First Aids for the Cat That Is Conscious

When an emergency happens, remember that the first thing that you have to do is to value the situation and the condition of the cat. Do not lose time with injuries of small consideration, such as cuts and wounds. Immobilize the animal when needed, be alert before any symptoms of shock, examine him in search of any indication of which his life is in risk and, only then, proceed to give him first aids that are necessary for injuries of minor importance.

• Is the cat in pain?
• Has he suffered a collapse?
• Is he languishing?
• Does he present symptoms of shock?
• Is he capable of moving on his own?
• Do you see any relevant injuries?
• Is there any possibility of poisoning?
• Has he suffered any head concussion?

Has he respiratory difficulties?   YES
Go to the veterinarian     NOW
Administer the first aids.

If you believe that the cat's life is in danger, go to the veterinarian immediately, in opposite case, provide him first aids and follow the instructions in the tables.

Aggressiveness and Behavior Changes: Aggressiveness is perfectly normal in many circumstances. However, also it can be a symptom of a disease or injury. A sudden aggressive attitude from the cat unusually placid and docile could be due to pain (especially produced by an obstruction of the bladder), to fever, to a brain injury (tumors included), some infection (hydrophobia included), hurt in the head, convulsions and epileptic fits, diabetic crisis and panic fits (especially after a fight against another cat). In such cases, veterinary attention is needed. If your cat becomes suddenly aggressive, value the following possibilities:

Is the cat low or troublesome?   YES
Go to the veterinarian     NOW

Does he mew or spit hysterically?   YES
Go to the veterinarian     NOW

Has he recovered but is not the same as always? YES
Phone the veterinarian for advice

Has he recovered and behaves normally? (Look for the motive of this aggressive conduct).    YES
Phone the veterinarian for advice.

1. Be protected – you as well as the rest of people and animals in the house –of his bites and scratches.
2. Reduce the sensory stimulus of the feline eliminating the noises and the light.
3. When the cat has calmed down, speak to him with tenderness. If he allows you, put him in a calm room for several hours
4. If it does not calm down and it's no risk of hydrophobia, put a blanket over the cat, put him in his basket of transport and take him to the veterinarian.. When there are any possibilities that hydrophobia is the cause of the change of conduct, ask for professional assistance from your veterinary, or public services.