INPUT ARTICLE: Article: There are a number of conditions that could cause hypertension in dogs. Some, like obesity, can be treated with dietary and lifestyle changes. Others may require medication or even surgery to treat. Some common conditions that can cause high blood pressure include:  chronic renal disease glomerular disease endocrine disease Cushing's disease diabetes mellitus acromegaly adrenal tumor polycythemia obesity Your dog's nutrition doesn't directly cause any health conditions that would lead to high blood pressure. However, a diet high in fat may cause your dog to become obese, which is a common cause of hypertension.  Check the nutritional label on your dog's food and any treats you commonly give your pet. Look for foods that are low in fat. You may want to consider restricting your dog's sodium intake as well. Give your dog plenty of exercise. Take your dog for at least one 30 minute walk each day, but be sure to bring plenty of water for your pet. Consider measuring and restricting how much food you give your dog with each meal. You can find charts that will help you determine your dog's ideal caloric intake by searching online. If your dog has been diagnosed with high blood pressure, you'll need to schedule regular checkups with your veterinarian. Your vet will need to monitor your dog's progress over time and may recommend further dietary changes or medication.  Dogs with high blood pressure should have their blood pressure checked by a vet every few months. Your vet may recommend one or more medications, either to dilate the blood vessels (to lower your pet's blood pressure) or to treat the underlying condition causing hypertension.  Which medication your vet recommends will depend on how high your pet's blood pressure is and what underlying condition(s) your dog has.

SUMMARY: Learn about common underlying conditions. Help your dog lose weight. Schedule follow-up visits with your vet.


INPUT ARTICLE: Article: Round ligament pain is caused by your muscles stretching due to the baby’s growth. As your muscles stretch, the pain will shoot down your sides and into your groin. While these pains occur through your stomach and pelvis, it’s unlikely that you’ll confuse them with labor pains. The muscles are in the wrong area, for one, while the pain usually occurs during the 2nd trimester and is described as different from labor pains – a short stabbing feeling that only lasts a few seconds. Round ligament pain will occur when you change positions, cough, sneeze, or use the bathroom. Pay attention to when you’re feeling the pain to see if it could be caused by your stretching muscles. It will help to rest for several minutes to see if the pain subsides.  When you feel pain shooting down your sides, sit or lay down in a comfortable position. Take a few calming breaths, but don’t inhale too deeply because it might cause your muscles to spasm again. If the pain goes away, then it is likely round ligament pain. If the pain does not go away or happens frequently, call your healthcare provider. Round ligament pain comes on suddenly and only lasts for a few seconds. It’s also not usually recurring. Remember that labor contractions usually last from 30-70 seconds and recur, so short bursts of pain are likely not contractions. Sometimes, preterm labor can be mistaken for round ligament pain. Abdominal pain during a pregnancy may also be a sign of a more serious condition that your doctor will have to treat or rule out. Call a doctor if you experience any of the following:  Severe pain, pain that lasts for more than a few minutes, or pain with bleeding Fever or chills. Pain on urination Difficulty walking Leaking amniotic fluid Decreased fetal movement Any vaginal bleeding other than light spotting Regular, painful contractions every 5 to 10 minutes for 60 minutes Your water breaks, especially if the fluid is stained dark, greenish brown. If you think you are in preterm labor (labor before the 37th week of pregnancy) If you have any concerns about the health and well-being of your baby or yourself

SUMMARY: Look for pain shooting up and down your sides. Check if the pain is caused by movement. Note the duration of your pain. Know when to call the doctor.


INPUT ARTICLE: Article: Even though some recipes use kitchen ingredients, they are not being prepared for consumption. Magic mud is meant to be used as an experiment and a toy, not a snack. Supervise young children so that they do not consume the magic mud. Ideally, you will do these experiments outside. Magic mud can get rather messy. If doing the experiment outside isn't an option, lay down a piece of plastic or cardboard to do the experiment on. This will make cleanup much easier. When cutting potatoes, be cautious. Knives and food processors are both dangerous if they aren't used properly. Let an adult do the cutting, or do the cutting under the supervision of an adult.

SUMMARY:
Avoid eating the magic mud. Designate a space for magic mud. Use all tools cautiously.