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Cat First Aid Tips
In any emergency, try to remain calm and think clearly. Approach your injured
cat in quiet, non-threatening manner and speak in a soothing tone of voice. If
possible, ask someone to help you with emergency measures because a cat is
usually not a cooperative patient.
If a cat is injured or difficult to handle, the best way to carry it to the
veterinarian is to wrap it in a folded blanket or a small rug. Extreme pain can
cause even the most placid cat to become difficult cat to manage. A cat with a
suspected fracture can also be transported to the veterinarian in a carrying
case, a cardboard box, or even a litter pan.
Covering the cat with a blanket, shirt or jacket is also recommended to conserve
its body heat. When an animal is severely hurt or ill, and especially if it
becomes unconscious, the mechanisms that maintain and conserve body temperature
fail to function properly. Without prompt treatment, shock and death may result.
Saving time is crucial in any emergency. It is best to think the unthinkable
and be prepared. Keep information concerning emergency contacts for your cat
near your telephone and in you billfold. This information should include the
telephone number and address of your veterinarian, the closest pet emergency
clinic that has night and weekend hours, as well as telephone numbers for local
poison control centers. If you should have to rush your cat to your
veterinarian, telephone first to be certain he or she will be in the office to
receive your cat.
In case of poisoning or suspected poisoning, if possible, bring a sample of
the poison to the veterinarian in its original container, or a portion of any
ingested plant or berry, or any vomitus. If you cannot reach a veterinarian
immediately, contact the nearest poison control center.
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