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About me - Charlotte Howard

I am the Sub-Steward for both the Vets & Pet Health and Horses channels under Pets & Animals.

My previous careers have mainly been in the animal care industry. I worked as a Veterinary Nurse (unqualified) for many years before settling down in Somerset,

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Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Lust: 60 of 320
The Lust For Life He speaks to me when I sleep, Sings to me when I dream, The melody of his voice, Drifts between my weary thoughts, I speak to him when he sleeps, Sing to him when he dreams, The bitter sweet sounds, Dance along his pillow. We speak. We sing. We drift and dance. The lust for life is upon us. More..
Home & Garden > Pet & Pest Problems Non-toxic pest control: 8 of 42
Having bugs and pests invade your personal space can be hard on you. They can cause disease and infection, depending on the type of pest you have. With our growing awareness of the environment we all want to be ecologically friendly, so how do you remove these unwanted visitors from your home without using toxic substances? ... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Global warming: 10 of 52
I Have Cold Feet I have cold feet, I have put my slippers on, I should probably wear some socks, Or turn the heating up. More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Father's Day: 21 of 109
The small gesture of a self-written poem inside a handmade card or gift can have a larger effect on your father than a shop-bought card with a four line verse and a pair of cheap socks. A poem is a present that he can keep with him forever and read whenever he is feeling alone or take with him to work or away on business. A ... More..
Pets & Animals > Vets & Pet Health Guide to caring for your pet: 6 of 30
It does not matter what species of pet you buy, the basics always remain the same. All animals require the following: *Fresh water - the bowl or bottle of water should be changed every morning. *Fresh food - any food that is not eaten should be taken away and discarded. *Clean bed - it is not necessary to clean the entire be... More..
Pets & Animals > Vets & Pet Health Rabies: Symptoms and treatment: 2 of 10
Rabies, also known as 'hydrophobia', is a zoonotic disease of the nervous system. This means that it can be passed on to different species, usually through a bite wound and causes swelling of the brain, or encephalitis. It is caused by a virus a member of the family Rhabdovirus' and is present in the saliva of the infected a... More..
Style & Beauty > Skin Care (Other) How to avoid shaving bumps: 2 of 10
After shaving it is perfectly normal to find small red bumps, occasionally with a white head, dotting your bikini line or chin. These are called in-growing hairs, caused by the cut hair getting trapped beneath the skin. The medical term for it is 'pseudofolliculitis barbae'. They are unsightly and irritating, often causing a... More..
Pets & Animals > Vets & Pet Health How to care for aging pets: 1 of 5
Just like their owners, pets grow old and as they age, like humans, they need extra care. It's not just physical care that they need though, but mental and emotional care too. Sadly, this does take up a lot of time and energy so many older pets are sent to retirement homes just like older people. However, there are many owne... More..
Pets & Animals > Dog Care & Health Symptoms and treatment of hemolytic anemia in dogs: 1 of 5
Anemia is when the number of red blood cells is below the normal range. Hemolytic anemia is when the mature red blood cells, erythrocytes, decrease in number due to damage of the cells. This can happen for a number of reasons including poisoning, external or internal bleeding, and disease, but is more commonly immune induced... More..
Religion & Spirituality > Astrology & Prophecy Should you act on what your psychic told you?: 7 of 34
Consulting a psychic is never a decision to be taken lightly. Ignore what the movies say about psychics, listen to your heart. The consequences can prove to be life changing. Whether it is for finding love, fortune or happiness, consulting a psychic can offer you invaluable advice, but acting on that information is entirely ... More..