In most people's minds, fights between dogs will be more injured. Cats seem to be less injured in fights, so there is very little knowledge about how to deal with wounds after a fight between cats. I am today Let me share with you, what should our master do if cats are injured in a fight.
Cats fight between cats and the degree of injury is mostly skin scratches because their main weapon in fights is nails. Compared with dogs, there are fewer penetrating wounds and deep cavity wounds. Yes, so we will deal with it according to the wounds of cat fights.
After the cat fight: (find the wound)
After the cat fights, the pet owner must take a careful look at the cat's skin to see if there is any redness or blood stains, especially the messy and damp areas, to see if there is any injury, because after the cat is injured in the fight, the wound It is relatively shallow, has less bleeding, and is covered with hair. It is difficult to find if we don't look carefully or pull the hair apart, so the owner must be careful.
Preparation tools:
- Iodophor
- Fader
- Cotton swab
- Normal saline
- Erythromycin ointment / pet trauma ointment / anti-inflammatory ointment,
- Elizabethan Circle
The first step in treating wounds: (shaving)
First of all, we should clean the hair around the wound with a razor or a clipper for pets. If the wound is only a very shallow scratch, then we don't need to do this, because it affects the appearance, we only need When applying for the medicine, it is enough to pull the hair apart, but when the wound is deeper and bigger, it must be shaved!
The second step of treating the wound: (Clean the wound)
After shaving, we use a cotton swab dipped in saline to scrub the wound clean. Generally, we require more than 2 times. If it is a relatively deep penetrating wound or cavity wound, it is recommended to rinse with a syringe. The effect is better than scrubbing with a cotton swab. better.
Then use iodophor to scrub and disinfect again. Because alcohol is more irritating, it is painful and cold when used on the wound. Cats generally do not cooperate, so it is best to use iodophor.
The third step of treating wounds: (stitching/applying medicine)
Ordinary wounds:
We put the ointment on a cotton swab, and then evenly spread it on the wound. Apply it 2-3 times a day. It doesn't need too much. If the topical medicine is liquid, then spray it on the wound.
Deeper penetrating wound:
The suggestion is to take the cat to the pet hospital for trauma treatment. According to the severity of the wound, decide whether to sew up or simply apply medicine.
If there is no way to take the cat to the pet hospital, the owner needs to squeeze the trauma ointment into the wound twice a day. This kind of wound usually has secretions, so it needs to be washed with saline in the first few days. Apply for medicine.
Note the essentials:
When the medicine was applied a few days ago, the wound was crusted. It must be pierced and not allowed to grow. Although the skin has healed a little, the inside of the wound has not healed. If the scab stays on, then the inside of the wound If the secretions cannot come out, the wound will become purulent in the later stage, causing a large area of ulceration.
This kind of wound healing is to grow flesh from the inside out, and the skin wound is the last to heal, so in the 3-5 days after the cat is injured, its skin must not be allowed to scab, and this kind of wound does not need to be bandaged!
Care:
Wear an Elizabethan ring for the cat and prevent the cat from licking the wound. If it is two cats, then you need to put them in a cage to prevent them from helping each other to lick the wound, and to prevent them from continuing to fight and get injured.
If the cat has a deep and large wound, you need to give it some anti-inflammatory drugs while applying for external medicine.
What else should the owner pay attention to when fighting between cats?
Fights between cats, the most vulnerable to injury are the cat's ears. You can take a look at the stray cats. Many cats' ears have gaps or tears, and fights between cats can cause ear hematoma. This requires surgical treatment.
When fighting between cats, the owner should not pull with your hands, otherwise, you will be injured. The owner should use a loud voice such as a roar or other soft objects, such as clothes, and throw them on them to stop them. Keep fighting.
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