Although we always hope that our cats will have no serious illnesses and live a safe life, but due to some force majeure or usual negligence, cats may still have some unexpected situations, such as injuries or diseases. , if encountering a particularly serious situation, cats may also go into shock. Shock is a very serious symptom, and the consequences if not treated in time are disastrous. However, owners are often at a loss at this time due to lack of experience. So, what should we do after shock? What about first aid for cats?

When you find an unconscious cat, you should first get it out of danger, and then take it to a veterinarian immediately. Use a blanket as a stretcher, lay the cat flat and gently place it on the blanket. Ask someone to help you carefully lift the blanket and place it on a stable surface. If your cat is having trouble breathing, lay her on her side with her head down. Open its mouth and pull its tongue forward. Use cotton wool to gently wipe away mucus from your mouth. Do not let the cat lie on its side for more than five to fifteen minutes, and do not feed it any food. When you take your cat to the vet, lower the blanket into a secure crate or box.

1. Shock first aid

Principle: Maintain blood and oxygen supply to important organs

　1. Clear the airway

　2. Give oxygen

　3. Open intravenous channel

　4. Those with low temperature can keep warm, and those with high fever can be physically cooled down

2. Rescue methods for different causes

　①Cardiogenic shock:

　1. Remove the cause

To correct arrhythmia, digitalis 0.03-0.1mg/kg/day (dog); 0.005-0.015mg/kg (cat)

Myocarditis, hydrocortisone (2.5-5mg/kg) intravenously

2. Anti-shock: expand blood volume, increase cardiac output, and improve microcirculation. Crystalloids, colloids, dopamine, sodium nitroprusside

　3. Other drugs: glucocorticoids, furosemide

　②Anaphylactic shock:

　1. Intramuscular injection of epinephrine 0.1mL/kg (0.1mg/mL)

For cardiac arrest, external chest cardiac massage or intracardiac injection of epinephrine can be performed

　2. Hydrocortisone or dexamethasone (4-6mg/kg) intravenously

　3. Difficulty breathing: use Nixamid, Lobelin, etc.

③Hemorrhagic (hypovolemic) shock:

　1. Expand blood volume (salt first, then sugar): dextran, plasma, albumin, blood transfusion

　2. Stop bleeding

3. Drugs: alkaline solution to correct acidosis; glucocorticoids to improveHigh stress capacity, relieve toxemia symptoms; use cardiovascular drugs as appropriate.

　④ Traumatic shock: analgesia, bandaging, fixation, early detection of visceral rupture

⑤Burn shock:

Replenish blood volume (crystalloid, albumin)

Correct acidosis (alkaline liquid)

To maintain kidney function: give diuretic 20% mannitol 0.25-0.5g/kg after replenishing fluids

　⑥Septic shock:

　1. Expand blood volume

　2. Control infection and clear lesions

3. Drugs:

Correcting acidosis (alkaline solution)

Improve stress ability and relieve symptoms of toxemia (glucocorticoids)

Use cardiovascular drugs as appropriate.

3. Other first aid methods for shock

During heatstroke, cats will drool constantly, breathe quickly and difficultly, and their heads will feel hot and confused. Try to cool down first. Wet the whole body, pour ice cubes or cold water on it, and then rush to the hospital. Don't cool yourself down for too long. Improper first aid may lead to hypothermia. Take the rectal temperature at any time. If the temperature is too low, keep it warm immediately.

When receiving an electric shock, check for signs of shock, carefully unplug the power source, and check for heartbeat and breathing.

When suffocated, the cat will scratch its mouth and throat with its feet, its tongue will be pale and purple, and it will be semi-conscious. Immediately open your mouth, pull out your tongue, hold your hind legs, stand upside down, pat your back, press your abdomen, and check your breathing and heartbeat at the same time.

When there is a sudden convulsion or spasm, stuff a cloth into its mouth and pull it away from the furniture to prevent it from being injured. Wrap the whole body in a towel or blanket and get to the hospital as soon as possible.