How to Recognize Signs of Shock in a Cat
Check for lethargy and/or confusion.. Look for an irregular heart rate.. Check for rapid breathing.
Steps
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Check for lethargy and/or confusion.
Check for lethargy and/or confusion.
2
Look for an irregular heart rate.
Look for an irregular heart rate.
3
Check for rapid breathing.
Check for rapid breathing.
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Test for hypothermia.
Test for hypothermia.
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Look for pale skin and discolored gums.
Look for pale skin and discolored gums.
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Test for poor circulation.
Test for poor circulation.
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Check for dehydration.
Check for dehydration.
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Seek veterinary help immediately.
Seek veterinary help immediately.
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Stop any bleeding.
Stop any bleeding.
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Regulate your cat's body temperature and blood flow.
Regulate your cat's body temperature and blood flow.
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Clear your cat's airways.
Clear your cat's airways.
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Don't feed your cat.
Don't feed your cat.
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Visit your cat at the vet's office.
Visit your cat at the vet's office.
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Limit your cat's activity.
Limit your cat's activity.
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Administer medication as prescribed.
Administer medication as prescribed.
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Care for any healing wounds.
Care for any healing wounds.
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Seek veterinary assistance immediately after any trauma.
Seek veterinary assistance immediately after any trauma.
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Keep all toxins out of your cat's reach.
Keep all toxins out of your cat's reach.
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Prevent dehydration.
Prevent dehydration.
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Keep your cat indoors.
Keep your cat indoors.
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