and Madrid.
Upon arrival, guests are encouraged to wash their hands in leathered soapstone basins
Imagine a workplace in a field with minimal regulation or oversight, with managers treated with reverence and respect by all manner of law enforcement. Managers whose job is to interpret the law and weigh in on matters of guilt or innocence.
Now imagine one of those managers harasses or belittles an employee — or worse — and with impunity, threatens their career if they complain.
Attorney Aliza Shatzman knows exactly how it feels, and she’s made it her mission to help prevent anyone else from having the same experience. That’s why, after sharing her story in congressional testimony to lobby for more protections for clerks and other judiciary employees, she started the Legal Accountability Project.
This month, LAP launched a new database for law clerks to leave reviews of their experiences working for their powerful bosses: state and federal judges.
Judges gone wild
From local jurisdictions to the Supreme Court, judges nationwide conduct their business with little regulatory oversight. They are supervisors of both their courtrooms and the clerks they manage. Still, despite their tremendous authority and a long history of abuses of power in the judiciary, judges are all but immune from disciplinary action due to misconduct.
“I wanted to formalize some of the informal resources and networks out there that exist,” Shatzman told Business Insider, who said clerks — who are usually law students and recent graduates at the beginning of their careers — often rely on word-of-mouth referrals and warnings about their prospective bosses to decide where to work. “There’s a lot of fear surrounding the judiciary, there’s a real culture of silence, and so our resources and our work are aimed at combating that.”
The database collects both positive and negative evaluations from clerks, and it is protected from liability issues stemming from the reviews by a law known as Section 230, which prevents sites like Yelp and Glassdoor from being held liable for the user-generated content hosted on their platforms.
“There could be two sides to any of these stories,” Judge Douglas Nazarian, a state appellate judge in Maryland who sits on LAP’s board, told The Washington Post about the database. “The purpose is to democratize and improve the clerkship experience, not to find ways to get judges in trouble.”
Accountability born from congressional testimony
Shatzman said LAP’s review database is the resource she wished existed when she was a student at Washington University in St. Louis School of Law applying for a clerkship and later, as a law clerk experiencing mistreatment and unsure where to turn for help.
In her 2022 congressional testimony about the need for statutory change to protect federal judiciary employees, Shatzman said the judge she clerked for from August 2019 until May 2020 would call her names, describing her as “aggressive,” “nasty,” and a “disappointment,” and berate her for what he described as her “personality issues” when no one was around. Shatzman said the judge gave her unfavorable work assignments, regularly made her stay late in the office after her colleagues had left to yell at her, and ultimately terminated her clerkship early, saying she “lacked respect” for him.
The judge Shatzman clerked for has not made any public statement regarding her clerkship or complaint or his subsequent retirement. Emails from Business Insider seeking comment sent to accounts associated with the judge bounced back, and phone calls went unreturned.
But it didn’t stop there. She testifiedto Congress that the judge she worked for later gave a prospective employer a negative reference despite assuring Shatzman he’d be neutral if contacted about her in the future.
The job offer was revoked.
“I could not believe that one person could have such enormous power and influence over my career and reputation,” Shatzman testified, adding that the US Attorney’s Office, where she’d been hired, would not disclose what the judge had said about her, even after she told them that she had been the victim of gender discrimination and harassment. The office refused to reconsider its position, and, she said, “the damage had been done.”
Human resources for the courts told her nothing could be done because “HR doesn’t regulate judges,” Shatzman testified. The federal judiciary is exempt from protections offered by Title VII of the Civil Rights Act — which means employees like clerks can’t sue if they experience employment discrimination based on race or sex.
While Shatzman submitted a complaint with the District of Columbia Commission on Judicial Disabilities and Tenure about the judge’s conduct toward her, the complaint was ultimately dismissed. According to disciplinary records reviewed by BI, the judge was later removed from the bench for unrelated conduct violations and health reasons in an “uncontested order of involuntary retirement.”
A whisper network legitimized
Since beginning to collect reviews in 2022, LAP has gathered over 800 surveys from former law clerks about their experiences working for state and federal judges nationwide.
Shatzman personally vets each review. While reviews can be published to the database anonymously, she confirms the identity of each reviewer via their verified law school email addresses and work history before adding the reviews to the index.
The database collects information about the overall clerkship experience, as well as how each judge performs as a manager, gathering information about their overall conduct as well as what Shatzman calls the “mundane stuff” like hours and assigned tasks, which helps potential clerks identify the right work environment for them.
“We’re getting the full range of clerkship experiences because there is a full range of clerkship experiences,” Shatzman told BI, adding that the database is not intended to be a list of judicial misconduct incidents but encourages positive reviews as well.
“Anybody who wants to say that clerkships are universally positive is untruthful or deluded at this point,” she continued, adding, “I think many clerkships are actually pretty neutral and nuanced. And that’s why our survey elucidates a lot of that great nuance.”
Current law school students and recent alumni can access the database for $20 — with no judges, circuit executives, or reporters allowed in. Shatzman plans to partner with law schools to bolster participation and said she has already seen a higher rate of involvement in the project than students can typically expect from their alumni networks.
“I hope that judges will take this to heart. I know I have spoken with judges who’ve heard about the project and gone back to their clerks and said, ‘So, how do you feel about the chamber’s culture? How am I as a manager? How can I do better?’” Shatzman said. “And that’s important because absolutely everybody can improve. And this is a really important relationship, so it’s important to get it right.”
There are so many certified Microsoft Skype for Business, MS Teams (formerly Microsoft Lync) compatible headsets by Jabra, Plantronics, VXi. But which one is the best? We stock over 70 different model headsets that are certified for Skype for Business. Price range any where from low $70s to $400s depending on your budget. Obviously it’s not fair to compare a $400 to a $50 headset, the $400 headset will obviously be a better headset. It’s the old saying goes – “you get what you paid for”. Given that there are so many to choose from, I will break these choices down by price – low end, mid range, and the high end:
Poly (Plantronics) offers the entre level of a USB corded headset with the Blackwire C3210, with an easy to use interface and a simply plug and play reaction. Straight forward a USB corded headset compatible with virtually any computer thanks to its USB-A port and fully supported by all the UC platforms on the market including MS Teams. The built in call controls are found on the cord and allowing user to answer/end calls mute microphone and depending on the application to put calls on hold as well. The same ones allow to adjust the volume coming to the speakers, letting the user to have everything on their fingertips. Covering one ear with an over the head wearing style, letting users to be alert of the surroundings when on a call. Order HERE
Plantronics C3220 is another very good choice for call centers deploying large amount of MS Skype for Business headsets. This model has hi-fi stereo, covers both ears. So when the agent is not on a call, he and she can listen to music on the computer. The dual ear feature also helps block out background noise in a busy office, so the user can focus more on the phone call and not be distracted by all the office chatter in the background. Plantronics Blackwire C3220 also is backed by a two year warranty. Order it HERE
Poly offers on second step the Blackwire 3315, this is a corded solution for your computer covering one ear and compatible via USB-A on the computer. The elegant and discrete design allows the headset to be comfortable on a daily use and the bendable microphone boom arm has Poly’s Acoustic Fence technology, designed to block all the unwanted noises on the background such as loud coworkers chit chats or vacuum cleaners if working remotely. The headset is going to be a 3.5mm jack unit with a special designed call controls where is getting plugged in. This allows the user to keep using the headset not only with the computer but with any portable device with a 3.5mm jack, such as smart phones or tablets to mention a couple. The Call controls allows to answer/end calls and mute the microphone as well, thanks to its built in buys light on the volume control allows users to know when a missed call or message is on standby waiting to be heard. Get yours HERE
For users concerned about corded headsets for their MacBook or newer laptops with only USB-C ports, Poly offers the Blackwire 3325 as a USB-C alternative. In this case, the headset is a true stereo sound quality unit fully compatible with laptops and desktops with USB-C ports and Microsoft Teams certified. Acoustic Fence technology can be found in the bendable boom arm and the microphones are fully certified for MS Teams and any of the UC platforms that you can encounter today. Same as with the previous headset, this unit can be used with the computer with the call controls or with a portable device with a 3.5mm jack. Order HERE
The Jabra Evolve 30 MS is an excellent entry level headset for Microsoft Skype for Business. Very good “bang for the buck”, with a lower and attractive price. Very well built, high quality construction, best of all – Jabra stands behind its product with a full one year warranty. It’s plug and play and certified by Microsoft to Skype for Business. In addition, in comes with a 3.5mm jack for smartphones (ie – iPhone, Android). It has all the features of an high end headset, noise canceling microphone, in-line controls, peak-stop noise protection, etc. and it even comes with a travel pouch. Here if from HERE
The new Jabra Evolve2 30 is the newest addition from Jabra in an affordable corded solution for the computer. An upscale model from the previous generation, the new Evolve2 headset offers leatherette ear cushion, plus memory foam on the ear cups, making it more comfortable then before. The volume control is now built into the headset, making it a lot easier to adjust the volume or mute the microphone without tangling cables. It also has an built in busy light to alert other workers around that you’re on a live call. Order it from HERE
Mid-Range offers
For people in call centers with Plantronics headsets will recognize the design of the EP545 as this is the convertible wearing style headset well known by Plantronics in call center for a corded headset, but in this case the headset plugs in directly to the computer so no additional adapters required. Noise canceling microphone with the well known legacy from Plantronics can be found in the bendable boom arm and the volume controls allows agents to answer/end calls and if the application used supports to put calls on hold as well. Thanks to the newly redesigned connector there’s no worry to know if your computer is USB-A or USB-C as the headset comes with both! This means that no more hesitation to know if will be able to plug in your computer. Order HERE
Plantronics Blackwire 5220 is a very good quality “mid-range” Microsoft Skype for Business certified headset. It has a feature that no other headset have – both 3.5mm smart phone plug and USB connection. You can use this headset for Skype for Business as well as a smartphone like an iPhone or Android phone. Dual speakers that offer wideband quality hi-fi stereo sound. Noise canceling microphone. Like the others, it has all the in-line call controls. The Blackwire C5220 is foldable. So you can easily take it with you for business travel and use it on your laptop. It’s firmware also up-gradable using Plantronics Spokes software. Of course with DSP (digital signal process) for the best audio possible. Order it Here
Jabra offers the Evovle2 40 as a corded solution with a more advance muting function then before. The Evolve2 40 comes with leatherette ear cushion and memory foam, a big difference between this one and the younger sibling is that the built in busy light is more noticeable on the Evolve2 40 as it has more LED lights on the headset and it has the muting function by simply bringing microphone boom arm up to mute and down to unmute. built in volume controls on the ear cup, making it easier to adjust volume on the headset and more intuitive than before. Get yours HERE.
Jabra offers the new Engage 50 II as a corded solution fully compatible with computers, MS Teams and any UC platform. Covering one ear in a really lightweight and comfortable design with Jabra’s Advanced Noise Canceling microphones well known from the Engage family. Thanks to its built in hearing protection that avoids loud and annoying sound spikes to the user while on a call let them focus in full at work and avoid bad times, as Jabra says “Happy agents give great customer service”. Thanks to its built in busy light on the headset let the people surrounded by the user when they are engaged on a call and the customizable control unit allows to create if needed a push to talk feature on the headset. The control unit offers busy lights as well and are useful so the user can easily find the proper key to press or as a mute reminder when on a live call. Order HERE
For really loud environments Poly has a solution, the Blackwire 8225. This a stereo sound headset covering both ears with Digital Hybrid Active Noise Canceling, this means that the feature can be graduated depending on how loud is the user’s environment that can go from a loud HVAC unit to crying babies while working remotely. Thanks to its call control unit, the user can easily answer or end a call and if needed to mute the microphone. Thanks to the smart sensors of the headset and the Acoustic Fence technology on the bendable boom arm the headset will give a notification to the user if they are muted and are going to talk again while on a live call. Built in buys light can be found on the side of the headset which helps as a notification as well for missed calls or messages on MS Teams. Order HERE
This is the the newest top of the line from Poly wireless USB headset for any communication platform including Teams. It has all the latest technology and bells-and-whistles. Acoustic Fence technology can be found in the flexible microphone boom arm, plus a more user friendly interface, plus the new location for the busy light./ A huge improvement thanks to its BT700 dongle, giving a range of up to 160 feet and an impressive talk time of up to 24 hours and 50 days of stand by time. You can buy it HERE
Plantronics Savi Savi 8240-M is a wireless USB Headset and it’s the also the most versatile headset certified for Microsoft Teams. It’s Plug-and-play compatible with Microsoft Teams (formerly Skype for Business). It comes with 3 different wear styles (over-the-head, over-the-ear, and behind-the-neck). So you’re covered regardless of which way you wear your headset. It has a hot-swap-able battery (extra battery sold separately), so you could have an endless hours of talk time if you need it. It has a 300 feet wireless range if you like to wander the office. You can also answer your call or end it at 300 ft away by pressing a button on the side of the headset. This is the ultimate headset for Microsoft Teams. You can order it Here
The second generation of the Evolve2 75 now offers a mix of 2 different foams in the ear cups, allowing the headset to block most of the noises in the environment and keeping it cool while on use. The new Active Noise Canceling on the headset offers different levels of graduation and a new and improved microphone boom arm can be folded away and the headset can be used as a boom less mic headset, the new improved battery time offers up to 36 hours in a single charge and the headset can be used as a corded headset as it offers Voice over USB. The Evolve2 75 comes with 2 year manufacturer warranty. Order it HERE
Jabra offers its new Engage 55 as a wireless DECT headset compatible with the computer, MS Teams and any of the UC platforms available today. The nice lightweight and comfortable design is a really beloved feature by Jabra fans. The Link 400 dongle offers a unique design that allows to keep plugged to the computer and to tolerate accidents like bending it while carrying a laptop for example and thanks to its higher encryption chipset offers a range of up to 490 feet on line of sight with a Security Step C standard, meaning a more secure and harder to hack wireless frequency when engaged on a live call. Built in buys lights are noticeable from the distance when on a call and the easy to find call controls built in the headset makes it a delight to use the headset all day long. Order HERE
The newest of all the Skype for Business headset is the Plantronics Savi 8210-M. The beauty of this headset is that it’s a wireless headset you can use with Skype for Business, desk phone, and your mobile phone (3 devices). If you have an office phone and Skype, you can switch between the landline phone, cell phone and your MS Skype softphone without switching headsets. It has a noise canceling microphone, so it blocks out background sound for your customer. When fully charged, it has 13 hours of battery time. 50+ hours of standby time. So you never run out of battery in a normal day of work. There are two versions, mono Plantronics Savi 8210-M and the binaural Plantronics Savi 8220-M. The Savi 8220-M is a stereo wireless headset that cover both ears for extremely busy and noisy office or call center, it can also be used as a high quality stereo headphone for music as it has hi-fi quality speakers. Both of Plantronics Savi 8200 series headsets comes complete with USB cable, AC adapter and base for charging. Nothing else is needed for your desk phone or cell phone.
Poly offers the new Savi 7410 as a multi connectivity wireless headset, that can be used not only with the desk phone, but with the computer and a Bluetooth enable device as well! The newly designed base offers a new LED color screen which allows users to customize the features of the headset and offers real time vital information as battery life, talk time and time/date to mention some. The scroll wheel located in the back of the base allows easy navigation thru the menus of the screen and to find the settings tab for customization. Acoustic Fence technology can be found on the bendable boom arm and this blocks most of the unwanted noises as leaf blowers for example. Thanks to its design, it offers a comfortable over the head wearing for all day use with an outstanding talk time of up to 13 hours in a single charge. Same as the previous one, the Savi 7400 Office comes in the mono version and the stereo version in the shape of the Savi 7420-M Office. This unit will be covering both ears in stereo sound without the compromise of less sound coming to the users or the worry about the talk time, as it offers the same talk time of up to 13 hours or over 50 hours of standby. Both units are fully compatible with desk phones and with any computer or laptop as it comes with USB-A and USB-C cables.
Poly offers the second generation of their Savi 8400 Office family in the shape of the new Savi 8401-M Office as a triple connectivity wireless headset, that allows to be used with the desk phone, the computer and a Bluetooth enable device as the base offers this connectivity. Thanks to its new LED color screen, makes it easy to users to navigate thru the headset menus and customize their headset to their needs without messing with computer settings. The Savi 8410 headset is going to be Telecoil Hearing Aid Compatible for users wearing their aids at work, letting them to be worry free when using a wireless headset while at work. Similar to the previous mentioned units, the Savi 8400 Office family comes in a stereo sound headset on the shape of the Savi 8420-M Office headset, besides being HAC, the headset will come with Active Noise Canceling that allows users to turn it on or off when needed, helping them to focus on their calls. Both of the headsets will have Noise Canceling microphones with close conversation limiting technology that blocks loud noises like the common ones found on a call center, as loud coworkers for example.
Poly offers its new Savi 8445-M Office as the replacement of the old 8240/8245 Office, making it easier to identify and to order by merging both models in 1 single replacement. The redesigned base offers the LED color screen with fully headset customization from the base using the scroll wheel located in the back of the base and offering the beloved convertible wearing style, that can be worn over the head, over the ear or behind the neck. Thanks to its Noise Canceling microphone with close conversation limiting makes it a nice offer for office users worried about all the background noise. The new 8445 headset comes with an extra battery and its charger as its a Unlimited Talk Time unit allowing users to swap batteries in the middle of calls without hanging up or dropping calls. Fully compatible with MS Teams and thanks to its easy to late hard keys on the base, allows user to engage and launch the desired device by pressing it and these will light up as a reminder of device engaged and as a mute reminder when on a live call.
One of the most beloved headsets in the market, the Engage 75 Stereo offers Jabra’s most comfortable headset as today! The Engage 75 base offers multi connectivity, not just with a desk phone, but with it plus 2 computers via USB and 2 Bluetooth enable devices! This headset was designed for users with the needs of a wireless headset for multiple devices while on the office. Thanks to its easy to navigate LCD screen that offers headset customization and important information such as device engaged, talk time and date/time or even mute reminder. Thanks to its higher encryption chipset offers a range of up to 490 feet on a Security Step C frequency that can be considered as military secure and non hackable. Thanks to this, the Engage 75 offers up to X3 of density in a close space which means that up to 3 times of the same headset can be in a close space without creating interruptions among them when on live calls or use.
Bluetooth OFFERS:
The natural replacement of the old CS530/W730, the new 5200 Office let the user to have a Bluetooth Class 1 headset in an over the ear wearing style only, with a comfortable and discrete design, the 5200 Office can used with any desk phone, computer via USB-A and a Bluetooth enable device at the same time. The base offers a range of up to 300 feet on line of sight and the discrete microphone boom arm offers WindSmart technology as the headset is designed to be taken out of the office and keep using it while on the road. Up to 7 hours of talk time or 9 days of standby is offered on the unit by itself, making it one of the best offers for people looking for a discrete and over the ear wireless headset for their MS Teams meetings.
Here is a demo on how WindSmart works on real time when not using it:
Poly offers its Voyager 4245-M Office as a Bluetooth class 1 wireless headset that works with a desk phone, a computer and a Bluetooth enable device such as a smart phone or tablet. Poly took the well known design of the CS540 headset and turned into a Bluetooth headset, offering a lightweight and discrete design with a convertible wearing style thanks to the included accessories, making it an attractive offer for users in the need of a wireless headset and being a little picky on how to wear it. The range of the base to the headset will be of up to 300 feet on line of sight and for the same nature of being Bluetooth, the user can take the headset and keep using it with their smart phone or tablet! Thanks to this feature, the Voyager 4245-M comes with an extra battery and charger that allows users to swap batteries while on live calls without hanging up or running out of power!
Poly offers its Focus 2 MS headset in the Office variant as an alternative for users wanting a wireless Bluetooth headset in need to use their headset with not only their computer or cell phone, but in need to use with those two AND their desk phone at work! Thanks to this new variant, the user can now have one wireless headset to work with those 3 devices at the same time. Thanks to its Class 1 Bluetooth chip, allows a range of up to 300 feet from the computer or desk phone as the base works as a range booster and the user can take the headset out of the office and keep using it with their smart phone or tablet. Digital Hybrid Active Noise Canceling can be found on the comfortable headset and with Acoustic Fence technology on the discrete microphone boom arm that can be worn on ether side and thanks to advanced smart sensors that allows to answer a call by simply putting the headset on.
These some of staff picked headsets specifically for Microsoft for Business. There are of course many others. You can see the entire line of Skype for Business Headsets Here You will not go wrong and be very happy with the ones we have recommended on this page. If you have further questions regarding these headsets, call HeadsetPlus.com at 877-999-3838, our headset specialist will answer any questions you may have.
When it comes to food, canines are not typically picky. They don’t even mind sorting through the garbage! So, it should be no surprise if your pup shows interest in eating any food that you prepare for yourself in the kitchen.
For instance, they might want to snag a slice of your salami. So, is it okay to feed salami to a dog? While eating a piece of salami shouldn’t be hazardous, there are good reasons to avoid giving this food to your dog and to opt for other snacks instead.
Why Salami Isn’t Ideal for Dogs
Salami is a type of cured meat that contains a variety of seasonings, plenty of salt, and is typically high in fat. While it may provide some protein for your dog, that healthy benefit is far outweighed by the risks. High fat diets provide excess calories that can contribute to weight gain and obesity, which in turn may lead to diabetes and joint issues.
High amounts of salt can lead to dehydration and even salt toxicity in high enough levels. Salami may also contain seasonings and spices that are actually toxic to dogs. Onions and garlic, if consumed in high enough amounts, are toxic and lead to issues such as:
Diarrhea
Vomiting
Abdominal discomfort
Anemia
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What if Your Dog Eats Salami?
If your dog snags a small piece of salami, there is usually no need to panic. One slice occasionally is not likely to cause any serious issues. It’s when a dog eats salami slices regularly or devours a whole package at once that you might have reason for concern. Contact your veterinarian if your dog happens to eat more than a few slices of salami, especially if they are showing signs of vomiting, diarrhea, not eating, or stomach pain.
If you’ve already been giving your dog salami on a regular basis, consider other healthier snack options such as lean, cooked meats, commercial dog treats, or safe vegetables.
The Type of Salami Doesn’t Matter
Salami comes in various forms and types, but they all have about the same nutritional values. Some have less sodium and fat than others, depending on how they are made, but they all have more than enough of each to make this food less than ideal for dogs. Whether it’s a salami stick, turkey salami, cotto salami, dry salami, or hard salami, it should be treated the same way when it comes to feeding it to your dog.
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FAQ
Is Any Amount of Salami Okay for Dogs to Eat?
Most dogs will be fine if they happen to grab a small slice of salami. Others may experience mild digestive upset after eating it, and still others may develop serious issues if they happen to get too much. To be on the safe side, don’t give your dog salami as a treat. Choose a healthier option instead.
What If a Dog Eats a Whole Pack of Salami?
It is a good idea to contact your veterinarian and let them know about the situation. They may make recommendations to help ease signs like gastrointestinal distress. If health problems develop, a visit to the vet might be necessary.
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What Are Alternatives to Salami?
There are no perfect replacements for salami, as this food is rich, salty, and fatty, and dogs shouldn’t have foods that are high in salt and fat. The best thing to do is choose a healthier snack all together. Lean, cooked beef or chicken are decent snack options to consider instead.
A Quick Recap
Foods like salami can be very enticing for dogs, however, salami is not a good choice to feed them. If they happen to eat a slice here and there, they will likely be fine, just don’t make it part of their regular meal or treat selection.
Target offers one-year returns on own-brand items, including Cat & Jack children’s clothing.
Some parents use the policy to get cash back or new outfits when their kids outgrow their clothes.
While some retailers are introducing limits on returns, Target is trying to make the process easier.
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Kids can grow fast, and the cost of keeping them well-dressed can add up quickly.
Some parents have taken advantage of Target’s apparent version of the infinite-money glitch to save money.
“Attention all moms,” Jazmine Valdivia, a Target shopper and TikTok user, said in a video posted on TikTok in 2022. “If you guys buy Cat & Jack for your kids, there is a one-year warranty that Cat & Jack offers if your kid outgrows the clothes, whether it’s stained, ripped, whatever it is, they’ll refund you.”
In the video — which has racked up 1.2 million views, almost 85,000 likes, and 26,000 shares — Valdivia shows receipts from returning a large bag of clothing used by her three children for a total of $537.80.
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“Didn’t spend a single dollar for back-to-school clothes,” she added in an overlay.
Valdivia declined a request for an interview.
Other TikTok users have uploaded similar — albeit smaller — refund journeys in which they test out the company’s policy for themselves.
“Reason number 16293836286 why we love Target!” the user JMS_Steph captioned on a video showing return receipts worth $164.21.
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While some videos and comments suggest the company is cracking down on the practice, Target’s return policy for Cat & Jack products remains the same as for its more than 45 private-label brands. Workers told Business Insider they continue to process returns on large batches of used children’s clothing.
The employees requested anonymity as they were not authorized to speak to the media.
A hugely popular brand with an unusually generous policy
“We sell well over 300 million units of Cat & Jack a year, which comes out to about eight Cat & Jack items for every child in America under the age of 12,” said Jill Sando, Target’s head of apparel merchandising, during the company’s annual meeting in March.
“If you’re not satisfied with any Target Owned Brand item, return it within one year with a receipt for an exchange or a refund,” the policy states.
A Target spokesperson said the return policy reflects the company’s confidence in the value of its private-label offerings.
Chief Growth Officer Christina Hennington highlighted the brand on an earnings call last year, emphasizing the policy of “one full year with free returns should anything not meet our guests’ expectations.”
Some returns are unwashed or in ‘terrible condition.’
A worker in Illinois said the largest receipt she processed was about $300. “Absolutely used and in terrible condition.”
A lot of the clothing is returned without being washed, she added, and those products get tossed straight into the trash.
A worker in California said she had seen the trend increasing this year as parents returned for another year, and their friends decided to try it for the first time.
The largest receipt she processed was about $417 — higher than normal because it included a lot of shoes. She said the thing that bothered her wasn’t the monetary value; it was the slow process of manually typing in item codes on the computer. Even working quickly, the return took nearly 20 minutes to complete.
Returns without proof of purchase are capped at $100 a year per customer, but items with a receipt or purchased with a Target Circle membership are basically unrestricted.
Some shoppers say on social media their locations have begun taking a somewhat stricter stance in response to the TikTok trend, including requiring more specific documentation of purchases. Others focus more on the “satisfaction” angle of the guarantee, with heavy use indicating that a customer was satisfied with the product.
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Still, the California worker said many people were disappointed by the value of their returns, which tended to be smaller than they expected due to various discounts at the time of purchase.
Either way, the total value of Cat & Jack returns is almost certainly a small percentage of the total revenue generated by the brand, which now pulls in more than $3 billion a year for Target.
Besides, what do many shoppers do right after returning a batch of Cat & Jack? Buy more Cat & Jack.
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Puppies are great fun to bring home for the first time. They’re playful, loving, needy, and they happen to like sleeping. Sleep is a requirement for animals just as much as it is for humans. But the big questions are: How much sleep does a puppy need and why do they sleep so much? Let’s answer these!
How Much Sleep Should Puppies Get Each Day?
Believe it or not, the average healthy puppy will sleep between 18 and 20 hours a day! Considering how quickly they grow, it makes sense that so much is needed. That said, many factors play a role when it comes to exactly how much sleep a specific pup needs to encourage and maintain good health. Age, size and energy level will all play a role.
That said, if your puppy sleeps only 15 hours or more than 21, there is likely no reason for concern, provided they seem otherwise well. The 18- to 20-hour estimate is just that and not a rule set in stone.
As puppies grow, their sleeping needs will also change. Most adult dogs will average about 12 to 14 hours a day, while seniors tend to dip back toward the 18- to 20-hour range.
The 5 Reasons That Your Puppy Is Sleeping So Much
1. It’s for Growth and Development
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Puppies spend day and night physically growing. All their bones, tendons, and soft tissues are constantly expanding and growing stronger. The central nervous system works hard to keep the entire body regulated and ensure good health. The blood cells, the brain, the skin, and even the toenails all require large amounts of energy to grow.
Sleep aids a puppy’s body in growth and development because it enables the system to shut down, repair and process. No energy is being expended for walking, eating, or even holding up their head. The more a puppy sleeps, the more energy their little body can spend on building up the bones, brain, and other aspects to ensure a strong and healthy life as an adult.
2. It’s Tied to the Number of Meals
We’ve all had that after lunch slump when you feel more like sleeping than working. That’s because after eating the body releases certain chemicals, like hormones, that can make you sleepy. It’s sort of the body’s way of shunting energy to digestion rather than other activities.
Puppies have small tummies which require more frequent feedings than adult dogs. This just means they have even more meals in which they feel tired after, potentially increasing the amount of sleep they get during the day.
3. It’s Hot or Rainy Outside
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When it gets hot, a dog wants to lie down and rest, no matter their age. This helps them stay calm and cool. If a puppy is playing around in warm weather and suddenly decides to take a nap, they are likely resting as a way to relieve themselves from the heat.
When it’s rainy outside and everything seems dreary and quiet, a puppy is likely to comfort themselves by curling up for a long nap in a comfy bed or lap. This extra napping can make it seem as if they’re sleeping “too much.” However, this extra sleep isn’t likely anything more than just indulgent rest.
4. It’s Been an Eventful Day
Being a puppy is hard work—everything is tough to do! It takes extra work to try to get on the couch, and it requires a great deal of strength to refrain from jumping all over the kids when they come home from school.
When a puppy spends even just an hour excited, vigorous, and playful, especially when it’s a more rambunctious experience than usual, chances are that the pup is going to spend plenty of hours sleeping all the joy and excitement off afterward. A busy and eventful morning, noon, or night is sure to result in a nice, long slumber later.
5. Illness
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The above list are all normal reasons that a puppy may sleep so much. Now, let’s take a look at a couple of reasons that will require some attention.
Along with their body, a puppy’s immune system is still developing. When you couple that with a puppy’s need to investigate every new dog and pile of dog poop, puppies have the potential to get sick-a lot. Whether it be a bacterial, viral or congenital illness, it may cause a puppy to sleep more. Sleeping helps the body focus on fighting the disease rather than barking at the mailperson. Other signs of illness that you may see are vomiting, diarrhea, fever, not eating, and not growing. If you think your puppy is sick, be sure to contact your veterinarian. Also, keeping your puppy up to date on at least the core vaccines can help ward off illnesses that may make them more sleepy.
A little side note here for small breed dog parents: these little pups are especially susceptible to hypoglycemia, or low blood sugar. Stress or long periods of not eating can deplete their small stores of glucose, potentially leading to lethargy and sleeping a lot, weakness, twitching and convulsions. Hypoglycemia can quickly become serious, so be sure to contact your vet immediately if you notice your puppy showing any of these signs.
How to Make Sure Your Puppy Gets Enough Sleep
Puppies are curious, playful, and interactive, just like human babies and toddlers. They also happen to be known for fighting sleep like toddlers do. Although they should be sleeping for between 18 and 20 hours a day, they are likely to try to break the rules with a few minutes of extra playtime or interaction throughout the day.
If a great deal of activity is going on in their vicinity and it’s enticing to them, chances are that they will try to skip the nap that they would take and join in on the festivities instead. If a puppy doesn’t get enough sleep throughout the day and night, they are likely to develop signs like humans would when lacking sleep.
These include:
Lethargy
Lack of focus
Irritability/grumpiness
Of course, puppies show these signs differently than humans would, aside from the lethargy. They might lack interest in a game or toy that they usually like, be careless where they relieve themselves, become impatient and/or aggressive with other pets in the household, or act “grumpy” toward their human companions.
Encourage your puppy to nap by setting up a comfy bed in a quiet place in your house. Try to keep it out of the main stream of activities so that your puppy won’t be enticed to play instead of sleep. Stick to a schedule of interaction and playtime mixed with some downtime so that they know a little sleep now means more play later and be less likely to fight their nap.
Conclusion
Puppies require a large amount of sleep to keep up with their growth and developmental needs. They may also sleep a little more depending on the weather or if they are sick. If your puppy seems happy, spunky, and healthy when they are awake, chances are that they’re doing fine. However, if you have any concerns or questions at all, don’t hesitate to schedule a consultation appointment with your veterinarian.
Architecture studio Linehouse has wrapped a food market in a Shanghai laneway neighbourhood around a central atrium informed by Victorian greenhouses.
Named Foodie Social, the 2,000-square-metre food market is located within the Hong Shou Fang community – a residential area in Shanghai’s Putuo district known for its classic “longtang” laneway architecture.
The food market is in a two-storey grey brick building in Shanghai
The entrance to the two-storey market was framed by a double-height arrangement of stacked recycled red bricks, with a corten steel canopy added to provide shelter.
The same recycled red bricks sourced from demolished houses in China can also be found on the interior walls, stacked to create three dimensional patterns.
The glass pitched roof is lined with a gently curved metal truss
A large glass door can be pulled open on warm days, with patterned paving from the laneway outside extending to the interior of the market, fully connecting the interior and exterior.
The interior of the market was designed to resemble a greenhouse, with shops and cafe’s arrranged around a central, double-height atrium.
The glass pitched roof above the atrium was lined with gently curved metal truss, in reference to Victorian greenhouses, with three large fans hanging from the metal truss to improve the air circulation.
Some vendors are designed to be retractable to allow flexibility
A cafe in the atrium, which contains an olive tree planted into the ground, integrates a metal staircase that leads to the upper floor.
A area describes as a “stage” is located by the staircase with a series of undulating balconies wrapped around the atrium on the upper floor.
Various typologies of food vendors are arranged in the open atrium on the ground floor, some of which are designed to be retractable, allowing flexibility for different types of vendors as well as a large open event space to be formed at the centre.
“This new typology brings together the local with more curated food offerings in a contemporary yet humble and sustainable way,” explained Linehouse‘s Shanghai team who are responsible for the design.
Recycled red bricks can be found both on the facade and interior walls
Smaller snack shops were positioned on the ground floor, while larger restaurants occupy the upper floor.
Each stall was assembled from a kit of parts, so that the vendors are able to create their own signage and layout, but maintain a consistent material and lighting palette.
Larger restaurants are located on the upper floor
Linehouse is a Hong Kong and Shanghai-based architecture and interior design studio established in 2013 by Alex Mok and Briar Hickling. The duo won the emerging interior designer of the year category at the 2019 Dezeen Awards.
