Effective First Aid for Cat Injuries: Quick Steps Guide

Essential Home Medications for Pets

1. Saline Solution (for wound irrigation)

2. Hydrogen Peroxide (for purulent wounds, used for cleaning and disinfecting)

3. Iodine Tincture (available at human pharmacies, for wound disinfection; milder and less irritating than alcohol)

4. Cotton swabs, cotton balls, sterile gauze pads, sterile bandages, scissors (or an electric razor)

5. Elizabethan Collar (to prevent the pet from licking the wound)

6. Topical Antiseptic Ointments (such as Erythromycin Ointment, Mupirocin Ointment; opt for veterinarygrade products)

7. Wound Disinfection and Healing Creams (including Curaplex Spray, Curaplex Gel, Wound Healing Salve, Yunnan Baiyao Powder, etc.)

How to Treat a Cat's Wound?

1. The first step is to rinse the wound with saline solution for disinfection. Simply pour the saline solution directly onto the wound and then gently dry it with sterile gauze to significantly reduce the risk of infection.

2. If the wound is caused by a fight or bite, you should first trim the fur around the wound to expose it fully. After this, you can proceed with rinsing the wound.

3. For nonbleeding wounds, apply iodine tincture for disinfection and let the cat heal naturally. For bleeding wounds, after disinfection, cover them with a bandage and take the cat to the vet. For infected wounds, do not wrap them; instead, take the cat to the vet immediately. (The treatment method should be determined based on the current situation.)

4. Routine minor skin wounds: Clean the wound with saline solution, apply iodine tincture, apply a healing cream, and wear an Elizabethan collar;

5. Superficially purulent minor wounds: Squeeze out the pus, then clean the wound with hydrogen peroxide, rinse with saline solution, apply iodine tincture, apply an antiseptic ointment, and wear an Elizabethan collar.