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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 vegetarian  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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