INPUT ARTICLE: Article: Cats with failing kidneys tend to develop inflamed stomach linings, which causes heartburn and, in some cases, gastric ulcers. To provide some relief and encourage your cat's appetite, your veterinarian may recommend antacids. The typical prescription is omeprazole, a proton pump inhibitor that is extremely effective at reducing gastric acid secretion. Smaller cats usually get 1 mg/kg by mouth once a day; larger cats usually take half a 10 mg tablet once a day. If you do not have a prescription for omeprazole, you can also try famotidine, which is sold over the counter as Pepcid. Pepcid blocks histamine-induced gastric acid production. Unfortunately, dosing can be difficult. Larger cats typically need a quarter of a 20 mg tablet, but smaller cats usually need an eighth of a tablet, which can be impractical. B vitamins are important for digestive health and a good appetite. This group of vitamins is water soluble, so your cat's increased thirst may wash them away too quickly into the urine. Your veterinarian may therefore recommend a course of injections usually one injection a week for four weeks to keep sufficient B vitamins in your cat's blood. If your cat has no appetite even if you've given antacids and made sure there's no problem with dehydration you may need to provide an appetite stimulant. Ask your veterinarian about a low dose of intravenous diazepam, which sometimes gets cats to eat. Another possibility is Periactin, an antihistamine that has appetite-stimulating side effects. The usual dose is 0/1-0.5 mg/kg twice per day. Larger cats may require half a tablet, twice a day. Another appetite stimulant is mirtazapine which may only need to be given every 2-3 days. When given in the early stages of kidney disease, angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitors (ACE inhibitors) can prolong the life of the kidney. These drugs change the blood flow through the kidney and lower the pressure gradient so that less damage is inflicted on the micro circulation within the kidney. A common prescription is a 2.5 mg tablet of Fortekor once daily. Talk to your veterinarian about the best option for your cat. Note that ACE inhibitors will not cure kidney disease; they will simply protect your cat's kidney from some wear and tear. These drugs are not effective in advanced kidney disease.

SUMMARY: Give your cat antacid medications. Supplement with B vitamins. Consider stimulating your cat's appetite with medication. Medicate with ACE inhibitors.

INPUT ARTICLE: Article: Measure out your wire, then use wire cutters to trim it to the right length. If you're not sure how much you'll need, cut an extra 4 to 6 inches (10 to 15cm) to be safe. You can use silver or copper wire, both of which can be bought at a craft store or from an online retailer. If you're planning on doing a design that involves a lot of twists, consider cutting off a longer piece of wire. Set the tip or the smallest part of the crystal in the ring that you created, which will be the top of the pendant. Position the crystal how you want it to hang between the 2 ends of the wire. For example, if you want a specific side of the crystal to be facing down, like one of the pointed tips, lay the crystal so that end is facing away from the ring. After you've wrapped the crystal, take both ends of the remaining wire and twist them tightly around the bottom of the small ring. Pull them taut as you wind them around to hold the ends in place. If you have a lot of wire leftover, use the wire cutters to snip off the extra. Use the pliers to tuck the wire around the ring if you're struggling. Fill a cup with water and dunk the entire crystal in it. Be sure to completely submerge the crystal so that all of the tissue paper gets saturated. Use any temperature of water to fill the cup. You can also run the crystal under the sink to get it wet.

SUMMARY: Cut a piece of 24-gauge wire about 1 foot (0.30m) long. Lay the crystal between the 2 ends of the wire so the point rests in the ring. Wind both ends around the base of the ring. Dip the wrapped crystal in water.

INPUT ARTICLE: Article: They will ignore these limits on occasion. Reasonable punishment is one of the ways human beings have always learned. Children must understand what punishment is for and know that its source is parental love. As a parent, you will need cognitive tools if you are to adjust unwanted behaviours. Instead of making up a confusing, non-related punishment like, "If you ride your tricycle into the street, you will have to balance this book on your head," withdraw a privilege. The child must naturally connect the privilege withdrawal with the behavior: "If you ride your tricycle into the street, you lose the use of your tricycle for the rest of the day." Children who are spanked, hit, or slapped are more prone to fighting with other children. They are more likely to use aggression to solve disputes with others. Children exposed to family violence are also more likely to develop Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder. . Rewarding your child for good behavior is even more important than punishing your child for bad behavior. Letting your child know when he or she is doing something right will encourage the behavior in the future. If your child behaved well, from sharing his toys at a play date to being patient during a car ride, then let him know you noticed his good behavior; don't just say nothing when your child behaves well and punish him when he does not. Don't underestimate the importance of praising your child for good behavior. Saying, "I'm so proud of you for..." can make your child feel that his good behavior is really appreciated. You can give your child toys or treats from time to time, but don't make your child think that he deserves a toy any time he does something good. If you want to discipline your child effectively, then you have to be consistent. You can't punish your child for doing something one day, and then give him candy to stop doing it another day, or even say nothing because you're too tired to put up a fight. And if your child does something good, like using the bathroom correctly during potty training, make sure you praise your child every time. Consistency is what reinforces good and bad behavior. If you and a spouse are raising your child together, then you should be a united front against your children, using the same disciplinary methods. There should be no "good cop, bad cop" routine in your home. If you really want your child to recognize your disciplinary methods, then you have to be able to explain why your child can't do certain things. Do not just tell him not to be mean to other children, or to clean up his toys; tell him why this behavior will be good for him, for you, and for society at large. Making a connection between your child's actions and what they mean will help your child understand your decision-making process. This is an important part of disciplining your child and building his character. If he does something wrong, like throwing his food on the ground, make sure he owns up to the behavior and explains why he did it, instead of blaming it on someone else or even denying it. After your child does something naughty, have a conversation about why it happened. It's important for your child to know that everyone makes mistakes. The mistake isn't as important as the way your child reacts to it.

SUMMARY:
Know that children need limits. Reward your child for good behavior. Be consistent. Explain your rules. Teach your child to take responsibility for his actions.