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Allergic Shock

Anaphylaxis is an emergency condition that occurs when an animal is exposed to a certain allergen after having been exposed previously.... READ MORE

Anticoagulant Poisoning

An anticoagulant is any agent that prevents coagulation (clotting) of the blood. Anticoagulants are commonly used in rat and mouse poisons.... READ MORE

Antifreeze Poisoning

Antifreeze poisoning is one of the most common forms of poisoning in small animals, and this is because it is so commonly found in households. Antifreeze.... READ MORE

Artificial Respiration

Artificial respiration is an emergency procedure that is performed when a cat is not breathing. On the other hand, Cardiopulmonary.... READ MORE

Aspirin Poisoning

Aspirin, a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory medication, has beneficial effects including anti-platelet, anti-inflammatory and analgesic properties. However.... READ MORE

Bleeding Control

There are many things that might go through your head when you have an injured cat. If the cat has a wound that is bleeding, however, it .... READ MORE

Broken Bones

Fractures or broken bones can result from a car accident or other accident, including falling from heights.... READ MORE

Burns

Burns and scalds are injuries usually caused by extremely high or low temperatures. More specifically, a burn is an injury caused by contact .... READ MORE

Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)

Artificial respiration is an emergency procedure that is performed when a cat is not breathing. On the other hand, Cardiopulmonary .... READ MORE

Chocolate Poisoning

Cats, especially kittens, are known for eating things they are not supposed to. This can be a dangerous combination... READ MORE

Contact Poisoning

Poison can be defined as any substance that is harmful to the body upon contact, whether it is internal or external. Internal poisoning can occur... READ MORE

Dehydration

Dehydration occurs when there is excessive loss of water in the cat's body. Generally due to long bouts of vomiting or diarrhea, this loss of water .... READ MORE

Drug Poisoning

In cases of drug poisoning in pets, the most common cause is unintentional overdosing of medications. Veterinary pills are ... READ MORE

Frostbite

Frostbite is a medical condition rarely seen in pet cats. Nevertheless, however, accidents may happen. If your cat has been exposed .... READ MORE

Heat Stroke

Much like in humans, heat stroke occurs when the cat's body produces or absorbs more heat than it can dissipate. Cats do not tolerate heat well .... READ MORE

Hypercalcemic Agent Poisoning

Hypercalcemia is defined as abnormally elevated calcium levels in the blood. Of the various types of substances that are poisonous to animals ... READ MORE

Hypothermia

Much like in humans, prolonged exposure to cold results in a lowering of the cat's body temperature and eventually hypothermia. This .... READ MORE

Hypovolemic Shock

An animal can go into shock for a variety of reasons, but when their blood volume or fluid levels drastically drop, ... READ MORE

Indoor Plant Poisoning

Indoor plants are a common household decoration. So common, in fact, that you should be aware of the danger they pose to your cat. Humans do not generally eat house plants, ... READ MORE

Insufficient Blood Flow

Shock is a clinical condition in which there is decreased blood flow to the cat's vital organs like the heart, liver, kidneys, .... READ MORE

Lead Poisoning

Heavy metal poisoning in cats is quite rare; however, among types of heavy metal poisoning, toxicity due to lead is more frequent than any other kind... READ MORE

Petroleum Poisoning

Gasoline, kerosene, turpentine, and similar volatile liquids are all classified as petroleum-based products. They may be stored in the garage ... READ MORE

Outdoor Plant Poisoning

Many homes have several common outdoor plants as part of the garden foliage, vegetation, or landscaping. Cats will eat plants that grow in the wild for ... READ MORE

Overdose of Heart Medication

Digoxin is used to treat congestive heart failure. Its primary benefit effect is to help the heart to contract. While digoxin is useful ... READ MORE

Rat Poisoning

Bromethalin rodenticide toxicity, more commonly referred to as rat poisoning, occurs with exposure to the chemical bromethalin, a .... READ MORE

Tylenol Poisoning

We commonly take for granted that most over-the-counter drugs are safe for humans, but it is important to remember that some may ... READ MORE

Wound Irrigation

Wound irrigation and debridement (removal of foreign matter and tissue) are necessary for preventing infection of a wound while treating it. Wound .... READ MORE

Wound Suturing

When taking care of any substantial wound, emergency closing of the wound is an important procedure. Wound closure will protect the tissue ... READ MORE

Wound Treatment

A wound needs emergency care to heal properly and prevent secondary conditions such as infections, rabies and even tetanus. Listed below are .... READ MORE