Kitten got head caught in door.

Dr. Marie replied:

Oh dear, I am sorry to hear that Whiskers had an accident!

Answering these questions will help us know how serious the problem is:

Can she walk ok? If she is having trouble walking then I am worried about neurological damage (i.e. damage to her brain or spinal cord.)

Will she eat? If a cat will eat then this is a good sign. Cats that are in significant pain won't eat.

Will she rest in one place and be comfortable? If she is constantly moving around trying to get comfortable then this is not a good sign.

Answering these questions should help us to know whether we need to be worried. If you think that she is really uncomfortable or having trouble walking then she may need to see an emergency vet tonight. The emergency vet can give intravenous steroids to help with any swelling in the brain.

The other thing to watch over the next few days is her eye. If it is just red, this is ok. But if she is squinting, or if there is significant discharge over the next few days then she should have a vet look at it.

The best thing you can do for her tonight is to keep her as quiet as possible.

Of course, an online vet visit is never the same as a visit in person. So, I always tell people that if your gut says something is wrong, then trust it and have her seen right away.

I hope she is ok!

Dr. Marie.


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Dr. Marie replied:

This is a really hard one for me to comment without seeing little Whiskers! It really does sound like it should be ok to just keep an eye on her tonight. I wouldn't try forcing her to eat. If she doesn't want to eat tomorrow morning then this is definitely a sign that something is not right.

The fact that she can walk ok is a really good sign.

The other thing we should watch for as well are seizures which could indicate a brain injury. The shivering initially was likely due to the shock of the injury.

I think from what you have described that it should be ok to just keep an eye on her and keep her as quiet as possible.

Dr. Marie replied:

I would love to be kept updated. I will be online for perhaps another hour or so tonight, and again in the morning.

Dr. Marie.

Dr. Marie replied:

The best way to update is definitely through this page. Thanks.

Dr. Marie replied:

I'm glad to hear she is doing ok.

As far as the eye goes I think just a warm wet cloth should be fine. There's no need to sterilize it.

I do think it would be a good idea to have your vet take a look at Whiskers after the weekend is over just to make sure there is no jaw fracture or other injury.

Thanks for the update!

Dr. Marie replied:

You too!

Dr. Marie replied:

Oh, I'm glad to hear she is doing better!

Did you have a vet check her? I'm a little concerned she could have glaucoma in her eye which is serious. But there's a good chance that it is just a lot of bruising.

Thanks for the update.