Problem: Article: Cold symptoms in a cat can be caused by a bacterial infection or a virus. Look for symptoms which may include sniffing, sneezing, a runny nose, pus-like discharge around the eyes, difficulty breathing, and lethargy which can all point to a cold. In rare cases, your cat may also have a cough. Increased humidity will help with your cat's breathing while they're sick. Use a humidifier, if you have one, or confine your cat to a steamy bathroom a few times a day for 10 to 15 minutes at a time.  Some cats may dislike being confined. Many will cry and/or scratch at the door to get out. If your cat does this for longer than 3-5 minutes, don't force them. That can cause stress exacerbating the illness and prolonging recovery. When your cat is sick, you may notice discharge around their eyes, nose and ears. A few times a day, take a damp washcloth and gently wash your cat's face all the while murmuring soothing words. Cats react to the tone in your voice and it may help keep them calm while you do this, unpleasant to them, chore. Use warm water. Make sure the water you use is not extremely hot or cold as this can shock your cat's system. If your cat is sick, it may not want to eat. However, it's important they get the nutrients they need to stay strong during an illness. Cats will often lose their appetite when sick walking away from food they would have happily devoured yesterday. If your cat is not interested in eating, try warming it a little in the microwave for a few minutes. This will create a stronger smell and may entice your cat to eat. You can also try providing your cat with a special, tasty food that it may be more likely to eat. You can also try adding some water to the food to make it easier for the cat to eat. If you have other pets, you may need to separate them. Infections such as these are contagious within the incubation period which can be from between 2-10 days. Your pet is also probably lethargic and will eat slower than normal. Keeping other animals at a distance during feeding time will reduce the chance that they take the sick cat's food before they're finished eating. Make sure fresh, clean water is out at all times. A sick cat needs to keep hydrated. Pay attention to the water bowl and refill and /or clean as necessary.  Adding water to canned food can help keep your cat hydrated. Signs of dehydration include sunken eyes, “tacky” gums, and decreased skin elasticity.
Summary: Identify the symptoms. Keep your home humid. Clean your cat's face. Encourage your cat to eat. Separate other household pets. Provide plenty of water.

Problem: Article: This is an important step in getting better. Oftentimes, depression makes you feel as though this is how you are supposed to feel, and identifying your depression helps you to treat it. Write down how you feel, and do it regularly. This will help to mentally separate you from your depression, and allow you to analyze and track your emotions, as well as provide valuable information to any doctor you see for treatment. . Even if you suspect you're feeling this way for some other reason, talk to your doctor about your symptoms. Your doctor should be able to direct you to valuable resources to help return yourself to a healthy state of mind. Bring in your description of how you're feeling. Describe the severity and the consistency of the feelings. Be totally honest with your doctor. Depression is dangerous. It can make you feel isolated, worthless, and empty. No matter how severe you feel that your depression is, tell someone you trust. If you're feeling suicidal, call a hotline at any time and talk to someone or call emergency services, such as by dialing 911 in the US:  1-800-SUICIDE (1-800-784-2433) or 1-800-273-TALK (1-800-273-8255) You can text 1-800-799-4TTY (1-800-799-4889) LGBT Youth Suicide Hotline: 1-866-4-U-TREVOR Depression can make it feel like you have no sense of purpose. It can make it difficult to get out of bed each day, much less do anything productive when you're out. The world can be overwhelming. To help yourself stay motivated and focused, it's important to establish clear and simple goals.  Write out a list of things, even simple things, that you can do today to make yourself productive. Don't be afraid to list out extremely small things, like "Brush your teeth" or "Pick up the kids" or "Eat something" or "Don't smoke." Focus on the little stuff you need to do. Write out your accomplishments each day at the end of the day, if that works better for you. Listing out everything that you did will help you focus on your successes. Your moods are impacted by lots of different factors, but if your body isn't getting what it needs, then your brain isn't either. Exercise is shown to have a direct effect on your mood and overall happiness, releasing endorphins that help to counteract the effect of stress on the body and make you feel happy.  You don't have to be sporty, or a jock. Find something that you enjoy doing. Start jogging, or hiking. Play squash. Do something that you might enjoy. Make sure to get 8 hours of sleep every day, and at the same time every day. Rest is essential in keeping your energy levels even throughout the day, which affects mood. What you eat affects your mood directly. Eating more complex carbohydrates and decreasing the amount of refined sugars and processed foods can help you feel better. Focus on getting as many leafy greens, whole grains, fresh vegetables, and fruits into your diet, and cutting out anything pre-prepared.  Increase intake of omega 3 fatty acids (flaxseed, fish, walnuts, tofu): Omega 3 helps brain function and regulates mood Drink eight cups of water every day to stay hydrated. Lots of problems like headaches and tiredness can be attributed to minor dehydration, which can affect your mood as well. Studies show some connection between the levels of Vitamin D and overall happiness. This is important for everyone, but especially in those with depression. Seasonal depression often occurs in the wintertime, when the days are shorter and we don't get a lot of sun. But a good dose of natural light will do wonders for your mood. If you live in a place with not a lot of sunlight, invest in a good light box. If these are too expensive for you, install bulbs in your lamps that have natural light as opposed to fluorescent light.
Summary: Name what you're feeling and check for signs of depression. Talk to your doctor about treatment options Reach out to someone any time you can control it. Write out a to-do list each day. Try to exercise at least 30 minutes a day. Change your diet. Get some sun.

Problem: Article: You must use actual paste, not a gel toothpaste. The paste contains abrasive material that scrapes plaque off your teeth. This will sand down the scratched surface as well, hiding the scratch causing the laser to misread.  Baking soda toothpaste works well due to the extra grit. If you're lucky, your toothpaste will list an abrasion rating, called RDA. No one's tested how RDA affects disk cleaning, but a higher rating (120+) should work better. A small dab should be enough. As before, use a clean, lint-free cloth such as cotton or microfiber.
Summary:
Choose the toothpaste. Apply a small amount of toothpaste to the polishing cloth.