Problem: Write an article based on this summary: Check with your vet. Use a flea shampoo to kill fleas. Apply a flea and tick prevention medication to your dog’s fur. Treat your house immediately to prevent a recurrence.

Answer: Before using a home treatment, talk to your vet to make sure you get the right product for your dog. Different sized dogs will require different dosages, and young puppies may be too small or young for certain medications. Call or schedule an appointment with your vet to make sure you get the right flea treatment for your dog’s specific needs. Flea shampoo is a fast-acting way to kill fleas on your dog. It’s a first line of defense, though, and will only last for about a week, so take your dog to the vet for a more permanent oral medication as well. Read over the packaging to make sure you apply the correct amount to the correct areas on your dog. Repeat the bath as recommended by the packaging or your vet.  Too much topical flea treatment can be irritating and potentially dangerous for your dog. Be careful about using the right amount for your dog’s size and age. Use your flea comb to brush out your dog after they dry to help remove any residual flea eggs. Applying the flea shampoo correctly should leave very little residue on your dog’s fur, but still be sure to rinse well afterwards. The same medication that you use to keep fleas and ticks off your dog can be used to help kill a flea infestation. This treatment is more gradual, so it is most effective when combined with a fast-acting treatment such as a flea shampoo.  Topical treatments such as Advantage and flea collars can both help manage a flea infestation. Flea collars only target adult fleas. You’ll still need to treat your dog with a medication that targets the eggs and fleas in developmental stages, in case any were left over after the bath. Wash your dog’s bed, blankets, clothes, and cloth toys in the washer, using dog-safe detergent and the “sanitation” setting if your washer has one. Disinfect bowls and plastic toys with hot water and dish soap. To remove fleas on the floor or carpet, place a flea collar inside your vacuum bag and vacuum up your dog’s common areas. Empty the vacuum frequently. Flea-proofing your environment right after an infestation will get rid of any fleas or eggs that happened to fall off and escape.


Problem: Write an article based on this summary: Use rubbing alcohol. Make a paste. Use specialty stain removers. Take your leather product to a specialist.

Answer: Dab a cotton ball in rubbing alcohol.  Pat the Saffiano leather with the cotton ball where you wish to clean it.  Do not rub or wipe the cotton all across the leather’s surface or you might cause the color to rub off.  After about 15 minutes, when the leather is dry, soak the cotton ball again and gently wipe the spot you previously dabbed.  Add a small amount of hand cream to a cotton ball.  Rub the cotton ball into the spot you’ve been cleaning. Use a dry cotton ball to remove excess hand cream. You can use this method to effectively remove ink from Saffiano leather, but instead of applying hand cream at the end, turn your blow dryer on the lowest setting and use it to dry the spot where you applied the alcohol. Mix cream of tartar and lemon juice in equal parts to make a paste.  For instance, you might mix one tablespoon of lemon juice and one tablespoon of cream of tartar.  Rub the paste on the stain and let it sit for 10 minutes.  Remove the paste with a rag dampened with distilled water and moisturizing soap. Dry the leather with a dry, soft cloth or paper towel. If you have a serious stain that cannot be easily removed using any of the prior methods, you might need to turn to a specialized stain remover.  These are readily available from many big box stores and online.  For instance, if you have an ink stain that won’t come out, invest in an ink stain remover that is approved for use with Saffiano leather. Directions for using specialty stain removers vary.  Consult manufacturer instructions before use. If you cannot clean your Saffiano leather properly even with the help of a specialty stain remover, take it to a specialist.  You’ll have to shell out a bit extra, but at least you’ll have your Saffiano leather looking clean.


Problem: Write an article based on this summary: Consider wearing the dress for future weddings. Look into altering the dress for casual wear. Donate the dress.

Answer: If you anticipate being in a wedding in the near future, then you might want to hang onto the dress and see if you can use it again. This is a good option if you cannot get as much as you would like for the dress. You may also consider wearing the dress again if it is a color or design that will work for another wedding. However, you will only be able to reuse the dress if it still fits you well. Make sure to check with the bride before you reuse a dress for her wedding. Some brides are more open to what they are willing to let their bridesmaids wear, but others want them to wear a very specific color and style of dress. If you don’t think you will be able to use the dress as a bridesmaid again, then you might consider having it altered so that you can wear it for other occasions. Take the dress to a seamstress and ask if there is anything they can do to make it something you can wear for less dressy occasions, such as on a date or to a nightclub.  For example, a seamstress may be able to remove embellishments to make a dress less flashy or shorten a long dress to make it more casual. It can be expensive to have a dress professionally altered, so this might only be worth doing if the dress is in a color and material that you really like and would want to wear again in a simpler form. If all else fails, you can always donate your unwanted bridesmaid dress. Donating a bridesmaid will ensure that someone who cannot afford a new dress to wear to a special event, such as a wedding or school dance, can get one at low or no cost. There are several organizations that accept bridesmaid dress donations and you can use your donation as a deduction on your taxes. Some organizations to consider include:  Goodwill  Operation Prom  Becca’s Closet  A local theater’s costume department (also tax deductible).


Problem: Write an article based on this summary: Observe what your horse is doing with his legs. Look at your horse’s overall posture. Listen to what noises your horse makes.

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Horses will use their back and front legs in different ways to indicate how they are feeling. Horses can inflict serious injury with their legs, so understanding how your horse uses his legs to communicate will be very important for your personal safety.  Your horse will paw or stamp the ground with his front legs when he is feeling impatient, frustrated, or uncomfortable.  Splayed (spread out) front legs indicates that your horse is getting ready to run or bolt. It could also mean that your horse has medical issues that prevents him from standing properly; your veterinarian will be needed to diagnose the underlying cause.  Lifting either one front leg or back leg signals a threat. If you see your horse doing this, step back to a safe distance; a horse kick can cause serious injury.  Your horse may cock his back leg by resting the front edge of his hoof on the ground and lowering his hip. This indicates that he is relaxed.  Your horse will sometimes engage in Bucking behavior, which is when he raises his back legs in the air. This is often playful behavior (sometimes accompanied by grunting and squealing), but can also indicate uncertainty and fear, especially if he's being ridden for the first time.   Rearing up is another dual-sided behavior. It can signal playfulness in foals in the field but, if it is an angry stallion in fight mode, it can be a sign of fear when the horse cannot escape the situation. You can understand how your horse is feeling by looking at him as a whole to see how he moves and stands. For example, if your horse’s back is raised, he could be sore from having the saddle on him for a long time.  Rigid muscles and stiff movements can mean that your horse is nervous, stressed, or in pain. If you are not sure why your horse looks rigid or stiff, your veterinarian can conduct various behavioral and medical tests (dental exam, lameness exam) to determine the cause.  Trembling is a sign of fear. Your horse may tremble to the point of wanting to run or fight. If he does this, give him plenty of space and time to calm down. He may also need to be desensitized to his fear; an experienced veterinary behaviorist can help your horse overcome his fear.  Your horse may swing his hindquarters to indicate that he’s getting ready to kick; move away quickly if he starts doing this. If your horse is female, she may swing her hindquarters to indicate that she is in heat and trying to get the attention of a male horse. Horses have a range of noises that they will make to communicate different things. Understanding what these different noises mean will help you better understand what your horse is trying to communicate with you and other horses.  Your horse will neigh for several reasons. He may neigh to indicate anxiety or distress; this will be a very high-pitched sound and could be accompanied by a lowered tail and flickering ears. He may also neigh to acknowledge his presence. A confident neigh will sound like a bugle and will be accompanied by a slightly lifted tail, forward-pricked ears. A nicker is a soft, throaty sound. To make this sound, your horse will keep his mouth closed while producing the sound from his vocal chords. A mare will sometime use this sound with her foal. Your horse may also make this sound when he knows that it’s almost feeding time. This is usually a friendly sound. Squeals can be a display of threat. Two horses who are meeting each other for the first time may squeal at each other. Squeals can also be a sign of playfulness, such as when your horse is bucking. Your horse will snort by inhaling quickly and then exhaling through his nose. With this sound, he could be signaling that he is alarmed when another animal has come too close to him. He could also be indicating that he's excited about something. Be aware that the act of snorting can get horses worked up; you may need to calm him down if this happens. Just like people, your horse will sigh to express relief and relaxation. The sighs are different for each each emotion: relief–deep inhale, then a slow exhale through the nose or mouth; relaxation–lowered head with an exhalation that makes a fluttering noise. Groans can indicate different things. For example, your horse may groan if he's in pain during riding (eg, landing hard after a jumping a fence, his rider thuds heavily in the saddle). He might also groan when he's happily exercising without pain. Groaning could also indicate more serious medical issues, such as constipation or gastric pain due to ulcers. If you have trouble determine why your horse is groaning, consult a horse expert.