These substances can damage the injured skin even further. Source(s): Had a cat that suffered shock after being attacked. 7 posts • Page 1 of 1 There are no big wounds that I can find, just some small puncture type - Answered by a verified Cat Veterinarian. You may feel jittery or physically sick, like you're going to vomit or have diarrhea. The shock can be a result of an accident, trauma, injury, poisoning or allergy, extended illness, heat stroke or blood loss. Just have the cat looked at. Then the absess arrives! A cat shock occurs when the cardiovascular system doesn't provide enough oxygen and nutrients to the tissues. 1 decade ago. We came home late and she scarpered out the cat flap, obviously very spooked. To calculate your cat's breathing rate, count the number of times your cat's chest rises (inhaling) or falls (exhaling) in 15 seconds. How do cats behave after fighting? After a Dog Fight: 3 Steps to Helping Your Pup Recover Published on July 27, 2015 July 27, 2015 • 92 Likes • 19 Comments Dr. Baker received her Doctor of Veterinary Medicine from the University of Wisconsin in 2016, and went on to pursue a PhD through her work in the Comparative Orthopaedic Research Laboratory. I later found out that the neighbours heard cats fighting just before. If your cat is excited or scared, such as when they are in an unfamiliar situation or have just experienced trauma, they may have an abnormally high heart rate. He retreated quickly to a large box we have for cat play and our other cat quickly ran in after him. He's eating. Tips for Training Your Holiday Guests To Not Feed Your Pups. What’s even worse is that unless you know what to look for, you may miss the early symptoms. I know of no vet who charges $400 for a check up. Shock is dangerous. No limp, no blood, no limbs looking weird. I've cleaned his wounds and put stuff on them. Often the cat will then seem to be fine for a few days. Thanks to all authors for creating a page that has been read 15,243 times. If your cat has sustained a major injury from an accident or deep cut, immediately take it to the vet, since it will have a better chance of survival if shock is caught early. Our indoor cat spent a night outdoors last year. Cat got attacked / had fight and won't stop hiding ... please help! Make sure she is getting hydrated. Detecting shock is important, … Your cat can go into shock as a result of severe illness or physical trauma. My cat was in a fight with another cat on Friday night. We know ads can be annoying, but they’re what allow us to make all of wikiHow available for free. In the early stage of shock, CRT may be less than 1 second. For good measure, you should also know how to prevent future occurrences. {"smallUrl":"https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/images\/thumb\/e\/ef\/Recognize-Signs-of-Shock-in-a-Cat-Step-1-Version-2.jpg\/v4-460px-Recognize-Signs-of-Shock-in-a-Cat-Step-1-Version-2.jpg","bigUrl":"\/images\/thumb\/e\/ef\/Recognize-Signs-of-Shock-in-a-Cat-Step-1-Version-2.jpg\/aid8818817-v4-728px-Recognize-Signs-of-Shock-in-a-Cat-Step-1-Version-2.jpg","smallWidth":460,"smallHeight":345,"bigWidth":"728","bigHeight":"546","licensing":"