Problem: Article: A stuffed, white dog toy is ideal, but you can also use a lightweight dog bone. Glue it onto the front of the strap on the skirt. A white mop head can also work for this purpose. Set the new mop head on the wearer’s head and then trim around the ears. A hunter’s cap works well, or you can look for a small beanie. Glue the remaining triangles onto the cap with fabric glue. Spray paint it brown. Have your child hold it. You can create a plush version out of extra fabric and stuffing if you are afraid of damage.
Summary: Find a dog bone. Buy a short white wig. Find an orange ball cap. Find a plastic child’s bat, such as a whiffle ball bat.

Problem: Article: If you're administering subcutaneous injections to your cat, it is imperative that your cat remain hydrated prior to and following the injection. If your cat is severely dehydrated, the medication you administer may not be fully absorbed. This should not be a problem for most healthy cats, but if you suspect your cat may be dehydrated you should talk to your veterinarian about keeping her well-hydrated. You may wish to hold the cat in your lap to comfort her during the injection, but this increases the chances that your cat may scratch or injure you, and it may cause her to associate being in your lap with receiving injections. If you do decide to hold the cat in your lap, it's best to put a thick towel down to cover your legs. However, the best location is a flat surface, like a table top. The site of injection will vary, depending on whether you're giving a simple subcutaneous injection or an intramuscular injection. But even within those parameters, giving your cat too many injections in the same spot can create problems for your cat. That's because a cat's body takes between six to eight hours to fully absorb the fluids administered by injection. Giving too much medication in one spot before it is absorbed can cause a fluid buildup, called an edema. This can cause discomfort for your cat, and could prevent a lot of the medicine you're giving from running its course in your cat's body.  You should be able to administer about five to ten milliliters of medicine per pound of body weight (or about 10 to 20 ml of medicine per kg of body weight) before you'll need choose a new injection site. Check your cat to ensure that fluid injections are being adequately absorbed. You can do this by feeling along the injection site, as well as along the belly below the site of injection, as fluids tend to pool along the cat's underside. Most cats won't need this step unless they are suffering from a compromised immune system. But killing bacteria isn't the only benefit of an alcohol swab; rubbing alcohol can also help keep your cat's thick coat down flat, making it easier to see the skin when you give her an injection. Right before you administer an injection, give your cat a treat she really enjoys, like canned cat food or tuna fish. As soon as she starts to eat the food, gently pinch her skin where you will be giving the injection. After about five seconds you should stop pinching and remove the food. Return the food, and pinch a little harder this time. Repeat this until your cat becomes tolerant of the pinching and remains focused on the food. This will help prep her for the injection, and reduce the pain and stress she experiences when you give her the shot.
Summary: Make sure your cat is hydrated. Decide where to perform the injection. Choose an appropriate site of injection. Rub the injection site with an alcohol swab. Use food as a distraction.

Problem: Article: . Melatonin is an over-the-counter supplement that some claim can help tackle insomnia and sleeping difficulties. Melatonin is naturally produced by your body, and is released into your bloodstream in large amounts overnight. Taking the supplements increases the amount in your blood, and may help you get to sleep.  The scientific evidence proving the effectiveness of melatonin supplements in combating insomnia is, however, lacking. It is thought that older people will experience more significant benefits. Melatonin use is considered safe for a few weeks, but the safety of longer-term use is unclear.  It is recommended that you take 0.1 - 0.3mg of melatonin for sleep, which has been proven to produce a physiological sleep inducing effect.  If your melatonin supplement is 1 milligram you can cut it in quarters  to get to get a .25 milligram  dose. Melatonin is a big player in the induction and maintenance of sleep.  Natural Natural melatonin levels decrease with increasing age. Warning: Melatonin can have some unpleasant side-affects for certain individuals - nightmares being among the most common. Valerian root is another dietary supplement available in health food stores and online which is marketed and sold as a sleeping aid. Valerian root has sedative and anxiolytic (anti-anxiety) effects, but there is a lack of in-depth scientific study of its usefulness in tackling sleep problems. You should talk to your doctor before trying valerian root.  In a recent study, it was demonstrated that valerian root might be a good replacement for medications like diazepam.  Valerian root was shown to have an anxiolytic (calming) effect on the symptoms of anxiety.  There may be a connection between long-term use of valerian root and liver damage. If you have been using valerian root, you may experience withdrawal symptoms when you stop. There is some evidence that acupuncture can help people with insomnia and sleep disorders, but more research is required to prove its effectiveness. During a session, you will have many thin needles placed into your skin by an acupuncture practitioner. Talk to your doctor, and if you decide to try acupuncture, be sure to ask for a recommendation to help you find a qualified and well-regarded practitioner. There are also some more straightforward remedies you can try at home to help you sleep. Have a warm milky drink, or a cup of relaxing herbal tea before you plan to go to bed. A glass of warm milk can help your body to produce melatonin. You should be thinking of what not to consume as well as what remedies might help you to sleep. Stimulants like caffeine and sugar can make it much harder for you to get to sleep, so try to cut these out, especially before you plan to go to bed. Don’t have any tea or coffee for at least a few hours before bed.  Cigarettes are a stimulant that will not help you get to sleep. Alcohol will not give you a restful night’s sleep. It may make you dehydrated, and you may have to get up in the night to use the bathroom.
Summary:
Try melatonin Take some valerian root. Consider acupuncture. Try a warm drink. Cut down on stimulants.