Problem: Article: Lay the sheath on a flat work space with the flesh side facing up. Align the welt along the right side of the sheath and trace the inner line with a pencil. Repeat on the left side of the sheath. Coat the area of the sheath between the edge and the pencil marks you just created with a thin, even layer of contact cement. Coat each side of the welt with a thin, even layer of contact cement as well. Set the pieces aside and allow the glue to cure. When it feels dry to the touch, you are ready to proceed. Place the top edge of the welt along the top edge of the sheath. Working from top to bottom, carefully position the welt along the edge of the sheath. When you reach the bottom, force the welt, which was intentionally cut long, through the slot. Precision is the key to folding the sheath and aligning the edges. Dampen the leather. When leather is dry, it is difficult to mold and its risk of splitting increases. Use a spray bottle to dampen the edges of the sheath. Also, wet the sheath's centerline. Wipe away excess water with a damp rag. Fold the sheath along the centerline. Align the top corners of the sheath together. Clamp down on the edges with your fingers to press the corners together. After aligning a small section of the sheath's edges, press down firmly with your fingers to secure it in place. Repeat until you reach the bottom. Cutting the welt to the correct size will provide a straight, clean look to the fold along the centerline. Retrieve a pair of sharp scissor or a utility knife. Cut the welt so that it is flush with the sheath.
Summary: Trace the welt line onto the each side of the sheath. Apply contact cement to each side of the sheath and each side of the welt. Attach the welt to one side. Dampen, fold, and press the sheath together. Trim the welt.

Problem: Article: Male dogs should only be bred once they are at least 1 to 2 years of age. Many health tests cannot be run on dogs until they are two years of age, so you should only breed your male dog when he is of age and cleared for breeding. Depending on your dog's breed, he may not be able to mate successfully after the age of seven years old. You may need to speak to your vet to confirm your dog is healthy enough to breed if he is over seven years old. Some male dogs may experience infertility or difficulties with breeding because they are too young or too old for breeding, they have a low sperm count, or they have a disease or disorder. You should confirm your dog is fertile and able to mate with a female dog before you proceed with the breeding process. Your vet can do a physical exam of your dog's genital area and run tests to confirm your dog is fertile. Your vet will exam your dog's reproductive anatomy and his prostate. They will also collect semen from your dog to be examined. If your dog is older, the vet may also require a sperm sample for testing. Your vet may also ask you about your dog's history of breeding. For example, they may ask, "Has your dog mated successfully with a female before?" "How many litters has your dog sired?" "What issues does your dog seem to have during mating?" Once your vet has run tests and examined your dog, they should tell you if your dog is fertile or infertile. If your dog is having fertility problems and he is young in age, your vet may tell you to wait one year and then have him retested to see if his fertility improves with age. If your dog has a thyroid issue that results in a low spear count, your vet may recommend thyroid replacement or a hormone replacement. If your dog has prostate issues, such as an infection, your vet may recommend antibiotics and hormone therapy.
Summary: Make sure your dog is of breeding age. Get a fertility check done. Confirm your dog's fertility with your vet.

Problem: Article: A clean tank will ensure your fish recovers properly from fin rot and prevent the development of fin rot in the future. Get into the habit of cleaning the tank regularly. If you have a one gallon tank, you should change the water every three days. A 2.5 gallon tank should be changed every four to five days and a 5 gallon tank should be changed every seven days. If your tank is uncycled, you should do a 100% water change every time you clean the tank. Wash all the tank accessories and the gravel as well. Add aquarium salt to the water after every cleaning to keep the tank water healthy and monitor the pH of the tank so it is comfortable for your fish. Though it may be tempting to fill your tank with lots of fish, overcrowding can lead to high stress levels and a higher risk of disease for your fish. Make sure your fish are compatible with each other and have more than enough room to swim around and interact in a healthy way. If you start to notice that certain fish are nipping or biting at each other, this may be a sign that your tank is overcrowded. You may need to remove several fish from the tank or isolate one fish who seems to be acting aggressive towards the other fish. Certain fish are known to be fin nippers, including tiger barbs, serpae tetras, and black widow tetras. Angelfish and catfish can be fin nippers as well as pufferfish and targetfish. If you have any of these fish in your tank, keep an eye on them and separate them from other more vulnerable fish, like guppies. Try to give your fish a varied diet of high quality food and stick to a consistent feeding schedule. Overfeeding and underfeeding your fish can lead to a poor immune system and put your fish at a higher risk of diseases. Giving your fish too much food can also introduce too much bacteria into the tank, as uneaten food will float around in the water and increase the concentration of bacteria in the tank.
Summary:
Keep the tank clean and change the water once a week. Make sure the tank is not overcrowded. Give your fish high quality food.