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How to care for common frog tadpoles
Get a container to use for a habitat.
The best container will be rather short and shallow, rather than deep. Having a wide top allows more air to be exposed to the air, allowing oxygen into the water.

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- The long side provides more room to move. You may need it for more than one tadpole.
- Good containers can be purchased at most pet stores, and are good for small numbers of tadpoles. You can easily reuse a container of your own, however.
- The container should fit the tadpoles' size. Frogs may swim in the container, but they cannot jump far while submerged.
- A lid will also make the tank easy for tadpoles to access. To make the waste deeper, add pebbles or dirt, to make larger tadpoles easier to keep.

OUT: Good containers can be purchased at most pet stores, and are good for small numbers of tadpoles. You can easily reuse a container of your own, however.

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How to store melons
Store melons at room temperature for up to 2 days to ripen them.
If your melons aren't ripe yet, you can keep them unrefrigerated for up to 2 days. Leave melons uncovered on a counter or tabletop.

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- Alternatively, keep melons in a closed paper bag to accelerate the ripening process. Signs of an unripe melon may include shiny skin, pale coloring, and a light mass.
- Lower the temperature in your refrigerator or pantry until they haven't opened up to much if at all possible. Melons taking even a day or 2 to ripen can last 2 or 3 weeks.
- Let them cool in the fridge for 3-4 days before storing. The amount of time they should stay in the fridge depends on how ripe they are.
- They should ripen within 4 to 6 weeks. Plan to store melons at room temperature if you plan to use them in a salad or as a fruit topping.

OUT: Alternatively, keep melons in a closed paper bag to accelerate the ripening process. Signs of an unripe melon may include shiny skin, pale coloring, and a light mass.

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How to care for a guinea pig with a long term injury
Get a vet-advised painkiller for your pet.
Many vets who look after small animals will be able to get dosages in guinea pig sizes. Follow your vet's advice as to dosage and method for giving to your pet.

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- Make sure your veterinarian has a good knowledge of how much your pet needs if you decide to give his or her pet more. See your vet's website to learn more about the dosage you should give your guinea pig and your caring service.
- Do not give a guinea pig more than 250 mg or less a day if in serious pain or their particular case of illness is severe. Check how frequently you have come in contact with your guinea pig.
- If your vet advises against such usage, then skip this step. Get small, thin syringes that you can fill with water and keep a bowl handy.
- It is not always wise to take too many painkillers with your mouse. At high doses, your mouse's circulatory system needs additional fluids for a long term recovery.

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If your vet advises against such usage, then skip this step. Get small, thin syringes that you can fill with water and keep a bowl handy.