We cannot forget that our beloved cats are still predators and their body is perfectly designed for hunting, an example of this is their pads. The cat's pads have sensitivity, this sensitivity helps them measure the temperature of the surface they walk on, as well as evaluate the texture of their prey.
But obviously the pads are also resistant and designed so that the cat can withstand certain punctures and tears while walking. We can also observe changes in the color of the pads depending on the type of fur of our cat.
Without a doubt, this is an anatomical structure of great importance for our pet, which is why in this AnimalWised article we show you how to heal wounds on the paw pads of the cat.
Check your cat's pad…
Cats that have more contact with the outside world and are more explorers are especially susceptible to a pad injury, so you should check your cat's pad before the main oneswarning symptoms which are the following:
- Limp
- Pain signs
- Mobility Difficulty
Whenever it is a superficial wound or burn, it can be treated at home as first aid, in the case Otherwise, you will have to go to the vet so that he can carry out the cure.
How to heal a cat's paw wound?
If your cat has suffered a small wound on its pad, you must proceed as follows to perform a proper treatment:
- Perform cleaning of the pad using lukewarm water only, rinse thoroughly until the pad is clean and you can make a proper assessment of the injury.
- If you notice any stuck object, remove it with tweezers.
- Soak a sterilized gauze in hydrogen peroxide (hydrogen peroxide), and moisten the entire pad abundantly with this preparation, since the hydrogen peroxide will act as an antiseptic thus avoiding any possibility of infection.
- Apply to the wound chlorhexidine digluconatepet-friendly spray or gel.
- Wrap the wound with sterile gauze and secure the gauze with hypoallergenic tape.
- Perform this entire procedure daily until the wound is completely healed, making sure that your cat walks normally again.
If you want to use a more natural cure, you just have to change the chlorhexidine digluconate for 100% natural aloe vera pulp The pulp of This cactus will help reduce pain and inflammation, and will also speed up the healing and tissue repair process.
Monitor wound progression
When performing the dressing daily we must observe how the wound evolves, if there is bleeding and does not stop or if If we do not observe improvement in healing, we should go to the veterinarian without delay, since on some occasions small interventions may be necessary that only the veterinarian is qualified to carry out.
