However, this perhaps explains why their thoughts don’t resemble those on Carlson’s Facebook fan page.ĭespite their love of Carlson, my interviewees had somehow heard accurate information about vaccines. I found most of them through Twitter, which is not ideal because Twitter users are wealthier, younger, and more educated than the general population. In the past week, I’ve spoken with more than a dozen Trump voters, most of them regular watchers of Tucker Carlson Tonight who say they’ve been fully vaccinated. Understanding how they made their decisions about vaccination could be the key to getting other Republicans on board-and, ultimately, to getting the country to herd immunity. Some hard-core Carlson fans have been vaccinated, of course. The partisan gap in vaccinations has only grown over time. And in poll after poll, Republicans are much less likely than Democrats to say they have been vaccinated and much more likely to say they definitely won’t be vaccinated. It’s no secret that Carlson’s audience, and Fox’s, are overwhelmingly Republican and right-wing.
Together, Carlson and his viewers are a placenta and embryo, gestating dangerous ideas and keeping the pandemic alive. “Completely disappointed in our government, don’t believe a word they speak! Will not get the shot!” one person wrote. “Members and staffers would be required to get a shot that the CDC told us today doesn’t work very well and, by the way, whose long-term effects cannot be known.” (The CDC did not say this.)Ĭarlson’s Facebook followers commented eagerly on the video clip, spreading unfounded fears about vaccination among themselves. “Tonight, congressional Democrats have called for a vaccine mandate in Congress,” Carlson said, as if flabbergasted by every word. In the meantime, if it appears weak, you might try boosting its low blood sugar by applying something sweet to its gums, such as a very small amount of pasteurized honey or Karo syrup.Late last month, as the Delta variant of the coronavirus filled hospitals across the under-vaccinated South, Tucker Carlson took to his usual perch as the most-watched host on the most-watched cable-news network, just asking questions about the COVID-19 vaccines. Seek veterinary attention immediately if your puppy shows signs of low blood sugar (hypoglycemia), such as a drunken-type gait, weakness, and occasional seizures.She may recommend drugs to help stimulate its appetite, depending on the diagnosis. Talk to your veterinarianif your puppy's case is severe.Take your dog for a walk or engage in another type of exercise with it before mealtimes if its appetite still isn't what you'd like it to be.Buy a new food dish or move the old one to a new location, which might make it a little more interesting you might even try using a food dispenser that your pup can partially control.Cut back on treats (as with kids, treats tend to spoil a puppy's appetite for meals) and stick to your dog's regular feeding schedule. Utilize a little behavior modification if your veterinarian has ruled out a health issue and your puppy is turning its nose up at even the tastiest foods.Leaving food out for a reluctant eater for long periods may overwhelm the appetite centers in the brain, which may kill any appetite your puppy has left. Offer your reluctant eater a small amount of food, and when it's had its fill or refuses to eat, take the food away and try again an hour later.The aroma and higher protein content of cat food are very appealing to most dogs. Mix some dry cat food with your pup’s food if you have a cat.Spike your puppy's regular food with yogurt or cottage cheese for another good way to tempt your dog to eat or offer a small amount of a stinky canned product with high meat or fat content.
Add warm water or no-salt chicken broth to dry foods to make a slurry in the blender.Give your puppy meat-based baby food, which is palatable to most puppies and easier to eat with a sore mount.Liverwurst and peanut butter are common favorites. Stimulate your puppy's appetite with pungent-smelling foods that may make eating more attractive.This will also help you decide if your puppy is just being finicky or really has a problem that needs veterinary attention. Offer wholesome tidbits like a sliver of lean beef or chicken.