INPUT ARTICLE: Article: The most common symptom of a miscarriage is bleeding from the vagina. This bleeding can be slight or dramatic, depending on how big the fetus was and how many fetus' were miscarried. Even bleeding may be hard to spot, as many dogs will clean up the blood themselves before you spot it. However, if you know your dog is pregnant, keep an eye out for bloody discharge. If your dog is pregnant, its belly should grow at the puppies develop. If the belly of your pregnant dog is not growing, it may have lost one or all of its puppies.  A dog that has lost a pregnancy may even lose weight instead of gaining it. The usual gestational period of a dog is 63 days. Your pregnant dog's belly should grow dramatically during this time. There are some reasons that your dog may miscarry. If your dog has any of these issues, then it is more likely that she may have miscarried. Some factors that may induce a miscarriage include:  Infectious diseases, such as Salmonella, Brucella canis, canine Herpes, Parvovirus, or Toxoplasma. Trauma Uterine infection Hormonal problems Medications that promote miscarriage, such as chemotherapeutic drugs, chloramphenicol, oestrogen, or high dose steroids If you suspect that your dog may have lost a fetus, you should have it looked at by a veterinarian. Your veterinarian may elect to do an X-ray or ultrasound exam to look at the fetus' developing in the dog. If your dog has already had an X-ray or ultrasound to document the pregnancy, you should be able to assess whether all of the fetus' that were in the uterus are still present.

SUMMARY: Look for bleeding. Pay attention to the rate of stomach growth. Assess whether the dog has risk factors or medical issues that could cause miscarriage. Get an ultrasound or X-rays.


INPUT ARTICLE: Article: Add ½ cup (100 g) of brown sugar, ¼ cup (85 g) of honey, ¼ cup (80 g) of orange marmalade jam, 2 tablespoons (30 g) of coarse mustard, and 1 tablespoon (15 g) of spicy brown mustard to a small saucepan. Allow the mixture to heat on the stove on medium low until the sugar dissolves, which should take 5 to 10 minutes. Whisk the mixture constantly as it heats to help the sugar dissolve. Set an 8 pound (3.6 kg) spiral sliced ham in a large slow cooker. Use a pastry or basting brush to apply the glaze all over the ham, and pour some of it between the layers of the meat. Set the lid on the slow cooker, and turn it on at low heat. Allow the ham to cook for 6 to 8 hours. You’ll know the ham is done when it reaches an internal temperature of 140°F (60°C). Use a digital thermometer to check on the meat starting at the 6 hour mark. While the ham is cooking, check on it every two hours. Apply more of the glaze if desired to ensure that the meat is as flavorful as possible. When the ham is finished cooking in the slow cooker, carefully remove it and place it on an oven-safe platter. Next, preheat the oven’s broiler for 3 to 5 minutes. Take 1 cup (237 ml) of the cooking liquid from the bottom of the slow cooker and transfer it to a small saucepan. Heat it on the stove over medium heat until it comes to a simmer. Allow it to simmer for 5 minutes. After the cooking liquid has simmered for several minutes, begin mixing 1 to 3 teaspoons (3 to 9 g) of cornstarch into the pan. Add it 1 teaspoon (3 g) at a time, mixing it in well until it reaches your desired thickness. Once the glaze has thickened enough, brush it over the ham. Be sure to apply some between the layers of meat so the ham has plenty of flavor. Set the ham on the second to lowest rack in the oven under the broiler. Allow it to broil for 5 to 10 minutes or until the glaze becomes shiny and thick. When the ham has broiled long enough, take it out of the oven. Allow it to cool for 3 to 5 minutes, and serve while it’s still warm.

SUMMARY: Heat the brown sugar, honey, marmalade, and mustards until the sugar dissolves. Place the ham inside a slow cooker and baste the ham with the glaze. Cover the slow cooker and cook the ham for several hours. Baste the ham every couple of hours. Transfer the ham to an oven-safe platter and preheat the broiler. Add some of the cooking liquid to a pan and simmer it for several minutes. Mix the cornstarch into the liquid until it thickens. Brush the thickened mixture onto the ham. Broil the ham for several minutes until the glaze is shiny. Remove the ham from the oven and serve.


INPUT ARTICLE: Article: Horses have a strong flight instinct and often resist being loaded into a trailer.  Start slowly, introducing your horse to the trailer without forcing him to get in. Walk him around and let him check out the trailer. Reward all positive steps towards the goal of loading including sniffing the trailer, not backing away and exhibiting curiosity. Pat or rub him and give verbal encouragement. Do not use force or violence as this will create a bad association for your horse and make him even more resistant to the trailer. It may take many tries to get your horse comfortable enough to load. Let him back out whenever he wants to. The goal is make him comfortable and relaxed so that he will load easily. When the horse loads for the first time do not shut the doors as this may panic him. Once he is completely comfortable, close the butt bar and doors. You want the horse to walk out of the trailer, not bolt.  Use patience when teaching him to back out of the trailer. Use verbal cues or a small tug on the tail to signal that it’s time to back out. If he wants to rush out of the trailer, use the lead rope to slow him down.  Do not attempt to pull or push the horse. Do not stand behind the horse. Untie the horse from the trailer before releasing the butt bar or opening the back door.  When he unloads properly, reward him with praise and patting or rubbing. Some horses are very resistant to being in a trailer.  Your horse may be afraid of the trailer because of past bad experiences. Ask a horse professional for assistance if your horse is particularly resistant or reacts with violence (such as bolting or rearing). Do not lose your patience or react with violence as this will exacerbate the problem.

SUMMARY:
Practice loading. Practice Unloading. Know when to get help.