Post by Whisptail on Jan 14, 2013 12:45:25 GMT -5
Cases a Medicine Cat Will Often See; Plus Their Cures
Kittencough: a cough produced in ill or underfed kits due to malnourishment or mucus build-up. Isn't considered common nor uncommon. Although it isn't usually a prolonged illness in subjects, it can kill if untreated.
Treatments used in the books: none were stated.
Treatments used in real life situations: coltsfoot, thyme.
Whitecough: a cough produced in cats undergoing cold-like symptoms. This is considered a chest cold. Coughing produces a white colored mucus and can be accompanied by a fever. Will worsen if not treated and has been known to kill weakened kits and elders.
Treatments used in the books: catmint/catnip for cough, fever-few, borage and lavender for fevers.
Treatments used in real life situations: coltsfoot, thyme.
Greencough: a worsened version of whitecough. Cats can often produce this illness if they have previously been dealing with a case of whitecough that went untreated. Coughing produces a green colored mucus and is often accompanied by a fever. Can kill if it goes untreated.
Treatments used in the books: catmint/catnip for cough, fever-few, borage and lavender for fevers.
Treatments used in real life situations: coltsfoot, thyme.
Blackcough: often a severe case of a pneumonia like illness. Although, this can also occur in cases such as lung cancer or the most extrememe cases of intestinal worms where the parasite has eaten away the protective lining of intestines or the stomach. The subject coughs blood, has a high fever, and in all known cases, dies.
Treatments used in the books: in early cases, you can try to reverse the illness with catmint/catnip and soothe the fever with ferver-few, borage and lavender. Otherwise, the best treatment is to sooth the cat until moment of death.
Treatments used in real life situations: coltsfoot and thyme in attempt to heal them. Lavender, thyme, and chamomile to help sooth and relax them in their utter discomfort.
Fever: a symptom that may appear without any known illness. Often a sign of some sort of infection. Can cause aches in the body and a headache. Hydration must be kept up if this symptom occurs. Severe cases may cause blinding of the eyes or slight brain damage.
Treatments used in the books: fever-few, borage and lavender.
Treatments used in real life situations: yarrow, ginger and cloves.
Chills: a symptom that may occur in weakened kits or elders. This can kill, but isn't likely to. Is often treated by simply warming the chilled cat's body.
Treatments used in the books: fever-few, lavender and catmint/catnip.
Treatments used in real life situations: ginger.
Belly-ache: soreness in the stomach or abdomen region. Often caused by eating rotten food, drinking stagnant water, or ingesting a poisonous plant. One of the most natural ways to treat this is by one eating grasses to make them expel the harmful contents.
Treatments used in the books: yarrow, nettle leaves and juniper.
Treatments used in real life situations: elder bark.
Infections: caused from bites, battle wounds and other such injuries. Happens when a wound isn't treated properly, was left without treatment for too long, or is reopened without further examination. Fever may accompany this and would need to be treated also.
Treatments used in the books: Burdock for rat/non-poisonous snake bites, goldenrod, marigold, burdock and garlic for prevention. Chervil and horsetail in cases of infection.
Treatments used in real life situations: garlic, ginger and thyme.
Aching Joints: a common case in elders or injured cat. Can occur when joints are not moved enough, or are aged and deteriorating. Moisture often incourages this to show itself in elders.
Treatments used in the books: daisy, ragwort.
Treatments used in real life situations: burdock root, nettles.
Toothaches: can occur when a tooth it chipped, hit hard, is dealing with a cavity, or the gum in that area is infected. Most common in elders.
Treatments used in the books: alder bark.
Treatments used in real life situations: cloves, thyme, chamomile, lavender, and mint leaves.
Herbs and Their Descriptions and Uses
Burdock root: helps sooth pain in the joints and body. Must be ingested.
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Chamomile: is often used to help with tooth pain but can be used as a calming agent. Should be chewed well in cases of mouth discomfort and ingested for both tooth aches and calming.
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Cloves: helps to sooth toothache and fever. Must be chewed thoroughly and ingested for tooth pains and ingested for fever.
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Coltsfoot: is used for coughs of various degrees. Cannot be given to kittens and shouldn't be used in large quantities unless the illness is severe. To be eaten.
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Elder Bark: used to help cats regurgitate foul or rotted food, poisonous contents, or stagnant water. Should not be given in large quantities; only small amount at a time dosed by the cat's weight. To be eaten.
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Garlic: used to help excrete poisons, venom and bacteria from an open wound. Best for prevention of infection in rat-bites. Apply juices and oil into the wound.
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Ginger Root: helps prevent infection in wound and bites and reduces fever. Must be chewed into a poultice and applied for wounds and ingested for fevers.
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Lavender: is used for toothaches and calming a patient; particularly one in shock or a state of panic. For toothaches, ingest. For calming; place fresh flowers and buds for the cat to inhale the strong scent of.
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Mint Leaves: often used for toothaches, this can also be used in soothing a sore throat or settling a stomach after expelling spoiled matter. Is to be eaten.
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Nettles (Also known as comfrey): helps with joint pain. Is to be ingested in moderated quantities.
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Poppy Seeds: used in calming the mind and body. Acts as a pain killer and can help a restless cat sleep. Do not give in large quantities as it is addictive, nor should it be given directly to nursing kits. In cases of kits still suckling, give to the nursing mother. The body will pass on the herbal agents to the kits through the breast milk.
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Thyme: can be used to sooth coughs, fight wound infections and stop toothaches. Should be ingested for coughs and toothaches, chewing thoroughly in cases of mouth pain. For infections; make into a poultice and apply to the wound.
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Yarrow: is used in lowering and fighting fever. Should be ingested at moderated quantities.
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