What should I do if my cat gets a splinter?
What should I do if my cat gets a splinter?
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Depending on how much pain she's feeling, a cat with a splinter may be quiet and cooperative, or really hard to deal with. One way or another, the splinter needs to come out. If kitty is okay with your handling her sore paw, get some tweezers and gently remove the splinter. Rub in some alcohol or antibiotic salve, and you're done.
If your cat's in pain and frantic, you're probably going to need help. Ask a friend or neighbor to hold the cat as you place a towel over the animal's body and snugly wrap it around her. Leave her head and the paw with the splinter exposed. Using this strategy, you can work slowly and carefully to get the splinter out.
If the situation is more difficult than you can handle on your own, turn to your veterinarian.
– Dr. Andrea Looney, DVM for the “Purina® Animal Instincts” Podcast Series