Diseases, Injuries, and Symptoms

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Here are the symptoms with the remedies that cats in the wild will get.

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Aching Joints
Very common in the elders of a clan/tribe.This most commonly known as Arthritis. It is caused by cold weather, damp nests, and plain old being elderly.
Symptoms: Joints in the
body become stiff and sore. Swelling/inflammation can happen.
Best Treatment: Burdock root & daisy leaves, nettle leaves & goldenrod.

Torn Claw
In this case the carotene (the part of the claw that contains blood vessels) of the claw has been broken or caught on something. This is very common. Given a few days time this will heal quickly.
Symptoms: broken layers of carotene, victim limping, swelling, pain, some bleeding.
Best Treatment: Marigold, poppy seeds, and cobwebs

Sores
Similar to a bruise. The skin has become raw due to rough activity. It is not a serious illness/injury, but it is best to get it treated.
Symptoms: Skin is red and raw, cat's in pain and stiff.
Best Treatment: Simply give them poppy seeds and rub the tender area with chewed up comfrey

Toothache
Toothaches happen when there is a loose tooth, cavity, or gum disease. This best to be
treated as quickly as possible.
Symptoms: Loose tooth/teeth, hole in teeth/tooth, or
inflammation of the gums. Pain is present.
Best Treatment: For cavities it is best they are pulled out while cat is restraint, other two you can just give alder bark/tansy/broom.

Tummy Ache
This is very common . . . most of all in kittens.This can happen if a cat has eaten too much or ate something unpleasant. This can also be a symptom for more
serious illnesses too, so double check the facts.
Symptoms: Aching/Cramping pains in the stomach.
Best Treatment: Watermint & Chervil Root, Juniper Berries & Poppy seeds

Aches/Pains
This is also very common. This tends to happen if a cat pushed his/her self too hard in training/hunting/fighting. It can also happen in elders when they simply tend to
ache - or a day after a big battle.
Symptoms: Sore, stiff, and
reluctant to move or do anything.
Best Treatment: Give them some poppy seeds and order them a day of bed rest (if the pain is bad
enough).

Thorns
This is also common. A cat will have anywhere to a single thorn to more then one stuck in the
skin. This very painful!
Best Treatment: Pull the thorn(s) out immediately, then treat the wound.

Cuts
Again, very common. This can happen to kits when they play too hard or an apprentice/warrior
trying too hard as well. It can happen in battle, also.
Best Treatment: Simply use marigold or garlic after rubbing it down with a dock leaf. Cover with cobwebs

Swelling
This happens all the time with all times of injuries, bruises, and infections.
Symptoms: Inflammation & pain.
Best Treatment: Chewed alder bark & goldenrod (juice), nettle leaves & poppy seeds.

Fever / Headache
In this case the cat has fallen ill or suffering from infection or heat stroke or lack of liquids. They will feel hot and their head will hurt.
Symptoms: Headache; pain, can't
stand sunlight and sounds. Fever; Sweating, hot, dizzy.
Best Treatment: Drink plenty of water, nettle leaves & poppy seeds, borage leaves & willow bark.

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