Q: Processed foods are often filled with too much sodium, sugar, and unhealthy fats, meaning they can make you gain weight. Since you need to be lean to get a six-pack, you'll want to cut processed foods out of your diet. Examples of processed foods you should avoid are: Processed meats like bacon and sausage French fries Chips Cookies Ice cream Sodas and energy drinks are full of added sugars that can make you gain weight. They can also end up affecting how much water you're drinking every day if you drink them too much. Stick with water so you're staying hydrated throughout the day. Alcohol, particularly wine and beer, is high in calories. It also increases your appetite and makes you more likely to eat unhealthy foods. While you're trying to get a six-pack, limit your alcohol consumption to 1 or 2 drinks a week so you're not taking in too many unnecessary calories. If you're going to have a drink, go with a vodka and soda water instead of wine or beer.
A: Avoid eating unhealthy processed foods. Cut out sugary sodas and energy drinks. Limit how much alcohol you're drinking.

Q: If you suspect your dog is suffering from intestinal worms, your first step should be to make an appointment with your veterinarian, who will be able to properly diagnose the problem and prescribe the appropriate treatment. Your vet will most likely ask you to collect a stool sample before your appointment. She or he will use this sample to determine whether and what type of intestinal worms your dog may have. Most intestinal parasites can be treated with one of several different oral medications. Which type you use and how frequently is must be administered will depend on your veterinarian's recommendations and the type of worms your dog has. For roundworms and hookworms, you'll most likely need to give your dog oral medication, called a "dewormer," and the dog will probably have to be be checked for reinfection every 3-6 months for a certain period of time after the treatment has begun. More than one medication will treat roundworms and hookworms, some of which can be found "over the counter," while others require a veterinary prescription. Pyrantel pamoate and fenbendazole can be found over the counter as a treatment for both roundworms and hookworms. Pyrantel is safe enough to give most puppies starting at 4 weeks of age. It is best to contact your veterinarian before administering any medication to your pet. In the case of roundworms or hookworms, the dog will also most likely need to have monthly heartworm medicine that contains roundworm prevention administered to manage reinfection. The drugs, Praziquantel and Epsiprantel, are commonly used to treat Tapeworms. Whipworms can only be killed by certain medications. These include fenbendazole or febantel. This treatment will last for five days, and will need to be repeated after three weeks. Monthly heartworm medicine that contains medication to prevent Whipworms is also often recommended. A dog that has been infected with heartworm should receive treatment as soon as possible The treatment for adult heartworm infection requires a veterinarian. The severity of the infection and the amount of damage the worms have done to the heart and lungs needs to be evaluated by your veterinarian so that the proper treatment plan can be developed. There are several steps to a typical heartworm treatment that take place over a period of six to twelve months. These steps include oral medication, as well as a series of injections (typically three) of special medicine into the back muscles of the dog. Heartworm is a very serious condition, and even with treatment, some dogs with advanced infections will not survive.
A: Get a fecal test. Administer treatment medication. Get treatment for heartworm immediately.

Q: Many customers might think of your business and wonder whether you're open. You can end that doubt by posting regularly on social media to let your customers know that you're ready to serve them and your community. Along with letting your customers know that you're open, detail the steps you're taking to keep both your customers and your employees safe and healthy. For example, you might emphasis that your store is closed but customers can still pick up orders. Many businesses have shorter hours during the pandemic. Communicate your hours clearly on every post, along with a phone number where customers can reach you. The response to the outbreak means that the situation on the ground can change rapidly. Use social media or email lists to let your customers know of any changes before they actually take place, so your customers can adjust accordingly. Keep in mind that many people only go out once a day if they have to, so any change to store hours or delivery schedules definitely needs to be communicated in advance. For example, you might send out an email to your customer list on Friday letting them know that effective Monday, you will only be open from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. Monday through Friday. You don't want to be seen as dragging your feet when it comes to closing your doors or making changes to your operations. Your customers may interpret this as you putting your profits ahead of the health and safety of your employees and your customers. Instead, act before the government tells you to do so. Since many of your customers have to stay at home, they may look to online or other remote solutions to solve the problems they previously solved with your product or service. After the public health crisis has passed, they may stick with that new solution rather than returning to you. For example, you might offer price-matching or free delivery to customers during the outbreak. To get customers to return, offer a coupon or discount that is only valid in several months, when the worst of the crisis will likely be over. That can help ensure your customers return. Parties and events can be ways to engage regular customers as well as pick up new ones. However, during the outbreak, you likely can't hold live events. Use virtual events instead to entertain customers as well as spark a sense of community. For example, if your business is celebrating a 5-year anniversary, you might host an online party and stream a local band as live entertainment. You could send out an email to your regular customers as well as publicizing the event on social media. If you own a bar or pub, you might talk to a bar trivia company about hosting a virtual trivia night. You could offer a pitcher of beer or gift card as a prize for the winning team this gets customers back in your bar after the outbreak. Having to pay for shipping is often one of the main reasons customers don't like to shop online at any time. But especially during the outbreak, many people have tight budgets and don't want to spend their money on shipping costs. You might offer free shipping or delivery for orders over a certain amount say, $35 or $50. Look at your average sale, then add $5 or $10 to that. For example, if your average sale is $45, you might offer free shipping for purchases over $50. For small local businesses, another option is to offer free delivery to local customers, then charge for shipping to non-local customers. The outbreak is an unpredictable time and many of your customers are just looking for some reassurance and some stability in their lives. Reassuring them that your business is there to support them and the community will go a long way toward establishing goodwill and customer loyalty for your brand and your business. Share tips to help your customers during the outbreak as well as entertaining, inspiring, and lighthearted stories or memes that your customers will identify with. Let the coronavirus outbreak be a time for you to humanize your business and demonstrate that you are a part of the community. You might also highlight stories from your employees who are dealing with the outbreak.
A:
Make it clear to your customers that you're still open and going strong. Notify your customers proactively of policy changes. Offer incentives for customers who stick with you. Engage customers with online events. Provide free or discounted shipping for online orders. Use social media to empathize with customers.