Problem: Article: You can put a little hand soap on the pad to help get the blood out.
Summary: Remove your used pad. Put it in the sink and turn on the cold water. Rinse it and wring it gently until the blood is removed or the water is running clear. Hang to dry or place in soaking tub. Wipe sink area with a rag or paper towel to make sure it is clean. Wash pads in the washing machine and dryer with your other laundry.

Problem: Article: Grid tied systems are probably your best bet, especially if you live in an area with reliable power. By having a grid tied system, you are eligible for tax credits, plus you'll be able to sell your excess power back to your power company. However, in order to take advantages of these benefits, you'll have to have it installed by a licensed professional. While you may be excited to install the system yourself, it really is better to do it this way, as the high voltage associated with the systems can cause serious injury. Make sure you look into all of the incentives open to you before you proceed. Certain states require particular types or brands of solar panels or the other equipment that makes up the system. There are also separate state vs federal benefits, so talk to your power company about all of the options available to you. Some power companies will even buy back your excess power. Once you're ready, install the solar panels. Choose the best type of panel for you and get enough of the to produce the amount of power you need. This is another area where a professional can be really helpful, as there is a lot of math involved in figuring out the necessary number of panels. If you live in an area where AC power is used, you'll need to connect your solar panels to an inverter, which converts the DC current created by the panels into usable AC power. You can get a single large inverter to which all the panels connect, or you can get micro inverters, which connect to each of the individual panels. The second is usually best if you have more than two or three panels, as you will be able to more easily find out where bad connections or downed panels are. Most states require grid tied systems to be connected to a DC or AC disconnect, which acts like a breaker box, separating the solar panels from the rest of the system. This makes it safer to do future repairs. Your hired professional will understand if this is necessary and what type is best for your system. Have your power company install any extra power meters that are necessary. This is likely, as your power company will want to measure your grid input, output, and off-grid use. Contact your power company for more information. Connect your inverter to the disconnect and then your disconnect to your main meter. This will cause you to feed electricity into the system, spinning your meter backwards. Create enough juice and you'll earn yourself a monthly or annual check from your power company. If you're worried about the main grid power going out, such as you live in a rural area or an area frequented by storms, you'll want to consider adding a bank of deep cycle batteries to your system. These would connect separately to your house and your solar panels, and store power in case of emergencies. Install a charge controller if you do this. This will keep your batteries from becoming damaged due to overcharge.
Summary: Call a professional. Investigate incentives. Install the solar panels. Connect the panels to an inverter. Install a disconnect. Install extra power meters. Connect the solar system to the grid. Consider adding batteries as back up.

Problem: Article: In general, puppies should be kept with their mothers for at least the first 8 weeks of their lives. If the dog breed is small, such as a Yorkshire terrier, it is better for a puppy to live with its littermates or parents for the first 12 weeks so it can mature enough to live with other people and animals. If you find a breeder who is selling puppies younger than 8 weeks old, ask the breeder why, since it is too young. As you are looking for a puppy, you should look at how clean the puppy is. This is a good indicator of the puppy's health. When you meet a new puppy, look for clean: Ears. Puppy ears that are dirty may cause ear infections or indicate ear mites. Avoid puppies with ear redness or foul odors. Nose. There should be no discharge from the nose and the puppy should not sneeze profusely or cough. Don't think discharge is just saliva, because the nose may be wet from licking. Eyes. There should be no discharge around the puppy's eyes. They should be bright and alert. When you are getting a new puppy, its fur should be fresh and clean. It should also be shiny and full. Avoid dogs with bald patches or skin issues. It may be a bit dusty or slightly dirty if the puppy is playing outside with other animals, but it should clean up easily. When you play with the puppy, part its fur and look at the skin. It should also be clean and smooth. Make sure there are no fleas and the puppy doesn't scratch itself. When you pick up the puppy, check the muscle definition of the legs and arms. All puppy bodies should be strong even if the dog is a tiny breed. Make sure it isn't thin with a protruding belly. This can be a sign of an untreated worm infestation or a serious health issues, such as a heart problem. If you have a chance, examine what the puppy's stool looks like. It should be firm. Loose stools or a messy bottom may indicate diarrhea, which is a sign of larger health issues. You should also check where the other puppies in the litter go to the bathroom to make sure none of the other puppies are sick either. Also watch to see if the puppy licks its genital region a lot. This may be a sign of a urinary tract infection. In addition to the physical symptoms, you should evaluate the overall energy level of the puppy. Watch his interaction with other puppies and see how he interacts with you. It may take a little time for the puppy to warm up to you and your family, but it eventually will. Sit with it and make time to play with it when you visit. Puppies who are healthy are curious and want to play if they are awake. If at all possible, ask the shelter or breeder to see the past vet records for your puppy. This will ensure that she has been vaccinated and will let you know if the puppy has been fixed or not. If the breeder or seller won't or can't give you past vet records, seriously rethink getting that puppy. This is a warning sign that something could be wrong. Your puppy's health includes his mental health, and that means it should be properly socialized. Ask about what contact the puppy has had with other people and where the puppies are kept (home environment rather than an outside run). A puppy that is poorly socialized may have major behavioral problems down the road.
Summary: Get one at the right age. Check the puppy's cleanliness. Examine the coat. Check for a strong body. Examine the stool. Watch his energy level. Ask for past vet records. Ask about socialization.

Problem: Article: It can be really hard to realize that you have low self-esteem, but you may be more likely to be codependent if you don't recognize your worth. You might have low self-esteem if you're overly critical of yourself, you think negatively of yourself and your life, and you think others are better than you. Although these messages aren't true, they can be really painful and may make you stay in a bad relationship. If you might have low self-esteem, try to focus on your strengths and talk kindly to yourself.Typically, low self-esteem starts in childhood or happens after a painful event. It's not your fault, and you can get better.
Summary:
Look for signs you may have low self-esteem.