Problem: Article: Once you notice that your dog is injured, get control of him and calm him down if he's over-excited. Soothe your dog by petting him gently and speaking to him in a low, calm voice. Make sure to stay calm yourself, even if you're worried. Your dog can read your body language and knows your voice intonations very well. He'll pick up on your behavior and follow your lead. You need to keep your own safety in mind when handling an injured animal. Even if your dog is normally sweet and loving, he may lash out to protect himself from further pain. If you're at all worried for your safety — if your dog starts growling or snapping at you, or if the dog has a previous history of biting when agitated — muzzle your dog.  If you don't have a muzzle, wrap a leash or light rope around your dog’s muzzle.  If he raises a big fuss, stop and get your pet to the veterinarian as safely as possible. Protect yourself by putting a blanket or towel over him before moving him to the veterinary hospital. While cleanliness is important, it's actually more vital to stop profuse bleeding as soon as possible. If blood seems to be pulsing out of the wound, the dog likely has an arterial injury that could be very dangerous; pulsing blood should be taken very seriously.  Apply direct pressure to the wound using a clean, absorbent material like a towel, washcloth, shirt, gauze, or even a feminine hygiene pad. Keep pressure on the wound for 3-5 minutes before checking to see if the bleeding has stopped. If you keep taking off the pressure, you disturb the blood clot trying to form, and delay the process. A tourniquet should be your last resort to control bleeding. Applying one incorrectly can lead to complications that might result in tissue death. Your pet might need amputation if you cut off circulation. If you don't have training in applying a tourniquet to a dog, call your vet for expert instruction to go along with this general guideline.  Place a clean towel or pad around the limb (but not around the neck, chest, or abdomen). Use a belt or leash to hold it in place. It should be placed above the wound, toward the body. Leave it on for no more than 5 to 10 minutes before releasing the pressure to avoid permanent injury to the limb. Use enough pressure to slow down or stop the bleeding, but avoid crushing the muscle and soft tissue. Applying the tourniquet should not be painful to your pet.
Summary: Calm the dog down. Muzzle the dog if necessary. Address any bleeding you see. Apply a tourniquet only if needed and under expert instruction.

Problem: Article: If your bathroom is already painted or tiled, there are certain bath towel colors that will automatically work with your current color scheme. If your bathroom is painted gray, try adding canary yellow bath towels.  If your bathroom is black and white, add pink towels for a feminine flair. If your bathroom is purple, add towels in a chocolate brown color to bring some warmth to the room. If your bathroom has a coastal or nautical theme, opt for towels in light blue or seafoam green. Small bathrooms can easily look cramped and your colored bath towels can make a small bathroom look even smaller. If you have a small bathroom, stick with neutral shades for your towels; they’ll make your bathroom appear bigger and more open. If you have a smaller bathroom, you may need smaller towels. Bath sheets (oversized bath towels) typically won’t fit on the hooks in small bathrooms, so buy bath towels instead. If you’re decorating a beach house bathroom, look for towels with a palm tree or seashell pattern. If you’re decorating a bathroom with Spanish tile, use lots of earth and jewel tones. Use your towels to support the design that already exists within the house.  If you’re unsure whether a pattern will go with your already existing décor, it’s better to be too subtle than too bold. Make sure to save receipts for all towel purchases, in case you don’t like the way your towels look in the space. The Internet is the perfect place to look for bathroom decorating ideas. Check out Pinterest for inspirational bathroom looks, or look on store websites to see which towels they recommend pairing together.  Remember, your towels should complement the bathroom you already have. Don’t buy towels just because they looked good in someone else’s bathroom; they will not look the same in yours. Design sites like Apartment Therapy and Houzz are also good resources for finding inspiration and sharing your work with others.
Summary: Integrate your bathroom's current color. Be conscious of the size of your bathroom. Consider your location. Look online for inspiration.

Problem: Article: The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is the government body that regulates the vaccination schedule in the United States. They have downloadable vaccination schedules for babies, kids and teens, and adults available on their website. Follow these basic guidelines when deciding which vaccines to administer to your patients. Immunization schedules may vary a little depending on factors like where your patients live and what medical conditions they have. People in different parts of the world need somewhat different vaccines, based on what illnesses are more common there. Use this interactive tool created by The World Health Organization (WHO) to enter your country and get a custom vaccination schedule for anywhere in the world. The European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control has a similar tool for European countries. Before administering a vaccine, do a complete history and physical exam and review your patient’s vaccination history. Ask if your patient is taking any medications, has any allergies, or has ever reacted to a vaccine previously. If they have ever had a severe allergic reaction (anaphylaxis) to any part of the vaccine, do NOT give it. If your patient is moderately to severely ill, weigh the risks and benefits – wait for them to get better, if possible. Be aware of the following contraindications to specific vaccines, and avoid the vaccine if any are present:   Hepatitis B: yeast allergy  Rotavirus: history of intussusception; severe combined immunodeficiency (SCID)  Diphtheria/Tetanus/Pertussis: history of encephalopathy within a week of previous dose of DTP, DTaP, or Tdap  Hib: younger than 6 weeks old  Measles/Mumps/Rubella (MMR), Varicella, and Herpes Zoster: severe immunodeficiency, including HIV; pregnancy  Influenza: under 6 months old, previous severe allergic reaction to influenza vaccine or one of its components, or severe allergy to eggs.
Summary: Obtain and use the latest immunization schedule. Learn what immunizations are recommended in your country. Screen for contraindications.

Problem: Article: If they take you into a room without sufficient lighting, question it. They should be able to see what they are piercing. Also, watch them wash their hands and put on sterile gloves. If they already have gloves on, you are completely justified in asking them to re-wash their hands and replace the gloves with new ones. While you’re getting your nose pierced, try to stay as still as possible for your piercer. It is a small pinch just like any other piercing, and you’ll only feel it for a second. Titanium and surgical steel are good substitutes, but most piercers include the price of a surgical steel piece of jewellery in the price of the piercing. If you ask for gold, titanium, and niobium (niobium is the material least likely to irritate your skin) the piercer may add an additional cost. The needles that they use should be brand new and in sterilized sealed pouches. You should see them open the sealed packages. If you get into the room and the needles are already open, you are once again justified in asking for new ones. Your piercer should throw away the needles in a biohazard container after using them. They should also provide after-care instructions at this point. Most piercing salons will carry the cleaner that they are going to recommend to you.
Summary:
Watch your piercer. Sit still. Use implant grade material. Use new needles. Throw away the needles.