What should I do if my cat has an injury?
In case of inflammation from a cat injury involving soft tissue, or swelling around even bony trauma, an anti-inflammatory could very possibly be helpful. Do not medicate your cat without talking to your veterinarian directly for dosage, etc. Prednisolone is commonly used in cats as a steroidal anti-inflammatory.
Is it possible for a cat to break its leg?
Cat Injury. Cat play can get pretty intense at times. Poor cats health can lead to problems jumping up or down, resulting in a cat injury. I have seen cats that have broken their leg indoors, displaced their knee caps, had their tails or toes broken under chairs or in doors and many other unpleasant occurrences.
Can a cat be injured in an outdoor enclosure?
So many traumatic injuries would not occur if your cat was indoors. If you feel your kitty must have outdoor time, look into outdoor cat enclosures. They give your cat outdoor time, but safely.
What happens if a cat is hit by a car?
Pets hit by cars, of course, top the list. Other animals, including other cats, can attack your precious kitty and cause extreme harm, even death. Your cat can also acquire feline immunodeficiency virus or feline leukemia virus from other cats outdoors.
How can you tell if a cat is injured?
That’s because their wild side is programmed to avoid showing weakness. Think about it, a visibly injured cat is a magnet for predators. Signs of pain and injury may be obvious, like bleeding, limping and swelling, but they may also be more subtle, like hiding, lethargy and diminished appetite.
How to take care of an injured cat at home?
Having a vet direct pet parents’ home care efforts can keep them from inflicting accidental damage. If you feel up to the task of treating minor cat injuries at home, here are some pointers: Clean minor wounds with warm water and dry them with a clean kitchen towel or a wad of soft paper towels.
What should I do if my cat has a puncture wound?
If the laceration is long or deep, or if it is a puncture wound, you can clean around the edges as already described, but do not flush the wound itself. Let the veterinarian do that. Once you have done all that you can, take your cat to your veterinarian. Are There Eco-Friendly Cat Litter Disposal Options?
When to call the vet for an injured cat?
If loosening a collar allows your cat to wiggle out of it, call your vet immediately. Vets belabor this point because a collar is often the only thing keeping an injured cat from making her wounds worse.
