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| Shock | |
| Overall: | Shock is characterized by inadequate blood circulation within a cat and has the possibility to be fatal. When a cat experiences Shock there is a disruption in the body’s ability to deliver oxygen to the vital organs like the heart and lungs. It can be caused by physical or psychological trauma, internal bleeding, allergic reactions or other underlying health conditions. |
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| Related Herbs: | Ash, Borage, Burdock, Caraway, Catnip, Chamomile, Chickweed, Colt's Foot, Goldenrod, Hawthorn, Lavender, Little Daisy, Thyme, |
| Related Symptoms: | Anxiety, Chill, Difficulty Breathing, Irregular heartbeat, Poor Circulation, Weakness, |
| Mild Cases | |
| Details: | While all stages of Shock require immediate care, mild cases are a lot easier to manage and are less life threatening than others (like the severe cases which are most commonly fatal). Treatment is standard for mild cases and above. |
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| Residual Effects: | The patient may show signs of lethargy, confusion, rapid or shallow breathing, a weak pulse, or cool extremities as well as pale or discoloured gums after treatment. |
| Complications: | Injury of the kidneys and lungs |
| Moderate Cases | |
| Details: | Moderate cases of Shock can be just as life altering as the more severe of cases, as the lack of regular blood flow and irregular airflow can lead to the failing of vital organs such as the lungs and kidneys. Treatment is universal across all levels but some may need extra care. |
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| Treatment: | As per mild case instructions |
| Residual Effects: | As per mild residual effects |
| Complications: | Injuries to the kidneys, lungs and vital organs |
| Severe Cases | |
| Details: | A severe case of Shock is likely fatal to the patient, though in some cases, cats can survive it (though not without lasting damage to the lungs, heart or kidneys, which means the patient would not be able to continue warrior duties at the detriment of their own health. While treatment remains the same, a cat in shock should always be monitored by a medicine cat or likewise. |
| Duration: | 72 hours to a few days after treatment. If patient survives. |
| Treatment: | As per mild case instructions |
| Residual Effects: | Severe cases can go as far as to be fatal to the patient if left untreated |
| Complications: | Injury and possible failure to try kidneys, lungs and heart. Cats with severe shock are also prone to hypothermia and seizures. |