Article: Kittens and even adult cats may come in contact with worms throughout their life. Ask your vet about preventative medications to control fleas as well a variety of worms. These typically need to be given monthly and will help to prevent infestations. Worms can transfer to your cat through their fecal matter. Make sure to clean the litter box daily to help control the spread of worms. This is especially important if you have multiple cats in your house. If you are worried about your cat getting worms, then you should keep your cat indoors. Outdoor cats are more susceptible to worms because they are more apt to come in contact with fecal matter, fleas, or rodents that can transfer worms.
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Give your cat preventative medicine throughout its life. Maintain a clean environment. Keep your cat indoors.
Article: At the top left-hand corner of a piece of music you will see several notations.  The first is a symbol called the clef, which typically depends on the instrument for which the piece was composed. Next there may be some sharps or flats. Finally, you will see 2 numbers stacked on top of each other. This is the time signature. For the first part of this article we used the signature 4/4, which is indicated by 2 fours stacked on top of one another. The top number indicates the number of beats in a measure, and the bottom number is which note value gets the beat.  It is most common for a 4 to appear on the bottom, giving the quarter note the beat.  In 4/4 time, the top note tells you that there are 4 beats in a measure, and the bottom note tells you that a quarter note gets the beat. In 2/4 time, there are 2 beats in a measure, but you are still counting a quarter note as a beat.  So instead of counting 1-2-3-4, you would use that same pace but simply say 1-2, 1-2. Music set in 3/4 time counts 3 quarter notes to every measure. The waltz is always danced in this rhythm, and finding a song that is designated as a waltz may help you to hear the pattern more clearly. As you listen, count “1-2-3” in your head. The song “Christmas Waltz” has a distinctive waltz rhythm, and also contains the lyrics “and this song of mine/in three-quarter time,” tipping you off to the rhythm. The top number always denotes the number of beats in a measure, and the bottom always signifies what note gets the beat. If the bottom number is an 8, then you should count eighth notes. If the bottom number is a 2, then you should count half notes.  6/8 meter is like the waltz in that the beats are grouped into threes, but there are 2 of them.  Beats 1 and 4 should get the emphasis: “ONE-two-three-FOUR-five-six.” Beat 1 is the strongest beat.  3/2 times means you should count 3 half notes for 1 measure.  1 half note is worth 2 quarter notes.  Try counting evenly to 6, emphasizing the odd numbers: “ONE-two-THREE-four-FIVE-six, ONE-two-THREE-four-FIVE-six.”  By emphasizing the odd numbers, you’re pointing out where each half note begins.  By counting the even numbers, you’re ensuring a regular pace. The time signature gives a distinctive rhythmic sound to different types of music.  For example, composers often write marches in 2/4 time to give a distinctive feeling of boots stepping 1-2, 1-2.  Pop, country and other music aimed at a broad audience typically has some form of 2 or 4 in the time signature because people like to tap their foot along with the music.  Choosing a simple time signature makes it easy for a general audience to enjoy it. Jazz and other modern music often sounds disjointed because of unusual time signatures, such as 13/8, 5/4, and other uneven divisions. This will be a challenge to count, but may help you see how the time signature contributes to the overall feel of music.
Question: What is a summary of what this article is about?
Find the time signature. Understand the significance of each number in the time signature. Practice a waltz. Review less common time signatures. Practice counting while listening to music.
Article: Find out what is causing your dry mouth. Your doctor or dentist may be able to spot symptoms of gene disorders, medication side effects, allergies, or other untreated causes of dry mouth. Make an appointment, and write down any symptoms you have been experiencing and any treatments you have tried.  Bring information about your diet, smoking habits, oral hygiene routines, medications, and medical history. Bring a complete list of prescription and over-the counter medications that you take regularly. Take inventory of the medications you currently take. If you take any medications, these may add to your dry mouth symptoms. Dry mouth is one of the most common side effects for over a thousand prescription and over-the-counter medications. If you have been prescribed medication for depression, anxiety, nerve pain, or other pain management, that may be the cause of your dry mouth.  Cancer patients undergoing radiation and chemotherapy often experience dry mouth. This can be a temporary change, or it can be chronic — radiation to the head and throat may permanently damage the salivary gland. Talk to your physician about treating your symptoms. Older people often experience dry mouth as a result of medications. There are serious medical conditions that trigger dry mouth. If you experience dry mouth as well as dry eyes, talk to your doctor about Sjögren’s syndrome, a disorder that affects the immune system, and is predominantly found in women aged 30 – 50. Your doctor may be able to prescribe certain medicines to decrease these symptoms. Dry mouth can be a side effect of many conditions, including rheumatoid arthritis, hypertension, thyroid dysfunction, cerebral palsy, and endocrine disorders. If you have already been diagnosed with one of these conditions, ask your doctor about the possibility of dry mouth being a side effect.  If you have recently had a bone marrow transplant, this may have caused your dry mouth. If you have recently suffered nerve damage to your head or neck, this may have caused your dry mouth. Certain conditions can cause you to misdiagnose yourself with dry mouth. If you have Alzheimer's disease, or if you have recently suffered a stroke, you may perceive your mouth as dry despite normal function of your salivary glands. Check your symptoms: Is your saliva thick or stringy? Have your teeth begun decaying at a faster rate, despite normal oral hygiene? Do you have bad breath? Is it difficult to wear your dentures?
Question: What is a summary of what this article is about?
Talk to your doctor or dentist. Manage your medications. Get tested for autoimmune diseases. Talk to your doctor about your injuries and disorders. Rule out false perceptions.