Basic First Aid Flashcards
Hydrogen peroxide is best used for; deep puncture wounds, inducing vomiting, rashes, or burns?
Inducing vomiting.
Before beginning any mildly painful procedure, you should always ____________ your cat.
Muzzle or towel.
True or False:
Most wounds will begin to clot or significantly decrease bleeding in under 5 minutes with direct pressure applied to the wound.
True.
What makes a soothing wash for irritated eyes and helps with minor eye irritation?
Warm milk. The temperature and enzymes both help with minor eye issues.
Skin irritations and most allergic reactions can be soothed with the use of
_______ which should always be kept in a pet first aid kit.
Benadryl.
What products are most acceptable to treat cuts and gashes?
Water, saline solution, betadine/iodine, and Veterinarian’s Best Hot Spot Itchy Relief Spray.
What do you use to flush eyes?
Sterile saline solution.
What are two common reasons cats regurgitate?
Hairballs and esophageal reflux.
What two products should NOT be used as basic wound cleaners?
Hydrogen peroxide and alcohol.
A final bandaging step common with cats is the use of an ________ due to their fastidious cleaning habits.
Elizabethan collar.
