Q: Shoulder injuries need urgent attention. While not life-threatening, your cat will be in severe pain and need relief. A shock powerful enough to break bones may have caused other damage that is not immediately obvious, such as internal bleeding, which can be fatal. Most shoulder breaks will require surgery to repair and immobilize the joint. Your goal should be to stabilize your cat so that you can take her to the vet as soon as possible.  Compound fractures require surgery within eight hours. If there is bone sticking out from your cat’s fur, then she has sustained a compound, or open, fracture. This is relatively rare. Most closed fractures should be treated within two to four days, but as shoulder fractures are rare without associated trauma, you should try to get your cat in sooner.  Treatment will depend on where the fracture is located. If the joint is fractured, it will need to be repaired to prevent poor healing and early arthritis. This may be done with orthopedic wire, screws, or a combination of both. If the shoulder blade is fractured, then your cat may need only to rest for one to two months. If you cannot immediately take your cat to the vet, you should call to receive instructions. Whether it is an open or closed fracture, movement will cause your cat pain and can aggravate the damage. You want to keep her as immobile as possible until you can get her to the vet. Again, the goal is to keep your cat as immobile as possible. Put a towel in the box or carrier to help keep you cat comfortable during transport. Dressing (covering with a clean cloth or gauze) is necessary for a compound fracture, but you should not try to bandage your cat’s shoulder in order to immobilize it, whether the fracture is open or closed. Immobilizing shoulders is very difficult, and your injured cat is unlikely to be in a cooperative mood. The struggles during bandaging will likely do more harm than any good the bandage might do. In the unlikely event that your cat's shoulder has a compound fracture, the goal is to cover the exposed end of the bone to prevent infection, not to create a perfect bandage. You can loosely wind sterile gauze around your cat to cover the bone, or simply drape the gauze or a clean cloth over it. Try to disturb the bone as little as possible.  Do not try to push the bone back under the skin. Take your cat to the vet immediately after covering the wound. The bone and wound will need to be sterilized, surgically realigned, and stitched up.
A: Take your cat to the vet as quickly as possible. Place your cat in a box or crate to limit her movement until you can take her to the vet. Keep your cat in the small box or carrier for the trip to the vet. Do not attempt to bandage your cat’s shoulder. Dress your cat’s compound fracture with a clean bandage before taking her to the vet.

Q: One of the advantages of clip-in extensions is that they are temporary and easy to both apply and remove at home. Removing your extensions will make washing them much easier. Be sure to always remove your clip-ins before showering or swimming. Sometimes the metal used in the clips can rust or otherwise be damaged by water. Just like your natural hair, it's best to detangle extensions before washing them. Gently run a wide-tooth comb to remove any knots. Start at the extension's clip and end at the hair tip. Hair extensions are prone to drying and may need extra care if tangling occurs. If you cannot remove the tangles with the extension dry, try wetting it with detangling spray and trying again. If you still have a stubborn knot, try wetting the hair completely and adding conditioner before combing. Fill up a clean bathroom sink or a small plastic tub with warm water. Avoid using hot water, as this can damage your extensions. However, keep in mind that too-cold water will not effectively rinse grime and shampoo from the extensions. Hold the extension by the clip and dip it into the basin. Avoid getting water on the clip. Run a wide-tooth comb through the hair to make sure it has been evenly wetted. Select a shampoo that is gentle, moisturizing, and free of sulfates. Lather a dollop of shampoo and work it into the hair from just under the clip to the tips. Try not to create tangles, but use the wide-tooth comb again if needed. Lather the extension just like you would washing your own hair. The major difference is the hair in the extension is likely to be much dryer and delicate than your natural hair. Make sure it is soaked through before working in the shampoo to keep in from tangling. Start by dipping the extension back into the basin. Gently squeeze the extension from clip to tip while submerged. Then, delicately run the extension under warm water from the faucet. Use a light-weight moisturizing conditioner. Massage in a dollop of conditioner, focusing on the center of the hair and working up and down. Treat it as you would natural hair. Rinse again with warm water. Remove excess water by gently squeezing the extension with a towel. Hang up your hair extensions to dry straight. This type of hair extension can be conveniently clipped to many surfaces. Avoid blow drying hair extensions, as this may dry out and damage the already delicate hair.
A: Remove your extensions. Detangle your extensions if needed. Prepare a wash basin. Soak the hair extension. Shampoo your hair extension. Rinse your hair extension with warm water. Condition your hair extension. Allow your hair extension to air dry.

Q: Grease a 9 by 13-inch (22.86 by 33.02-centimeter) casserole dish using cooking spray, oil, or butter. Set the dish aside when you are done. Heat some oil in a large skillet over high heat. Add the peppers and onion and half of the chili and cumin. Stir to combine with a wooden spoon, then cook until the peppers and onion turn golden-brown. Transfer them to a bowl.  Use enough oil to coat the vegetables, but not so much that it pools. About 1 to 2 tablespoons (15 to 30 milliliters) will be enough.  A mild-tasting oil, such as canola or vegetable, will work the best. You can also use a more flavorful one, however, such as avocado or coconut. Add another 1 to 2 tablespoons (15 to 30 milliliters) of oil to the skillet and let it get hot. Add the corn and the rest of the chili and cumin. Stir the corn, then cook it until it turns a golden-brown color. Scrape the corn into the bowl with the peppers and onion. Add about 1 teaspoon of salt to the peppers, onions, and corn. Toss them together to coat, then set the bowl aside. Pour about a third of the enchilada sauce into the bottom of your prepared casserole dish. Use a wooden spoon or a rubber spatula to spread it around; it doesn't have to be perfect. Save the rest of the sauce for the rest of the casserole. Spread half of the tortilla strips across the bottom of the casserole dish. Spread all of the beans on top in an even layer, then add half of the roasted vegetables, sauce, and cheese.  Save the rest of the veggies, sauce, and cheese for the next layer. If the beans are difficult to spread, you can mix some water into them. You need just enough to thin them out. About 1 to 2 tablespoons (15 to 30 milliliters) will be plenty. Gently lay the rest of the tortilla strips on top of the cheese layer. Add the rest of the roasted veggies, sauce, and cheese on top. Make sure that you spread the ingredients evenly in each layer. It's ready when the cheese melts and the sauce starts to bubble. Just about anything that you'd put on a taco, burrito, or nacho bowl will work here. Cilantro, guacamole, or sour cream are all delicious options.
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Preheat your oven to 400°F (205°C). Roast the peppers and the onion in a skillet over high heat. Roast the corn in the same skillet. Season the vegetables. Spread some of the sauce across the bottom of the dish. Begin layering the casserole. Repeat your layers. Cover the casserole with foil, then back it for 15 to 20 minutes. Garnish the casserole before serving it.