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Abdominal Non-Penetrating Wound
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Abdominal injuries can occur from car accidents, falls, or even an accidental kick from a human or horse. A cat in pain may bite, scratch, hiss, cower and run away. Even if you cannot see outward signs of injury, there may be damage to internal organs and therefore it is important that you seek veterinary attention.

Symptoms

Steps
1   Check for bleeding, if bleeding, control bleeding with gauze pads and apply pressure.
2   Once bleeding has stopped gently clean wound with 3 parts warm water and 1 part povidone iodine.
3   If there is no bleeding and if you can safely handle your cat without being bitten attempt the following procedures.
4   Shave or cut any fur away from the injury with electric clippers keeping a 1 inch border around the wound.
5   Use warm water and a clean washcloth to wipe any wounds.
6   If there is any crusting or cheezy looking white, yellow, green or black material clean it off with a stream of lukewarm water from a sprayer
7   Put on disposable gloves and rinse the area until the debris softens and then ease the discharge away and repeat as needed for the first 2-3 days
8   If the wound is not healing or your cat is in pain consult your vet
Warnings
DO NOT wash the wound if it looks like a healthy scab is forming
Take caution when treating a cat in pain as they may lash out because of pain and fear.
Tips
To prevent the clippings from sticking to the wound coat it with a thin layer of KY Jelly and then you can wash it off after cutting
Restrain your cat by wrapping it in a towel

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