Follow Vet Instructions for Cat Wound Care Almost all injuries heal faster with earlier veterinary intervention. Even the most superficial wounds require immediate attention, and with cats, you never know how painful and complicated a simple limp might be.
Treat every feline injury like an emergency. You might be present when the accident happens, or you might come home to find an injured pet.Īs soon as you spot an injury, call your veterinarian or local animal hospital and let them know you're on your way. Indoor cat injuries are typically sustained from athletic misadventures (failed jumps or falls), furniture accidents (dashing under a rocking chair or recliner), burns (stove or heater mishaps) and door slam injuries. If your cat isn't visibly hurt but is still acting oddly, examine her more closely for signs of an injury. Signs of pain and injury may be obvious, like bleeding, limping and swelling, but they may also be more subtle, like hiding, lethargy and diminished appetite. Think about it, a visibly injured cat is a magnet for predators. That's because their wild side is programmed to avoid showing weakness.
The hardest part of feline injury management is cats' tendency to hide their pain. Learn the basics of cat wound care to help your cat immediately after an injury and while she's recovering from veterinary treatment.
Whether it's a swollen face, a bleeding ear or an impressive limp, feline injuries are common even for indoor kitties. Have you ever come home at the end of a long day to find an injured cat? If you've lived with cats for any length of time, you'll no doubt have a story or two to tell.
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