Q: Ticks enjoy tall grass and low shrubs. Some ticks are very small almost flea sizedwhile others are much larger. Ticks are generally black or brown and oval in shape. Like spiders and scorpions, they belong to the group of arthropods called arachnids, and they have eight legs. You will need a pair of fine-tipped tweezers and a jar filled with alcohol. You will also want to have some disinfectant around such as a chlorhexidine solution (Nolvasan) or povidine iodine solution (Betadine) to clean the wound after removing the tick from your pet. If you live in an area where ticks are common, you may also want to get a device designed to remove ticks. These clever instruments looks like a spoon with a notch cut into the side and works great to remove ticks off people and pets. Though a common belief, you cannot actually kill ticks by flushing them down the toilet. The only way you can properly kill them is to put them in alcohol or spray them with flea and tick spray. Removing ticks isn't fun for your dog either. Give him his favorite toy to chew on and a treat or two (along with your love and affection) before you get started. You should check your canine friend for ticks whenever he has been somewhere that is known to have ticks (hiking trails, yards with tall grass, etc.) You should feel for small bumps with your hands and look for dark, circular bumps with your eyes. Begin your search on the top of your dog's back and move down each side towards his chest and belly. Be sure to search in and around his: Legs Between his toes and pads of his feet Under his legs (armpits), belly, chest, and tail On top of, inside, and under the ears Face and on the crown of the head Chin The front of the neck If you have a hard time going through your pet's hair, you might want to enlist the help of a fine-toothed comb to search your dog for ticks. If that doesn't seem to work, you can set a blowdryer on cool and use that to part your dog's hair. Just be aware that some dogs are afraid of hairdryers. You should use these instruments in addition to your hands since feeling the bumps is still the best method.
A: Know how to identify a tick and its preferred environment. Gather the correct tools before you look for ticks. Make sure your pet is in calm and happy state. Search your dog for ticks. Use a comb if your dog's hair is very thick or curly.

Article: The heart rate is simply the number of heartloads of blood that are ejected from the heart per unit of time. Typically we measure heart rate by beats per minute. Measuring your heart rate is simple, but before attempting it, make sure you have an accurate device to count the seconds. You can attempt to keep track of the the beats and seconds in your head, but this could be inaccurate because the beats you count tend to overpower one's inner clock.. It is better to set a timer, so you can focus on counting the beats. Try using the timer on your cell phone. Although there are many places on your body where you can find a pulse, the inner wrist is usually an easy place to find it. An alternative is on the side of your throat, on the jugular vein area. Once you have identified your pulse and have a clear beat, take the forefinger and middle finger of one hand and place them over the area where you can feel the pulse. Usually the pulse is strongest on the inside of the wrist, in a line drawn down from the index finger, within two inches past the first crease of the wrist. You may need to move your fingers around a bit to find your heartbeat. You may also need to apply a little pressure to feel it. However, if you have to press too hard, then this is probably not a good spot. Try a different spot instead. Once you find your heartbeat, start your stopwatch or look at your clock with the second hand, wait until the second hand reaches the 12, and begin counting the beats. Count the beats for one minute (until the second hand returns to the 12). The total number of beats per minute is your heart rate. If you find it difficult to count your heartbeats for an entire minute, you can count for 30 seconds (until the second hand reaches the 6) and then multiply that number by two. Or you can count for 15 seconds and multiply it by four.
Question: What is a summary of what this article is about?
Get a stopwatch or clock. Find your pulse. Begin counting the beats.

Problem: Article: Burglars can sometimes remove or damage lock cylinders by hammering, wrenching, or prying. Protect these with metal guard plates or protective rings on both sides of the door. Install guard plates with round-head carriage bolts to prevent them from being unscrewed. Free-spinning rings around the cylinders will prevent the use of a pipe wrench to twist out the cylinder. Many locks come with these already, but if yours doesn't, you can purchase them. The strike plate is the metal plate that surrounds the lock-set (the hole in the door frame where the lock bolt enters). All exterior doors should have heavy-duty metal security strike plates secured by four 3-inch screws. Many homes are built with lower quality strike plates or have strike plates that are secured with short screws that just attach to the door jamb, not the underlying stud. Hinges should be on the inside of the door. If yours are not, rehang the door or secure the exposed hinges with non-removable pins. You can do this by removing at least the two center screws of the hinge (on each side) and replacing them with non-removable hinge pins (you can get these at the hardware store) or double-headed masonry nails. Even hinges that are not exposed should be secured to the frame with 3-inch screws. Even if your door is strong and has high-quality, properly installed locks, a burglar may be able to gain entry by breaking or prying the door frame. Most door frame moldings are simply tacked to the wall, so a crowbar or a solid kick can easily separate the frame from the wall. Secure your door frames to the walls by installing several 3-inch screws along the frame and doorstop. The screws should reach the wall stud.
Summary: Install cylinder guards around the lock cylinders (the part where you insert the key). Replace flimsy strike plates. Secure exposed hinges. Fortify your frame.

Q: You should try to spend a lot of time with the dog you are caring for when you first meet it. Dogs can suffer from separation anxiety when their owners leave. This can be countered by giving the dog attention and getting it used to your presence. Take the dog for a walk or play a game fetch soon after you meet it. This will distract the dog from the owner's absence and help it bond with you. It's especially important to spend a lot of time with the dog if you're taking it to your home rather than spending time at the owners. They may look for things to chew on or destroy in a new environment so you'll want to be nearby to prevent this. Dogs recognize people based on smell. Give the dog time to sniff your hand so they get used to your scent or they might get nervous each time you walk into the room. The anxiety of missing their owner can cause dogs to ignore their training and behave badly. They may start to chew on things, eliminate in the house, or otherwise destroy things. You should generally keep a close eye on the dog for the first few hours. If the dog is behaving badly, start by taking them for a walk or giving them a treat to calm them down. Walks are good because the dog will work out their aggression outside and be tired when they return home. If you are taking the dog to your home, you should keep the dog in a cage or leashed to a stationary object when they are left alone. Dogs get anxious in new environments, especially when they're alone and may engage in destructive behavior.
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Spend time with it. Watch for bad behaviors. Secure the dog when you leave the house.