Emergencies

EMERGENCIES

The first rule is always : DO NOT PANIC !!!

CUTS AND SCRATCHES -
Usually heal themselves once proper first-aid treatment has been administered. Cut the hair away from the wound and apply an antiseptic. Bleeding from a deep cut may not be as serious as it looks.Apply pressure by holding a sterile pad firmly against the wound. Your vet should take a look at any wound of this type as soon as possible since the cat may need a tetanus shot.
BURNS - from whatever source, need immediate treatment.
Keep cold water, or an ice pack on the burn for about 20 minutes, then apply an antibiotic burn ointment. Afterwards, cover the burned area with petroleum jelly and have the cat examined as quickly as possible.
HIT BY A CAR - if your cat hit by a car, never leave it
unattended while you go to the help.Slide it onto a coat or blanket and pull the injured cat to the side of the road. Look for signs of shock, applying pressure bandages wherever they are needed. If the gums appear gray, there are probably internal injuries.Gently wind strips of material around the body like a corset, put the cat in a box and take it to the vet.

BITTEN BY AN INSECT - a cat bitten by an insect and showing signs of an allergic reaction needs medical attention. If you see the stinger of a bee, remove the stinger and apply cold packs or crushed ice to relieve the pain and swelling.
THE HEAT STROKE - heat stroke can result, when a cat is left for a long period in a hot closed car. Among the symptoms of the heat stroke : heavy labored breathing , prostration, increased pulse rate and a staring expression.When you see these symptoms under likely conditions , put the cat in a cool place and wet it thoroughly with cold water.
EXTREME EMERGENCY - in cases of extreme emergency, artificial respiration may be necessary. To force air through the cat's nose , the corrective procedure is as follows: open the cat's mouth to look for obstructions, clean the area of any residual blood and close the cat's mouth. Inhale air, put your mouth over the cat's muzzle and exhale. Remove your mouth. Allow the cat's chest to deflate. Repeat the process 6 times per minute until the cat is partially restored to normal breathing. And go to the vet immediately.

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The first rule is always : DO NOT PANIC !!!

CUTS AND SCRATCHES -

BURNS - from whatever source, need immediate treatment.
Keep cold water, or an ice pack on the burn for about 20 minutes, then apply an antibiotic burn ointment. Afterwards, cover the burned area with petroleum jelly and have the cat examined as quickly as possible.

BITTEN BY AN INSECT - a cat bitten by an insect and showing signs of an allergic reaction needs medical attention. If you see the stinger of a bee, remove the stinger and apply cold packs or crushed ice to relieve the pain and swelling.

The first rule is always : DO NOT PANIC !!!

CUTS AND SCRATCHES -

BURNS - from whatever source, need immediate treatment. Keep cold water, or an ice pack on the burn for about 20 minutes, then apply an antibiotic burn ointment. Afterwards, cover the burned area with petroleum jelly and have the cat examined as quickly as possible.

BITTEN BY AN INSECT - a cat bitten by an insect and showing signs of an allergic reaction needs medical attention. If you see the stinger of a bee, remove the stinger and apply cold packs or crushed ice to relieve the pain and swelling.

BURNS - from whatever source, need immediate treatment.
Keep cold water, or an ice pack on the burn for about 20 minutes, then apply an antibiotic burn ointment. Afterwards, cover the burned area with petroleum jelly and have the cat examined as quickly as possible.