Problem: Article: Be aware that swooping in and removing the cat poop as the dog is going to it can backfire. It simply serves to increase competition for the poop. It is better to let the dog investigate but then distract it and reward its redirected attention. " One method is to hold a treat in your fist and let the dog sniff the fist but not have the treat. When the dog eventually gives up sniffing the closed fist and turns its head away, say "come away", and give it a treat (not the one in the fist). Eventually the dog will learn that no matter how tempting the forbidden treat, when you say "Come away" there is a guaranteed goodie waiting for it. Never rub the dog's face in feces and never physically or verbally abuse the dog. The dog's actions may be annoying, and disgusting, but you need to act strategically in order actually change the behavior. Yelling and getting visibly angry will only teach the dog to fear you and to become more secretive in its activities.
Summary: Be gentle when stopping the behavior. Train the dog to leave the cat poop and "come away. Never punish the dog.

Problem: Article: To decrease the chance of the cat injuring himself during the seizure, look around for objects that he might thrash against. Try to move objects out of the cat's way rather than pick your cat up and remove him from danger. Touching your cat stimulates him, and in his neurologically sensitized state this could worsen the fit or extend its duration. For example, if your cat experiences a seizure near a sharp table leg, put a cushion between him and the table to act as padding, rather than picking your cat up. A seizuring cat is not conscious of what goes on around him. He lies on his side, his legs paddle and thrash, his jaw chomps, and he may lose control of his bladder and bowels.  In this state the cat has no conscious control of his actions and could easily bite or scratch anyone who touches him. The only is exception is if the cat is in danger of falling, which is covered in Step 4 of this section. Do not put your fingers near or in his mouth because the cat will bite down and not be able to let go until he recovers consciousness. Get everyone else to leave the room. It is normal to cry out when witnessing a beloved cat in the grip of a seizure, but this does not help the pet. To reduce the stimulation around your cat:  Turn off the television or radio. Switch off electric lights. Close the curtains. Avoid the temptation to talk to and soothe the pet. Sadly, this is another form of stimulation and you are likely to do more harm than good, unless he is in danger of falling (which is described in the next step). While you should try to avoid moving or touching your cat during a seizure, the exception is if he is in danger of injuring himself.  For instance, if your cat has a seizure whilst on a high window ledge use either a duvet cover, or a large, thick towel to cover and then pick up the cat. Doing this will hopefully protect you from accidental bites and scratches. With the cat still inside the towel carry him to a safe place, such as a flat, open space, and gently put him down. Make sure his head is uncovered so he can breathe, and then step away. The average seizure lasts two or three minutes, and your priority during this time should be to keep your cat safe. Once the cat comes round, keep him indoors so that he does not wander off, and phone your veterinarian for further advice. If this is your cat's first seizure he will need to be checked over, and have blood work run to investigate any underlying reason for the seizure.  It will help your veterinarian to have a full description of the seizure. With this aim, try to note the start and end time of the fit. If you have a phone handy, take a video of the fit so that the veterinarian can witness the event first hand.
Summary: Move any objects that your cat could knock against while seizing. Avoid touching the cat while he is seizing. Eliminate any outside stimulation. Move the cat to a safe location if he is in danger of falling. Contact your vet following the seizure.

Problem: Article: Put on gloves and tie back long hair to prevent contaminating the bacteria sample you'll be testing. Disinfect a workspace under the fume hood, or in another well-ventilated area. Check that the bunsen burner and microscope are functional before you begin. If the glass slide is dirty, wash it in soapy water to remove grease and dirt. Disinfect the slide with ethanol, glass cleaner, or whichever method is recommended by your laboratory. You can use the Gram stain method to help identify bacteria present in medical samples, or bacterial cultures grown in a petri dish. In order for the Gram stain to be useful, add a thin layer of the sample on the stain. A sample under 24 hours old is recommended, as older bacteria may have damaged cell walls that respond less predictably to gram staining.  If using a tissue sample, add 1–2 drops onto the glass slide. Spread it evenly on the slide to form a thin smear, using the edge of a second sterilized glass slide. Allow it to air dry before continuing. If taking bacteria from a petri dish, sterilize an inoculation loop in a Bunsen burner flame until it glows, then let it cool. Use it to place a drop of sterile water on the slide, then sterilize and cool the loop again before transferring a tiny sample of bacteria and gently stirring into the water.  Bacteria in broth should be mixed in a vortexer, then added with an inoculation loop as above, without adding the extra water.  If you have a swab sample, roll the swab lightly across the slide. Heat will fix the bacteria to the slide, so they are not as easily rinsed off during the stain. Quickly pass the slide two to three times through a Bunsen burner flame, or heat it on top of an electric slide warmer. Do not overheat, or the samples may become distorted. If using a Bunsen burner, the flame should be a small, blue cone, not a tall orange one. Alternatively, the smear may be fixed by methanol instead, by adding 1-2 drops of methanol onto the dried smear, draining off the excess methanol, and allowing it to air dry. This method minimises damage to host cells, giving a cleaner background. A staining tray is a shallow metal, glass, or plastic dish with a small mesh or wire support running across the top. Place the slide on top of this support, so the liquids you'll be using can drain down into the tray. If you do not have a staining tray, the slide can be placed directly on top of a plastic ice cube tray.
Summary:
Prepare for laboratory work. Sterilize a glass microscope slide. Add the sample to the slide. Heat fix the smear. Position the slide on a staining tray.