Problem: Article: Before you breed your male dog, you should confirm he is in good health. Ask your vet to do a complete physical exam on your dog to check for health issues like hip dysplasia and joint problems. You want to be sure your dog does not have these health issues as you do not want them passed on to his litter when he does breed with a female dog.  Your vet should also check his ears and his eyes to ensure they are in good working condition. You should have your vet run a blood test and a urinalysis to check for any diseases or disorders, such as bone disease. You should also have tests done to confirm your dog’s genetic make up, especially if your dog is not a pure breed. Having clear information on your dog’s genetics can help you match him with a mating partner and get a good idea of the genetic makeup of any puppies he sires. You can arrange for a genetic test through your vet or through a trusted online testing service. You will need to provide a swab sample from your dog to complete the genetic test. The cost of a genetic test can range from $60 to $150. These tests will tell you about the dog's heritage and therefore any diseases they are at greater risk of carrying. They do not, however, tell you if a dog carries the gene for those diseases or not. Study the standard for your dog’s breed and confirm he is a healthy example of his breed. Research your dog’s breed on through the breed’s national parent club to find out more about what traits your dog should possess in order to breed. Some traits may be physical, such as a certain color to his coat or a certain shape to his body. Some traits may be behavioral, such as a certain demeanor or personality to your dog. You can also speak to other pet owners who have the same breed to get a sense of the standards for the breed. You want to ensure your male dog is a high example of his breed, as this will increase the quality of any litters he sires.
Summary: Have your dog examined for health issues. Determine your dog’s genetic traits. Confirm your dog's breed standards.

Problem: Article: Possible medical issues that can arise in a dog that can't urinate include urinary tract infections and urine scalding, in which the shin is burned by long term contact with urine.  An overflowing or leaking bladder is an invitation to urinary infections, which, if not treated, can lead to lethal complications. It is also important not to allow bladders to overflow because this can lead to loss of bladder tone. Then, when a dog might recover its bladder control, the bladder will not function correctly. Deciding to help your dog urinate is a major commitment. You will have to do it about 4-6 times a day. Luckily it only takes about 10 - 20 seconds each time. Still, many vets do not encourage people to try expressing their dog's bladder because it takes such an intense commitment. Unfortunately, the main option other than manually emptying a dog's bladder is to euthanize the dog. With the bladder, you have to empty it often or the dog will become poisoned by its urine. Urine will not come out by itself; it will only overflow what the bladder CANNOT contain as more urine flows into the bladder from the kidneys. The rest stays put. That's one reason why disabled dogs are so prone to urinary tract infections. What about the poop?  The poop is really different from the pee. The poop will come out on its own, without your helping, eventually.  There's no risk of it staying inside and causing infection. Have your vet give you a demo first, so that you know the correct pressure to apply. If necessary, the next day go back and express under supervision of the vet or his vet tech to make sure you have gotten all the urine out of your dog's bladder.
Summary: Know the complications that can happen when a dog can't urinate properly. Consider the commitment involved. Understand your dog's urinary system. Get instruction from your veterinarian.

Problem: Article: Some vitamins are taken once a week, while others are taken multiple times per day. Read the labels on your vitamins to find out when you should take them. You may want to set a reminder on your phone or computer to make sure you take the vitamins at correct time. Follow the dosage instructions on the vitamin's label. It is important not to take more than recommended. Your vitamins will also have suggestions on how best to take them, whether as soon as you wake up, on a full stomach, or with a glass of water. Follow these instructions for best results. Keep in mind it is possible to overdose on certain vitamins. Fat-soluble vitamins, such as vitamins A, D, E, and K, are stored in your body and excess is not eliminated when you urinate, as with water-soluble vitamins. This means it is possible to, over time, have dangerous levels of these vitamins in your body, leading to toxicity. If you take the vitamins every morning, consider keeping them on a nightstand or in the bathroom. If you take them during the day, you may want to keep them in your purse or bag. Make taking your vitamins a habit. Try taking them before brushing your teeth at night or making coffee in the morning, so the task blends into these daily rituals.
Summary: Check the label for frequency. Follow instructions from the producer. Keep the vitamins in a convenient place.

Problem: Article: Unlike developing for the web, creating an operating system requires a strong understanding of algorithms, data structures, computer hardware, and resource management. People get degrees in this stuff, so don't expect to write an entire operating system after reading an online tutorial! Harvard's Intro to Computer Science course is available online through EDX at no cost. Once you've got a solid foundational understanding of computer science, the next step is to master C and/or C++. Like learning about computer science, mastering a language is not optional—you won't be able to code an operating system if you can't write solid applications.  If you're brand new to C, check out Dartmouth's C Programming: Getting Started course, which is free through EDX. Once you complete that course, you can take the next course in the series: C Programming: Language Foundations. Then, move on to subsequent courses like Modular Programming and Memory Management and Pointers and Memory Management. Assembly languages are low-level languages designed to communicate with different processors. Since assembly is different for different processor types (e.g., x86 assembly Language for Intel, AMD, VIA, and other processors), you'll need to learn the version for the type of processor you're coding for.    This open-source book, if read in its entirety, can give you a solid enough understanding for building an operating system.   The Art of Assembly Language is a highly-recommended book about assembly available both on and offline. You should also do a lot of research on the type of processor(s) on which your operating system should run. The manuals for processor architecture can easily be found using a Google search ("Intel Manuals," "ARM manuals," etc.). OS tutorials will walk you through the process of creating a basic operating system. This gets you used to the process and helps you figure out if there are any pieces you're missing. Once you've completed a tutorial or two, you'll be well on your way to creating your very own operating system.   Bare Bones is a tutorial that helps you write your first simple 32-bit kernel. After completing the tutorial, the next step is to use Meaty Skeleton to structure your own operating system.  Linux from Scratch is an online book that walks you through creating your own Linux operating system.  Operating systems from 0 to 1 is a free book about creating various operating systems from start to finish. What do you want your operating system to do? How should it look? Do you really need to write an entire operating system or are you just looking to create a certain look for your desktop? These are all things to consider before beginning to code.  Consider developing with a team of other programmers. Having a team of developers working on the project will cut the development time significantly. Add your project goals, plans, and questions to your public repository so it's easy for others to help you.
Summary:
Take some basic Computer Science courses. Learn a high-level programming language like C. Learn an assembly language. Complete an operating system tutorial. Figure out your operating system goals.