Can anyone tell me what a cat looks like when he has accidently electicuted himself by chewing on a pluged in cord? My cat is acting very strange and I am so scared! No jokes please, just serious answers.
2006-07-22 19:00:55 · 25 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pets ➔ Cats
Cats who have been electrocuted typically have burns inside their mouth, under tounge and on lips. If you think your cat has been get him to a vet immediately. Electrocution can cause a chain of events that quickly leads to accumulation of fluid in the lungs, causing difficulty breathing and ultimately death if untreated. Check the house for signs of chewing, if found go IMMEDIATELY
2006-07-22 19:04:55 · answer #1 · answered by cs 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
From my point of view, the word, "electrocuted" which is what I think you mean by your spelling of the word, "electicuted" means that the animal or person has died from a severe electric shock.
Your cat may have actually received an electric shock from biting into a "live" cord, and if so, should settle down in a while.
2006-07-22 19:04:15 · answer #2 · answered by Augie R 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I've had cats chew through lamp cords before. They got shocked but were OK. Have one cat that did it twice.Use common sense. If the cat is not acting normal, take it to the vet. In the future, try to hide the cords away from the animals so this isn't repeated.
2006-07-22 19:16:55 · answer #3 · answered by kriend 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sit near him and examine him. If it was serious he would be gone.... by now probably.... You can vet him because it might be other things. Keep a watch on him for at least 2-3 hours if you can a close eye. Try getting him or her a drink. It could be many other things but I hope its OK.
Look all over the cat for red marks , cuts anything like that. It could even be fleas.
2006-07-22 19:04:04 · answer #4 · answered by SummerRain Girl 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
call the vet, they usually have an answering service, and they will call you back. Otherwise check to see if he is acting like a drunk person, and check the roof of his mouth and the pads of his feet for burn marks. I have had dogs that have chewed and electrocuted themselves and in a couple of days they are fine, but I would still call the vet. Good Luck
2006-07-22 19:33:28 · answer #5 · answered by pitt bull momma 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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My kat did that and was sick for a long time. We gave her antibiotics because she became susceptible to infections. Go to the vet asap!
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2006-07-22 19:07:40 · answer #6 · answered by whoopswhatever 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I've never seen anything like that (except on that stupid Chevy Chase Christmas movie) but I would take the cat to the vet asap.
2006-07-22 19:03:25 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Did you find chew marks on a cord? I'd say take it to the vet.
2006-07-22 19:03:35 · answer #8 · answered by Pauly 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The act drunken sometimes or lethargic...walk in circles or can't walk at all and make odd head movements usually. Sometimes foam at the mouth or costantly open and close their mouth because they are bothered by burns from the electrocution.
2006-07-22 19:02:55 · answer #9 · answered by Valerie L 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
This is no joke. Your cat will probably lay on the floor in a nonresponsive heap of smoking fur.
2006-07-22 19:03:01 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋