Problem: Article: If your dog is urinating around the house, it may simply be marking. However, inappropriate urination can sometimes be a sign of a more serious problem, like a urinary tract infection. If you’re not sure what’s causing your dog’s behavior, schedule a visit with your vet.  Let your vet know when the behavior started and tell them if you’ve noticed your dog acting sick or displaying any other unusual behaviors or symptoms. Tell your vet about any recent changes in your dog’s home environment or routine, such as a move or the addition of a new pet. Sexually mature dogs that aren’t spayed or neutered are much more likely to mark than dogs that are fixed. If you haven’t already done so, schedule an appointment with your vet to get your dog fixed as soon as possible.   The earlier you neuter or spay your dog, the more likely it is that you can prevent or eliminate marking behaviors entirely.  If your dog already has a habit of marking, neutering may help, but you’ll probably need to combine it with training. Anxiety is a common cause of marking behaviors in dogs. While the best solution is usually to deal with the cause of the anxiety, medications can also help. Talk to your vet about giving your dog an anxiety medication to help it stay calm while you work on modifying the marking behavior. Your vet may prescribe an antidepressant medication, such as a tricyclic antidepressant or an SSRI (selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor), to help calm your dog and reduce marking behaviors. If other treatment approaches aren’t working or you just aren’t sure where to start, ask your vet to recommend an animal behaviorist. They can help you get to the root of the marking problem and suggest strategies for changing your dog’s behavior.  Before taking your dog straight to a behaviorist, it’s a good idea to see a vet first. Not only can they recommend a reputable behaviorist, but they can help rule out possible physical problems that a behaviorist won’t be able to diagnose or treat.  A behaviorist can also help you determine whether your dog is truly marking or if you’re seeing another type of behavior problem, such as submissive urination or poor housetraining.
Summary: See your vet to rule out underlying medical causes. Have your dog spayed or neutered. Ask your vet about medications to treat anxiety. Get a referral to a behavioral specialist if you need extra help.

Problem: Article: aintain a healthy weight. Obesity is one of the biggest risks for postpartum hemorrhage, so it's important to maintain a healthy weight throughout your pregnancy. Although you need to gain some weight to ensure that your baby develops healthily, it's important that you don't gain too much weight. Your doctor will tell you how much weight you should expect to gain over the course of your pregnancy. If you are obese and trying to get pregnant, it's a good idea to lose weight before conceiving so that you have a healthier birth. Talk to your healthcare provider to discuss what's best for you. Having healthy levels of iron during your pregnancy is important for preventing anemia and maintaining a healthy pregnancy. Ask your doctor if iron supplements are right for you and follow their recommended dose exactly. You can also add iron-rich foods to your diet during your pregnancy to stay healthy.  Increase your intake of iron-rich foods like leafy green vegetables, beans, red meat, poultry, pork, and peas. Only take iron supplements with your doctor's approval as a surplus of iron can cause liver damage and other health problems. Getting a healthy level of vitamin B-12 can prevent a lowered red blood cell count and reduce your risk of anemia. Ask your doctor if you should be taking this supplement to stay healthy during your pregnancy. If your doctor recommends taking the vitamin, follow the specific dose that they recommend.  Vitamin B-12 supplements can be found at your local pharmacy. Be sure to check the concentration of your B-12 supplements before taking them. Folic acid is an important vitamin that can help prevent birth defects, lowered red blood cell counts, and anemia. Ask your doctor about taking folic acid supplements during your pregnancy. In addition, eat foods that are rich in folic acid like:  Legumes Leafy vegetables Melons Bananas Diagnosing and treating anemia early in your pregnancy can prevent the risk of low birth weight, premature birth, and maternal mortality. Visit your doctor to get screened for the condition, which can be treated simply with iron and vitamin supplements. Tell your doctor if you have experienced any symptoms of anemia, such as :  Weakness Fatigue Chest pain Shortness of breath Pale skin, lips, and nails An irregular heartbeat Cold extremities
Summary: . Increase your iron intake to prevent anemia and other complications. Take B-12 supplements for a healthy red blood cell count during pregnancy. Get folic acid through diet or supplements for a healthier pregnancy. Get screened for anemia to prevent postpartum hemorrhage.

Problem: Article: Flatten it, frost it, etc.  The toothpicks will help keep it from sliding. Be sure that no one chokes on the toothpick. Let them know it may be in a slice of the cake.
Summary: Prepare the bottom layer of your cake. Place three toothpicks in locations so that they will stand up vertically. Place the next layer on top.

Problem: Article: There are some shampoos specifically designed to eliminate lice and nits. These shampoos are generally made so that they are safe for use on children. Depending on the severity of the child’s infestation, it may be necessary to use a medicated shampoo multiple times to eliminate lice and nits entirely.  Generally these treatments are days apart. Your doctor or pharmacist can prescribe topical medications for head lice infestations. Though most of these head lice medicines are safe for children, if you have any doubt, ask your pediatrician or doctor. Follow what is written on the package carefully. Never let the children handle the head lice medicine. Sometimes, just a one-time use is enough to get rid of all the lice in the hair. Most effective treatments are singular use, either over a period of 20 minutes or several hours. A follow up treatment may be indicated several days later Some people choose to employ the “wet combing” method, in which you apply olive oil, petroleum jelly, or mayonnaise to suffocate the lice, and then comb them out by hand. This is appropriate for children under 2 months, as they should not use medicated treatment. The "wet combing" method often does not work on older kids — if medicine doesn't work and you want wet combing, talk to your doctor first. As an alternative treatment, there are electronic combs designed to shock the bugs dead available for purchase from various retailers. When lice infestations are particularly severe, topical treatments may not be fully effective. If you find this to be the case with your child, your pediatrician should be able to prescribe a pill which effectively kills the remaining lice on your child’s head. While it may not be the ideal solution, one surefire way to eliminate lice is to eliminate hair. Lice feed off of human blood drawn from the scalp, but they also need hair to plant their eggs. As the louse life-cycle is relatively short (about two days or so) shaving your child’s hair can prevent future generations of lice from appearing, stopping the infestation in its tracks.
Summary:
Apply medicated shampoo. Apply a medicated cream rinse or lotion on hair. ”Wet comb” your child’s hair. Acquire an oral medication. Shave your child’s head.