i can't take it to the vet till the morning and i just want it's wound to be cleaned out...it's not deep but it looks as if it's been bleeding?? HELP!!!
2006-11-04 12:49:59 · 28 answers · asked by Tri bush 1 in Pets ➔ Cats
OUCH! Clean the wound with quite warm soapy water or salt water, then apply neosporin or some other antibiotic salve. A cat's skin will heal over very quickly, so try to keep it moist and open if at all possible until the vet has a chance to make sure there is no infection.
2006-11-04 12:56:33 · answer #1 · answered by AileneWright 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
With warm water, dilute a solution of organic iodine or chlorhexidine gluconate, and use a syringe to flush the wound thoroughly, careful not to miss any open pockets under the skin. Use very sharp scissors to cut away the necrotic tissue around the wound, and traumatize the healthy tissue into producing a swift healing response. This you must do whilst keeping the cat still and calm so you can do a good job. Keep the wound open with a warm damp cloth for a few days so that it does not scab over, the seepage needs to drain out of the body. If the wound closes too early, the seepage will collect under the skin and become an abscess. Repeat the flushing with the antiseptic solution daily for about 3 days, since you have no antibiotics to give, to keep infection at bay. If you can do all this at home and your cat's wound heals with no complications, then congratulations, you've accomplished what your vet would have done. If not and the wound abscesses or the cat bites the crap out of you because you don't have access to anesthetics, perhaps you should reconsider administering your own medical treatments at home.
2016-05-22 00:01:12 · answer #2 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Where is the wound located? If the wound is not deep and it does not look like the kitten needs stitches the best thing that you can do is keep it clean and covered if you can. Do not use rubbing alcohol to clean the wound this is very irritating and will sting considerably. Your new found kitten will not appreciate this treatment at all.
The best thing to do is take 1 part hydrogen peroxide to 1 part warm water, mix this together and pour some on the wound. The peroxide solution will bubble this shows that it is cleaning the wound, I would do this a couple times to make sure the wound is thoroughly cleaned. Once the wound is clean you can use some bacitracin ointment or triple antibitic ointment like neosporin and then keep the wound loosely bandaged so that cat does not lick the wound.
It is safe for the cat to lick the ointment but cats have tons of germs in their mouts and if the cat continues to lick the wound it will not receive any of the benefits of you having just cleaned it. I would clean the wound a couple times a day...preferably 3 to 4 and watch for any signs of infection such as swelling, oozing, redness getting worse, fever in the kitten etc.
You can take the kitten to the vet as soon as you can just to be sure that all is well and there is no infection present but they will just advise you to continue to keep the wound clean. If the kitten is eating on its own make sure to keep food for it down at all times and keep him/her safe and warm.
2006-11-04 16:05:55 · answer #3 · answered by MsDolittle 2 · 0⤊ 2⤋
You said "looks as if it has been bleeding." Leave it alone the kitten will take care of it. You said also that it was not deep.. Take care of the kitten with food and loving then tomorrow take it to the vet.. NO cleaning is necessary on your part. Understand animals take care of most of what is wrong with them, they DO need us when the really bad stuff happens. You are doing right to take it to the vet, but for tonight as long as it is not still bleeding leave it alone. If you clean it, ie: like a scab, you could reopen the wound and cause it to start bleeding again.
2006-11-04 12:59:21 · answer #4 · answered by ஐAldaஐ 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I found a stray cat and it had a cut that was bleeding. I called the vet and they recommended 1/2 water and 1/2 hydrogen peroxide. Apply to the wound every 4 hours as it will become infected again because of the cleaning nature of a cat.
2006-11-04 14:33:23 · answer #5 · answered by Dandy Lion 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋
I generally use 1 part hydrogen peroxide mixed with 1 part water on my pets. It doesn't really sting and it's much less harsh than alcohol or undiluted peroxide. Neosporin is also safe for pets, even if they lick some off.
Look up some pictures of kittens on google to try and figure out how old it is. If it's 0-4 weeks, it will need to be bottle fed around the clock and you might want to pass it off to someone who has more experience with that sort of thing, like a private rescue.
Make sure you keep it and it's dropping away from your other cats if you have them until you can get the kitten checked out by a vet. Good Luck!
2006-11-04 13:13:21 · answer #6 · answered by Hallie 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Even though something such as hydrogen peroxide hurts, it's a good pain. It's not a bad hurt such as the kitten might have if you don't use something that fights the bacteria. Use the hydrogen peroxide if you have it. The cat may claw at you, but you'll be better off with a few scratches and a cat being protected by bacteria-fighting pains than if you just forgot about it and stayed safe yourself and probably took a worse kitten to the vet. For precautional reasons, you could call your vetrinary offices for advice instead of taking advice from me or anyone else who hasn't had the experience to know for sure.
2006-11-04 13:11:10 · answer #7 · answered by Meg C 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
please DO NOT use Hydrogen Peroxide to clean any wounds. ryleigh4265 who answered above is correct!!!! Only use antibacterial soap and water...nothing else is needed. The problem with hydrogen peroxide and some other traditional debriding agents is that they also damage the healthy cells (keratinocytes and fibroblasts) that are needed for wound healing and inhibit their necessary migration into the damaged area. ANY VET CAN VERIFY THIS FACT!!!!
Here's an article written by a nursing student who learned discovered the dangers of Hydrogen Peroxide: http://www99.epinions.com/content_1742577796
For all the people who offer help they may be causing further injury to your kitten--they are not medical veterinary professionals. Please don't trust anyone except your pet's doctor.
2006-11-04 21:49:45 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
NO! Never use human antiseptics unless it is approved by the vet! animals are usually very good at cleaning there own wounds, the most you should do is leave it alone or if its bleeding and the cat hasn't got to it yet then just lightly press some tissue on it to soak it up.
2006-11-04 18:39:49 · answer #9 · answered by ixamxthexwalrusx 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Don't use alcohol. It burns. Use hydrogen peroxide. Much less burn and less than $1 a pint. You could finish up by applying a thin application of antibiotic cream ( Cat will try to lick it off), or let it lick it clean. She should bre fine. If the wound gets infected, then is the time to see a vet.
Looks like you have a new kitten .Congratulations !!
2006-11-04 14:59:53 · answer #10 · answered by bob h 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋