Symptoms Of Water Intoxication

Irony: Cattle dying of too much water in Texas drought

In a bizarre case of irony, cattle in Texas are dying from drinking too much water.

During this record drought, it is no surprise that cattle in Texas and the Midwest are dying from lack of water. According to published reports , however, cattle in Texas are dying from too much water, a syndrome known as water intoxication.

Ranchers are moving their cattle from fields where the water tanks have dried up to ones where there is still water. Upon arrival, the cattle drink to slake their thirst. The problem is they drink too much, it throws off their cellular balance and they die within minutes.

Agriculture officials are quoted as saying that there are no hard numbers, but this situation is on the rise throughout cattle producing states.

Typically, cattle derive a great deal of their water from the plants that they eat. In Texas, as with much of the country, the ground is parched and the plants are withered due to the longest, most severe drought in recorded history. The cattle become extremely thirsty and, when they get to a water source, they drink too much.

Humans are also susceptible to water intoxication, but it is extremely rare. According to a 2007 article in Scientific American , a young woman died after an on-air radio contest. She displayed symptoms similar to alcohol intoxication, including disorientation, vomiting, and a headache.

The National Weather Service indicates that there is no end in sight for this drought. Therefore, the bizarre phenomenon of cattle having too much water during a drought can be expected to continue.

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Brave New Dads 005 – Swimming with your baby » Brave New Dads

Hello everyone and welcome once again to Brave New Dads. Today I wanted to talk a little bit about swimming with your baby. It was been very hot here recently and we have been taking baby Zoe swimming so we could all cool down. If you’re like us you probably had a few questions about swimming with your baby. I know this video is a little long, but there is a lot of information about the dos and don’ts of swimming with your baby. As I state in the video some of this is common sense, some of this is information I was unaware of, but it is all useful information. I also happen to think that the intro is pretty sweet! I actually had to cut some of the video out, but I made sure I wasn’t cutting relevant information, only repeats and unnecessary commentary. If you have a few minutes this video is full of great information to get you started swimming with your baby.

Below the video you will find a list of the topics covered in the video in case you don’t have the time to watch it in its entirety. If you find that you don’t agree with some of the information provided here that is understandable. We appreciate every parents right to raise their child the way they see fit. This information is intended as a resource for new parents. We expect you to conduct your own independant research, and act according to your best judgement.

-Babies generally prefer the water to be between 84 and 87 degrees fahrenheit. Infants younger than 6 months should NEVER be dunked in water cooler than this.

-The air temperature outside of the pool should be at least three degrees warmer than the water.

-Swimming pools should be clean and the chemicals properly maintained. Improper chemical balance may lead to skin irritation or worse.

While swimming: Your baby should be under constant adult supervision.