Cats, especially those walking on the street, are often injured: scratches, bites, cuts. With bites, deep cuts, severe frostbite, it is better to immediately contact your veterinarian. Minor wounds can be treated at home so as not to annoy the animal once again by visiting the clinic.
Instructions
Step 1
Secure the cat carefully and securely with the help of a helper. In the event of a limb injury, it makes sense to put it on your back. You can fix the animal by taking it by the scruff of the neck and connecting a pair of paws “into the lock”. A particularly violent or frightened animal can be swaddled in a towel or blanket, leaving only access to the affected area.
Step 2
Examine the wound. It can be fresh or old. In the first case, blood may ooze from it or a ichor may be released. Old wounds are characterized by inflammation, traces of pus, or scabs.
Step 3
Cut the hair around the wound with sharp scissors. Also, the area around the wound can be lubricated with a neutral cream or petroleum jelly. All this is necessary so that the hair does not get into the wound. A fresh cut or scratch should be rinsed with hydrogen peroxide or chlorhexidine. Carefully remove any dirt and hair from the wound with a cotton swab.
Step 4
Spray the wound with an antiseptic spray. Veterinarians use Terramycin, which is freely available in veterinary pharmacies. But you can use any other medical equivalent of this drug. Shallow scratches can simply be greased with brilliant green.
Step 5
If the cat's blood is bright red and comes out in jerks, then the cat's artery is most likely damaged. In this case, it is recommended to apply a tourniquet above the wound site and contact your veterinarian immediately.
Step 6
Old wounds with traces of inflammation or pus are treated with an antibiotic ointment, such as "Misophene". Apply the ointment to a gauze pad, apply to the wound and bandage. The dressing should be changed every day until the inflammation subsides.
