As ear mites can mimic the symptom of other veterinary issues, it's important to recognize the risk factors. This way, you'll know if your cat is at increased risk for ear mites. Ear mites are crablike parasites that can live inside the ears of cats. They are very common, and usually the most likely culprit when a cat's ear is inflamed or irritated. Ear mites are highly contagious. Most cats get ear mites from another cat. If you have an outdoor cat or recently introduced a new cat to your home, ear mites are far more likely. Your cat could also come across ear mites while being boarded, but this is rare. Most animal boarding businesses check for ear mites before taking in cats. Ear mites can happen to cats at any age but are more likely in kittens and younger cats. Their immunity is generally weaker so ear mites will choose them out over older, healthier cats. Know what symptoms could be indicative of an ear mite issue. Your cat might appear irritated with his ears, scratching and pawing at them. Your cat might also shake his head frequently, causing hair loss. An increase in ear wax or any thick and black crusty discharge from the ear is a sign of ear mites. Skin lesions or sores may develop around the ear from excess scratching. Ear mites mimic a variety of other ear conditions in cat's. Know the other possibilities and discuss them with your vet when you take your cat into a clinic for a visit. Yeast infections can sometimes produce black discharge in a cat's ear. Hypothyroidism can cause inflammation and discharge around the ear. Allergies, particularly food allergies, can cause symptoms similar to ear mites.
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One-sentence summary -- Know the risk factors for ear mites. Watch for symptoms of ear mites. Be aware of other conditions similar to ear mites.

Q: After all the research and planning, turn your dreams into a reality by legally registering your business. You might want to hire an attorney to help you with the legal documents needed to register your new business. It can get tricky, depending on your state requirements. Come up with a name for your business and register it with your local, state, or county business borough. Be sure to establish an Employer Identification Number with the Internal Revenue Service (if opening your store in the United States). Once you've registered your business, you can proceed with getting any licenses or permits as they might be required by your state or with your rental space. Now that you've decided on your niche market and store location, the next step is stock your inventory so that you can start selling and turning a profit. Decide on what lines you'd like to carry. Get a sense of what are the most popular or sought after products and brands by talking to sports enthusiasts, attending conventions, and reading sports-specific magazines. Find out what companies operate and ship products to your area. You can look through trade magazines or visit the National Sporting Goods Association's website. Contact vendors to find out if they require a minimum opening order or if they offer any special promotions for new retail clients. See if you can place a wholesale order; usually it's cheaper to order items this way rather than individually or in small batches. Depending on how busy your store is, you might need to hire a staff of employees to help with inventory, customer order, and sales services. Ideally your staff should be passionate and knowledgeable about sports. Your customers will be more inclined to listen to and trust people who are passionate about sports at a sporting goods store. If your budget cannot support paid help, consider teaming up with a local college and starting an internship position where you can show a student the ropes of running a business in exchange for their help in the store.
A: Register your business. Stock your inventory. Hire employees.

Article: Being nice is a great way to make a boy feel more comfortable around you. Keep your compliments genuine and specific, and say them with a smile so he knows that you aren't teasing him. Sometimes, it's better to give compliments when you're hanging out alone, to keep other people from making fun. For example, if you're both into sports, you can say something like "I like your Lebron James jersey, did you watch the game last night?" If you're working on a school project together, let him know that you admire his intelligence by saying something like "That's a great idea, I would've never thought of that!" Focus on asking questions that require an explanation, not just a "yes" or a "no." If you know you have a common interest, like music or sports, ask him questions to lead him into a conversation. Let him do the talking while you listen and throw in some comments here and there. This is the best way to get to know a guy to see if you could actually like him beyond just a crush. Letting him talk will show him that you're interested in getting to know him better and that you're a good listener. Think about how you act around your girlfriends and how easily you can talk to them. Try to act the same way around the boy that you like by talking about things you both are interested in, like music, sports, or movies. Share your opinions and thoughts freely so he can get to know the real you. If a guy seems less interested after you start talking to him, don't worry about it. That just means that he's not a good fit for you. Body language and touching are a great way to communicate to a guy that you like him without outwardly saying something. Sit close to him so that your knees are touching, and reach out to touch his arm or leg when he says something funny. This can signal to a guy that you're interested in him as more than just a friend. Avoid doing anything too overt, like grabbing his hand out of nowhere. This can scare him or make him think that you have the wrong impression about your relationship. Smaller gestures are better for figuring out how he feels. It might seem simple, but guys are surprised when girls are confident enough to show interest in a public way, like on social media. Even a quick text to let him know that you saw something that made you think of him can ensure that you're on his mind, too! Sending a text can even start a whole conversation that can bring you closer together and give you something to talk about in person. Keep your texts light and flirty until you're able to hang out with him and see how he's feeling. Be careful not to bombard him with notifications by sending multiple text messages in a row or liking more than 2 posts at a time. When responding to texts, send 1-2 messages as your response and then wait for him to answer. Boys can sometimes act different when they're alone with you. Ask him to partner with you for a project or even just talk to him between classes. This will give you time to see how he feels about you when no one is around, and gives him the opportunity to ask you out. Most guys won't ask out a girl in front their friends because they'll be embarrassed if you say no in front of everyone. Alone time gives him a chance to talk to you without all of the pressure.
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Give him a compliment on something that you like about him. Ask him questions about his hobbies and interests. Let your personality shine in your conversations. Make an excuse to touch his arm or hand. Send him a text or like his posts on Instagram and Twitter. Make time to be alone together.