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Cat First Aid

First Aid and Emergency Care

A guide to understanding your cat's complex issues.

Elaine Wexler-Mitchell, D.V.M.

Accidents happen, and being prepared for an emergency is part of the responsibility that comes with being a cat owner. Always care for your cat in a manner that prevents most accidents from happening, but know what to do if an emergency situation arises despite your best efforts.

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Kristine -- This is a matter for the vet to diagnose and help correct. It sounds like a dental issue that shouldn't be ignored. Please take your cat to a vet as soon as you can. Explain to them your financial situation and see if you can work out some kind of financing.
CatChannelEditor, Irvine, CA
Posted: 5/21/2012 10:20:54 AM
My ct came home the a week ago now he had a bad cut on his foot. I took him to the vet. They cleaned him up gave him mes for pain and antibiotics. Now he isn't ating well t all can't chew hard food. I have ben cooking him chicken. But his jaw is chattering and he is druelling terrible. They sid he had a bad smell in his mouth but I did not have enough money to have any more tests done. Could you tell me what this may be.
Kristine, Nashville, TN
Posted: 5/18/2012 11:28:23 AM
My vet said scrape the nail against dry soap to stop bleeding from nails.
vezna, sydney, MD
Posted: 12/3/2011 10:58:23 PM
my cat has just been diagnosed with asthma by my vet.her symptoms are rapid deep breathing,drinking loads of water and not eating at all.she just stays in one spot unless i move her to try and get her to drink/eat.she had 3injections frm the vet:steroid,antibiotic and diretic.i had her as a stray around 5years ago so not sure of her age.
michelle, newport, GA
Posted: 9/19/2011 3:23:27 PM
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