Once you suspect that your dog is pregnant, make an appointment with your vet. They will run tests to verify the pregnancy so that you know for sure that your dog is expecting. Signs that your dog might be pregnant include decreased activity, changes to the dog's appetite, moody or clingy behavior, and physical changes, such as weight gain or swollen nipples. In many cases, your vet will be able to tell your dog is pregnant just by feeling its abdomen. For example, she may go through morning sickness, which is a common occurrence in dogs. However, this should wear off halfway through the pregnancy, which is after about 30 days. Don't punish her for throwing up, as she cannot help it. Instead, comfort her when she is sick. She is also going through lots of hormonal changes and may need your affection. At other times, however, she may want to be left alone. It is best if you assess her mood before touching her so that you don't upset her or cause her harm. However, do not worry if your dog does not experience some of the symptoms of pregnancy. In fact, some owners do not know their dog is pregnant until the day of arrival. If your dog is at a healthy weight at the beginning of its pregnancy, you won't have to adjust her diet until the last 5 weeks of pregnancy. Over these last 5 weeks, you should increase her food 30 to 50 percent. During the last 3 weeks of her pregnancy, give your dog puppy food, which is more energy-dense. The added calories in the puppy food will help support the growing puppies without filling the mother's stomach too much. Since her womb will be pushing on her stomach, your pup may not want to eat as much. You can also help your dog eat more by providing her small meals spread throughout the day. Spreading the food out over the day, instead of giving her bigger meals, will decrease the chance she gets an upset stomach. A dog's pregnancy is typically 58 to 68 days. This means that you should begin increasing your dog's food after about 3 weeks of pregnancy. Also, after she gives birth, she will need to continue to be given additional food to help her produce enough milk to feed her babies. As your dog's pregnancy progresses, talk to your veterinarian if any problems occur. Also, bring her in for regular checkups to make sure that the pregnancy is progressing properly. If your dog's vaccinations are not up to date, you will need to make an appointment to update them. Ask your vet about giving your dog daily doses of the deworming medication fenbendazole, beginning on day 40 of her pregnancy. This treatment will help reduce the risk of the puppies being born with roundworms. Don't give your dog a calcium supplement during pregnancy, unless your vet directly instructs you to do so. A calcium supplement during pregnancy can make your dog more likely to experience milk fever after she gives birth. At the visit where the pregnancy is verified, discuss with your vet how often you should bring her in for assessment and what kind of care she will need.
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One-sentence summary -- Get a physical exam or ultrasound to confirm the pregnancy. Give your dog special care and attention. Increase your dog's food intake gradually at the end of the pregnancy. Consult with your veterinarian throughout the pregnancy.

Before you begin CPR, open the child's mouth and look for any objects that may have become dislodged. If you see something, remove it with your fingers. Next, open the child's airway by tilting their head back and their chin upward slightly. Check for breathing by placing your cheek next to the child's mouth. If they are breathing, you should either see their chest rising and falling slightly, hear breathing noises or feel their breath against your cheek. Do not proceed with CPR if the child is breathing on their own. Pinch the child's nose and cover her mouth with your own. Give two rescue breaths, each lasting about a second. Make sure to pause between each breath to allow the air to come back out. If the rescue breaths are working, you should see the child's chest inflate as you exhale. If their chest does not inflate, their windpipe is still blocked and you should return to the first aid procedures to dislodge the obstruction. Begin chest compressions by placing the heel of one hand on the child's breastbone, right between the nipples. Place the heel of your other hand on top and interlock your fingers. Position your body directly above your hands and begin compressions: Each compression should be hard and fast, and should compress the child's chest by about 2 inches (5.1cm). Allow the chest to return to its normal position between each compression. Count each of the thirty compressions out loud, as this will help you keep track. They should be performed at a rate of 100 compressions per minute. Repeat the sequence of two rescue breaths followed by thirty chest compressions until the child starts breathing again or emergency services arrives.
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One-sentence summary -- Check the child's mouth for an object. Open the child's airway. Give two rescue breaths. Perform thirty chest compressions. Alternate between two rescue breaths and thirty chest compressions, for as long as necessary.

It's important to use very fresh roses if you are harvesting petals. If you are harvesting your own roses, make sure the bush is hydrated before you cut the flowers. To do this, water the plant the night before you cut the flowers. Use a sharp knife to cut the stem. A clean cut means the stem will absorb water better than if you inflict a crushing cut from a blunt tool. Try to make a diagonal (slanting) cut rather than a straight, square one. Doing this increases the area of cell tissue exposed to water so that the stem can drink more. It's important the rose petals are dry when you store them. If this is unavoidable, lay the petals out on a clean dry towel after harvesting and gently pat them dry. Place your cut flowers in cool water in a clean container such as a vase until you are ready to use them. It's a good idea to keep the vase in as cool a position as possible. A cool cellar or garage works well; at the very least store the vase away from direct sunlight and drafts. You should avoid placing the vase near electrical appliances such as TVs as these emit heat. Try to change the water every other day. Try to use a young, slightly closed rose bloom for taking petals rather than a fully open one or any bloom that is starting to drop petals voluntarily. However, don't use buds that are too young and tightly closed. The bloom should be just about to open.
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One-sentence summary -- Pick petals from fresh roses. Make sure you cut young flowers in the early morning before the day heats up. Avoid harvesting roses just after it has rained as the petals will be moist. Keep your cut flowers cool until you are ready to pluck the petals. Pluck petals from closed blooms.

A basic nutcracker requires nothing more than hard alcohol and fruit juice. Although this recipe calls for Hawaiian Punch, vodka, and rum, you can substitute in juice or other alcohols if you prefer. Mix the vodka, rum, and water in a clear plastic single-serve juice bottle. Add enough Hawaiian Punch to fill the remainder of the bottle. For a stronger drink, increase the amount of vodka, rum, and water in equal increments. Instead of Hawaiian Punch, you can substitute other juices, such as apple, peach, or any other juice or fruit-flavored beverage. Replace the lid on the juice bottle and shake to mix the ingredients. Serve cold in the juice bottle.
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Assemble your ingredients. Mix your ingredients. Shake and serve.