INPUT ARTICLE: Article: If the mother dog is pushing one particular puppy away, instead of drawing him near her, you should be concerned. A puppy not huddled up with littermates and his mother will not get the food or warmth that he needs to thrive. A newborn puppy can become a weak puppy within a matter of hours. There are certain signs to check for to see if your puppy is having serious problems such as:  Cold to the touch or cold mouth Weak suckle reflex when the fingertip is gently placed in mouth Limp or poor muscle tone: head hangs down and legs don’t pull back when lightly tugged Inability to nurse Feces on the rear: can indicate diarrhea (a serious issue) Discharge from the umbilical stump Non-stop crying You should check all your puppies’ weights on a suitable scale twice a day. Kitchen scales will do, as long as you clean them well afterwards or even use them just for puppy weigh-ins. The weight can be taken in grams or ounces, just be consistent. They should never lose weight, instead they should gain about 10% of their birth weight each day after the first day of life. This indicates they are getting enough milk. Weights should be recorded in a notebook or spreadsheet so you can track their progress for the first two weeks of life.

SUMMARY: Make sure the mother dog is taking care of all of her puppies. Look for signs of trouble. Check puppies regularly.


INPUT ARTICLE: Article: The best way to strength train and run faster is to be consistent with your workouts. Try not to skip workouts even when life gets in the way. When you come home from a workout, take out your dirty clothes and put in what you need to be ready to go the next time. Take down as many barriers as you can to your workouts. That is, pick one that you can stick with. If you're not a morning person, you may not be able to stick to a morning schedule, so choose another time of day. Not only can a group encourage you to go faster, it means you are held accountable for showing up. If you always do the same workout everyday, you'll hit a plateau. By changing things up, you'll continue to strengthen your muscles. That's why important to practice cross-training. Try replacing running with cycling or swimming 1 to 2 days a week. Some days, you need a lesser workout to let your body have rest. You don't need to run full-out every day. Make sure your diet includes what you need to succeed. Eat balanced meals that include a substantial amount of fruits and vegetables, as well as a lean protein. Before your workout, eat a carbohydrate-rich snack, which will fuel your workout. Skip simple sugars, such as candies and juice, and grab more sustaining carbohydrates, such as whole grains and fruit. Your body needs rest to work properly and recover from muscle strain and soreness. If you have trouble remembering to go to bed on time, set an alarm 30 minutes before you should be in bed to remind you to wind down.

SUMMARY: Be persistent. Keep your workout gear ready. Pick a convenient time for your workout. Run with a group. Change your training day to day. Take it easy. Eat right. Fuel your workouts. Get your sleep.


INPUT ARTICLE: Article: Anytime an animal sees something new, it's going to be curious, especially cats. Let the animal take a moment to give the camera a good sniff all over, so they will be less likely to do so in the middle of your photo shoot. If you're not photographing your own pet, let the animal give you a good sniff as well, so they are more comfortable in the session. Sometimes, the flash will freeze an animal in place for a second, which can be good if you're trying to get a still shot. However, both the shutter sound and flash can distract the animal enough to ruin the shot, so take a few shots just so they can get used to that part of the camera. Try shooting a couple of shots towards the ceiling so the animal can hear the shutter sound and see the flash. If you go outside or you take your pet to a new area, they are going to want to explore. Give them a few minutes to look around first! That way, they won't be as distracted when you're ready to take the pictures.  If your pet is on a leash, walk them slowly around the area, letting them sniff as you go. If you're in a confined space with a small animal, give them a chance to walk around by itself for a minute.

SUMMARY: Hold the camera out to the animal for a good sniff. Get them used to the flash and shutter sound. Give your pet a minute to explore a new area.


INPUT ARTICLE: Article: Turn on the oven and chill the pie while the oven is heating up. Refrigerate the pie until the pastry is firm and cold. You can refrigerate the assembled pie for up to 1 hour. Lay a sheet of parchment paper on a baking sheet and set the pie on it. Put the pie on the baking sheet into the preheated oven and bake it until the apples are soft and the pastry is golden brown. The baking sheet will catch any drips if the filling bubbles up and over the pie as it's baking.

SUMMARY:
Preheat the oven to 400 °F (204 °C) and chill the pie for 30 minutes. Set the pie on a baking sheet and bake it for 75 minutes.