Feline Tail Injury Protocol

Learning to Treat Pets with Natural Remedies

This is Bijah!

So it appears my young female cat Bijah bonked her tail playing in the forest somehow. It feels like a bump or a possible subluxation just past midway up the tail. It is swollen with a palpable bump but her tail moves well and no complaints other than a disapproving mew and avoidance if I touch it. It was more swollen yesterday. I only gave her Terahertz wanded water and did a little energy work on her. I will further assess it in the coming days but it has proven to be a minor injury.

However, I was searching for remedies and information and certainly didn't want all that research to go to waste, so I wanted to share this with you in case any of your kitty fur-babies get up to no good, those little heart-stealing rascals!

First of all, for cat tail injuries, the more serious cases are always toward the base of the tail. This could mean nerve damage which is the greatest risk for further complications.

What you are looking for:

1) Signs that the animal is in pain (licking, hiding, panting, growling/hissing, lethargic, not eating or going to the litter box). In my case, she was acting totally herself and the only pain was from direct touch. More pain will be experienced the closer the damage is to the base of the tail where the nerve bundle is.

2) Signs of litter box use. If there is severe nerve damage they may not be able to evacuate their bowels and this can quickly become an emergency. This is your red flag that you have a more serious situation.

3) Signs of a droopy tail. If they cannot move their tail properly, this is a sign of nerve damage.

4) Signs of swelling, bleeding, crushing, embedded debris/dirt. If it is an open wound immediate treatment is required and if you cannot touch your pet to help him or her then it's time for that pricey vet trip. I have used melatonin or CBD in animals before to sedate them enough to perform minor surgery but I don't recommend this unless you are very confident in what you are doing and have assistance. If the tail is severely lacerated it can take skill to prevent it from needing amputation and can be difficult to treat with honey or herbal poultices or other topical methods due to location.

5) If there is subluxation, dislocation, or a full break, this also will need resetting as there can be a risk it may not heal properly.

6) If there is normal movement (even if the range of motion is limited due to pain or swelling) these cases will resolve on their own, with simple home care.

7) Evidence of a bite – if your pet was bitten it is important to wash the tail properly (after any bleeding has halted). NOTE: Let the wound bleed if it is a deep bite and clean/wash the wound well before halting any bleeding in these cases to prevent infection/pus development. Please do not stress about rabies – there is no such virus. Avoid ALL vaccines in your pets. Never, ever poison your babies with toxic garbage! Guess what happens when you don’t vaccinate your pets? Nothing! They don’t have health problems because they weren’t damaged. Avoid giving them other drugs, as well, as they will only damage them.

8) Signs of excessive bleeding, if there is a severe hemorrhage try the styptic remedies mentioned below and apply pressure to the wound to ensure it stops, otherwise you are off to the vet to assess major blood vessel laceration.

Bijah (age 1) has a big, fluffy tail.

NATURAL REMEDIES:

~For nerve damage give hypericum perforatum 30Ch or lower potency by either popping the pellets into their mouth between the gum line and teeth or diluting 3-5 pellets in distilled water, let melt and administer via syringe into the mouth (PO) 1 dose every 15 minutes for 3 doses, then as needed for symptoms up to 3 more doses in that same day.

~Apply 30% DMSO (I use my after-sun/sunburn gel - which by the way 1 bottle will last you for years - I still have the same gel for over a year now and I use it often).

~Watch for a bowel movement and if there is no improvement within 24-36 hours, time for the vet to help with assessment - avoid their drugs and use DMSO with magnesium for pain and inflammation instead.

~Open a capsule of magnesium (either a blend or glycinate) to add to wet food (preferably raw). This supports the liver to remove debris more efficiently. This can also assist the stool to slightly loosen for ease of bowel movements.

~Offer extra fats like butter, ghee, olive oil or coconut oil as fats assist the rebuilding of myelin that covers the nerves. The faster this is repaired the less likely the nerve cells will die.

~Offer tissue salts - the 5 phosphates are for nerve regeneration: Calc Phos, Ferr Phos, Kali Phos, Mag Phos and Nat Phos. Melt them in water or crush them into food. If they aren’t eating or drinking use a syringe to administer orally.

~You can also offer B12 (to assist nerve regeneration - try adding some nutritional yeast into their food)

~Give them a probiotic that supports the gut and helps reduce anxiety (we carry one specifically for felines.)

~Rub castor oil over their belly - this is an incredible, deeply penetrating oil that assists the body to detox and heal. It can also help ease bowel movements so they don't need to strain as much and with less pain. We carry one of the highest quality castor oils on the earth.

~For broken bones give the homeopathic remedy Symphytum 30Ch 3 times a day for 3 days, then halt and reassess.

~Offer bone broth – buy or make your own, offer nutrients and fats to assist repair (ginger is anti-inflammatory).

~Colloidal silver can be used to wash any wounds and prevent infection as it heals without damaging important skin microflora.

~Calendula salve can also be used topically once any wound has closed over (do not use it for deep puncture wounds). Also, my Boo-Boo Paste contains zinc and sulfur that helps to repair wounds well.

~For bites: Give the homeopathic remedy Ledum palustre 30Ch– this is indicated for puncture wounds and helps with bruising. Hepar sulfur homeopathic will prevent an abscess from forming. Use homeopathic Silica for wounds that may have gone unnoticed for a few days or where an abscess has already started to form.

~ For excess bleeding/clotting issues: Arnica montana homeopathic also supports the blood and reduces bleeding and bruising. Use in the 30Ch potency (although 6, 9, 12, or 15Ch can all be used). The lower the number, the shorter the action, the more doses required. Also, the lower the potency, the more it is helpful for acutes and for physical symptoms rather than mental or emotional. If manual pressure is not working to control bleeding, use a styptic like cayenne pepper or dried and ground Yarrow (Achillea millefolium) to halt the bleeding.

Keep an eye on your cat and note down changes in behaviour to monitor progress. Inspect the tail morning and evening to ensure it is healing properly. Here is a really great homeopathic resource I found for more remedies.

Kiss that fur baby for me!

With love,
Amandha

Research Resources:

https://www.seraphinacapranos.com/herbs-homeopathy-for-a-cats-injury/

https://www.petplace.com/article/cats/diseases-conditions-of-cats/tail-trauma-in-cats/\

https://www.holisticactions.com/homeopathic-first-aid-the-ten-best-remedies-to-keep-at-home/

https://www.homeopathyforwomen.org/cat_homeopathy.htm

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The information is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. Always seek the advice of your holistic physician or other qualified health care provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition or treatment and before undertaking a new health care regimen, and never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it if you are having serious symptoms that you cannot properly self manage.