INPUT ARTICLE: Article: The plastic bag will need to cover the entire length of your dog. Look for a garbage bag that will be the right size for your dog, depending on whether you have a small, medium, or large dog. If possible, use a thicker garbage bag, such as a heavy duty garbage bag, for durability and to make the poncho more resistant to water. To make the plastic poncho, you will need a pair of scissors and a marker that is a different color than the color of the plastic bag. You will use the marker to note where you will cut the bag when you measure the bag against the shape and size of your dog. You will need to lay the bag down flat on the ground and cut it, so look for an area in your home or your backyard that is open and easy to move around in. You will also need your dog to stay in one spot while you measure the bag against his body so you may want to choose a spot in your home that you dog is comfortable in or likes.

SUMMARY: Choose a small garbage sized plastic bag. Gather the rest of the supplies. Find an open area.

INPUT ARTICLE: Article: Mares are very susceptible to worms, which can also affect the growing foal. Most dewormers are administered orally using a syringe or by mixing it into the mare's food. You should deworm the mare 2-3 days after the foaling to protect her milk, regardless of when her next deworming is scheduled. Most dewormers are safe for use on pregnant mares, but always read the label to make sure. If you have any questions or concerns, call your vet for assistance. If you normally deworm your mare more often than this, stick to her regular schedule. This vaccine protects against equine herpes virus-1, which can cause a spontaneous abortion. The earliest your vet can administer the vaccine is day 90 of the pregnancy, but they may wait until day 150, depending on the mare's health. Your mare will receive an EHV-1 vaccine booster on day 210 of the pregnancy to boost their protection against the virus. Your vet will vaccinate your pregnant mare against tetanus and Eastern, Western, and West Nile encephalitis. This will protect both your mare and the newborn foal, who will have a weak immune system. Your vet will help you decide the best time to administer the vaccines to your mare. Normally, they'll do it in the last month of pregnancy. However, they may adjust the schedule if your mare needs more vaccinations. Since foals have weak immune systems, you might vaccinate your horse against other diseases in the final month. However, your vet might determine that this isn't best for your horse. They'll base their decision on the health of your pregnant mare, the health of your herd, and the potential for disease to spread in your area. For example, you might also vaccinate your mare against flu, HV-4, rabies, strangles, rotavirus, and Potomac horse fever. If your vet decides to give your mare multiple vaccines, they may split them up. For instance, they'll likely give the first round 6 weeks before the expected foaling and the second round 3 weeks before the foaling.

SUMMARY: Deworm your pregnant mare every 2 to 3 months or as advised. Expect your vet to administer the EHV-1 (rhino) vaccine at day 90 or day 150. Administer vaccines for encephalitis and tetanus within the last 3 to 6 weeks. Ask your vet if your horse needs other vaccinations in the final month.

INPUT ARTICLE: Article: Your hamster may be nervous at first, but once you start to pet your hamster and talk to it, it will be calmer than before. Be sure to read your hamster's body language if it backs away from you or makes squeaking noises, put it back in the cage. If it seems interested in you and approaches you freely, then feel confident in continuing your course of action. You don't want to try to force your hamster into something that will make it scared. This could be detrimental to the bond you're trying to build with it. It may even take longer to tame the hamster in the long run if you try to rush it. Be sure to spend plenty of quality time with your pet. The more time you spend engaging with one another, the more confident your hamster will be interacting with you. This will lead to a tame hamster before you know it. Soon, your hamster will be very tame and friendly. You should try to hold your hamster for at least a few minutes every day. Otherwise, it will be harder for it to get used to you and it will take more effort to tame your hamster. Never forget about your hamster. Remember that you have a little furry friend who wants to play with you and interact. Give your hamster lots of love and affection (and don't forget the treats!). This is the single most important part of taming a hamster. The more you play with your hamster, the more tame it will be.

SUMMARY: Try to make him or her feel safe. Continue interacting with your pet. Show your hamster love.

INPUT ARTICLE: Article: It can be hard working up the nerve to talk to your crush. Try sending them a text or an instant message instead. Keep the first message brief and light -- send them a funny picture or link, or think of a question they would know the answer to. If they continue the conversation, you can gradually write longer messages. Don't reference things that you have no obvious reason for knowing about them. For instance, you wouldn't want to start the conversation by sending them a picture of an adorable koala if they've never actually told you they like koalas. However, if they have bright red hair, you could send them a silly article like "Why People with Red Hair Are Smarter Than Anyone Else." Always wait for a response before sending another message. It's easy to freeze when you finally get the opportunity to talk to your crush, so you might want to think about what you'll say beforehand. Be careful not to plan things out too much, though -- you might end up sounding like you're reciting something you've rehearsed, and you could get thrown off if the conversation doesn't go exactly how you imagined it. After all, it's entirely possible that your crush likes you back, in which case they may be just as nervous about the conversation as you are. Instead of focusing on whether or not you'll be able to make a good impression, just remember that they might be trying to get up the nerve to talk to you too. It can be intimidating to start a conversation with your crush, but there's no better way to find out if they're a good match for you. Just think of it like any other conversation: you can start by talking about a neutral subject that you have in common, like homework, the weather, or a local sports team. If that goes well, ask them a question or two about themselves to keep the conversation going. If it seems like the conversation is going well and you want to keep your crush talking, ask them questions. It helps to ask a simple question and then follow that with some related questions. For instance, if you ask your crush what their favorite movie is and they say The Avengers, you can ask if they've seen the latest Marvel movie or what their favorite character is.

SUMMARY:
Start with a text conversation if you're too shy to speak up in person. Have a rough idea of what you're going to say ahead of time. Keep in mind they may be nervous too. Start a conversation about something you have in common. Ask questions to keep the conversation going.