How to Treat an Injured Cat

Summary: Man has long had a unique relationship with the animals on this planet. We’ve kept them as familiar, helpful spirits for performing witchcraft. We’ve trained them to track, find, and kill. Some we have worshiped as gods or killed as offerings to gods – and some we have eaten. Yet, perhaps as a gentler development from this history, we have begun to bring animals into our homes, to domesticate and care for them, to call them friends. We keep them as pets, but to some they are as precious as children.

Over time, cats have proven to be well adapted for human life, expressing qualities of loyalty, love and friendship. Studies have also shown that, aside from their usefulness as mice catchers, pets like cats can help dramatically reduce a person’s stress level. Having a domesticated cat, then, is an emotional and medical benefit for any pet owner.

Being a domestic animal though, cats must be cared for just like little children. Every cat will need both preventative and emergency healthcare in the course of their lives, whether it’s to deal with a broken bone or to get rid of fleas. In our free video series on cat health, learn the skills you’ll need to provide this care. Our expert will give you tips for dealing with common cat problems like fleas, as well as demonstrate important first-aid techniques for cats that have been poisoned, hurt in a car accident or are bleeding.