If paramecium encounters an obstacle, it reverses the ciliary beat and moves back. It then changes direction slightly and moves forward. It will do this repeatedly until it gets past the obstruction. This reaction also shows that paramecium is sensitive to stimuli (in this case, the stimulus of touch). Feeding. Paramecium and amoeba both live in fresh water pools or ponds and feed on microscopic organisms such as bacteria and single-celled algae.
Helping Your Puppy Sleep Quietly at Night. One of the best remedies that will help to calm a new dog in the household is to play soft music for the dog at night; the music will help to drown out new sounds that could be contributing to the barking, and the background noise will help the new dog to feel less alone.
It is totally painless, as the vet gives a sedative, which makes the dog relax, and then the shot that puts them to sleep..Vets usually encourage the owner to stay with the dog, and stroke it..and to see how peacefully they go... some vets will come to the home to do this..