Ms sect e 20170507 sunday by Manila Standard

SUNDAY, MAY 7, 2017 Isah V. Red, Editor

Young Life

Bernadette Lunas, Issue Editor isahred@gmail.com.ph

SLANG WORDS

OF TODAY’S YOUTH (Part 2)

BEST CARE

FOR BEST BUDDIES MADE EASY PET TALES

BY DESIREE CARLOS

HE is soft, warm, and cuddly. He is the best walking companion.

Her smile brightens your home. His silent presence calms your mind and body after a stressful day. They are always attentive to your every command, always ready to please you, and they never complain. They are your pets. They are the “bestest” of your best friends and a partner for life. The good news is: You have the power to prolong your pet’s life. You have the power to give your pet what is called quality life. You can be the most responsible pet owner. This column will share tips on how to take better care of your pets. Most of the tips come from experience in caring for our eight shih tzus and eight puspins (pusang Pinoy), and over 300 dogs and cats rescued or assisted by Save Animals of Love and Light (Save ALL), an animal welfare group, for more than three years now. I will also share what we learned from veterinarians and from literature on dogs and cats. It took time for me to personally get things right when it comes to being a better “furparent.” I would like to share what I have learned so you don’t have to experience the problems we encountered when we knew too little about dogs and cats then. For one, did you know some human foods are bad for your dog? Worse, they can have ingredients that can kill them. Did you know there are good and bad food for your kitten? Good food will make your kitten grow up into a beautiful, healthy cat. Did you know you can train your dog yourself? There are some DIY tips this column will share with you. Did you know there are pets that need homes you can adopt?

This column will lead you to animal welfare groups and rescuers looking for loving, lifetime adopters for abandoned or abused puppies, dogs, kittens, and cats. And did you know there are pet-friendly places in town? And the best news is there are a lot of pet restaurants or cafes—yes, restaurants—that serve good cooked food and even prepare birthday cakes for your pets. This and more will be featured in this column.

***

In the meantime, let me share the story of Cole. Cole, a shih tzu, was given to a vendor in Cubao, Quezon City by a young man in 2015. The vendor told us Cole was kept in a bathroom when his owner went to work. His condition worsened while on the street. He had wounds all over his body from scratching, his hair was matted, and some parts of his body seemed to be “burnt” because he had black spots in some areas. He was, to many, an ugly doggy. Save ALL, a non-profit organization registered with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), rescued Cole with the help of Loribert Sobrio Bersabe and Jhet Manio, and decided to bring him to the clinic immediately. Cole was diagnosed with a severe case of general demodicosis or the kind of mange that affects a large part of the body. Demodectic mange is also known as galis, a skin disease that is either inherited or develops in a dog due to poor nutrition or a dirty environment, among others. Demodectic mange is triggered by a weak or compromised immune system. It leads to hair loss and in severe cases, wounds that look like burns in the body. If left untreated, the wounds Scan this icon to can lead to bacterial infection or even view the PDF gangrene in some cases. Although is it not a disease that can be transferred to another dog or to a human, it is an illness that you would not want your pet to suffer from. It is easy to cure if you detect it early. Please see a veterinarian when your dog starts to have wounds due to continuous scratching, there is hair loss in some parts of the body, the skin Turn to E2

A HAPPY DOG IS A HEALTHY DOG. Cole, a shih tzu diagnosed with a severe case of general demodicosis, has been rescued and rehabilitated by animal welfare group Save ALL, and is now living his happy and healthy life.

TRAVEL BY FOOT

THE best way to fully and truly explore new places is on foot. You can take your time to immerse yourself in the life and culture of the destination and be up close with sights in each spot and corner. Walking, however, can get pretty tiring. Hence having the right footwear to support your feet and make walking comfortable and effortless is of utmost importance. Global brand Skechers understands this need and has come up with an impressive solution through its most innovative shoe made for walking—the Skechers Go Walk. “This shoe is purpose-built to be the comfiest pair you can use while walking, standGive your tired feet the comfort they deserve with the help of comfortable pair of shoes

ing, and commuting around town,” says Skechers in a statement. Travelers and Sino Pinas founders roadtested Skechers Go Walk 4, the latest in the Go Walk series, during their 12-day Indochina trip wherein they transferred from one country to another by land. “Wearing shoes that are really designed for walking can really mitigate pains that may hold you back,” shares Sino Pinas cofounder John Austria. Good thing they were wearing Go Walk as they explored temples, walked on sand dunes, and stood for almost seven hours during a Coldplay concert in Bangkok, according to Austria. “Go Walk is very effective in providing comfort while exploring places you’re unfamiliar with.”

SO YOU think you’re cool? Well, tbh, you ain’t lit if you don’t know what these words mean. Young folks are savage af. They may throw shade at you and will be so dead once they hear you use these terms in a v wrong way. If you want to be “in” or at least understand what millennials (Gen Y) and edgers (Gen Z) are saying, brush up on your “youthspeak.” Go here: manilastandard.net/lifestyle/younglife/234750/slang-words-of-today-s-youth.html if you missed the first part of our youth slang dictionary.

v Definition: (adj.) Short for “very”; born from and mostly used in short messaging and online conversations How to use: “If you don’t understand what I’m saying, I’d be v upset”

TBH Definition: (phrase) Abbreviation of “to be honest”; usually used right before or after saying an opinion or a comment How to use: “TBH, I think millennials are misunderstood” / “You’re being unreasonable, tbh”

GOAT Definition: (title) Acronym for “greatest of all time”; used mostly in, but not limited to, describing athletes and musicians How to use: “Rihanna is good, but Beyonce is GOAT” / “For many Filipino boxing fans, Manny Pacquiao is still GOAT”

Cancel Definition: (verb) To reject something: a person, a place, or a thing; usually used when said object is no longer trendy or officially over How to use: “Don’t swipe right on him, cancel right away!” / “The man-bun trend is cancelled” Turn to E2

Equipped with the 5GEN midsole material for high energy return, each pair effectively combines comfort from the cushion with a more efficient high energy return. Its soft and comfy foot bed is courtesy of Skechers Goga Max insole. To top it all off, Skechers Go Walk comes in easy to pull off style in a wide array of colors and designs. “The style is very minimalistic so it easily complemented the outfits we were wearing during the trip,” avers Austria. In essence, based on Sino Pinas’s trip, the right pair of walking shoes is easily the most important piece of your wardrobe to ensure a fun and fulfilling travel experience by foot. Visit www.skechers.com.ph to know more about Skechers Go Walk.