INPUT ARTICLE: Article: As soon as you notice your rabbit is in pain or injured, call the vet to let them know you're bringing in your injured rabbit. Tell the vet about your rabbit's condition and that you think its leg may be fractured. Ask the vet about giving your rabbit pain medications and what dosages they'd recommend. If your rabbit injures itself during your vet's off-hours, contact an emergency animal hospital.  If you don't already have a veterinarian, contact local animal hospitals or shelters. Ask if they can give medical treatment to your rabbit or recommend a vet that specializes in rabbits. If you do give your rabbit medication, track when you gave the medication and the dosage, especially if your rabbit needs surgery. When you call your vet, have the following information on hand:  Breed, age, and sex of the rabbit How long ago the injury happened How the injury happened Which leg you suspect is injured Any medications the rabbit has had and when How the rabbit seems to be doing (lethargic, stressed, calm, etc.) Avoid trying to splint or bandage the rabbit's leg. Instead, gently wrap your rabbit in a clean towel and put the rabbit in its carrier. Try to keep the rabbit calm and relaxed while you contact the veterinarian. Carefully hold the rabbit and talk to it in a low, soothing voice. If you try to bandage the leg, you may cause your rabbit pain or make the injury worse. The rabbit will need to have X-rays taken. The vet will also need to do a full physical and neurological exam to determine how badly the rabbit is injured. Your rabbit may need emergency treatment if it's in shock, is bleeding, or has breathing or heart problems. If the veterinarian determines that your rabbit will need surgical treatment (or even amputation), you'll need to schedule the procedure for as soon as possible. The veterinary surgeon will use pins or a wire to repair the bone. Your rabbit will probably need special care after the surgery. The majority of leg fractures will need some type of surgical treatment so the bones heal correctly.  Unlike with cats and dogs, rabbits do not need to be fasted before surgery. You can feed your rabbit according to its usual schedule. If you're concerned about the cost of surgery, you can ask the veterinarian about possible payment plans. Many veterinary hospitals offer this option to make medical treatment financially possible.

SUMMARY: Contact the veterinarian about the injury. Wrap the rabbit in a towel. Take the rabbit for medical exams. Get surgery.


INPUT ARTICLE: Article: If your ring has responded well to the mandrel and mallet technique, you can proceed to buff out any scratches or wear that might have resulted. Use a fine-grit emery board or cloth to smooth out any subtle marks, or consider using a fine sandpaper to remove deeper scratches. Be sure to move the buffing material steadily in one direction rather than use a back-and-forth motion. Apply your favorite jewelry cleaner or a polishing agent suitable for the ring’s material using a toothbrush, soft cotton cloth, or cotton swab.  If your ring has a harder stone, like a diamond or sapphire, or no stone at all, you can use a solution of one part ammonia to four parts lukewarm water to give a cleaning and polish.  If your ring has a softer stone, like pearl or opal, or is an antique or costume jewelry, use lukewarm water and a drop of very mild soap or baby shampoo. Avoid using harsher soaps like dish detergent. After finishing a home repair, you might want to get your ring professionally polished and cleaned instead of cleaning it yourself. If you purchased the ring with a jeweler, call them and ask if they offer free cleanings. Many shops offer free or inexpensive polishing and cleaning services, especially to customers with whom they’ve already done business.

SUMMARY: Use a fine emery cloth to smooth out any marks. Give the ring a home cleaning. Take your ring in for a professional cleaning.


INPUT ARTICLE: Article: An infant or toddler who has been abused by someone at home may not want to go home. They may avoid parents or other caregivers--for instance, by forcefully clinging to a teacher at preschool when it is time to go home (or vice versa).  Mild separation anxiety is also common among infants and toddlers, and does not necessarily indicate abuse. Keep in mind that just because a child seems afraid of a caregiver, it does not mean that that caregiver is abusing the child. If there is a problem, someone else at home may be the cause. If you are taking care of children as a babysitter, daycare worker, etc., talk to the child if they seem afraid of going home. Thinking about potential abuse can make you feel very emotional, but remember you are trying to help the child one way or another. Children who have been abused are unlikely to understand what has happened. As a result, they may talk a lot about violent or traumatic events, or about hurting themselves or others.  For example, if you are babysitting a child who constantly tells you she is afraid of being burned by a parent, that can be a real cause for concern. Sexual development is a long process. Certain stages begin even in young children. However, if a toddler seems to have advanced knowledge of sex, or to talk about it frequently, this can be a red flag suggesting sexual abuse.  Keep in mind that some curiosity about sexual matters (like the differences between boys and girls) is natural at some stages. If you notice something like one of your child's friends play acting sexual acts in graphic detail, however, this is unusual and should be investigated.

SUMMARY:
Take note if the child seems afraid of home or caregivers. Recognize when the child is obsessed with trauma. Be vigilant if the child has early sexual awareness or knowledge.