Cat Emergency Situations

If your cat has been hit by a vehicle, keep him/her warm with a towel or blanket, apply pressure to any bleeding wounds, and seek immediate attention.

If your cat is having difficulty breathing or is open-mouth breathing, seek immediate attention. When bringing your cat into the hospital, try to keep him/her as calm and stress-free as possible.

If your cat is bleeding from a wound, apply pressure and bandage the area. Seek immediate attention. If your cat has blood in his/her stool, vomit, or from the mouth or nose, do not offer him/her food. Collect a sample of the vomit or stool and seek immediate attention.

If your cat has eaten any type of poison, prescription medication, or antifreeze, bring the packaging or bottle with you and seek immediate attention.

If your cat cannot stand on his/her own or if any limb is paralyzed, seek immediate attention.

If your cat has a seizure that lasts over 5 minutes or is having repeat seizure events over a 24-hour period, seek immediate attention.

If your male cat is straining to urinate or he takes frequent trips to the litter box and no urine is produced, he may have a blockage. Seek immediate attention.

If your cat has been bitten by another animal or venomous/poisonous snake, seek immediate attention.

If your cat has a bulging or injured eye, please seek immediate attention.

If your cat has not eaten for 3 or more days, he/she may be very sick. Seek immediate attention.

If your cat is crying out excessively, seek immediate attention.

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