Keeping the Sick Cat Clean
If your cat is seriously sick, injured or paralyzed, it will not be able to move about and attend to nature’s calls and will soil its bed and itself. The cleaning task will be easier if you place a washable blanket or heavy cloth under it. While shredded newspapers make a good bed,they will get wet and soiled and will cling to the hair. You can put a napkin on a very sick or injured cat. This may sound ridiculous, but it will help to keep the cat and its surroundings clean.
Remove all soiled material from the sick area as often as necessary.Keep the cat’s body clean. Wash soiled places with warm water and mild soap. If the hair is matted, which may occur around the anal region, soften it with water or mineral oil and comb it out. If the hair is hopelessly matted, clip it off. Wash the cat’s eyes with warm water and apply eye ointment if the eyes are inflamed. Should the cat vomit,wipe its mouth with a solution of table salt and warm water. A gentle brushing will make the cat feel and look better.
If the cat is unable to move, you will have to turn it over several times a day to help prevent strain, discomfort and bedsores.