emergency medical care needed for a kitten with burns on 30 % of her body. she wants to live?

Question

I was wondering if anyone knows of whom could help me with a kitten that was put in a pillow case , and lit on fire and thrown in the alley. We took her to a vet we only had a hundred dollars they.gave her a shot of antibiotics .and shaved a couple of spots by her head. . A week went by we noticed that their were more spots on her body that had bad burns theres no skin .so we took her to another vet paid a hundred and twenty dollars they gave her more antibiotics and shaved all the burns and wrapped her up .. its been a nother week now were out of money she needs medical care. She wants to live so much
Can can anyone tell us how to care for her open burn wounds .and what kind of an
antibiotics thats safe to fight infections . she really needs emergency care its 4:40 am october 31 2006 my name is (caring) Marciene Alexander
1090 Obispo Ave #40
Long Beach, CA , 90804

LOS ANGELES AERA


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Answer 1

Hi Marciene...Here is a website which shows how to treat 1st-2nd-3rd degree burns in cats: http://health.howstuffworks.com/how-to-treat-a-cat-that-is-burned.htm

Cats are naturally curious and always getting into things they shouldn't, so an important part of cat care is knowing how to treat a cat that is burned. There are different kinds of burns that can happen around any household, so knowing how to care for each type of burn is important. Cats have a high threshold of pain, so you must look for signs that a burn has occurred.

A cat may experience first, second, or third degree burns or a chemical burn. Products such as drain cleaners or paint thinner can cause serious skin damage or, if swallowed, poisoning. To prevent accidents of this nature, these products should be kept out of the cat's reach.

A burned cat is likely to be frightened, especially if he or she thinks it's being cornered by you. Use extreme caution when approaching a cat that you suspect has a burn. To provide proper cat care, use the following tips.

First or Second Degree Burns

The warning signs for a first-degree burns include fur intact or singed, painful lesions, or red skin with possible blisters. Warning signs for second-degree burns include singed fur and painful lesions that turn tan with swelling and blistering.

Step 1: Approach the cat carefully. If your cat is nervous or anxious, restrain the cat if necessary.

Step 2: Apply cold water or ice packs to the burned area; leave in contact with the skin for 15 minutes. Do not apply ointment or butter.

Step 3: If burns cover a large part of the body or are located where the cat can lick them, cover with a sterile dressing. Do not use cotton.

Step 4: Wrap torn rags or other soft material around the dressing and tie or tape just tightly enough to keep it in place.

Step 5: Transport the cat to the veterinarian as soon as possible.


Third Degree Burns

The signs for third degree burns include destruction of an entire skin area, black or pure white lesions, or fur that pulls out easily. Also, watch for signs of shock, which include pale or white cat gums as well as rapid heartbeat and breathing.

Step 1: Approach the cat carefully. If your cat is nervous or anxious, restrain the cat if necessary. Do not apply ointment or butter.

Step 2: Apply a sterile dressing over the burned area. Do not use cotton.

Step 3: Wrap torn rags or other soft material around the dressing and tie or tape just tightly enough to keep it in place.

Step 4: Transport the cat to the veterinarian immediately.


Chemical Burns

The signs for chemical burns include chemical odor such as turpentine, gasoline, or insecticide; reddened skin; and pain. Any external chemical exposure can become an internal poisoning due to the cat licking and cleaning the area.

Step 1: Approach the cat carefully. If your cat is nervous or anxious, restrain the cat if necessary.

Step 2: Wash the area thoroughly with mild soap or shampoo and water. Lather well and rinse thoroughly. Repeat as many times as necessary to remove the chemical. Do not use solvents of any kind.

Step 3: Apply a soothing antibiotic ointment to the affected area.

Step 4: Call the veterinarian to receive further instructions.

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I hope one of the following agencies listed below may be able to offer you financial assistance:

Cats In Crisis Nine Lives Emergency Fund
This organization offers $150-$200 for cats with illnesses not covered under their other funds to pay for vet bills, treatments, etc. to individuals who are unemployed, receiving government assistance, on Medicare/Medicaid or have other reasons for needing financial help.
http://www.catsincrisis.org/nineLivesFund.html

AAHA Helping Pets Fund
AAHA-accredited veterinary practice applies for a grant on behalf of the pet in need. For veterinary practices, assistance is limited to $700 per calendar year. Each pet and family is limited to $500 per calendar year. Owners must be able to document their financial hardship by being on food stamps, unemployment, SSI, Medicaid or TANF or similar, if in Canada. In certain situations, if the vet signs a letter stating the owner has financial hardship, the grant may also be approved. They will only pay for needed medical care for sick pets.
http://www.aahahelpingpets.org/root/

Care Credit
CareCredit, offers no fee, interest free loan plans (for periods up to 36 months) with a low monthly payment for Veterinary Medicine. These plans can be very helpful and are much lower in costs than credit cards, bank loans, etc. They also offer loans for longer periods at a rate of 9.9% interest.
http://www.carecredit.com/

Feline Veterinary Emergency Assistance
Provides financial assistance to cat and kitten guardians who are unable to afford veterinary services to save their companions when life-threatening illness or injury strikes.
http://www.fveap.org/

Help-A-Pet
A nonprofit organization which provides financial assistance for the medical care of pets whose owners are unable to afford the expense. If your income is less than $20,000 (individual) or $40,000 (family), you may qualify for up to $500.
http://www.help-a-pet.org/

In Memory of Magic (IMOM)
Helping people help pets. To better the lives of sick, injured and abused companion animals. Dedicated to insure that no companion animal has to be euthanized simply because their caretaker is financially challenged. Four different funds.
http://www.imom.org/

LifeLine/LifeLine Rescue by United Animal Nations
Aids companion animals in times of life-threatening emergencies when their caregivers, with low or no incomes, are unable to afford the entire cost of treatment
http://www.uan.org/lifeline/index.html

Pets Are Loving Support
Located in Sonoma, CA, and assisting people with AIDS, this not for profit arranges discounted veterinary services for its clients' animals, and provide an interest free loan and payment plan for clients with financial needs.
http://www.sonic.net/~pals/index.html

The Pet Fund
Provides financial assistance to owners of domestic animals who need veterinary care. The "triage" system for deciding which cases to fund is based on the stated financial need of the animal owner, the opinion of the treating veterinarian as to the medical necessity and urgency of the treatment needed, and the demonstrated capability of the animal owners to be responsible for their animals. Owners need to complete an application and funding agreement and provide proof of income. Vets will have to sign a waiver and provide an estimate of treatment costs. They advise you to call first [phone]. Grants are capped at $500.

Answer 2

Have you tried doing a search for burn treatments? Here's something I found:

http://www.doctordog.com/catbook/catburn.html
Treatment: Apply cool compresses (not ice packs) to small burns for 30 minutes to relieve pain. Replace as compress becomes warm. Clip away hair and wash gently with a surgical soap. Blot dry. Apply Silvadene Cream or Triple Antibiotic Ointment. Protect the area from rubbing by wrapping it with a loose-fitting gauze dressing.

I know you probably want to keep this poor kitten, but if all else fails, is there a no-kill shelter you can go to that can take care of her?

Good luck!!

Answer 3

go to the drug store and ask the pharmacist for Flamazine....it's not expensive. It will help treat the burn and it has an antibiotic in it, then wrap her again. you're going to need to change the dressing morning and night. Sterilize everything. Contact your local SPCA, they may be able to help. Call every vet in your area, tell them your story and ask for help, one of them might, look at her and treat her for free. Show her love and give her a reason to keep fighting. Pray, God hears all prayers, even for our pets. She's lucky to have found you. Good Luck, I hope she'll be ok

Answer 4

Try some Aloe Vera. If you can find it a product called Lucky Tiger is great for burns. Possibly try barber shops as that is where I found it. It is a salve. I know it works as my son had a very bad burn on his hand and the doctors salve caused him much pain so I went to the Lucky Tiger and no pain and healed faster and no problems.

Answer 5

E-mail my dad at [e-mail]. My stepmom is a cat loving nurse and just happens to be on vacation this week. She'll probably have some good advice. Good luck!