My bosses cat has injured his leg. We aren't sure what is wrong, but he doesn't seem to be able to put weight on it and is in a lot of pain. She wants to wait until Wed to take it to the vet. Any suggestions on what we can do or would you advise taking him right away?
2006-12-25 10:17:37 · 8 answers · asked by Shannon B 1 in Pets ➔ Cats
go to the emergency vet..
2006-12-25 10:18:56 · answer #1 · answered by Irie 123 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well the obvious answer is to get her to a vet immediately. But here's something from a website (DO NOT TRY AND SPLINT THIS ON YOUR OWN!!!):
Step 1: Approach the cat carefully. If the cat seems nervous or anxious, restrain the cat if necessary.
Step 2: Examine the leg and determine if the fracture is open (wound near the break or bone protuding from the skin) or closed (no break in the skin).
Step 3: If the fracture is closed, proceed to Step 4. If the fracture is open:
Step 3a: Flush the wound thoroughly with clean water. Do not use any other antiseptic.
Step 3b: Cover the wound with a clean cloth, sterile dressing, or sanitary napkin.
Step 3d
Step 3c: Wrap torn rags or other soft material around the dressing and tie or tape just tightly enough to keep it in place.
Step 3d: Do not attempt to splint the fracture. Hold a folded towel under the unsplinted limb and transport the cat to the veterinarian immediately.
Step 4: If the fracture is closed:
Step 4a: It is difficult, if not impossible, to try to splint a cat's fractured limb without a veterinarian. The goal in any fracture is to minimize the movement of the broken bones.
Step 4b: Place the cat in a carrier or box and transport him or her to the veterinarian immediately.
2006-12-25 10:31:43 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's really better to go to your E-vet then wait. I know it's troublesome, but she'll be relieved and the cat will much more comfortable the sooner this is taken care of. Think of it this way - if you broke your leg, would you want to wait until Wednesday?
2006-12-25 10:23:54 · answer #3 · answered by maguire1202 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
All leg injuries should be treated with veterinary advice right away. The cat probably jas a slight damage to the ligament or cartilage in a joint(sprain). Or he may have ruptured a ligament in the knee joint as a result of an accident(may need surgery). Alot of my relatives along with myself own cats and they are always getting hurt so each of us own books on how to treat and care for our cats.
2006-12-25 11:04:38 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Why wait til Wed? Cat should go to vet now.
2006-12-25 14:55:59 · answer #5 · answered by Phoebhart 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
genuinely ought to get your canines to an emergency vet, actual now. you could have finished it 2 days in the past, yet given which you probably did no longer, the heavy respiratory isn't a good sign. do no longer wait til the morning. pass now. Your canines is suffering. It has in all possibility been hit by employing a vehicle or another style of trauma harm.
2016-10-06 00:25:15 · answer #6 · answered by mauzon 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
dont let the cat put wait on it. it may be broken & if that is so, it will get worse if it puts wait on it!
- Good luck!
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2006-12-25 10:19:49 · answer #7 · answered by katiemustang 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
give it a 1/2 of a BABY ASPIRIN ONE DOSE ONLY, that will help
2006-12-25 10:58:38 · answer #8 · answered by kat_luvr2003 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋