INPUT ARTICLE: Article: Your pet's energy and nutrition needs are based on multiple factors including growth, activity, reproductive status and age. Pet food is geared for feeding during certain life stages of the animal. A young growing puppy will need more calories than an older pet. A pregnant or lactating dog will also need more calories than its spayed or neutered counterpart. You should think about the caloric needs of your pet, but also remember that those calories should not all come from just one type of nutrient, for instance only protein or only carbohydrates. For instance, protein ranges of 20-25% of calories is sufficient for healthy dogs, growing and otherwise. If your pet is maintaining a healthy body condition where you can see a waist and easily feel the ribs with the flat of your hand, those are signs that your pet is in good shape. If your pet is heavier than they should be, cut back the calories by 10-25% for a month and then re-evaluate. If your pet seems too thin, then increase the calories by 10-25% and see what happens. Level off the amount fed once the desired body condition has been achieved. If you feed too many calories to your dog, it will store the excess calories on its body, whether it is calories from fat, protein, or carbohydrates. Dogs can develop pancreatitis with high levels of fat (and sometimes protein) in the diet. Fat is a form of concentrated energy. A lower fat dry dog food will have 6-8% fat, while a higher fat diet can be as high as 18% fat. See what advice they can provide based on your pet's current health. If your dog has a particular health problem that is affected by diet (diabetes, kidney disease, pancreatitis, food allergy, etc.), your veterinarian will discuss options with you and develop a plan for your pet. Consult your veterinarian if you have concerns about chronic diarrhea or skin conditions that may be related to food allergies. Diarrhea in dogs may have multiple causes (internal parasites, bacterial infection), but food is certainly a big possibility. Occasional loose stool that corrects itself in a day or so in a pet that is otherwise acting and eating normally, is not usually a cause for concern. However, a pet that has chronic bouts of diarrhea that does not resolve and/or there are other clinical signs, like lethargy and decreased appetite, should be investigated and a dietary change may be part of the management of these cases. Chronically itchy skin that does not seem to change with the seasons may be related to a food allergy. There are commercially prepared diets or the diet formulation recommended may require the help of a veterinary nutritionist.

SUMMARY: Keep in mind your pet's age and activity level. Determine the nutritional needs of your dog. Talk to your veterinarian about your pet's diet.

INPUT ARTICLE: Article: If the person is sitting or standing, you need to get them to the ground so they don't fall and injure themselves. Lower them as well as you can to the ground, trying to stay out of the way of any flailing limbs. Place the person on their side. To help the person breathe, turn them so they are on their side. That will help keep their airway clear. Move anything away from the person that could cause them harm if they come in contact with it. Look for anything that is hard or sharp, and make sure it's out of range. Often, seizures will result in repeated head movements. That could lead to the person injuring themselves if they bang their head against the floor. Place a pillow or a jacket underneath the person's head to reduce the chance of injury. Often, with a grand mal seizure, the person may flail their arms or legs. You shouldn't try to restrain the person. In fact, once you have them safe, it's a good idea to stay out of their way.

SUMMARY: Lower them to the ground. Reduce the risk of injury by checking the area. Place something soft under the person's head. Stay clear of the person.

INPUT ARTICLE: Article: Take the time to get to know her as a close friend before trying to progress to something more. You may worry about being put in the dreaded "friend zone," but the truth of the matter is that many girls do need to feel secure with a guy before they will consider going out with him. Letting her know that you genuinely care about her as a human and a friend will establish that trust. Once you reach a level of friendship that allows the two of you to hang out without being in a group, invite her to spend some time with you alone. If you want to be cautious, ask her to visit someplace familiar yet different, like a different coffee shop or a nearby park that you have both talked about wanting to visit. If you want to be a little bolder, ask her to spend the afternoon or evening with you without revealing your plans. You can take her out for a nice meal, an interesting show, or a night of dancing. Insist on paying. If she puts up a fuss about it, tell her that you want to pay for her since you were the one who asked her to come out with you. Unless you frequently throw gifts her way, a gift lets the girl know that there is something differentand specialabout your time together this day when compared to any other day. Flowers, chocolates, or stuffed animals are all fair game. Avoid expensive gifts like jewelry or designer clothes. After you have spent some time enjoying each other's company, sit down with her and tell her that you have something important to say. Once you have her undivided attention, tell her honestly that you have strong feelings for her and would like her to be your girlfriend. Do not pressure, but at the same time, avoid blowing it off as no big deal. You must be genuine without being pushy. Good example: "I really enjoy the time I spend with you and consider you an important part of my life. I can't help but have feelings for you past those of friendship, though. If you feel the same way, or think you could see me as a boyfriend, then I'd like to go out with you." Bad example: "So, yeah. I just thought of something: you and I should become girlfriend and boyfriend." "Bad example: "I've never told you this, but I love you more than life itself. Please be mine. I don't know how I'll manage without you." She may feel the same way, or she may not. Regardless of what she says, though, you need to respond to her answer in a calm, civilized manner. If she agrees to be your girlfriend, express how happy that makes you but do not get wild and shout or dance about. Don't pressure her into a relationship. If she hesitates before giving you an answer, do not begin begging for her to agree. Let her know that this will not spell the end of your friendship. If she does not share your feelings at the present moment, do not tell her that this is "good-bye." Let her know that it stings a little, but assure her that you still value her as a friend. Who knowsas long as you don't burn any bridges, she may eventually come to like you later on.

SUMMARY:
Befriend her. Ask her to spend time with you in a pressure-free setting. Consider giving her a small, inexpensive gift. Tell her seriously how you feel. Accept her answer calmly.