Due to extremely acute hearing, both cats and dogs tend to be naturally terrified of loud noises such as thunder, fireworks, gunshots, or even a car backfiring. I took them to the vets and they both got a shot of antibiotics and painkillers and were much better after that although the little girl had to go back a week later for longer lasting antibiotics as she was still a bit under the weather. If they are sure she has been in a fight she will probably have been bitten --> absesses. Nutritional supplements and pheromones may help with stress and fear but medications may be needed to treat an illness or pain. If your cat stops breathing, perform CPR immediately. These wounds can remain hidden by hair. Then the absess arrives! Your cat may be sleepy, inactive, \"out of it\" -- in a word, she's … It is also quite possible that since he is hiding because he is injured. ... Make sure the cat has food, water, and a litterbox in the bathroom and leave him be for a while . Only you know your cat and what is normal for him. If you notice any swells or fluid being drained in the area then a veterinarian should take care of those since they are signs of infection and antibiotics are recommended. Some cats love to hide in boxes or paper bags that you leave lying around the place. The fact she is so shocked, hiding and hissing after several hours (plus limping) means she is probably in pain rather than just frightened. Recognizing an Injured Cat. As the wounds are healing, check on them and clean the area with warm water and soap from time to time. The emotional signs exhibited by a cat that has been intentionally mishandled or abused can vary greatly from those found in a cat that has been hurt in a fight, or a cat that has hurt itself by accident. I have a bit of predicament … Not knowing what to expect while your kitty's recovering can make this even worse. Reluctance to move. Notify me of follow-up comments by email. My cat just got into a fight with a neighbor's cat. Cats can lose their dignity if they lose a fight and can sit and brood over things, also there may be some slight pain from the scratches and that may be why your cat is now quiet, this will pass. However, the breaths will be shallow. I am guessing she will need to go to the vet to get any bites/scratches attended to. Some cats move their kittens nearly every day, while others only do it if they get frightened or disturbed. These might lead to some restrictions for food, water or exercise and also their interaction with other pets might not be recommended for a while so take measures for each of these steps. We rescued her a few years ago from being abandon by her previous family. A naturally timid cat may be afraid of many things and spend a lot of her life in hiding, while a naturally confident cat will be less fearful and will usually recover more quickly from scary events. There will also be a rapid recovery to normal after play fighting and … Rogue User Posts: 6101. 15th August 2012 19:30 Hey - my husband found our little cat outside this morning lying on the path outside the door. Introducing the Soap Scoop podcast! Cat fight wounds are relatively easy to treat with antibiotics if they are caught early. All Rights Reserved. A cat in shock will take more than 40 breaths per minute. Use drains, stitches, bandages or wound ointments, depending on the case and don’t forget about the recommended medicine such as antibiotics or painkillers. How bad was the fight? Cat was taken to the vet's yesterday evening (they had to do the old towel trick to get her in the basket. After reviewing the most common reasons why our cat is acting weird, one other thing we need to take into account is their stage of life. My cat got into a fight and has been hiding for 2 days he seem to have hurt his back can I give him asprin or some kind of pain med? There is no reason to break a play fight if it continues at this level. After cat fight, my cat is hiding/missing in vacant home. i made an account just so i could ask this, ive been really worried about my cat the past 24 hours or so. They will normally cause severe abscesses which can appear soon after a fight. There isn't much point in them trying to examine her, cat bites are often invisible (even on pale cats) a few hours later. I took her to the vet on Saturday morning and she was cleaned up, given pain killers and antibiotics but the injuries only seemed to be superficial. For example, if a cat has been badly wounded they may hide in silence. When cats fight, they inflict deep wounds by biting with their canine teeth. X-rays might be required to see what went wrong if the cat goes through terrible pain but fractures are rarely present since cats don’t have so much strength. Lots of cats do this as an instinct of survival. Big mistake. Your main consideration is the scratches as these can easily become infected. There are many stories of owners finding their cats tucked away somewhere in the garden and sometimes in the house after they have been hit by a car. She was not moving and obviously in pain. Cat behavior is complex, so be patient. Often the cat will then seem to be fine for a few days. ©2020 Hearst UK is the trading name of the National Magazine Company Ltd, 30 Panton Street, Leicester Square, London, SW1Y 4AJ. The last thing you want to do after your cat had a fight is offer them a new trauma by scolding them. Hope the cat is ok. We came home late and she scarpered out the cat flap, obviously very spooked. Common reasons why your cat may cower and want to avoid the public spotlight include one or more of the following conditions: a medical problem, pain, fear or stress. As an automatic mechanism of the body, the third eyelid will appear to cover the cats’ eyes to protect it. She might be hiding if she is injured and feeling vulnerable. Hi, my cat hisses,bites,growls,licking her paws,flicker her paws,and runs to hide after playing and touching her front paws and back. Knowing which ones signal danger can keep you both more comfortable. Registered in England. More quiet cats can become clingy or demanding and the fear of strangers that all cats seem to share can become heightened when a cat is sad. If you see symptoms of lethargy, heavy bleeding, puncture wounds, swellings or lumps on their skin or if the cat is limping then you need to take the cat to a veterinarian to assess the damage. Anxiety & Fear Reactions Can Cause a Pet to Run Away. It’s often in a dark, cozy place, like under the bed, or in the back of a closet where a fallen coat can provide comfort and warmth. We once had a cat hide out for a couple of weeks after a (to him, at least) "terrible event". For example, after kittens open their eyes and begin to walk, they will start to play energetically. What happens after my cat has been bitten? The two cats exploded into a full fight, up on their back legs, screaming. Joined Mar 7, 2017 Messages 6 Reaction score 1. Either way, moving kittens around to different locations is normal behavior. Cats in surgical recovery may experience temporary behavioral changes. Again, this is normal and quite fun for your cat. That's because their wild side is programmed to avoid showing weakness. Behavioural signs a cat is dying: Hiding; Changes in cognitive function such as confusion ... but with the added complication of wanting to fight for our cats, clinging to hope and not wanting to let go, it becomes a very complex and difficult decision. He is a indoor cat a stray cat got in my house and fought him. That is important to prevent further altercations. Both were very traumatised. Better safe than sorry with cat fights. Cats fight for many reasons like fighting for territory, for female cats or just because of being aggressive. Glad to hear she's on the mend. Even if the aggression was with another cat, the fact that the cat went through a fight is as traumatizing for them as it would be for us. posted by HuronBob at 7:06 AM on February 19, 2012 . Cat got attacked / had fight and won't stop hiding ... please help! Hiding in inappropriate spots . Give them space if they need it and love during the rest of the time and make sure that you prevent these types of incidents from happening again. Learn the basics of cat wound care to help your cat immediately after an injury and while she's recovering from veterinary treatment. Cats who have been in fights with other cats should see the vet sooner rather than later. They should take her to the vet asap. Behavioral change in a cat is highly dependent upon the type of injury that it sustained. Fleas Play fighting can, on occasions, escalate and any hissing or screeching could indicate that one is getting a little too rough for comfort. A disease we worry about in cats that get stressed and won’t eat is called Fatty Liver Disease – or “Hepatic Lipidosis“. The fact she is so shocked, hiding and hissing after several hours (plus limping) means she is probably in pain rather than just frightened. Sending your furry best friend into the operating room is stressful under any circumstance. Cat hiding behavior is not unusual and is a normal feline response. If the cat was attacked by a stray you might want to notify the authorities or if the other pet has an owner then you should definitely inform them about the incident. Abnormal gait. What have you done to try to catch her? You may notice that your cat acting strangely after a fight. Their emotions will be unstable at the time so check for signs of excessive fear or anxiety and try to give them more attention than before since that will help them heal. Caring For Your Animal in the Aftermath of a Fight Follow your veterinarian's instructions. If you or another human was injured when trying to break up the fight assess the injuries which can be life threatening and if there are any then call 911 right away. To calculate your cat's breathing rate, count the number of times your cat's chest rises (inhaling) or falls (exhaling) in … Also these symptoms happens when during cold weather. For example, one cat may confront a strange dog by hissing, spitting, and puffing out his fur to make himself look big. In this case I don’t think your cat is being finicky – just stressed but the information in this article has tips on getting cats to … In some cases, however, a cat or dog can take off in search of safety if there is a perceived threat in your environment. it was pitch black so i couldn't see anything, i only heard screeching, hissing, and growling outside my window. It is still recommended to go to the vet since you might not notice everything they do. Forums > WOL Furry Friends > Cat injured after fight; is hiding in bush and won't come in. My two got into a fight recently with the neighbour's cats - all six of them had circled upon the two of them. DIGITAL SPY, PART OF THE HEARST UK ENTERTAINMENT NETWORK. Listen now for interviews with the biggest soap stars and all the latest spoilers - available on every major podcast app . Please let us know how she gets on. They declawed her as a kitten. Wrap a towel or a coat around the pet and bring them to the nearest vet if they have some of the problems mentioned above, but if the wounds are not on the face, neck or abdomen and aren’t bleeding excessively then you can use some warm water to clean them first. last night (around almost exactly 11:00 pm), he snuck out of the house and got into a fight in my backyard with another neighborhood cat. Female cats tend to hide a few days before giving birth. As someone who is trying to give my kittens a twice a day for 5 days course of antibiotics id give anything to have had this option!! It might surprise you but many cat owners don’t realize that the cats they adopted don’t get along and the tensions can lead to aggression. Reaction to palpation (touching) Withdrawn or hiding. Train a Cat to Use the Toilet- The Easy Way. Out in the wild, moving kittens helps hide them from predators who might locate the babies by their scent. The hardest part of feline injury management is cats' tendency to hide their pain. The girl had a scratch on her nose and a sore behind and her brother had a sore behind and bleeding toe and wouldn't stop crawling along on his tummy (when I found him I thought he may have been run over). But if your cat is hiding, make sure it is in a … Kitten. It might surprise you but many cat owners don’t realize that the cats they adopted don’t get along and the tensions can lead to aggression. Thread starter ptotheatsign; Start Date Mar 7, 2017; Mar 7, 2017 #1 P. ptotheatsign TCS Member Thread starter. was the vet sure it was a cat? He hates strangers and is very shy I think it would stress him out to much to take him to the vet. Injured Cats Will Also Hide Away. Lameness (limping) Difficulty jumping. After a fight, they may get an injury somewhere in their body, including the eyes. Your cat doesn’t need to be displaying all of these signs of pain for it to be a potential problem. 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