Emergencies can occur any time and the best thing to do is be prepared. Having a first aid kit ready will help to reduce anxiety if an emergency does happen. Keep the kit readily available and periodically check to make sure all the items are up to date and present. A small plastic toolbox or fishing tackle box works well to hold all the necessary equipment.On the outside of the box, write your name, address and telephone number in case you lose it. Also include the telephone number of your veterinarian as well as the telephone number of a local veterinary emergency facility. If you leave someone to care for your pets, make sure to discuss your pets with them. Make sure they understand what you consider an emergency, how to contact you, the name and phone number of a secondary contact person you trust to make decisions on your behalf if you were unavailable, and where to take your pet in case of an emergency.
When veterinary care is not immediately available, there are some things you can do to help your cat.
The first rule is not to panic in any emergency with your cat. If an emergency occurs, you can be prepared by following these guidelines.
Capturing a roaming injured cat can be difficult. Though injured, some can still run quite fast. Unfortunately, some cats will run away and not be found.
Be very careful when approaching an injured animal. Knowing signs of aggression can help prevent personal injury.
As much as we try to protect our pets, accidents do happen, so it is important to be as prepared as reasonably possible. Learning how to do CPR can help save your cat's life.
Know in advance who you are going to call in case of an emergency. Have your veterinarian's phone number available as well as a local veterinary emergency facility.
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