Cat Fight Wounds
The cat fight wounds in the skin become infected frequently. The bites given by other cats are the most frequent wounds of this type. They can leave small superficial-not major hurts that a small knot or tangle of hair in the point where it has penetrated the tooth- but under the skin an abscess full of pus is formed. This infection can propagate to other parts of the body and cause a serious disease.
Has the cat participate some fight?
Has he stepped on some sharp object?
Has he suffered a perforation in the skin due to a cut?
Has he received a shot or stab? YES
Go to the veterinarian NOW
Does he have the object fixed yet? Yes
Do not try to extract it. Go to the veterinarian NOW
Is the zone reddish, aching and warm wound?
It is full of pus or festering? YES
Infection. Go to the veterinarian the same day
Besides the penetrating wound, Does he have fever, weakness or loss of the appetite? YES
Infection. Go to the veterinarian the same day.
Bites of other animals and abscesses
- Calm the cat. Immobilize and put him a muzzle if it is necessary. You do not put in danger; the cat might bite and scratch you if he is still scared or painful.
- If the wounded wound is in the chest, cover it with a clean and humid cloth. Bandage it with the sufficient strength for plugging it.
- Monitor the possible appearance of a shock, do the CPR if it is necessary, and look immediately for veterinary attention.
- If the abdomen is perforated and the internal organs are at sight, wash them immediately with clean water when it is possible, wrap the abdomen of the animal with a humid and warm sheet, maintain him sheltered and go urgently to veterinarian
- If the perforation affects a muscle, clean the wound with oxygenated water diluted to 3 per cent, maintain the cat sheltered, Look for any symptom of shock and go to the veterinarian urgently.
Do not use antiseptics not even disinfectants in wounded wounds in the chest and abdomen. The bites in the legs produces swelling, lameness and changes of conduct.
