Ragdoll Cat First Aid: Treating Bites and Cuts
Oct 11th, 2006 by Rob
Cats tend not to bleed profusely when injured. The exception to this is when a large blood vessel or artery is severed. Manipulation of the injury can cause further damage to the surrounding tissue; keep your Ragdoll cat still and calm. If your Ragdoll is injured and bleeding it is best to get him or her to your veterinarian as soon as possible. If the wound is deep, direct pressure to the area will slow the bleeding while you rush your Ragdoll to the veterinarian or emergency medical clinic.
If taking Ragdoll cat to the veterinarian is not immediately possible, use a sterile bandage or gauze to treat the wound. Avoid removing or changing the bandage until you visit the emergency animal clinic or veterinarian as this could introduce bacteria and lead to an infection. Never place a tourniquet on a cat. If your Ragdoll goes into shock keep him or her warm and dry with a blanket and seek veterinary care as soon as possible.