Cat care guide

Illness and injuries

Should your cat suffer an injury or show signs of being unwell, assess whether there are any First Aid measures you can take to relieve some of its discomfort. Always keep a First Aid Kit for your cat at your home containing the following items:

• Adhesive plasters
• Blanket
• Bandage material (5cm and 7.5cm wide)
• Cotton wool and lint
• Tweezers and scissors (half curved, blunt ended)
• Table salt for saline solution (Add a tablespoon of salt to a pint of boiling water and let it cool down before use)
• Disinfectant
• Diarrhoea medication (but seek the vet's approval before use)
• Eyedroppers for dispensing liquid medication or for cleaning superficial wounds
• Activated charcoal (can be found at any health food store) which is good against poisoning or diarrhoea and controls intestinal upsets
• Tape for an emergency muzzle
• Towel
• Sock

See our First Aid Guide for Dogs and Cats for more detailed information.

After making your cat more comfortable phone your vet for advice and further instructions.