Moving an Injured Cat

1. AVOID INJURY TO YOURSELF. Good samaritans often get injured trying to move injured animals. Watch for any oncoming traffic and remember that injured cats often panic and don't recognize even familiar faces.

2. Before moving the cat, check for obvious injuries and treat accordingly, using the appropriate sections of this manual. For example, if your cat is suffering from cardiac arrest, or is unconcious (from electrocution, drowning, etc.), proceed directly to the section dealing with those emergencies.

3. Grasp the cat firmly by the nape of the neck (the skin between the shoulder blades) and place it in a well-ventilated box or cat carrier.

4. If no well-ventilated box or carrier is available, wrap the cat in a blanket, towel or clothing (leaving the head and neck exposed) and take directly to the nearest veterinary facility.

5. Keep the cat warm.

6. Keep the cat's body as still as possible while transporting.