Q: Meningitis is an infection (usually viral) that causes an inflammation of the meninges, the membranes surrounding the brain and spinal cord. It can affect any breed of dog, but some dog breeds inherit breed-specific forms of meningitis, and it is not known how or why this happens. Some breeds known to inherit this disease are beagles, Bernese mountain dogs, pugs, and Maltese terriers. Common symptoms of canine meningitis include: Fever Neck pain "Stiff" neck and rigidity (difficulty moving the head and neck) Weakness in the legs Loss of balance/equilibrium Seizures Meningitis cannot be treated without proper veterinary care. The most common course of action is to suppress the immune response, typically through high doses of steroid treatment. Prednisone is commonly prescribed for dogs with meningitis, though your vet may prescribe other medications, either with or without prednisone. Canine meningitis is rarely curable, and while treatment options can reduce the symptoms and improve a dog's quality of life in the short term, relapses are quite common, and may be fatal. Alert your veterinarian of any signs of relapse in your pet.
A: Identify the symptoms of meningitis. Administer medication. Watch for signs of relapse.

Q: The easiest way to check for levelness without special equipment is to look for them. Do a visual inspection to check for any spots that are higher or lower than the rest. After taking care of these areas, lay a wood plank across your work area. Zip tie a 6ft (1.8m) carpenter's level on top of the plank, and move the plank throughout the work area to test multiple spots. Position the plank and level from the center of the work area to its edge, like a clock's hand. Check for levelness, then rotate the plank 2 to 3 feet (0.61 to 0.91m), like a clock hand moving from 2 o'clock to 4 o'clock. Proceed shifting the plank and checking levelness every 2 to 3 feet. You might find that a wide patch of the work area is more or less level, but one edge of it slopes significantly. Place stakes or sticks at areas that slope or are off-grade. You'll need to dig away these area in order to create level ground for the pool. Always dig away slopes and high spots to make them level with lower areas, even if it takes more work. If you fill in a patch with dirt or sand, the weight of the pool and water will compress it and cause problems in the future. Once you've identified your high spots, start shoveling away soil. Dump the soil in a wheelbarrow, then dispose of it, compost it, or use it for gardening projects, such as for potted plants or to adjust the grade elsewhere in your yard. Leveling a 5 or 10 degree slope and removing 4 to 5 inches (10 to 13cm) of soil by hand is doable. However, if you have to remove 1 foot (30cm) or more of soil across a wide area, you might need to rent heavy equipment. Skid-steer loaders usually require some training, so consult your rental equipment manager about meeting operation requirements. If you're not confident about operating a skid-steer loader, consider hiring a professional to regrade the area. Look online to find a landscape architect or licensed contractor with grading experience. Every now and then, lay the wood plank and carpenter's level onto your work surface. Continue digging and tracking your progress until you've leveled the entire work area.
A: Check for levelness to identify high spots. Mark high patches with stakes. Dig away soil instead of building up low patches. Use a spade or shovel to dig out high ground. Rent a skid-steer loader for tougher jobs. Check for levelness periodically to gauge your progress.

Q: If you don't know the shy guy you're interested in, start to catch his attention with subtle moves. Try smiling at him during class or over lunch, and make eye contact for 2 or 3 seconds before looking away. You never know, maybe the guy has had his eye on you for a while too. If that's the case, your open, engaging behavior may give him a needed confidence-boost and lead to conversations and dates. Physical touch can indicate personal, romantic interest. A touch on the arm or pat on the shoulder is fine. However, if he seems fine with it, then you should continue to do it every once in a while. As the 2 of you get to know each other a little better, try giving him hugs or touching his hand to get his attention. If the guy recoils when you touch him, lay off of physical touch for a couple weeks. He may warm up to the idea more once you two know each other better. If the guy has a Facebook, Instagram, or Twitter account, follow his page and leave a few "likes" and comments. This won't come across as overbearing or intimidating, and will give him a chance to think about his reply to your post. You can even "Like" a few of his pictures, and leave a slightly flirty comment on one or two of them. Find a picture in which he looks good, and comment something like "Wow! You look amazing," or "I wish I'd been there with you!"
A: Smile and hold eye contact from across a room. Make light physical contact to show your interest. Contact him on a social network.

Q: One way to make amends is to simply ask how you can make it better. Of course, you can't fix a grievous mistake and completely reverse it; however, you may be able to do something to make it better, and the best way to figure out what is to defer to your friend. For instance, you could say, "I know I can't take back what I did, but is there any way I can make it up to you?" If your friend doesn't have a suggestion, you can offer your own solution. That solution can be a grand gesture to show you care, or it can be you making sure you show up in the ways you need for your friend. For example, maybe you could send your friend flowers or a graduation gift if you missed her graduation. One way you can make amends is to talk about how you can do things differently in the future. That way, your friend can feel reassured that the same situation won't occur again, and he will be more likely to accept your apology. For example, you could say, "The next time we go out together, we can talk about what to do ahead of time. That way, I won't disappoint you by leaving you alone for too long."
A:
Ask what you can do to make it up to your friend. Offer a solution. Make a plan for the future.