Symptoms of frostbite in cats:

1. When a cat is slightly cold, it may have symptoms such as sneezing, runny nose, and nasal congestion. If it is severe, symptoms such as convulsions, slow reaction, and body stiffness may even occur.

2. Frostbite often occurs on the tips of the ears and the pads of the feet. In the initial stage of frostbite, the skin looks white, feels cold to the touch, and does not respond to painful stimulation. Then the skin becomes necrotic and falls off.

3. The entire thickness of the cat’s skin will be frostbitten, and the skin will show diffuse edema. Then blisters will appear in the frostbitten area. When the blisters burst, ulcers will form, and the recovery speed is very slow. . If the cat has moderate frostbite, it is already serious and there is a risk of infection. At this time, the cat owner needs to take them to the hospital for treatment.

4. In severe cases, the cat’s skin loses consciousness due to the cold, causing tissue necrosis in the affected area, and large areas of redness and swelling will appear around it. Gangrene will also appear in the frostbitten area, which may cause There is a risk of purulent infection.

Response measures for cats with frostbite:

1. Rewarm the cat as soon as possible. If the veterinarian is nearby, do not deal with it yourself. Immediately treat it with a blanket or jacket or other Wrap your cat in any insulator that can keep heat in, and take her to a veterinary hospital for treatment as soon as possible.

2. After carefully comforting the cat and successfully feeding the cold medicine, we need to use a towel dipped in 24°C water temperature, gently pat the cat’s body, repeat several times, and carefully feel the changes in the cat’s body surface temperature. .

3. If blisters or necrosis develop in the affected area, excision surgery may be required, so consult your veterinarian immediately.