my cat escaped and we found him like four hours later and pretty far away. anyways hi paws were pretty raw and they are very tender. what can i do to help him with this?the pads look like they are blistered and very painful
2006-11-02 06:23:32 · 16 answers · asked by donald k 3 in Pets ➔ Cats
i am in italy-there are no vets that i can take him to,our vet wont see him for two weeks. i like the idea of antibiotic ointment but will it hurt him if he liks it off-which i think he would do anyway
2006-11-02 07:37:44 · update #1
Try a little bit of Neosporin or some vasoline.
2006-11-02 06:32:55 · answer #1 · answered by Sandy 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
See if you can maybe put some peroxide on them to clean out anything bad if you don't have that maybe just some warm water. If he lets you use some cream then, maybe just use a little and rub it in as much as you can and then to keep him busy for a bit while it soaks in give him some treats or can food or something. If you don't have and antibiotic stuff some Vaseline or lotion will soothe the paws for now. Keep an eye on them and get him checked out when you can get in to the vets office.
2006-11-02 16:50:15 · answer #2 · answered by kna0831 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have a dog that eats it by the tube. We always have to hide that stuff.
I would put the ointment on then a gauze pad and tape it with medical paper tape. They wrap paws when they get declawed. Be sure to check bandages and paws every twelve hours to make sure it is improving.
An oral antibiotic would help if you can get you vet to get it for you it will help it heal.
2006-11-02 15:44:53 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Until you get him to the vet to be checked out, I would put an antibiotic ointment on his paws and rub it in as much as he'll let you. But to him to the vet as soon as you can.
2006-11-02 15:33:38 · answer #4 · answered by November 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If your cat is not neutered, that is probably the main reason you are finding him so far away. When not neutered they will venture off to find a female in heat. My male is an indoor/outdoor cat, and is neutered. He does prowl, but never goes to far away. For the pads on his feet, you can apply an antibiotic cream, just a thin layer. It won't hurt him! Maybe the best time to apply it is when he is in from prowling and tired and wants to sleep. If he uses the litter box and you think that the litter is hurting his feet, you can use shredded newspaper in his litterbox.
2006-11-02 14:46:37 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Without a doubt your cat should be seen by your vet. He more then likely will need some medication for awhile. An over all health exam is not a bad idea since he was out.
2006-11-02 14:31:18 · answer #6 · answered by Beck 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The vet would be a good choice, I have two indoor cats and their paws are not use to the dirt or other outdoor environments, therefore their paws are very tender.
2006-11-02 14:32:30 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
My cat burnt his paws once by jumping on the wood stove, we put burn ointment on them and wrapped them, try to carry him as much as he will let you to let the wounds heal, contacting a vet is also very helpful..
2006-11-02 14:34:09 · answer #8 · answered by lady_of_the_stars97412 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would wash his paws thouroughly with soap and warm water and keep them clean for the next few days. You might want to use shredded newspaper instead of kitty litter to keep his feet cleaner and dust from the wounds, if they are open. And don't let him escape!
2006-11-02 17:35:08 · answer #9 · answered by honey 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would load the cat up and take him to the Vet to make sure he didn't get into anything acidic. It could easily turn infectious without proper diagnosis and treatment.
2006-11-02 14:39:15 · answer #10 · answered by sred 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Calendula gel is very soothing and has great healing properties. It should be available in a health food store or even a regular pharmacy. People use it for sunburn and other wounds.
2006-11-02 16:31:42 · answer #11 · answered by old cat lady 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋