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What to do if your CAT is in Shock

First of all, WHAT IS SHOCK? Shock is a series of physiological responses to an injury, trauma, or accident. An auto accident, infection, heat prostration, poisoning, or injury causing blood loss can put your PET into SHOCK.

Some signs that your CAT is in SHOCK are a rapid heartbeat; little or irregular pulse; a tongue that appears curled; gum area that will be pale and almost color-free; and, the body temperature will be below the normal level for that particular species.

If you believe your CAT is in SHOCK, call your VET immediately to say that you are bringing in your CAT. Intravenous fluids and other medications must be administered as soon as possible, so QUICK ACTION on your part is essential. If possible have someone drive you to the Vets so you can sooth your cat.

If there is an apparent wound use first ad procedures to clean and dress. Be sure to keep your PET warm as loss of body heat when body temperature may already be low, only increases the severity of the situation.

TALK to your CAT; KEEPING your CAT AND YOURSELF CALM is essential.

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