In one sentence, describe what the following article is about: 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: You may choose to talk to this friend about the value of the relationship and how to make it better. If the friendship is worth saving but the behavior is something you just can’t live with, suggest that you and your friend brainstorm some solutions.  Be prepared to either work on the relationship or go with the changes that result if things do not change. Friendships change and this might be a time where you start to grow apart. Remember you both have different personalities and perceptions so take the time to have an honest dialogue about why you are friends, whether you want to continue the friendship, and how to go forward. Be sure to tell your friend how much you love him or her and value the friendship. This isn’t about hurting feelings or blame; it is about making the friendship stronger because you see value in it. Whether it’s a relationship with a friend, romantic partner, or family member, all healthy relationships should respect the individual boundaries of each person involved. If your friend is often unreliable, you may not have clearly set boundaries regarding what you are willing to accept and not accept in your friendships.  Put your well-being first and make sure that everyone in your life understands how you expect to be treated. Show them the same courtesy in kind. If the unreliable friend is often late, be assertive and tell him this is unacceptable. “Zack, every time we go out you’re nearly an hour late. I always show up when I say I will. I will stop making plans with you if this keeps happening.” Setting clear boundaries about how you communicate and interact will help this process. It might just be a misunderstanding or something that happened unintentionally. But, once you make your boundaries clear, the behavior should improve. Many people with unreliable friends who have proven incapable of changing simply learn to work around the problem. This might be a suggestion for you if you have tried to help your friend change and nothing seems to help. Ways to work around your friend may include:  Never making plans with this friend alone. That way if he or she is late or bails, it won't ruin the entire outing. Having someone else to wait with instead of being on your own Anticipating that any plans with this friend probably won't go as expected Not stopping what you're doing to wait for your friend's arrival. Tell the person to text or call when they're right outside In an extreme case, you may just decide to end the friendship. If there isn’t a long-term friendship or you feel like this friend is not really invested in improving his or her behavior, this is probably the best move. If you feel like it is time to end the relationship, make a clean break without drama if that is possible. If this is a co-worker, agree to remain friendly but set a clear boundary about leaving the relationship strictly at work.
Summary:
Try to problem-solve together. Set personal boundaries. Learn to work around your unreliable friend. End the friendship.