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Best House Plants for Apartments And Best Place to Shop for House Plants in Texas?

I live in Dallas, TX. And I live in an one-bed room apartment (carpeted, not hardwood floor) with a patio.

I would like to buy some plants to place in the apartment, not only for decoration, but also for refreshing the air when all the window is closed at night. These plants will be in the shade most of the time, I budget is 30-50 dollars for 1-2 plants in house. These plants need to be able to live in the shade over seasons without withering, yellowing, etc. These plants need to be hypoallergenic because I have allergy for pollen.

I will also need some plants on the patio (facing the north), as you know in Texas, the summer is hot and sunshine is abundant. I need some plants that are easy to take care of, just watering so to speak. They can be sitting in a pot or hang somewhere. They can flower, they need to be able to handle large temperature difference day and night and over the season.

Texans and Southwesterners, please shoot me some ideas. I am a 30 yr old guy. Thanks.

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My 3yr Old Son Gets Hives on a Monthly Basis. I Know It is Not a Food Allergy Because Nothing Adds Up…?

I havent ever changed laundry detergents and I use the hypoallergenic stuff. I have no animals in the house and even when I did he never broke out. They get lighter and then when he gets out of bed they are back and have spread and this last for about 5 days. They do not bother him at all but they swell his feet and now they are all over his face and sometime makes his eyelids swell. I dont understand and I want to fix my baby.
I have already taken him to the doctor she claimed that it was a virus and gave him steroids which did nothing. The hives played out there usual course. He has never had hives on his neck. Just eyelids but the doctors are not doing anything and they dont want to allergy test him until he gets a little older.

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WEIMARANER TRAINERS: Is There a Dog Bed my Weimaraners WON’T Tear Up?

I am good trainer in every aspect but the torn dog bed.
Mine are 90 pound 12 year-old dogs and they have destroyed every bed I have ever provided in spite of how much attention they receive. I cannot sleep i the same room with them and I have not slept with them since they were puppies and found that I am allergic to them and they snore. I take an allergy pill if the symptoms are too severe during the day and I keep them clean to limit their allergic qualities. Recently they went three weeks without tearing up the King sized quilted cotton bed comforter that I put on the floor for them. They are inside dogs with a dog door to go to the backyard whenever they want.
They have had the outdoor kind of beds with chips in them, the cloth covered foam beds and even a twin sized mattress once. I love these two dogs and will keep them no matter what they do, but it is very expensive to protect their bones from the hard floors. When they went without a bed for a few months in the summer months they developed big callouses and scrape marks on their legs and I can't have that happen again. I can't even estimate how expensive it has been to keep these dogs comfortable.
Does anyone out there have chronic dogbed destroyers that foud a soft bed solution that the dogs do NOT destroy? Even the veterinarians we have seen have run out of ideas.
When they eventually die of old age I obviously will not get a large breed dog again.
P.S. Their health is very good. The vet said their blood panels from their yearly exams show their health is better than most dogs half their age.
They tore up a pile of towels too but not until they had them for a week. They are two 90 pound dogs, so there must be a lot of fabric between them and the hard floor to protect their joins and give some cushioning.
This is a tough problem to solve, isn't it?
"to protect their..." JOINTS
[ sorry--Type-O]

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Growth Spurt, Or What?

My son will be 13 months on July 29th. He has always been a great sleeper. From the time he was born he would go to sleep at night when I did and only wake up once in a 12 hour time span. I was truly blessed having a newborn that woke up only once a night. Then at 4 weeks he started sleeping through the night, we lucked out!

Now, is a totally different story. He hasn't slept through the night in probably about 3 weeks. We're feeding him before he goes to bed (still trying to break him from that nighttime bottle, well now its in a sippy but he still has that) and then he'll wake up once at night to have another 8oz of formula and then has ANOTHER 8oz when he wakes up at 6am, then goes back to bed til 8 or 9 and wakes up and has a real breakfast. So, at 8, he has 8oz then at 3 or 4, then at 6.

Is this a growth spurt? He's never really woken up in the middle of the night for formula except when he was a newborn so this is new territory for me. Is there something I can do to get him to start sleeping through the night again, or is this payback for the sleeping angel I had when he was born (LOL)?

Additional Info: I'm not sure if people would ask why he is still on formula, but I'll tell so you know (although if you read my questions sometimes, you probably already know). He has a severe cow's milk protein intolerance. We found right now the best option (recommended by the allergist and his pedi) was to move him off of hypoallergenic (alimentum) formula at 12 months and put him on Soy formula. He gets re-tested in December (which I'm sure will be positive for an allergy to Casein, the protein, again) and then we will take it from there if he is to go on Soy Milk or not.
I know it is not a comfort thing, because he's never done this before it just started. He slept at his grandmother's last night and didn't do it, so I'm hoping for good news tonight!

Audrey's Mommy- I was wondering if it was that but then it kept going even after all of his 4 molars were and all the way through. Is it possible it is still that though, that they still hurt?

He also has fluid in his ears but he doesn't scream when he wakes up like with an infection (although he goes to the ENT on Tues), he just wants to eat and passes back to sleep.

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Does Anyone Know Where I Can Buy a Water Resistant Duvet Cover?

I have a small puppy who sleeps in bed with my boyfriend and I. We have a very Expensive Hypo-Allergenic Duvet(down comforter) that we use to sleep at night. From time to time the pup pees on the blanket for unknown reasons, even if we have just taken her out.

She doesn't have any urinary problems and she's house trained in every other sense. At first we thought she may be smelling the duck feathers, and in turn marking her territory, but since the duvet is Hypo-Allergenic, it is made completely of cotton.

I was wondering if anyone knew where to buy a liquid resistant duvet cover?

We can't spray the blanket with any deterrent spray for allergy reasons.

ALSO: Having her sleep on the ground is not an option, we love her in bed with us (plus she keeps me warm).
Ok OBVIOUSLY this was misunderstood: Our Pup isn't going to be sleeping somewhere else. This question was asked to get feedback about water resistant materials, NOT to get answers about how to raise my pup.

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Why is my Kitten So Itchy?

Recently my 6 month old kitten has been very itchy! For the past month, he has been scratching his face & ears so hard, that he has scabs. Today I came home and he was sleeping on my bed. I went to pet him and noticed black pieces of scabs all over my comforter! I have already made an appointment with the vet, but does anyone know why he has been scratching so much? I have one other cat, but she is showing no symptoms of discomfort. I see no signs of fleas. Does my kitten have an allergy or is he just plain itchy?

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Why is my Dog Coughing?

My dog coughs usually after barking or sometimes while laying in bed. At first I thought he had something in his throat but he vomited a little and it didn't seem to help. I think it could be an allergy to my down comforter but am worried it could be something else. He is a totally healthy otherwise 2 year old pit bull english hound mix. This just started late last night, any suggestions??

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Really Odd Skin Problem Please Help!!! 10 Pts to Best Answer!!?

Ok. I have had this problem for a few months and no treatment seems to work. I have these weird bumps that appear on every hair follicle on my shins. They turn red and itch like crazy. I have tried several lotions, changed to hypoallergenic detergent, checked my bed for bugs, and it is not an allergy. It is not razor burn. Please help!!
I do not have pets with fleas.

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How to Keep my Bedroom Allergy Free?

how to keep my bedroom allergy free?

i have horrible allergies all around, allergic to animals, trees, grass, plants, pollen, you name it, im probably allergic to it. hah. im just looking for a way to keep my bedroom as allergy free as possible, i clean it every other day, theres no carpet, hypoallergenic bedding and all that good stuff, cant really afford an air cleaner though, the problem being, i have cats in the house which im allergic to but i love them too much to get rid of them. im just looking for a way i can wake up without sneezing being the first thing and only thing i do until my meds kick in. thanks!
i take Zyrtec. you dont need a prescription to get it anymore, you can get it at any drugstore or target for a little cheaper.

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Where Can I Buy Dust-mite Proof Comforter Covers for my Bed?

where can i buy dust mite proof comforter covers for my bed?

Are Indoor Pollutants Making Me Ill?

Do you suffer from headaches, runny or itchy eyes, blocked sinuses, asthma, dizziness, nausea, fatigue or having trouble concentrating? If so you might be suffering from illnesses brought on by indoor pollutants. Although you don't realize it your home could be full of things that are making you ill. When people think about pollutants they instantly think about chemicals and other harmful substances but indoor pollutants can be much more innocent and are often not even seen by the naked eye.

If you feel as though your home or office could be making you ill there are different things that you need to consider. Take a look at the list of indoor pollutants that could easily be in your home and contributing to your illness:

Pet dander - This is the dandruff that occurs on animals very much like it does on humans. However when pets groom themselves they will spread their saliva all over their bodies, then when they shed their dander this saliva covered dandruff gets in to the air and fabrics causing irritation to some people. This irritation can take the form of skin complaints or breathing difficulties, runny eyes and nose and sneezing fits. One of the problems with this dander is that it is covered in protein which comes from the pet's saliva and it is this can be the main source of irritation, especially if you are prone to allergies. To get rid of pet dander you should vacuum regularly and change pet bedding, do not allow your pet into your bedroom as this can make your symptoms worse. You should also fit HEPA filters into your air conditioners and buy a HEPA filter vacuum.

Dust mites - These live everywhere and can be very tricky to get rid of totally. They live on dead skin cells and microscopic bits of discarded food and their feces can cause breathing difficulties and skin irritation. To remedy the problem vacuum regularly with a HEPA vacuum cleaner, keep surfaces clean and fit HEPA filters into air conditioning systems. HEPA filters catch 99.995% of airborne particles and ensure clean air in residential and commercial properties.

Radon - This is a naturally occurring noble gas that is thought to be responsible for thousands of lung cancer related deaths in the US every year. Radon gets sucked into houses through their basements and occurs when radium decays. Houses can be tested for radon and if found radon mitigation systems can be fitted and run cheaply and efficiently reducing the levels of radon indoors.

Carbon Monoxide - This is an odorless, colorless, and tasteless gas that is a by product of combustion. Appliances that burn fuel can all leak carbon monoxide if they are old or not properly maintained. CO gas is a killer and if you suffer from lethargy, nausea, dizziness and headaches, you should install a carbon monoxide detector in your home. If appliances leak CO gas the detector will sound and alert you to the danger.

Pollen - This can enter the house though open doors and windows and is a massive irritant for people who suffer from hay fever. In order to keep pollen levels to a minimum you should close doors and windows when the pollen count is high and use HEPA filters on air conditioning systems. Using a HEPA filter vacuum can also help to reduce the levels of pollen that are stuck on carpets and in upholstery.

There are of course other irritants within the home that could be making you ill such as household cleaning chemicals and tobacco smoke and these should also be kept to a minimum. Smokers should only smoke outside to prevent passive smoking and make sure that doors are kept shut whilst they are doing so.

Your local HVAC technician can help you properly fit your air conditioner with HEPA filters. Allergy proof the air in your home or office so that you can live a more comfortable life.

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where can i buy dust-mite proof comforter covers for my bed?

i have a huge allergy to dust mites and i have already bought dust-mite proof covers for my matress and pillows, but i heard your supposed to get them for you comforter also, but where? i really need to know......thanks in advance

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