Problem: Article: Although cats can recover quickly from removal procedures, it is still a good idea to schedule a follow-up appointment with your vet. During this appointment your vet will check to make sure that your cat is not suffering from any lingering pain or infection as a result of the lodged object or removal procedure. Your vet may notice that the foreign body has caused a secondary infection. This happens if the foreign body contained bacteria that was spread to the cat. If this is the case, your vet will prescribe antibiotics to help treat the secondary infection. Follow all instructions provided by your vet for administering the antibiotic. Following the surgery, your vet will most likely prescribe pain medication, as both the surgery and the recovery can be painful for the cat. It is very important that you follow of the instructions provided by the vet when administering medication. For example, your vet may prescribe a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID), such as meloxicam or robenacoxib. Giving your cat wet food can also alleviate pain following this procedure. This type of food is typically softer and will be less irritating if your cat experienced a foreign body lodged in the respiratory system. Talk with your vet to see if this is a suitable option for your cat.
Summary: Schedule a follow-up appointment with your vet. Treat secondary infections with antibiotics. Provide your cat with pain medication. Feed your cat a softer diet.

Problem: Article: Your fingers are excellent and efficient blending tools. While your fingers are not as precise as other tools, they are ideal for blending colors together that cover large areas of your work. It is also quicker to blend with your fingers than it is to grab a tool. When using your fingers, remember to wash your hands frequently to remove the pigment and prevent blending the wrong colors together.  You may wish to wear rubber gloves or finger clots. These will make it easier for you to keep your hands clean and will protect your fingers from being rubbed raw by the sand on the canvas or in the pastels. Keep wet wipes near your workstation to remove the pastels from your hands. It may be difficult to blend areas that are smaller than your fingertips. Pastel brushes and shapers are specifically designed for working with oil pastels. Pastel brushes, which come in a variety of sizes and styles, contain hairs on one end. Pastel shapers, which also come in a variety of sizes and styles, have a flat or tapered rubber end. While flat pastel shapers are ideal for blending large areas of colors together, tapered pastel shapers are perfect for blending minute areas. You may purchase dual-purpose tools that contain a brush on one end and a shaper on the other end. Tortillions, also called stumps, are tightly wound rolls of paper with a pointed end. These inexpensive tools, which are shaped like pencils, are excellent for creating fine details and sharp edges. When the tip of a stump becomes dirty, you can unwrap the wound paper to generate a new, clean tip. These tools come in three sizes: small, medium, and large. A chamois is a soft and flexible piece of leather. This tool is extremely versatile. You may wipe or rub the majority of the chamois across your canvas to blend large areas of color, and you may also wrap a portion of the chamois around your finger to blend pastels in small areas. To clean the chamois, you may either hand wash it or machine wash it. A kneaded rubber tool is a pliable eraser. In addition to functioning as an eraser, this multi-functional tool is also great at blending together oil pastels. You may form and reform the kneaded rubber into various shapes to meet your specific needs. Instead of purchasing traditional art tools, you may use common household items to blend your oil pastels. While these items are not always the preferred tool, they serve as an acceptable replacement when you do not have the right tools on hand. These items include:  Q-tips Cotton balls Cloths  Paper towels
Summary: Blend with your fingers. Use pastel brushes or shapers to blend the colors. Blend with tortillions or stumps. Use a chamois to blend the pastels. Blend with kneaded rubber. Use household items to blend the colors.

Problem: Article: Particularly for minor LPR symptoms, OTC antacid medications such as Tums or Maalox may provide some short-term relief. These medications are only treating the symptoms, and won't have any effect on the LPR condition itself.  If you've been diagnosed with LPR, you may want to talk to your doctor even before taking an antacid or other OTC medication. You should also consult your doctor if you find yourself taking an antacid regularly for more than 7 to 10 days in a row. Proton-pump inhibitors (PPIs), such as Nexium or Prilosec, are not equally effective for everybody. If these medications don’t seem to be helping your LPR symptoms, talk to your doctor about alternatives. If your LPR doesn't improve with changes to your diet, you may want to try a prescription medication that increases the pressure of your weakened sphincters to keep stomach acid down.  There are also prescription drugs that reduce the number of times the sphincters relax. This can reduce or even eliminate reflux. Prescription medications may cause side effects, and some can also interact with other medications you are taking. Talk to your doctor about the risks and benefits of any possible prescriptions, and tell them about other medications you are currently taking. These medications can be helpful in the short-term, but if you find yourself needing them for several months, it may be time to discuss surgical options with your doctor. There are several surgical treatment options for LPR. In most cases, surgical treatment is successful, but it may cause uncomfortable side effects, such as severe bloating.  Your doctor will be able to discuss surgical options with you, and may refer you to a specialist for further evaluation. Keep in mind that surgery typically is a permanent option that cannot be undone, regardless of the side effects you experience as a result.
Summary: Try over-the-counter (OTC) medications. Discuss prescription medication options with your doctor. Consider surgery as a last resort.

Problem: Article: If your parents say no at first, it is not the end of the world. Instead of becoming angry or frustrated, figure out the reasons for why they decided no. Then, ask them what you can do to make it a yes. For example, “How can I change your decision?” or, “What do I need to do to change your mind?” If your parents are undecided, offer to make a compromise. Perhaps your parents are worried that you won’t have time for your schoolwork if you have a job. Or, maybe they are worried about your general safety. Instead of arguing with them, negotiate with them.  If they are worried about school, tell them, “If my grades start to drop, I will quit dog walking.” If they are worried about your safety, tell them, “I will only walk dogs of owners who you and I know and trust.” If they are just generally unhappy with you, tell them, “If you guys allow me to dog walk, I will take more responsibility around the house. I know you want me to be more responsible and mature, but so do I. How can I show you that?” Remember to remain calm if your parents decide on a definitive no. Do not get angry and start yelling, whining, or crying. This will only prove their point—that you are not mature enough to have a job. You want to leave a good impression for the next time you ask them. In the meantime, take more responsibility around the house. Help your parents by doing more chores, taking care of siblings, and by listening and abiding by their rules. If they see an improvement, perhaps they will change their mind about their decision.
Summary:
Figure out why they said no. Make a compromise. Remain calm.