There are many reasons for cat shock. A large amount of blood loss after trauma can lead to shock. Acute infections such as sepsis and large-area burns can produce a large amount of bacterial toxins, which can cause cat shock. Cat poisoning or allergies can also cause shock. The hospital received a case in which a cat suffered from diarrhea and shock caused by dehydration. When the owner brought the cat, the cat was already unconscious and had a piece of dirt on its tail. Dehydration will lead to a decrease in blood volume, leading to hemorrhagic shock. Shock is an extremely dangerous symptom. , failure to rescue in time will endanger life.

The first rescue measures for shock are ventilation and oxygen delivery, followed by injecting normal saline, glucose, plasma, etc. to replenish the cat’s blood volume and allow the cat to regain consciousness first. Cats in shock will develop acidosis due to lack of oxygen. Doctors Some alkaline buffers will be used to relieve acidosis and correct the acid-base balance in the cat's body.

It is worth noting that some adrenergic drugs have good effects on treating shock. Adrenomimetic drugs are strictly divided into catecholamines and non-catecholamines. Of course, we do not need to know the basis for these classifications. Simply Said that the classification of catecholamines and non-catecholamines is related to different receptors. Some adrenomimetic drugs can control blood pressure and heart rate, so they are very effective in emergency rescue of shock. Here are some common adrenergic drugs.

1. Adrenaline

Artificially produced epinephrine is a white crystalline powder. When injected subcutaneously into cats, it has an effect on the heart. It can increase cardiac output, cause premature ventricular contractions and premature beats, increase blood pressure, and increase adrenal gland function. Shock treated with epinephrine is generally suitable for cardiac arrest, such as excessive anesthesia, drowning, etc. After injecting epinephrine, it can revive the heart and maintain blood pressure, but it cannot be used for shock caused by massive blood loss. Secondly, please note that when administering epinephrine, epinephrine cannot be taken orally, as oral administration will destroy the drug, so subcutaneous injection is generally used.

2. Isoproterenol

Isoproterenol is a catecholamine drug. Its efficacy is 10 times that of epinephrine. It mainly enhances the contraction ability of the myocardium and accelerates the heart rate. However, too much can cause tachycardia. It also targets the shock of the heart. For shock caused by sudden arrest, the general dosage for cats is 0.1~0.2mg subcutaneous injection.

3. Dopamine

Dopamine has a miraculous effect on myocardial failure. It can release norepinephrine, constrict peripheral blood vessels and increase blood pressure. Clinically, dopamine can enhance myocardial contractility, contract small arteries in skin and muscles, and expand renal blood vessels. It is an ideal anti-shock drug. However, dopamine should not be used for a long time, otherwise it will cause nausea and vomiting in cats.

Other drugs such as dexamethasone can also treat shock, such as dexamethasoneIn combination with antibiotics it has a very good effect on shock caused by infection. Antibiotics are also effective in treating other types of shock. Antibiotics can protect cats from infection when they are in shock and have low body resistance.

The causes of shock are different, the conditions are different, and the pathological processes at different stages are also very complex. However, the key to treatment is generally to correct the hemodynamic disorder. The main goal of treatment is to improve the blood perfusion of tissues and organs and restore recovery. Cell function and metabolism, relieving shock, and allowing the cat to regain consciousness are only the first step. Doctors must treat other symptoms symptomatically and find out the origin of the disease in order to fundamentally alleviate the disease and restore the cat to health.