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Artificial Respiration and Heart Massage

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Artificial respiration is an emergency procedure used to exchange air in an unconscious cat who is not breathing. Heart massage is used when no heartbeat can be heard or felt. When heart massage is combined with artificial respiration, it is called cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR). When a cat stops breathing, heart function soon also stops, and vice versa. It is therefore important to know both aspects of CPR. One person can perform CPR, but it is easier if two people are available. One does the breathing and the other does the heart massage. The following emergencies may require artificial respiration or CPR: .     Coma ·          Electric shock ·          Head injury ·          Metabolic problems ·          Obstructed airway (choking) ·        ...
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The World According to Cat - Part I

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We may easily overlook the simple fact that cats live in a world that is subjectively speaking quite distinct from ours. We share just enough overlap between our different perceptions of the world to be able to relate to one another, each species having evolved its senses to fit its lifestyle. It is unreasonable to consider cats’ abilities as inferior or superior to our own. Biologists abandoned the idea of one species being “superior” to another decade ago, though cat owners may suspect that their cats feel otherwise. We now consider each species as having evolved to fit a particular way of life; cats are good at being cats, because their ancestors evolved sense organs and brains to suit that role. Because the domestication of the cat is still incomplete, that role is still in a state of flux, for example, cats are still adapting to urban living while their sense organs have remained more or less unchanged. One major difference between cats and people...
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What If Your Cat Has an Eye Problem ? Examination & Medicines

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HOW TO EXAMINE THE EYES The eye examination should be done in a dark room using a single light source, such as a flashlight, and a magnifying glass. With magnification, you can see fine details on the surface of the eyelids and the eyeball and may be able to inspect some of the inner eye structures. Many cats need to be restrained for an eye exam. Put the cat in a pillowcase and pin the case around the cat’s neck, or hold the cat gently wrapped in a towel or on your lap if he is cooperative. You can often get a clue to the cause of the problem by comparing one eye with the other. See if the eyes are of the same size, shape, and color. Do they bulge forward or are they recessed back in their sockets? Is there an eye discharge? Is the third eyelid visible over the inside corner of the eye? Does the eye look smoky, hazy, or cloudy? To examine the outer surface of the eyeball, place one thumb just below the eye and the other over the bone just above the upper lid. Gently d...
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