How to Deal With a Paralyzed Cat

If your cat suddenly experiences loss of movement in his legs, you could have a life threatening emergency on your hands. Loss of movement in his rear legs can be a sign of a broken back or pelvis, or of heart disease. In either case it is important to get the cat to the vet as quickly as possible.

Instructions

1

Wrap the cat in a towel or blanket before getting too close to her if she is lashing out and trying to scratch. When a cat is in pain she might become aggressive, even towards her owner. If you cannot get close enough to safely wrap the cat, toss a blanket over the cat's entire body and then wrap her.

2

Slide the cat onto a board to prevent movement while transporting to the vet. It is important to move the cat as little as possible to avoid causing further injury.

3

Take a second blanket or towel and wrap the cat and the board to help keep the cat stable on the board and prevent her from falling off when being moved.

4

Keep the cat warm on the way to the animal hospital or vet's office. Use a hot water bottle if you have one. If you do not have a hot water bottle you can fill a sock with dry rice, tie the end and heat it in the microwave for a couple of minutes.

5

Avoid giving the cat any food or water because he might require emergency surgery.

6

Get the cat to the vet as quickly as possible.

If your cat suddenly experiences loss of movement in his legs, you could have a life threatening emergency on your hands. Loss of movement in his rear legs can be a sign of a broken back or pelvis, or of heart disease. In either case it is important to get the cat to the vet as quickly as possible.

Instructions

1

Wrap the cat in a towel or blanket before getting too close to her if she is lashing out and trying to scratch. When a cat is in pain she might become aggressive, even towards her owner. If you cannot get close enough to safely wrap the cat, toss a blanket over the cat's entire body and then wrap her.

2

Slide the cat onto a board to prevent movement while transporting to the vet. It is important to move the cat as little as possible to avoid causing further injury.

3

Take a second blanket or towel and wrap the cat and the board to help keep the cat stable on the board and prevent her from falling off when being moved.

4

Keep the cat warm on the way to the animal hospital or vet's office. Use a hot water bottle if you have one. If you do not have a hot water bottle you can fill a sock with dry rice, tie the end and heat it in the microwave for a couple of minutes.

5

Avoid giving the cat any food or water because he might require emergency surgery.

6

Get the cat to the vet as quickly as possible.