Emergency Response

Question 1

If a cat is conscious and choking, you should?

Answer 1

1. Sweep mouth with finger.
2. Pound between shoulder blades.
3. Lift cat upside down.

Question 2

The breath to compression ratio for performing CPR with one rescuer on a cat is?

Answer 2

2 breathes: 20-30 compressions.

Question 3

What is the best way to prevent injuring a cat when giving chest compressions?

Answer 3

Place one hand under the rib cage and use 1 hand for compressions.

Question 4

If your cat has been poisoned, you should?

Answer 4

1. Call the National Animal Poison Control.
2. Give activated charcoal.
3. Induce vomiting.

Question 5

Rapid or weak pulse, poor capillary refill time, cool limbs, depressed mental state, rapid, slow, or difficulty breathing are all signs of?

Answer 5

Shock.

Question 6

When should you not induce vomiting if a cat has been poisoned?

Answer 6

If they ingested something caustic.

Question 7

When there are breathing problems, the cat’s gums may appear_____ in color?

Answer 7

Pale or blue.

Question 8

A good way to check for even minor amounts of air flow and breathing is by holding a _____ in front of the mouth and nose?

Answer 8

Mirror.

Question 9

Urinary blockage can kill a cat in less than ______ hours?

Answer 9

48.