Problem: Article: Prolonged lethargy is a strong sign that your pooch isn’t feeling well. While you don’t need to worry about a tired dog after active play, keep an eye out for other signs such as decreased exercise tolerance or general weakness combined with the lethargy.  Unusually low energy levels, over two or three days should be checked with a vet. Lethargy, in combination with other symptoms, also requires the attention of your vet.  Extremely high levels of energy can also be a problem that needs medical attention. All dogs scratch fairly regularly.  However, excessive scratching can be a sign of a health problem.  If the scratching is excessive, don't ignore it.  Look for these possible causes or ask your veterinarian more about them:  Scratching is a typical sign of fleas, ticks, or mange mites.  Scratching can also mean endocrine or hormonal problems in your dog.  Dogs can also suffer from allergies just like humans, which can lead to itching.  Take your dog to the vet.  Most vets will examine the animal, try to reach a diagnosis or suggest tests to reach a diagnosis. After testing, your vet can prescribe a course of treatment to correct the underlying problem or at least make the dog more comfortable. If your dog starts showing signs of stiffness, manifested through difficulty getting up or climbing stairs, then you should have your pet examined.   This symptom can be a result of anything from hip dysplasia to arthritis to Lyme disease from tick-borne bacteria. The earlier Lyme disease is treated, the better the prognosis, so see a vet quickly if you notice this symptom, especially in younger dogs. Labored breathing can indicate a problem with your dog's respiratory system.  Identifying the cause can be difficult by yourself.  Bring your dog to a vet to accurately diagnose any problems with your dog's breathing.  Labored breathing requires urgent attention. If your dog's gums have a bluish tint, seek immediate care. House-trained pets rarely start having accidents unless there is a problem. If your dog inexplicably begins having indoor accidents, then your vet will likely want to schedule some tests to find out the problem. Having accidents for a few days in a row is a good indication of a problem. Changes in the frequency of your dog's urination can be an indication of a problem. Check also for any blood or strange discolorations in your dog's urine. If you find anything unusual about your dog's urine or urination habits, contact your veterinarian.  Either an increase or decrease in urination can be an indication of an illness. Problems with urination will may involve the kidneys or bladder stones.
Summary: Examine your pet’s energy levels. Pay attention to scratching. Look for difficulty rising or mobility issues. Watch for labored breathing. Keep track of accidents. Watch for major changes in urination.

Problem: Article: Hold the prawn by the body with one hand and use your other hand to firmly grasp the prawn's head. Place the fingers from both hands at the intersection of the head and the body, where you want the break to occur. Pull back with both hands and twist until the head detaches. Discard the unused prawn heads in the trash immediately. Hold the prawn by the body and grab the prawn tail with your other hand. Using a firm grip, pull the prawn tail off where it connects with the meaty part of the body. Throw away the tail once you remove it. Removing the tail before the rest of the shell will make the deshelling process much easier. Once you have removed the shell, you should be able to peel off the remainder of the prawn's outer layer quite easily. Use your fingers to pull the legs off from its underside. Then peel back any remaining pieces of the shell. This should leave you with just the meaty part of prawn left. Use a sharp knife to cut a small line that runs down the length of the prawn's back. This should be done on the top of the prawn, the opposite side from where the legs were. Inside, you will see a small black line. Use the tip of the knife to pull out the vein and discard it.  This black vein is the prawn's intestines. Removing it will help your prawns taste much better. After deveining the prawns, you should rinse them once more with cold water. This will help ensure all remnants of the intestines are completely removed.
Summary: Remove the prawn head. Pull off the tail. Peel off the shell and legs. Devein the prawn.

Problem: Article: Do this only after the sprigs have been washed well and patted dry.  If you use your fingers, gently hold the top of the stem with one hand and use your other hand to gently pinch and run down the stem detaching the leaves. If you wish to use a fork instead, gently hold the top and run the stem between the tines.  If not, stir the leaves gently and return the plate to the drying area.  Label the container with the "packed on" date and the contents. Note that dried thyme is one of the best herbs for retaining flavor. Still yet, thyme is best fresh (as is the case with most herbs).
Summary: Detach the leaves from the stem using either your fingers or a fork. Spread the leftover leaves (detached from the stem) on a plate in a cool location. Check the leaves after several days to see if the drying process is complete. Push the thyme leaves into a pile when they are dry and transfer the leaves to a resealable container. Store the dehydrated thyme leaves in the refrigerator. Finished.

Problem: Article: On a cutting board, use a chef's knife to cut the acorn squash in half, from stem to end. Place each half in a baking pan, skin-side down. Butter the pan or use a non-stick spray to prevent the bottom of the squash from sticking to the pan. Sprinkle the brown sugar and maple syrup evenly onto each half. in the oven for about one hour. The squash should be very soft, and the tops browned. Remove from the oven and allow to cool before serving.
Summary:
Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (204 degrees C). Scoop out the seeds and stringy portion from the center of each half. Spread 1/2 tablespoon (29.6 ml) of butter onto each half of the squash. Bake