INPUT ARTICLE: Article: The cat has just been in full-on 'fight or flight mode.' With her injuries, she should stay as calm as possible to avoid making her injuries worse. One way to calm her down is to muzzle her. Muzzling a cat can be challenging, though, and you may not have a cat muzzle on hand.  You can create a makeshift muzzle by looping a piece of rope or pair of pantyhose around the cat's head. Closing her mouth with the muzzle will keep her from biting you.  Do not attempt to muzzle her if she is having trouble breathing or has injuries to her mouth. The muzzle could increase her suffering rather than calm her down. If putting a muzzle on the cat is not feasible, drape a towel over her head. This will block her view and awareness of the outside world. Not seeing or hearing disturbing activity could help calm the cat's nerves and prevent her from reacting aggressively.  If the cat does not have bone or spinal injuries, you can wrap her in a towel or a bag. Leave her head exposed and give her room to breathe.  A cat with bone or spinal injuries must lie flat on a firm surface, such as a sturdy board. Take care to keep her head and neck still. Wrapping rope or cords around her body and the board will minimize her movement. The cat may be in a state of shock after the attack. Keeping her warm is one of the best things you can do to keep her comfortable until you reach the veterinary hospital. Gently wrap the cat in some towels or a thick blanket. If the cat is having trouble breathing, you will probably need to perform mouth-to-nose resuscitation before transporting her to the veterinary hospital. Attempt this  only  if the cat is not lashing out at you. To begin, gently pull her tongue out of her mouth and position her head and neck so they are in a straight line.  Reach in her mouth and clear out any debris or saliva that may obstruct airflow to her lungs.  Put your hand over the cat's muzzle, close her mouth, and breathe into her nostrils. Watch for the rise and fall of her chest to indicate air going into her lungs.  Give about 20 breaths per minute.  If she is not breathing, reposition her neck and try again.  If she does not start breathing on her own after multiple attempts, take her immediately to the veterinary hospital. Use extreme caution if she has a spinal injury. The cat probably has some bleeding wounds following the attack. Your job is to make an initial attempt to stop the bleeding before taking the cat to the veterinary hospital. First, use your fingers or palm of your hands to press down on the wound, then wrap a piece of fabric (e.g., wash cloth, hand towel) or gauze around the bleeding area.  Wrap the bandage firmly, but not tightly. Wrapping the bandage too tightly would cut off blood circulation.  If the bleeding does not stop, place additional bandage material on top of what is already there and continue applying pressure. Do not take off the original bandage material.  Do not prolong your first aid if you cannot control the bleeding. Bleeding wounds often require medical or surgical treatment. Do not delay treatment with your efforts to stop the bleeding completely on your own. Fractures are either open (bone has gone through the skin) or closed (skin remains intact). If you see an open fracture, cover it with a clean cloth to prevent debris from entering it and possibly causing an infection.   Do not  try to fix the fixture yourself! Not only would you make the injury worse, but the cat would likely bite you.

SUMMARY: Keep the cat calm. Keep the cat warm. Breathe for the cat. Control the bleeding. Tend to the cat's fractures.

INPUT ARTICLE: Article: Just as there are friendships, mother-daughter relationships, father-son relationships, and an innumerable amount of other types of platonic (non-sensual) relationships, there are many types of romantic relationships aside from just sexual romantic relationships. Dating an asexual person may open your eyes to new types of relationships, which could include:  Romantic non-sexual relationships, which often involve physical affection, cuddling, and commitment. Aromantic non-sexual relationships, which involve a deep commitment to one another. While these relationships can include physical affection, there is no sexual or romantic element. Regardless of the circumstances, dating is always about getting to know someone better, and dating someone who identifies as asexual is no different. The key to any relationship is free and open communication. It’s important to discuss personal boundaries early in any relationship, so that partners know what is acceptable, what’s unacceptable, and what is and isn’t expected of each other. If you are unsure of something, it’s always best to just ask! It’s important not to be offended if someone you’re dating comes out to you as asexual. It’s not an excuse and it’s not an attempt to get out of the relationship. That person is just trying to be honest and open. Asexual people often partake in romantic partnerships or relationships, but whether a person is open to physical or sexual intimacy depends on the individual. But dating doesn’t necessarily require physical or sexual interaction, and two people can develop a strong emotional or romantic relationship with or without a sexual element: intimacy is much more than just physical touching or sexual activity.  An asexual partner may or may not be open to sexual activity, so it’s important to communicate so that everyone involved is on the same page. Feeling sexual pleasure is different from feeling sexual attraction, and some asexual people can enjoy sex. Conversely, some asexual people are not interested in sex at all, and will not be open to exploring a sexual relationship. Asexuality isn’t a choice or preference any more than heterosexuality and homosexuality are. Asexuality isn’t a problem or disorder, and it isn’t caused by abuse or violence. People who identify as asexual don’t need to be fixed and aren’t going to change based on the person with whom they’re in a relationship. Some people who are asexual are not interested in romantic relationships, and may just be open to close friendships or non-sexual aromantic relationships.

SUMMARY:
Recognize that there are different types of relationships. Communicate openly. Understand that an asexual person can be intimate. Don’t expect an asexual person to change.