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A Cat Struck By A Vehicle |
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There is nothing more heart-wrenching than seeing
an injured cat who's been struck by a vehicle. Most of the time it is instantly
fatal and there is nothing you can do. But sometimes the cat
survives; do you know what to do in those situations to save it's
life? Below are some instructions on how to do this:
- If the cat is on the road, get somebody to
warn or control oncoming traffic.
- Carefully slide kitty onto a piece of
clothing or a blanket or towel and move it off the road to a
safe place away from traffic.
- Check for heartbeat and breathing. If the cat
has a heartbeat but is not breathing, perform
artificial
respiration. If the heart is not beating
either, perform CPR.
- An injured cat that is conscious will be
frightened and aggressive. Move and behave calmly and quietly,
talking to kitty and reassuring him the whole time.
- Use the cloth or towel/blanket to load the
cat into a car for transportation to a veterinary clinic. Take
care, as excessive handling and movement may exacerbate spinal
injuries. If you suspect spinal fracture, place the cat on a
solid board and tie it down to restrict its movement.
- If the only way you can move the injured
kitty is by picking it up, then do so very carefully using one
hand in front of the chest, and place the other one on its rear
end, keeping its spine as straight as possible.
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