安妮貓窩:【疾病篇】Seven signs that get your cat to Vet immediately

安妮貓窩:【疾病篇】Seven signs that get your cat to Veterinarian immediately

Although some emergencies can be managed at home, others require immediate veterinary attention.  The signs below, if present, usually indicate an emergency that requires immediate veterinary assessment.

Non-responsiveness
A non-responsive kitten is usually in serious trouble. If you get no response or reaction when you call, stroke, or touch your kitten, immediately check its breathing. Airway obstruction, cardiac arrest, and poisonings are a few things that can cause non-responsiveness.

Labored breathing
Respiratory problems require immediate attention.  Fluid in the lungs or the chest cavity can obstruct breathing, and kittens can go into respiratory arrest, followed by cardiac arrest, if untreated......