Problem: How to feed a pregnant dog shortly before labor
Do not force the dog to eat.
A dog that is going into active labor will probably avoid eating. The labor process can be very grueling and can cause stomach upset and vomiting, along with pacing and uneasiness. OPTIONS:
- When you feel yourself losing interest in food, think to yourself, " i have to get this thing started now. " offer a soft bag of treats to encourage your dog to eat.
- Thus, trying to force her to eat during this time is not productive. If your dog does eat right before labor it may vomit the food up.
- Just make sure to avoid getting the dog to eat if at all possible. See if the mother dog is nursing.
- This is especially one of the early warning signs of uterine problems. Be on the lookout for signs of blood or fluid seeping out from the dog's placenta.

Answer: Thus, trying to force her to eat during this time is not productive. If your dog does eat right before labor it may vomit the food up.

Problem: How to travel long distance with a cat
Keep health records on hand.
You should always travel with your cat's health records whenever crossing a border, whether it's a state or national border. Your veterinarian may be able to tell you what documents to travel with. OPTIONS:
- For instance, you may need a health certificate and current, proper vaccination documentation. Give yourself as much time as you can, preferably several months, to prepare.
- Some things you may need include : A rabies rabies shot. If your cat is a stray, vets may send you or your family a rabies vaccination packet.
- Review your cat's medical history regularly and ask about any medications it is taking. If your cat has diabetes, you'll need to read drug and nutritional records.
- If so, bring the following : Medical records. Your veterinarian may want to see medical records as well as other health records related to your trip.

Answer: For instance, you may need a health certificate and current, proper vaccination documentation. Give yourself as much time as you can, preferably several months, to prepare.

Problem: How to reheat a roast
Save the drippings from the roast when you first cook it.
If you want to reheat a roast for later, the process starts when you first cook the roast. Roasts can dry out in the reheating process, so you'll want to save any fats or fluids that drip off the roast into the baking pan. OPTIONS:
- You should also cook the roast slightly less done than you prefer. For example, if you prefer a medium rare roast, remove your roast from the oven when it's rare.
- Fat and flavorings are usually stored in the oven to preserve the roast and keep the roast warm. You should deglaze the roast prior to reheating it, this will turn it into something slightly flavorless.
- You should also save the drippings when you're reheating the roast. Plan on carrying these drippings with you when you're cooking it for storage purposes.
- Check the coating that the roast has on the pan before you place it in the oven. While it can add a ton of heat later on, the coating will slow down the roasting process.
Answer: You should also cook the roast slightly less done than you prefer. For example, if you prefer a medium rare roast, remove your roast from the oven when it's rare.