FISHHOOK IN CAT

The signs of fishhooks in the mouth :

• Drooling
• Pawing at the mouth
• Trouble swallowing

The signs of fishhooks in the paw will cause your cat to limp.

The first aid to remove a fishhook : 

• The way through the flesh so the barb is visible
• Cut the hook with wire cutters and remove the pieces.
• If the barb is embedded, push the hook through the flesh in the direction the barb is pointed.
• When the barb is visible, cut the hook and remove it as described.
• If a hook is embedded deeply, embedded in the mouth or throat, or if it has been swallowed ( even with line attached ), seek veterinary assistance immediately.

The aid in removing fishhook by veterinarian : 

• Veterinarian may give your pet an anesthetic to aid in removing a hook that is deeply embedded, in the mouth, or in the throat.
• If fishing line has been swallowed with a hook, the veterinarian may remove it by endoscopy or surgery.

Aftercare of fishhook : 

• Most mouth wounds will heal quickly without much further care.
• Foot wounds should be cleaned and bandaged.
• If surgery was performed, keep the stitches clean and follow any diet and feeding schedules your veterinarian may want your cat to follow until the wounds are healed.

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