INPUT ARTICLE: Article: Any liquid dish soap will work for cleaning your shoes. Use about 1 teaspoon (4.9ml) of soap so the water is sudsy but still clear. Stir the cleaning solution with a toothbrush so it's evenly mixed. Soap and water work best on all kinds of shoes, including white leather. If you don't want to use dish soap, you can substitute 12 cup (120ml) of white vinegar. Dip the magic eraser into your soapy water and wring it out. Wipe in short back and forth motions along parts of your shoes made of leather, rubber, or plastic. Keep working the eraser until all scuffs and stains are removed. Magic erasers can be found in the cleaning section of your local department store. Dip the head of the toothbrush into the water so the bristles are wet. Work the bristles in small circular motions on the surface of your shoes, focusing on heavily stained areas. Use a slight amount of pressure to work the cleaning solution into the shoe's fabric. Keep the toothbrush you use to clean out of the bathroom to avoid any confusion. Use either a cloth or paper towel to pat the soapy water and dirt off of the shoe. Avoid wiping the towel across the shoe's fabric since you could spread the dirt across the fabric again. Don't try to completely dry your shoes with the towel. Just lift off the excess cleaning solution from the surface. After you initially pat them with a towel, put them in a well-ventilated area in your home so they can dry completely. Leave them alone for at least 2-3 hours before wearing them again. Clean your shoes at night so you can leave them to dry overnight.

SUMMARY: Mix dish soap into 1c (240ml) of warm water. Clean the soles and rubber pieces with a magic eraser. Scrub stains with a stiff-bristled toothbrush. Pat excess water away with a towel. Let your shoes air dry.

INPUT ARTICLE: Article: Cat food comes in a vast array of types: dry food, semi-moist, and canned are the common types. Dry food is easily and efficiently stored, but cats go wild for the taste of semi-moist and canned foods. The latter types can add more fluid to the cat's diet than dry foods. In general, food type comes down to owner preference. Occasionally, a cat with a medical condition might need one type over another. Consult your veterinarian for recommendations. Like other animals, cats have some specific nutritional needs. They are "obligate carnivores," which means they need animal proteins to avoid severe health consequences. Ask your vet for suggestions about a good quality food. Cheaper products may not provide enough nutrition to keep your cat happy and healthy. Look for cat foods that list large amounts of animal meat like beef, chicken, turkey, or fish. Also look for important amino acids like taurine and arginine and fatty acids like arachidonic and linoleic acid. Avoid feeding your cat human foods unless you have cleared the food with your veterinarian. Some human foods can make a cat severely sick or are even toxic to cats (e.g., chocolate). In general, cats are fed according to age, weight and activity levels. They prefer to eat frequent, small meals throughout the day. Ask your vet for recommendations on what and how to feed your cat if you have any reservations. Follow your veterinarian's recommendations closely and make sure your cat gets plenty of exercise, as obesity is one of the biggest health issues facing cats today. Obese cats are more likely to develop diabetes when they approach middle age. Extra weight also contributes to arthritis, heart disease, and other health problems in cats.

SUMMARY: Decide what type of food to feed your cat. Choose a good brand of cat food. Follow your cat food's suggested feeding guide. Don't overfeed your cat.

INPUT ARTICLE: Article: An Epipen auto injects epinephrine to counteract an anaphylactic reaction. If there is the possibility of anaphylaxis, get a prescription for this medical device. Be sure to always have your Epipen with you. For children, it is useful to have one at school and the other at home to bring with them wherever they go. Adults and adolescents should carry their Epipen with them at all times. Discuss with your doctor the proper technique for injection. It's vital that you cultivate a community that can protect the individual with the peanut allergy. Take special care at school. A substantial proportion of food allergies occur in school, and these reactions can be fatal. Over a two-year period, schools can expect that approximately 18% of students with food allergies will have at least one reaction at school. Educate the school nurse, family members, and caregivers as to the prompt use of the Epipen in the event of possible ingestion of peanuts. ead labels carefully. It's important to become very familiar with how to read labels. Manufacturers are required to include peanuts on food labels if there is any exposure. This includes phrases such as "may contain peanuts" or "made in a facility that shares equipment that processes peanuts." Anaphylaxis can be caused by more than just peanut allergies, such as bee stings. Food allergies comprise the leading cause of anaphylaxis in children under age four who are given emergency medical help. Assume that a person has a peanut allergy until he can be tested by an allergist. In the United States, there are roughly 30,000 episodes of anaphylaxis, 2,000 hospitalizations, and 200 deaths per year. If an individual has an anaphylactic reaction, she should be taken to the emergency room immediately. She will also need an immediate injection of epinephrine from a medical device like an Epipen. The doctor may perform one or more of the following procedures on the affected individual. In 90% of cases, these procedures will prevent the patient's death from anaphylaxis. The individual will receive an IV of epinephrine in the emergency room. The patient will be placed on a ventilator if she is experiencing respiratory failure or laryngospasm, which indicates that respiratory failure is forthcoming. It is crucial that the person is intubated (a tube will be placed in the trachea) before the larynx begins spasms and will not permit intubation. The patient may receive H2-blockers such as Pepcid or Zantac via IV, which will decrease a histamine response. The patient may receive blood pressure support with vasopressors if need be. Delays in recognition of anaphylaxis were associated with delays in administration of epinephrine. Even in cases where anaphylaxis was quickly identified and the patient was quickly treated with epinephrine injection, 10% still died. The person will likely be observed for several hours either on the medical wards or in the ER after the reaction, as a second, delayed response may manifest in a few hours. This observation period is vital to ensure a safe discharge.

SUMMARY:
Get a prescription for an Epipen. Talk with family members, caregivers, and school officials about the allergy. . Expect a peanut allergy if the individual has an anaphylactic reaction. Get immediate medical attention with anaphylaxis.