Article: Stripping pulls out the outer guard of hairs once the hairs "blow"or die and start to shed off. Only strip once the coat is blown, which will make hair removal much easier and be less likely to hurt your Westie. Make stripping a regular part of grooming your Westie. If you don't strip your Westie regularly, you may need to strip all the way down to his undercoat layer, which can leave him looking bare. To strip your Westie, you'll need to pull out dead hair with your fingers. Be aware that this can cause your Westie pain or discomfort if you don't know what you're doing. Do not try to pull out hairs that are still growing out of the skin. Grasp hairs that are sticking out further than other ones and gently pull on the hairs. If the hairs do not come out easily, then stop pulling. The hairs may not be ready to come out yet. Always make sure to pull out hairs from the coat in the direction that your Westie's fur is growing to make pulling out dead hairs easier and reduce discomfort for your dog. Go with the grain of your Westie's fur rather than against it. If you find the coat is slippery or you are having trouble grasping hairs, then you can apply a bit of chalk to your hands and fingers. The chalk will help you keep a firmer grip on the hair and make it much easier to pull out dead hairs.
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Strip your Westie's coat when you notice dead hairs. Use your fingers to pull out dead hairs from your Westie's coat. Go with the grain of your Westie's fur. Apply chalk to your fingers if grasping hairs is difficult.
Article: Pick a mild household detergent, like a dish detergent, and mix it with water to create a cleaning solution. This solution should help cut through some of the grime and other dirt on the bottom of your iron. Depending on the type of detergent, mix 1 or 2 teaspoons (5 to 10 ml) with 1 or 2 cups (.23 to .47 l) of water. Use warm water if you can.
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Create a cleaning mixture.
Article: When you forget a pill, take the pill as soon as you remember and take the next pill at the regular time. Certain combination pills, especially multiphasic pills, may have additional instructions that you should follow. For most pills, if you don't remember until the next day, you should take two pills on that day. If you forget your pill for two days, take two pills on the first day you remember and two pills on the next day. If you forget a pill at any time during your cycle, you should use a backup form of contraception (such as condoms) until you finish the pill pack. If you forgot a pill during the first week of a pack, you may need to use emergency contraception to prevent pregnancy. If you take progestin-only pills (instead of the more common combination pill), it is extremely important to take it at the same time every day. Even a few hours off can allow you to become pregnant. If you are not sure what to do if you have missed a pill, or if you want to know whether you need to consider emergency contraception, contact your doctor. Tell them exactly what happened (how many pills you forgot, for how many days, etc.). How you treat missing or forgetting a pill varies depending on the pill you're taking, so contacting your doctor is always a good idea. Use another method of birth control if you are sick and experiencing vomiting or diarrhea because the pill may not stay in your digestive tract long enough to be effective. If you vomit or have diarrhea within four hours of taking a pill, it is likely to be ineffective at protecting from pregnancy. Use a backup form of birth control just as you would for a missed pill. If you suffer from an eating disorder and use vomiting or laxatives, an oral contraceptive is unlikely to be effective. Use a backup form of contraception. Consult with your doctor or a mental health professional for help.
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Try not to ever miss pills, but compensate if you do. Contact your doctor. Consider alternative options when you're sick.