You may be able to tell that your hamster is in pain. He might not be as active or won't want to move at all. Other signs that your hamster has a fracture include: Swelling A crackling or popping sound (from the broken bone rubbing against itself) The bone visibly sticking out of the open wound (which is rare) Once you suspect your hamster has a broken bone, you need to determine what type of a break he has. If it's an open fracture, the white of the bone will be visibly poking through the skin. If he has a closed fracture, the bones aren't visible and there's no skin wound. Instead, the broken bones remain sealed within the muscles of the leg. If your hamster has a closed fracture, you will notice: Dragging of the leg The hamster avoids putting weight on the leg A crunching sensation beneath your fingers when you gently feel the area If your hamster has an open fracture, you must visit the vet. You won't be able to treat this kind of break at home and without medical treatment, your hamster will get infected bone stumps, leading to general tissue infection, blood poisoning, and death. This is slow and painful for your hamster, so get immediate help. You should be prepared for the vet to suggest euthanasia, to prevent the hamster from suffering. If there's no medical option to treat the leg, euthanasia will save your pet from pain and suffering. If your hamster has an open fracture, the veterinarian may suggest that the best course of treatment is amputating the limb, or trying to fix the fracture. Both of these are high risk procedures which need to be done under strict sterile surgical conditions in order to avoid infection. Your hamster will need anesthesia to deal with the pain. Be aware that the procedure is high risk and there is a high likelihood of the hamster passing away Do not try to replace the bone ends under the skin without anesthesia, since this is incredibly painful for your hamster. It should only be done under trained medical supervision. Do not give pain relief at home since the small size of the hamster makes it inevitable you will overdose the hamster. Too much pain relief is harmful and could cause gastric ulcers or death.
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One-sentence summary -- Look for signs of a fracture. Distinguish between an open and closed fracture. Know when to go to the veterinarian. Be prepared for surgery.

Q: Many of the underlying causes of high ALP are related to problems with your bones. Symptoms of these conditions include continual pain in your bones, or multiple bone fractures. Bone conditions which can lead to high ALP include: Osteomalacia: a medical condition which causes the bones to weaken. Renal osteodystrophy: a condition in which bones lack sufficient mineralization. Malignant bone tumors. In the blood test, your doctor will use a syringe to draw a small amount of blood from your arm. The blood will then be sent to a laboratory for enzyme-level testing. This will allow your doctor to detect high ALP. Ask your doctor if there are any ways you can prepare beforehand for the liver-function test. Your doctor will likely ask you to avoid certain foods or medications. The results for your bloodwork should take several days, maybe up to a week. Physical symptoms that indicate you may need to receive a liver screening include severe abdominal pain, dark urine or bloody stool, frequent nausea or vomiting, and yellow-looking skin and eyes. If your high ALP isn't related to a medical issue with your bones or a liver disease, it may be caused by a form of cancer. Your doctor may be able to detect cancer through blood work. In most cases, however, you'll need to undergo a biopsy in order to determine if you have a form of cancer. Types of cancer that can cause high ALP include: Breast or colon cancer. Lung or pancreatic cancer. Lymphoma (cancer of the blood cells) or Leukemia (cancer of bone marrow).
A: Tell your doctor about any bone pain or weakness. Schedule an appointment for blood work to measure your liver enzymes. Ask your doctor about undergoing a cancer screening.

Article: Measure the average depth of your pool. Next, multiply your average depth by the width and the length of your pool in feet, then multiply that number by 7.5, the number of gallons in a cubic foot. If you don't know the average depth of your pool, add the depth of the shallow end and the depth of the deep end and divide by 2 The formula for volume is Average Depth x Width x Length x 7.5 = Volume in gallons Salt systems can vary widely in price and features, but the basics of what you need are the salt generator, which uses electricity to break down the salt into chlorine, and a control unit, which allows you to monitor the system. Make sure you purchase a system for an above-ground pool. You can purchase a saltwater generator at any pool supply store. The system will cost between $150-$700 USD depending on the size you need and the features you choose. The system you purchase should be rated for a pool about 10% larger than the one you own. This will keep your system from having to operate at full capacity all the time. The instructions on your system will tell you how much salt to use in your water, and it will be based on the volume of your pool. Saltwater pools are usually a salinity of about 3500 ppm. Wait a full day before installing the saltwater system. You can purchase pool-grade salt from a pool supply company. A 40 pounds (18kg) bag of salt usually costs about $5 USD. Make sure you turn off the power to the pool by flipping the circuit breaker on your electrical panel. The specific installation instructions will vary depending on the model you chose, but it should be the last piece of equipment attached to the pool pipe before the water returns to the pool. Since you will be working with electricity and water, you may want to have this step performed professionally if you're not comfortable with electrical equipment. The control unit is wired to the saltwater generator, allowing you to easily adjust the levels of salt in your pool. Read the instruction manual that came with your system to determine exactly how to install the control panel. Some models are as simple as mounting the panel on a nearby wall or fence, while others may require you to hook up the wiring yourself. When metal is submerged in saltwater, it creates an electrical charge similar to a battery. This process will corrode the metal in your pool. Because zinc corrodes faster than other metals, you can place a piece of zinc known as a sacrificial zinc anode in your pool to slow the corrosion of the other metals. You will need to replace your sacrificial zinc anode 1-2 times a year, or when the anode is about half of its original size.
Question: What is a summary of what this article is about?
Measure the volume of your pool if you don't know it. Purchase a saltwater generator and a control unit. Choose a larger system than you need. Add salt to your pool and let it sit for 24 hours. Install the saltwater generator into your pool's existing plumbing. Install the control unit somewhere close by your pool. Add a sacrificial zinc anode to prevent galvanic corrosion.