Fractures

Muzzle the cat and gently lay the animal on a board, wooden door, tarp, etc. padded with blankets. Secure the animal to the support. If a limb is broken, wrap the leg in cotton padding, then wrap with a magazine, rolled newspaper, towel or two sticks. Secure with tape.

External Bleeding

Muzzle the cat by pressing a thick gauze pad over wound.

Internal Bleeding

Symptoms: bleeding from nose, mouth, rectum; coughing blood; blood in urine; pale gums; collapse; rapid or weak pulse.

Burns

In cases of severe burns, muzzle the cat and quickly apply ice water compresses. Treat for shock if necessary. Symptoms include weak pulse; shallow breathing; nervousness; dazed appearance. Keep the animal restrained, quiet and warm. If unconscious, keep head level with rest of body.

Restraint Methods

If your cat is injured, you must restrain him/her for your safety as well as that of the cat.

Cats—Muzzles

Speak and move calmly and quietly. Working from behind the cat, quickly slip a nylon muzzle over the cat's face. Secure snugly behind head. If you are alone, scruff the cat with one hand and put the muzzle over the cat's face with the other. Make sure that it is carefully placed around the cat's mouth and securely fastened, as cats can escape from these temporary muzzles.

Cat’s Body Restraint

A make shift cat sack can be used for unruly or very frightened cats. Slip sack over cat from tail to head. Wrap heavy towel securely around pillow cased cat. Gloves are not recommended for handling cats.
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