Unfortunately, many cats are crushed. Street animals and pets die every year on the roads, often what happens is that they are blinded by the car’s headlights and cannot escape.
It is also normal for cats to take refuge under cars to avoid the sun and take a nap, in all cases injuries caused by these accidents can be very serious and require veterinary care in most cases.
- In this Article of Animal Expert we will explain the most common injuries caused by the crushing of a cat and how to act in this situation.
- Then check first aid for a crushed cat.
If you find a crushed cat it is important that you do not take too long, if you are lying on the ground make sure you breathe and have a pulse, at the following points we will explain how to treat the different lesions in cats.
If the shot wasn’t very strong, the cat can take refuge under nearby cars, it will get very scared and even if it’s a domestic cat, it will try to be alone.
Give him space and come slowly. When you reach it, you can use a blanket or towel to wrap it up, so you’ll avoid scratches and lift it without putting too much pressure on it, if you have a cat carrier use it to carry that.
It is essential to take it to the veterinarian as soon as possible, although, as we will see below, first aid can be administered, it is essential that the cat is cared for by a specialist.
Even if you don’t see external injuries, remember that you may suffer internal injuries that require veterinary care, don’t give them food or water because your veterinarian is likely to treat you.
After bruising or trauma, the cat may experience a state of shock, which is characterized by the following symptoms:
In extreme cases, it can lead to death. We must act as soon as possible and very gently.Pat him wrapped in a blanket to take him to the vet.
When the cat is unconscious you have to pay attention to its breathing, if it is irregular and it has difficulty breathing, the cat should be placed on its side with its head slightly tilted up, this will facilitate its breathing. If you can’t hear your breathing, take your pulse. The best place to take a cat’s pulse is in the groin, where the hind legs meet the hips.
Since the cat has no conscience, we don’t know when it hurts, so it’s best to place it on a flat surface to move it, you can use cardboard and place a blanket or towel on top.as little as possible and call the vet immediately.
If your wounds aren’t deep and don’t bleed too much, you can heal them, or at least disinfect and clean them before receiving veterinary treatment.Always use suitable materials.
Clean the wound with a saline solution to remove dirt, the fur that surrounds it can be cut very carefully so that it does not enter the wound, especially if it is a long-haired cat, once clean use a gauze and a diluted iodized disinfectant (iodine, betadine, etc.) to treat the wound.
You can use what you use for yourself, but still diluted in a ratio of 1:10, 1 part iodine and 9 parts water.
Once assisted by the veterinarian, you will likely recommend the use of a healing ointment that will speed up healing time.
If the wound is not deep you can clean it as explained in the previous point, if the cat bleeds, with a lot of blood, you should squeeze the wound with a gauze or towel and go immediately to the veterinarian.
Ideally, to cover the wound with a sterile and elastic bandage, it is not advisable to wear a tourniquet, since they stop traffic and can be dangerous, if the bleeding is in one leg you can do it, but you should not press too hard and should never keep it for more than 10 or 15 minutes.
When pedestrians collide, cats often suffer internal injuries, if you see that the cat is bleeding from the nose or mouth is because it has internal injuries, they are very serious injuries that require urgent medical attention.
Do not cover the cat’s nose or mouth, wrap it very carefully in the cage and take it immediately to the veterinarian.
When dislocations or fractures occur at either end, it can be difficult to lift the cat, they are very painful and cause you a lot of stress, so you’ll be defensive, talk to him calmly until you get close.Do not move carefully to avoid injury and never attempt to cure a fracture at home, as it needs medical attention.
In many cases, fractures occur in the ribs and can even puncture a lung, which is difficult to determine with the naked eye.If you think the fracture is in the left leg, for example, place it on the right side to carry it, always with the utmost care.
This article is for informational purposes only, in Animal Expert.com.br we cannot prescribe veterinary treatments or make any type of diagnosis, we suggest taking your pet to the veterinarian in case of any type of condition or discomfort.
If you would like to read articles similar to, we recommend that you visit our First Aid section.