Cats are natural adventurers. They are very easy to get hurt in daily life, not to mention when they are in estrus. Because of jealousy and fights, they are scarred. Pet owners are always very distressed when they see their cats covered with scars. It is necessary to keep some exclusive medicines and learn to deal with these traumas.

1. Three common trauma factors for cats

1. Conflict during estrus

During estrus, there is jealousy and fights. During estrus, many cats, especially male cats, become more violent in temperament, and it is easy to conflict with other cats.

2. Cats scramble for food from each other

Group fights are easily caused when cats scramble for food, and this situation mostly occurs in cats who often go out Special attention should be paid to cats who are out and about.

3. Accidental stab wounds and scratches

Some cats are easily stabbed or scratched by sharp objects such as iron wires when they go out, especially cats who like to climb high Low, and drilled into sparsely populated corners, where it is easy to have some debris, etc.

2. Pets Emergency methods for cat trauma

1. Scratching and biting each other

When cats fight or come back from outside, Be sure to check for any wounds. When you find a bite, you must first disinfect it first, and then accept the veterinarian's diagnosis and treatment to ensure the cat's health and safety.

2. The cat is burnt by fire

(1) If there is a slight burn on the feet, etc., first wrap the cat with a towel, and quickly cool the affected part with running water. Most importantly .

(2) If the head is burnt, apply cold compresses with ice cubes first, then wrap the affected part with a bandage, and then apply cold compresses with ice cubes from the top of the bandage, and seek medical attention immediately.

(3) When the whole body is burned, it is necessary to quickly soak the whole body in water, then wrap it in a cold wet towel, and feed the lotion diluted with water at the same time to prevent dehydration.

Do not apply the ointment immediately, but cool the affected area with running water first.

3. Bone injury and fracture

(1) If you have a fracture and you cannot walk, or drag your feet, do not touch the affected part casually, so as not to damage the nerves or blood vessels.

(2) If the wound is on the back, you can lie on your side on a wooden board and fix it with a rope.

(3) If there is deformation, trauma, or protruding bone, put a towel under the fracture site, and then take it to the doctor for emergency treatment.

When the fracture occurs, please fix the affected area and do not pull it at will.

4. Falling and drowning

If the cat fails to drown under the expected circumstances, you can grab the back foot with both hands, hang it upside down for ten to twenty seconds, and then swing up and down for three to twenty seconds. Four times, let the water entering the lungs spit out; when breathing is weak, artificial respiration can be performed.

Because the cat's hair is slender and less oily, it cannot exclude water and is most afraid of getting wet.

5. Accidental traffic accident

You can simply visually inspect the condition of the trauma. If the blood flow does not stop, you can first find the location of the bleeding, and then cut off the body hair around the wound. Foreign bodies or glass fragments must be removed first, simple hemostasis should be performed first, and immediate medical attention should be sent to the doctor.

Sometimes cats don't appear to be traumatized, but after a day or two they develop symptoms such as blood in the urine or vomiting.

6. Eat fishbone piercing the throat

Press the left thumb and index finger behind the canines to open the mouth, pull out the tongue, and illuminate the throat with a flashlight Then use the round tweezers at the front end to carefully remove the foreign body. If you feel difficult or can't get the point, don't force it, it is better to send it to the doctor urgently.

Be careful if you notice your cat suddenly stops eating, or rubs its mouth with its front foot or drools in pain.

7. Foreign objects fall into the eyes

Once the foreign objects enter the eyes, the cat will constantly rub the eyes that are bloodshot and weeping. The best way is to go to the doctor immediately, and it is more appropriate for the veterinarian to deal with it urgently. To prevent the cat from constantly rubbing the eyes with the forefoot, wrap the cat's forefoot with a bandage.

The use of human eye drops to help the cat wash the foreign body will make the condition worse.

3. Prepare first aid supplies for cats

1. Basic preparations for normal use

(1) Medical alcohol: used for disinfection, especially during injections; it can also be used for fever Rub it on the foot pad to cool down; or clean the ear, it is easy to clean with alcohol.

(2) Normal saline: for daily care. Wipe your teeth, wipe the outside of your eyes, wipe your nose, wipe your mouth. It can also be used for rehydration when you are sick.

(3) Glucose: When sick, do not eat to supplement energy. But feeding too much will affect the diet.

(4) Nutritional cream for cats: better nutritional supplements, very expensive.

(5) Iodine: for parents, disinfected when scratched or bitten by cats. Remember: cats are not allowed to use iodine!

2. Preparation of equipment and equipment

(1) Scissors: used to remove the hair around the wound, especially the place with skin diseases Be sure to shave.

(2) Disposable injection needle: injection or feeding. Water or feed when sick.

(3) Thermometer: The normal body temperature of a cat is about 38.7 degrees.

3. Drugs for external use

(1) Erythromycin ointment: antibacterial ointment, used to treat trauma. After cleaning with soap and water, apply to smaller wounds.

(2) Chloramphenicol eye drops: used to wash eyes; it can also be used for eye redness or increased mucus.

(3) Erythromycin eye ointment: The effect is similar to that of eye drops, but it lasts longer than eye drops, and it is very good for treating mild inflammation of the eyes.

(4) Ringworm net solution for animals: The effect of treating ringworm in cats is very good.

When pet owners prepare medicines for cats, they must pay attention to one point, that is, some medicines used by cats are exclusive, and medicines used by humans are not allowed, such as eye drops. It can make your cat's condition worse.