In one sentence, describe what the following article is about: Inspect your cut to see if it is deep enough to require stitches, or if you can treat it at home. If the wound is gaping, jagged, or exposing muscle or fat, see a doctor as soon as possible. The cut should be stitched within a few hours to reduce the risk of infection or scarring. It is important to remember to wash your hands before touching your cut or scrape to avoid infection. Wet and lather your hands with an antibacterial soap, then scrub for twenty seconds and rinse. If soap and water are not available, use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer. Shallow cuts and scrapes will usually stop bleeding on their own. If bleeding persists, apply pressure to the wound with a clean cloth. If possible, elevate the wound to help stop the bleeding. Rinse the wound gently with clean, drinking-quality tap water. Wash the surrounding area with a gentle soap and water, avoiding the actual open wound, and pat it dry with a clean cloth or piece of gauze. Sterilize a pair of tweezers by cleaning them with alcohol, then use them to remove any dirt or debris that might be stuck to your cut.  If dirt or debris remain in the cut, contact your doctor as soon as possible. Avoid using hydrogen peroxide or iodine to clean the wound, as they can further damage the tissue around your wound and make it harder to heal. Shallow cuts or scrapes can heal on their own, but adding an antibiotic ointment can speed up the process. Purchase an ointment (such as Bacitracin ) at your local pharmacy. Apply a thin layer to your cut after cleaning and drying it thoroughly. Once the wound is dry, cover it with a bandage. Alternatively, cover the area with a small piece of gauze and attach the gauze to your skin with medical tape. The bandage should be changed whenever it gets wet or dirty, or if blood soaks through. The dressing can be removed after a few days, once the cut has closed itself.
Summary: Assess how bad the cut is. Wash your hands. Apply pressure to stop the bleeding. Clean the cut. Put on antibiotic ointment. Cover the wound.

Hamsters like to be awake at night, so the best time to spend time with your hamster is after the sun has gone down. For this reason, hamsters make great pets for night owls. Be aware that if you try to pick up your hamster during the day, it will be more likely to bite you. To help keep your hamster happy and healthy, you will need to keep his cage nice and clean. Once per week you should also perform a deep cleaning on your hamster’s cage. Remove everything from your hamster’s cage (including your hamster) and scrub the sides and bottom with warm, soapy water. Then rinse and dry the cage before putting in new bedding, your hamster’s accessories, and your hamster. In addition to a weekly deep clean, you should also do the following every day:  Remove and replace any soiled or damp bedding. Remove and dispose of droppings. Check the corners of your hamster’s cage for hidden food. Hamsters have a tendency to stash food for later. It will take some time and patience before your hamster is ready to let you hold him. Build up his trust in you by allowing him to sniff your hand and even give you a little nibble. You can also offer your hamster a treat from your hand to build up his trust in you. Once your hamster is comfortable with you, you can try to pick him up. To pick up your hamster, gently cup both hands around him and lift him slowly out of his cage. Do not swoop in and grab him or you will startle him and cause him to hide from you. Hamsters also need time outside of their cages to be happy. Once you have established trust with your hamster, take him out of his cage once per day for a little supervised playtime outside of his cage.  Make sure to keep him in a room where you can monitor his movement. Otherwise he might hide somewhere and make it difficult for you to find him. Make sure that there are no hazards in the area, such as electrical cords, that your hamster might gnaw on. A healthy hamster will be much happier than an unhealthy hamster. If a hamster is well cared for, it may live to be 1-2 years old. Take your hamster for regular check-ups with the veterinarian to make sure that he stays healthy and happy.  An unhealthy hamster may have a variety of symptoms, such as dull-looking eyes, matted fur, weight loss, shaking, runny nose and diarrhea. If your hamster is sick, take him to see a veterinarian right away. Hamsters can catch the common cold from humans. If you are sick, avoid holding your hamster until you are well again so that you don’t make him sick.
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One-sentence summary -- Remember that hamsters are nocturnal animals. Clean your hamster’s cage regularly. Handle your hamster with care. Allow your hamster some supervised time outside of his cage each day. Get regular veterinary care for your hamster.

Problem: Article: Before you can scratch your dog's stomach you will need to wait for it to show its stomach to you.  While you could try to make it roll over, forcing the belly rub is not a good idea.  Play with your dog and calmly wait for it to show you its stomach for scratching.  Always wait for your dog to show its stomach. You dog will naturally roll over and present its stomach if it wants a belly rub. A dog who wants a belly rub will appear loose and relaxed in regards to its body language. After your dog has presented its stomach and you feel that it is comfortable and relaxed, you can begin to rub its belly.  As you rub the dog's stomach keep an eye on its behavior, looking for signs of enjoyment or discomfort.  It's normal for some areas of the stomach to cause your dog to kick when you scratch them.  Always scratch or rub gently as the stomach is a sensitive area on a dog. Feel free to rub your dog's stomach however you'd like.  Try rubbing in circles, short scratches, or longer motions up and down the whole length of your dog's stomach. After you have scratched your dog's stomach for a while you may decide it's time to stop.  Your dog may try to get more belly rubs out of you and it's fine to continue if you want.  However, if your dog tries to get up or move away from you it is time to stop.  If you stop rubbing and your dog moves away from you, it's time to stop scratching its stomach. Feel free to stop scratching your dog's stomach any time you wish. Although dogs love a good belly rub, they also enjoy receiving attention on other areas of their bodies.  Try petting, patting, rubbing, or scratching some other places on your dog to see what they might enjoy.  As always, work slowly, touch gently, and make sure your dog is truly enjoying it.  Your dog might enjoy a rub or scratch under or around its ears. Most dogs will like a good neck rub or scratch. A dog might enjoy it when you scratch its chest. Try scratching under your dog's chin. A dog might like it when you scratch the area of its back just above where its tail starts.
Summary:
Wait for your dog to present its stomach. Rub or scratch the dog's stomach. Stop when you are done or your dog becomes uncomfortable. Scratch or rub other areas on your dog.