Debunking the Debunkers First, I need to say a few things about some of the debunking I have seen on the internet: Your body will tell you when you need hydration You may read that the concern over dehydration is overdone and that your body will tell you when to drink. In my view this […]
What is Altitude Sickness?
Altitude sickness is caused by rapid or prolonged exposure to low amounts of oxygen at high elevation. Symptoms may include headaches, vomiting, tiredness, trouble sleeping, blue lips and extremities and dizziness. It can progress to worse conditions including HAPE (high altitude pulmonary edema), which is a fluid buildup in the lungs that prevents the normal […]
Dogs and Altitude Sickness
Many humans know little about altitude and the effects it can have when they come into the mountains. Even at 8000 feet in downtown Aspen, newcomers arrive, unpack and hit the bars on the first night. Then they wonder why they get headaches and pass gas like a vegetarian on an all-bean diet. Usually they […]
Top Holiday Gifts for a Dog Owner
Most dogs love to take a walk. They love sniffing the richness of smells outdoors, marking territory as theirs and just being with their human companion. A hike in the woods, a park or anything a bit more extended has even more joys and is a good, healthy regimen for dogs and people. For longer […]