INPUT ARTICLE: Article: When the cat does start to breathe on her own again, keep her under very close observation. If you haven't done so already, get her to the vet for a thorough check-up and to fix any injuries or bleeding. A vet visit is vital. Your cat needs to be checked for internal injuries and fractures or broken bones. In some cases, emergency surgery may be required after she has stabilized. Your pet may still be in shock. A cat in shock must be treated by the vet. Be aware that your veterinarian may need to keep your cat for a few days to observe her and get her back to optimal health. After your cat is released to you again, make sure that you follow the veterinarian's instructions for care. Administer any medications that your veterinarian prescribes and observe your cat closely. A cat who has had a severe health problem that required CPR may be at risk of other problems or even death. Make sure that you notify your veterinarian right away if your cat shows signs of a problem and schedule regular check-ups for your cat to help keep him healthy.

SUMMARY: Check the cat often for breathing and a heartbeat or pulse. Follow the veterinarian's instructions for care. Contact the veterinarian again if the cat shows signs of a problem.

INPUT ARTICLE: Article: Meyer lemons are darker in color and sweeter than conventional lemons. Their peak season begins in November and ends in March, making winter a great time to make preserved lemons. Meyer lemons are traditionally used in place of conventional lemons in this recipe because their thinner skin makes them easier to preserve properly. Look for lemons with firm, bright flesh. Don't buy lemons that are green and underripe, and avoid lemons with brown spots indicating they're past their prime. If you can't find Meyer lemons, you can preserve conventional lemons instead. It's still best to use lemons when they're in season, during the winter months, since the lemons will taste fresher. You can use a mason jar or another canning jar of any size. A quart-size jar fits enough lemons to last for a year or more, provided you don't need them for every recipe you make. It's important to make sure the jar is sterile before you put the lemons inside; otherwise, you might end up with rotten preserves. Here's how to sterilize a jar: Boil a large pot of water Lower the jar into the water and boil it for five minutes Boil the lid separately Lay the jar and lid out to dry on a clean towel Since you're preserving the entire lemon, peel and all, it's important to scrub the skin to make sure all traces of pesticides and other residue are washed away. Run cold water over the lemons and use a vegetable brush to scrub the skins well. Dry the lemons once you're finished. Use a sharp paring knife to slice the brown stems or stem tips from the ends of the lemons. The stems are inedible, so you want to remove them before you preserve the lemons. Stand a lemon on one end and hold it steady with one hand. With the other hand, use a paring knife to slice the lemon in half lengthwise. Slice through the lemon, but leave the base of the lemon intact; you want the pieces to stay together. Turn the lemon ninety degrees and slice again, so that you make an "x" shape across the top of the lemon and into the flesh. Again, don't slice all the way through the lemon; leave the base intact. Repeat with the remaining lemons.

SUMMARY: Choose ripe Meyer lemons. Sterilize your canning jar. Scrub the lemons' skins. Slice off the stems. Slice the lemons lengthwise, leaving the bases attached. Make a perpendicular lengthwise slice.

INPUT ARTICLE: Article: Line the room from corner to corner with the streamers, or hang them over the entryway to welcome your guests to the party. Use the free-floating balloons to fill in the adjoining ceiling space. If you're decorating a larger venue, consider hanging up a banner. You could also mix-and-match your green decorations with orange and white ones to pay homage to the Irish flag, or deck out the room in rainbow colors as a callback to the leprechaun legend. If you've got a lot of balloons to inflate, renting a helium tank can save you valuable time (and give your lungs a break). Cover your dining or refreshment table with a green tablecloth and pick out white plates for your guests to eat on. Tie it all together with orange napkins or plastic cups. Color-coordinating your dinnerware is a simple, inexpensive way to make sure that all the colors of the flag are represented. Scatter a handful of green sequins or paper shamrocks over the tabletop to provide the finishing touches. Cover the walls with stick-on decals, or look for garlands with the signature three-leaf shape. Some stores even sell novelty shamrock string lights and other party supplies that are a cinch to throw up around the room. Get creative with your use of shamrock decorations. For instance, you could cut out and laminate your own shamrock coasters, or use shamrock-shaped signs to serve as guides for guests visiting your home for the first time. The shamrock is one of the unofficial symbols of Ireland, which means it can go anywhere and everywhere on the holiday devoted to the country's patron saint. Fill a plastic pot with candy coins wrapped in shiny gold leaf. You can use your edible arrangement as a centerpiece for the dining table, or assemble a few of them and place them on various surfaces throughout the room. Stick a rainbow made from pipe cleaners or papier-mache in each pot to lead the way. A prop cauldron leftover from Halloween can make the perfect base for your pot of gold. If you're having trouble finding a suitable container, try painting a few small flower pots black and embellishing them with gold or silver glitter. St. Patrick's Day is an informal occasion for most people. If you'd rather not go to the trouble of giving your home a green and gold makeover, just call up a few of your closest friends and invite them over for some food, drinks, and laughs. The true spirit of the holiday lies in the joy of coming together in celebration. Colorful decorations and accessories may be better suited for workplace festivities and parties aimed at younger kids.

SUMMARY:
Put up green streamers and balloons. Set the table in the national colors of Ireland. Display the shamrock proudly. Create a pot of gold using chocolate coins. Keep things casual.