Problem: Article: Buy a canine scale, or use whatever weighing process you used before, and make a chart. Chart your dog's weight to see what progress has been made. Your dog should also be weighed monthly by the vet until she or he is the ideal weight. If you're restricting your dog's caloric intake and making sure they are getting enough exercise, but still not getting the results that you expect, consult with your veterinarian again. There may be a need for further calorie restriction, and/or a need to increase the amount of exercise. Your initial plan, while developed with you vet, may not be perfect for your pet's needs. Feel free to change it, with the help and advisement of your vet, if it's not working. There are several possible, non-medical reasons why your dog is unable to lose weight. These can include someone else in the household giving extra food or treats without you knowing about it or the dog getting into food supplies. There are some medical issues that can cause weight gain and also make it very difficult, to impossible, for your dog to lose weight. For example, Hypothyroidism prevents your dog from burning calories like they should while also decreasing their desire to be active. This is a double whammy when it comes to weight control. Diabetes and Cushing's disease are also medical reasons that can prevent your dog from losing weight.
Summary: Monitor your dog's weight at least once a week. Evaluate whether your weigh-loss plan is extreme enough. Think about ways your dog might be getting additional calories. Consider medical issues may be a cause.

Problem: Article: If your dark spots persist for several months and home solutions are ineffective, consider seeking a medical solution. Call your primary care doctor and ask them to recommend a dermatologist. You can also find a dermatologist by using the search tool on the website of the American Academy of Dermatology: https://www.aad.org/find-a-derm Call your insurance provider to make sure any dermatological care you'll need is covered. Ask them if specialist care needs prior approval and if they can provide you with in-network care providers. Tell your dermatologist about your shaving practices, skincare routine, and any products you use. If your underarms are affected, ask the dermatologist about switching your antiperspirant or deodorant. You should also be prepared to discuss your diet, sun exposure and sunscreen use, and any over the counter whitening products you've used. Even if you're sure that your dark spots are the result of shaving, you should work with your doctor and dermatologist to rule out other causes. Getting a complete blood count and discussing your patient history will help your dermatologist make an accurate diagnosis. Common causes of dark spots include ingrown hairs, minor and chronic bacterial infections, and hormonal and dietary imbalances. Your dermatologist will help you understand the best steps to take, whether it's switching up your shaving routine or changing your diet. Be sure to discuss any existing medical conditions, as they'll help your dermatologist choose the best course of action. Your dermatologist might prescribe a cream containing either hydroquinone, mequinol, or a retinoid. The type of prescription and its concentration will depend on your skin type. These medications are often classified by as cosmetic, so they may not be covered and can be very expensive. Ask your dermatologist about generic options and confirm your coverage with your insurer to avoid overpaying. Some over the counter treatments contain hydroquinone or retinol, but you should only use them after talking to your doctor or dermatologist. In particular, you should avoid over the counter medications that contain a concentration of hydroquinone higher than 2 percent. Non-prescription, high-concentration hydroquinones are associated with a number of adverse side effects.
Summary: Get a referral to a dermatologist from your primary doctor. Discuss your skincare routines with your dermatologist. Rule out other medical causes. Ask your dermatologist about a depigmentation prescription. Avoid high-concentration over the counter medications.

Problem: Article: When you exercise your option, you buy (call) or sell (put) the underlying stock at the price stated in the contract. If your options have value relative to the actual stock price, you are "in the money." A call option allows you to buy stock at the stated strike price. You'll make money if the stock is trading at a higher price than your stock price, because you can buy shares at your lower strike price. You could then turn around and sell those shares at the actual price to make money. If you have put options, you have the right to sell stock at the strike price listed on your contract. You'll make money if you exercise your options when the stock is selling at a much lower price on the open market. You are essentially forcing someone to buy shares at a higher price. You can then buy more shares at the lower price, or simply pocket the difference. For example, if you own a call option for stock at the strike price of $50, and the stock is currently selling at $100, you are "in the money" because you can buy the stock for half the price it's actually trading for. Likewise, if you owned put options for stock at the strike price of $100, and it is currently selling at $50, you are "in the money" because you can force someone to buy the stock at twice the price it's currently trading for. If you have American-style options, you can exercise them at any time you don't have to wait until the expiration date. Exercising an option well before the expiration date means losing potential value. However, waiting it out comes with a risk that the stock price won't move the way you've predicted. For example, suppose you are in the money on call options that don't expire for 6 months. You could exercise them now and buy the stock at your strike price. However, if the stock continues to rise, you could potentially make more money by exercising the option later. Even with American-style options, most options aren't exercised until close to their expiration date. This gives options holders the opportunity to maximize the time value of their options. To exercise a put option, you must first own the underlying stock. If you're exercising a call option, on the other hand, you need the resources to purchase the underlying stock at the strike price. Your broker may have its own rules about how much money you need to have in your account to exercise your options. Call customer service or check the educational resources on your broker's website for specific rules. You can't trade options without a broker. If you have an online broker, you may not have to do anything more than click a button. Your broker will take several steps behind the scenes to exercise your options for you. The process is somewhat complex, but in reality it typically only takes a few minutes. You don't have any sort of relationship with the investor who is assigned the options you exercise. In fact, you likely won't even know who they are. The process is done electronically by the relevant options clearing house. When your options have been exercised, your broker will deposit your profits (less fees and commissions) into your account. For a put option, you'll have a cash deposit. For a call option, you'll have shares in the underlying stock. Commissions and fees for the transaction will be deducted from your account. If you exercised a call option, the commissions and fees will come out of the cash in your account, not from selling the shares of stock you purchased through your options contracts.
Summary:
Compare the price of the underlying stock to your strike price. Evaluate the time value of your option. Check your account balance. Instruct your broker to exercise the option. Verify the net result.