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What are the effects of alcohol in adult male cats when used as emergency sedative to treat wounds?
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∙ 15y ago
The previous answer that was here was (dangerously) incorrect - alcohol is *extremely* toxic to cats. For example, a tablespoon (approximately 15ml, less than a single shot) of whiskey is enough to kill the average cat.
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Different kinds of wounds?
Abrasion , Incision , Punctured , Laceration , and Avulsion.
How can injury cause disease in animals?
The injury may cause tissues to be exposed through wounds, which subsequently become infected by bacteria and other organisms. For example, septic wounds and/or blood poisoning
Would snake bites look good on me?
Look good to whom? To me? No. What's to look good? Wounds? Why would wounds look good? If attention is what you want, there are many positive ways to get good positive attention.
Will a minor laceration wound scar?
No probably not. Usually the initial scar will vanish as time passes. Time heals all wounds even emotional ones like the loss of love. Surgical techniques for larger wounds has improved so much that many of them disappear likewise. When we get older most scars dont mean much anyway. They are like battle wounds from an old battlefield.
Can you use antiseptic to a cat?
I have applied mouthwash to cats with fleas and mange. If they lick it it will not hurt them. I would avoid using stronger antiseptics like rubbing alcohol, peroxide, iodine, and Mercurochrome. Turpentine is a maybe. I have also used petroleum jelly for bleeding sores, although it has no antiseptic quality. The cat's natural instinct is to lick their wounds, and it must be an antiseptic which will not harm them if taken internally.
Do you urinate on a jellyfish sting?
No. Rubbing wounds, or using alcohol, spirits, ammonia, or urine may have strongly negative effects as these can encourage the release of venom.
What chemical does the rubbing alcohol have that makes it stingy when applied to wounds?
The alcohol.
Are all types of alcohol are drinkable?
No! Rubbing alcohol is not meant for drinking. There are many types of alcohol used for cleaning wounds and sterilization that are poisonous to drink.
first aid materials and their uses?
bandages=covering wounds(etc.) from getting infected by bacteria alcohol pads=cleaning wounds(etc.)
What was alcohol used for in the civil war?
they would use it to clean wounds and some times drink it
What type f dressing should be used for emergency treatment of open chest wounds?
To treat sucking chest wounds, you should use an occlusive dressing to prevent air from entering the wound.
Why are alcohols not used as antiseptics applied to wounds?
Alcohol is a great surface disinfectant, but does not penetrate tissue. Most deep wounds will get infected underneatht he surface, hence antibiotics are better.
What has the author Charles Mock written?
Charles Mock has written: 'Strengthening care for the injured' -- subject(s): Emergency Treatment, Organization & administration, Emergency medical services, Emergency Medical Services, Case Reports, Rehabilitation, Traumatology, Wounds and Injuries
What is the uses of kamaria herbal plant?
The uses of kamaria leaves are thought to help heal wounds, relive post-partum abdominal cramps, and to stimulate the appetite. The plant is used to expel intestinal worked and as a sedative.
Emergency medical care for someone who has been hurt or who is sick is called what aid?
First aid is the care of minor injuries or wounds.
What type of dressing should be used for emergency treatment of open chest wounds?
Blue Cheese or Ranch. Both work well.
What effects did the Vietnam war have on health?
Agent Orange and war wounds (shrapnel, burns, bullets, etc.).
