As we all know, accidents happen. Oftentimes when people think
of a pet needing emergency care, they think of a dog eating
something he shouldn’t have or trying to jump over a fence and
cutting himself. They do not often think of cats needing
emergency care. Cats do get themselves into situations where
accidents happen; they are just a bit sneakier about it than
dogs. A cat is just as likely to need emergency care as a dog.
Knowing the signs and having a plan of action is important to
helping your cat in an emergency. Cats can get themselves into
plenty of sticky situations. My cat sister Tory is pretty
trouble free now in her senior years, but I hear stories of when
she was younger and mischievous. Cats love to jump and climb,
which puts them at risk for falls. They also love to explore the
world with their mouths (just like dogs) and may ingest a
harmful substance. Bug bites, overexposure to heat or cold, or
choking on an object are also common reasons cats need emergency
care. You may catch your cat in the