Cat First Aid: A Concise Quick-Reference Guide

The average life expectancy of cats was about ten years just a few decades ago. Currently many live for close to 20 years through improved nutrition, vaccination and with improved standards of care. A large number of people keep their cats vaccinated by visiting veterinary services while maintaining regular treatment programs against parasites, for example, fleas, and worms.However, a huge challenge is faced when deciding when a cat needs veterinary care for varying conditions and what conditions are termed as emergencies.Before deciding if and when your cat needs veterinary care, it is important to undertake some few first aid measures. Table of Contents:FACTORS TO CONSIDER WHEN ADMINISTERING FIRST AID FOR YOUR CAT 6What to do in a catastrophe 6FIRST AID- THE BASICS 8Restrain 8Respiration 9Heart Rate and Pulse 9Mucous Membrane Color and Capillary Refill Time 10ORDER OF IMPORTANCE 11Shock 11Artificial Respiration and Heart Massage 12Wounds 14Bandaging 16Transporting an Injured Cat 17SITUATIONS THAT REQUIRE VETERINARY SERVICES AND ATTENTION 191. Body Temperature 192. Behavior 203. Breathing 204. Mobility and General Appearance 215. Odors 216. Dehydration 227. Eye Conditions 228. Ear conditions 23EXAMINATION OF BODY PARTS 25Examination of The Head and Neck 25Examination of The Chest, Abdomen and Legs 25Examination of Tail, Anus and Genitals 25The Skin and Fur 26The Alimentary System 27The Bladder 27COPING IN EMERGENCY SITUATIONS 28Problems with Kittening 28Burns 30Constipation 30Convulsions/Seizures 31Coughing 32Diabetes Emergencies 32Diarrhea 33Drowning 35Electric Shock 35Ear Injuries 36Eye Injuries 36Fainting 37Fractures 38Frostbite and Hypothermia 39Heart Failure 40Heatstroke 40Injury to Skin 41Lameness 44Losing Balance 45Mouth Conditions 45Nasal Problems 46Poisoning and Forms of Poisons 47Skin Contact 47Inhaled 48Swallowed 48Acid poisons 49Alkaline poisons 49Rodent Poison 50Slug and Snail Bait-Metaldehyde 51Antifreeze-Ethylene Glycol 51Aspirin 51Illegal Drugs, For Example, Cannabis and Ecstasy 52Sedatives, Antidepressants and Anti Anxiety Drugs 52Porcupine Quills 54Puncture Wounds 54Scratching 56Bites 57Snake Bite 57Spider Bites 58Swallowed Objects 59Swollen Paws 59Urinary Problems 60Vomiting 60OBSERVATION CHECKLIST FOR YOUR CAT 63ITEMS NEEDED IN A FIRST AID KIT 64Medication 64List of information 65

• | Author: Jeremy Jones|Jeremy Jones M Sc
• | Publisher: CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform
• | Publication Date: Oct 10, 2016
• | Number of Pages: 60 pages
• | Language: English
• | Binding: Paperback
• | ISBN-10: 1539439240
• | ISBN-13: 9781539439240