Kitterman Woods Residents is your dog constantly licking and scratching? If so, you’re not alone. Many dogs lick and scratch as result of itching (also called pruritis). The itching may be minimal or extreme and can even cause injury.

Itching is a characteristic of many possible skin conditions and treating an itch effectively requires determining the underlying cause. This is not a road you want to go down alone. Finding the cause of an itch requires testing and help from your veterinarian.

What might make my dog itchy?

It is important to remember that itching is not a disease or a cause of disease, but rather the result of a disease process. Effectively treating itching requires treating its cause. If your dog is frequently itchy, you may first suspect a problem with fleas. It’s a common assumption, but fleas are far from the only cause of skin irritations and itches. That said, your dog should absolutely be on year-round flea and tick preventative.

The most common broad causes of itching are:

• External Parasites
• Infections
• Allergies
• Skin disease
• Skin cancer (less common)

Some diseases only start to itch when a dog develops secondary bacterial or yeast infections. Whatever the cause, it’s understandable that intense itching is a serious source of distress for your dog.

http://www.pethealthnetwork.com/dog-health/dog-diseases-conditions-a-z/why-my-dog-so-itchy?utm_source=phnpro&utm_medium=newsletter&utm_content=2019.01

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Date: Wednesday January 16, 2019
Time: 9:00 am
Location: Ancient Oaks Preserve
Address: 4650 Oleander Ave., Fort Pierce
Category: Sports

https://www.allthingstreasurecoast.com/event/explore-native-st-lucie-county-with-free-guided-hikes/173844

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Time: 5:30 pm – 9:00 pm
Date: Friday January 4, 2019
Location: Fort Pierce City Marina Square
Address: 1 Avenue A, Fort Pierce, FL 34950
Price: Free
Category: Festival

Friday Fest

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Kitterman Woods Residents Florida Arts & Dance Company (FADC) students are filled with the spirit of the season as they prepare to present the holiday classic, “The Nutcracker” at the Lyric Theatre in Stuart. For months, students have been working with instructors to perfect choreography for the show which brings the audience on a magical journey filled with sweet treats and waltzing snowflakes.

FADC students are joined by guest artists from Russian Ballet Orlando to perform “The Nutcracker” on Friday, December 14 at 7:00 pm and Saturday, December 15 at 2:00 pm and 7:00 pm at the Lyric Theatre in downtown Stuart. On Sunday, December 16 at 3:00 pm, FADC students perform “The Gentle Nutcracker” a shortened version of the show with subdued lights and sound for those who are sensory sensitive or those with young children.

Date: Friday December 14, 2018, Saturday December 15, 2018 and Sunday December 16, 2018
Location: Lyric Theatre
Address: Downtown, Stuart, FL, 34994
Category: Holiday

http://www.lyrictheatre.com/

Tickets are available at www.lyrictheatre.com or by calling the box office at 772-286-7827.

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Kitterman Woods Residents join in for a family friendly breakfast with the big guy in the red suit on December 8th at First Data Field in St. Lucie West. Enjoy a delicious breakfast as well as caroling with new friends, crafts to make and take, bounce house and pics with Santa. Follow the event on Facebook for up to the minute Santa sightings and new details as they unfold. Ho Ho Ho…Happy Holidays!!!

Date: Saturday December 8, 2018
Time: 8:00 am – 12:00 pm
Location: Presented by The St. Lucie Mets
Address: First Data Field
Price: Under 17 FREE – Adults $5.00
Category: Christmas & Holiday

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Date: Event occurs every Tuesday of every month.
Time: 6:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Location: Notes Music Room
Address: 872 S Colorado Ave
Category: Concert / Live Music

https://www.allthingstreasurecoast.com/events

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National Diabetes Month is observed every November to bring attention to diabetes and its impact on millions of Americans.  One in 11 Americans have diabetes — that’s more than 29 million people. And another 86 million adults in the United States are at high risk of developing type 2 diabetes. Diabetes is one of the leading causes of disability and death in the United States. It can cause blindness, nerve damage, kidney disease, and other health problems if it’s not controlled.

The good news? People who are at high risk for type 2 diabetes can lower their risk by more than half if they make healthy changes. These changes include: eating healthy, increasing physical activity, and losing weight. Managing diabetes is a balancing act. It involves maintaining a healthy weight, making healthy food choices, being physically active, and taking medications as prescribed.

Research has shown that managing diabetes as early as possible can help prevent diabetes-related health problems such as kidney disease, vision loss, heart disease and stroke.

Ironically, the most food-centric holiday falls during National Diabetes Month every November.

A heaping helping of fried turkey, dressing and gravy, ham, macaroni and cheese, greens and a table of pies and cakes that spans the dining room wall. This is Thanksgiving in the South. It’s a table of delight, but if you have diabetes it’s a feast full of temptation.

No matter where you live, your Thanksgiving table doesn’t have to spell diabetes disaster. Try these tips to create a diabetes-friendly Thanksgiving table:

Play up the turkey.  Slow roasted turkey is a flavorful, lean protein that won’t raise your blood sugar.

Fill up with veggies. Vegetables are among the most diabetes-friendly foods on the planet. Fill half your plate with vegetables. Eat them first to leave less room for the higher calorie options.

Put fruit (or vegetables) in the dessert. Think pumpkin pie or whipped sweet potato pudding. Add vanilla, extra cinnamon and nutmeg to cut back on the sugar and butter.  You can also play up pears and apples with cinnamon and a light whipped cream or dollop of vanilla yogurt.

Focus on flavor. Instead of the packaged stuff, make your own stuffing using fresh celery, onions, sage and thyme to for bold flavor. Go light on the butter and cream and add fresh garlic and vegetable broth to mashed potatoes for deep, satisfying flavor.

Get physical. Moving your muscles can help control blood sugar levels. Go for an after dinner walk around our beautiful lake to burn off some of the extra holiday grub.

For more information visit these helpful websites:

http://www.diabetes.org/   or https://www.niddk.nih.gov/

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We received so much positive feedback that we just had to play another round this year!!!

Included in your November 2018 you will find your BINGO Card.

Every day in the month of November, we will draw a number.

It will be posted on the board by the mailboxes, in the office and also on Facebook & Instagram.

Those we receive BINGO will receive a $10 Amazon Gift Card.

Good Luck!!!

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