Problem: Article: If you aren't sure if he likes you or not, trying to become friends first may be the way you want to go. Get to know him a bit, spend time with him, and find some common ground. Ask him about his hobbies or how he likes to spend his time and open up a bit. Keep it casual. Find common interests. If there are activities you both enjoy, you'll have more reasons to spend time with him. Ask him what kind of music he likes to see if he has similar interests. You can even talk about classes you have together. Spend time with his friends. This may help you learn more about him. If you have a crush on this boy and are trying to be friends first, be careful not to come on too strong. As you get to know him better, reveal some more personal information about yourself. However, if he isn't also telling you about himself, you may want to stay more remote instead of opening up. Don't spill your soul. Have inside jokes and secrets with him. This is a great way to open up to each other and can help you gauge his sense of humor. Having inside jokes allows you to establish common ground and can strengthen your friendship. Ask him if he has a crush! After you've gotten to know each other and share a certain level of trust, you may feel comfortable enough to ask him if he has a crush. This can move the relationship forward if he's interested in you! Be sure to ask at a time when it flows naturally; do not force it into an unrelated conversation. If he isn't interested, don't be visibly upset. Put your best foot forward; you can still be friends and his feelings about you may change over time. As you become friends and spend more time together, let your confidence show. If you try too hard to be someone you're not, he won't get to know the real you. Don't be afraid to be yourself. He'll be impressed by how cool, understanding, and fun you are.
Summary: Get to know him. Get a little closer to him, but don't overdo it. Let him see your best self.

Problem: Article: Arthritis is common in Rottweilers because of their genetic tendency to hip dysplasia, which causes poorly formed hips in young animals. The poor shape of the hip joint means the wear and tear is greater, leading to inflammation and arthritis. In addition, osteochondrosis dissecans (OCD) can lead to damaged joint surfaces in a young, growing dog, leading to premature arthritis. You can help decrease the chances of getting a dog with arthritis by buying a dog from a breeder who screens his breeding stock for hip dysplasia and can provide certification to prove the dogs have good hips. Another way to help prevent arthritis is to not overexert the puppy or make the puppy take part in exercise, such as agility, until she is old enough. This places stress on the joints. Avoid these activities until she is 18 months old, because hip dysplasia will have presented by this age. This doesn't mean you can't play with her or she shouldn't exercise. Just take it easy on her joints. Carrying extra weight places added strain on the joints and should be avoided. Thus it is best to keep the Rottweiler in slim body condition for a long and active life. Arthritis can affect any joint in the body. However, most often the shoulders, hips, elbows, knees, and ankles are affected.
Summary: Understand the genetic tendency. Buy your Rottweiler from a reputable breeder. Limit physical exertion when she's young. Avoid letting your Rottweiler get overweight. Know where arthritis usually occurs.

Problem: Article: Place a directional or table lamp beside the trap. Before bed, turn on the lamp and position the bulb above the trap, so the light shines into the trap. The fleas will be attracted to the light and warmth, and when they jump toward the light, they'll land in the trap below. Use an incandescent or other heat-producing bulb for your trap to attract the most fleas possible. Make sure the lamp is sturdy and not at risk of being knocked over into the water. Use this attractant only in rooms where you can shut the door and keep people and pets out while the lamp is on. Fleas are, for some reason, twice as attracted to yellow-green light as they are to other colors of light. You can increase the efficacy of your lamp attractant by using a yellow-green bulb, or by installing a yellow-green filter on a lamp with a regular bulb. You can buy colored light bulbs at many department and superstores. You may be able to find filters and gels at camera and art supply stores. You can also use a tea light to create light and warmth that will attract fleas to the trap. Place a tea light or votive candle at the center of the trap, and light the candle before bed. As the fleas try to get close to the source, they'll fall into the trap and drown. Place the trap away from walls, drapery, and other flammable objects. Always exercise great care and proper fire safety measures when burning candles. Close off the room to prevent people and pets from entering when the candle is lit. Fleas are attracted to carbon dioxide, and this is part of the mechanism they use to find a host. Because plants release carbon dioxide at night, placing one beside the trap may help to attract more fleas. Dormant flea pupae are particularly sensitive to carbon dioxide, so this may be a great way to catch young fleas before they have a chance to lay eggs.
Summary: Use a lamp to attract fleas. Use a yellow-green filter on a light. Place a candle in the center of the dish. Place an indoor plant beside the trap.

Problem: Article: Most anal fissures heal on their own with 4 to 6 weeks. If your anal fissures does not heal within this timeframe, and does not seem to improve with use of medication, your doctor might recommend surgery. The standard surgery to treat an anal fissures involves cutting a portion of the sphincter muscle. This helps relax the bowels, helping the fissure heal. Surgery has a high success rate, with over 90% of fissures clearing up after the procedure. Your doctor will talk to you about how to prepare for your surgery. Follow all her instructions and do not hesitate to ask any questions if something confuses you. You will probably be asked not to eat or drink anything after midnight the day before your surgery. Your doctor will tell you what medications you should and should not take prior to the operation, including any herbal supplements or over the counter sleep aids. Bowel prep is common in anal fissure surgery. You may be given an enema or laxatives prior to the operation. Anal fissure surgery is a same day procedure. This means, assuming there are no complications, you will leave the hospital the same day you had the procedure done. Your doctor will give you instructions on how to recover from the operation. Normal activity can be resumed shortly after surgery, but it should be gradual. Make sure you walk the night after surgery, as this lessens the risk of blood clots, which can be potentially life threatening. Depending on the type of surgery, you should not return to work for 1 to 4 weeks. Avoid driving until you're done taking pain medications. Your surgery will leave a wound in the rectal area that needs treatment. Keep the wound clean and dry and take sitz baths baths 3 times a day. Bloody drainage will occur for a few days following the surgery, so the wound should be sealed with gauze.
Summary:
Know why surgery might be needed. Prepare for your surgery. Recover from surgery.