Post by Mint on Nov 18, 2009 22:09:24 GMT -5
How to Stop Heavy Bleeding: First the area that is bleeding must be cleaned of all large objects, such as twigs and leaves. Then cobwebs must be pressed heavily against the bleeding area. Pressure must be applied and kept on the wound until it stops bleeding. Once the bleeding has stopped, ease pressure gradually and apply any herbs necessary for fighting infection or healing the wound efficiently. Then apply more cobwebs and have injured cat rest for a day or more.
Making a sick cat comfortable: Ill or Injured cats must be taken care of very carefully. Always make sure that the bedding they lay on is dry and free of sharp stones or sticks. Bedding should be moss or soft pine needles, and should be changed daily. Be sure that the cat is out of the line of harsh sunlight, rain, and snow fall. Injured and ill cats are extremely sensitive to noise, so keep the worst cases far back in the den to avoid any disturbances. Moss soaked in water should be offered twice daily to cats who can drink.
Feeding a sick cat: If a cat is only injured, they should be able to eat for themselves. Bring one piece of fresh-kill daily to all injured cats. Cats who are ill may have more trouble. Cats who cannot keep down food should not be fed. They will need to be carefully monitored for signs of malnutrition and dehydration. Cats who can eat should be given only small, easy eaten pieces of fresh-kill. This includes mice, voles, and fish. Rabbits are too large, and birds must be de-feathered carefully. Small pieces are the key to a successful feeding. Do not let sick cats over eat, as it will make them sicker.
Treating an unknown illness: Cats who are found to have an unknown illness must be immediately quarantined from the population. Only the medicine cat may see them. All others must be kept away until the cat is declared safe again. The same care must be given to the cats as normal ill cats, and treatments that may promise to heal must be tried. If the case becomes severe, it may serve well to meet with other medicine cats to discuss the problem.
Storing herbs in Winter: Storing herbs in winter can often be quite difficult. Herbs will spoil quickly after being gathered unless dried. While drying is possible in the seasons of leaf-green, green-leaf, and leaf-fall, it is rarely an option in leaf-bare. A recommended technique is pressing. This methods works only with large, leafy herbs. Take a flat Rock and place it near the den. Place the herb on the rock and place another flat rock onto that. The herb will soon be flat and dry. Herbs that cannot be dried or pressed should be stored immediately after gathering. Dig a hole inside of your den. Line the hole with dry leaves and twigs. Then place all herbs into the hole and cover with snow. The herbs will keep for several moons.
Organizing your den: Organization is very important. An unorganized den may lead to a cat's death. All herbs should be contained in special hollows in the dirt at the den's entrance. These hollows should be scooped shaped, and lay close to the entrance and off to the side. The main den area should be covered with a layer of dry moss. The moss must be changed every three days to ensure comfort and cleanliness. A flat stone should be placed near the herb hollows for easy grinding access. Keep the rock cleared off and do not pile herbs or prey onto the rock. Be sure to leave a clear path through the den so cats can move freely without stepping on the injured or ill.
Dealing with multiple wounded at one time: Often, after a battle or skirmish, many cats will be wounded at once. It is important to prioritize the wounded quickly and efficiently. First, check to see if any very young or very old cats were injured. Tend to these cats first. Then go and tend to the heavily bleeding or bitten. These must be treated quickly to prevent infection. Next comes any cat whose paws or eyes were injured. Finally, all minor injuries can be dealt with as necessary. Move any seriously wounded cats to the den for observation and special care.
WARNING:This list of remedies and medicines are NOT to actually be applied on real cats, humans, or any other animals!
Here is the list of each medicine, and it's effect (Copied from Warriors Field Guide: Secrets of the Clans, pages 134-136):
Borage Leaves-To be chewed and eaten. The plant can be distinguished by its small blue or pink star-shaped flowers and hairy leaves. Great for nursing queens as it helps increase their supply of milk. Also brings down fever.
Burdock Root-A tall-stemmed, sharp-smelling, thistle with dark leaves. A medicine cat must dig up the roots, wash off the dirt, and chew them into a pulp, which can be applied to rat bites. Cures infection.
Catmint (also known as catnip)-A delicious-smelling, leafy plant that's hard to find in the wild; often found growing in Twoleg gardens. The best remedy for greencough.
Chervil-A sweet-smelling plant with large, spreading, fernlike leaves and small white flowers. The juice of the leaves can be used for infected wounds, and chewing the roots can help with bellyache.
Cobweb-Spiderwebs can be found all over the forest; be careful not to bring along the spider when you take the web! Medicine cats wrap it around an injury to soak up the blood and keep the wound clean. Stops bleeding.
Coltsfoot-A flowering plant, a bit like a dandelion, with yellow or white flowers. The leaves can be chewed into a pulp, which is eaten to help shortness of breath.
Comfrey-Identifiable by its large leaves and small bell-shaped flowers, which can be pink, white, or purple. The sat black roots of this plant can be chewed into a poultice to mend broken bones or soothe wounds.
Dock-A plant similar to sorrel. The leaf can be chewed up and placed. Stops infections.
Dried Oak Leaf-Collected in the autumn and stored in a dry place. Stops infections.
Elder berries- a berry from the elder tree/bush, is used to give strength.
Feverfew-A small bush with flowers like daisies. The leaves can be eaten to cool down body temperature, particularly for cats with fever or chills.
Goldenrod-A tall plant with bright yellow flowers. A poultice of this is terrific for healing wounds.
Honey-A sweet, golden liquid created by bees. Difficult to collect without getting stung, but great for soothing infections or throats of cats who have breathed smoke.
Horsetail-A tall plant with bristly stems that grows in marshy areas. The leaves can be used to treat infected woulds. Usually chewed up and applied as a poultice.
Juniper Berries-A bush with spiky dark green leaves and purple berries. The berries soothe bellyaches and help cats who are having trouble breathing.
Lavender-A small purple flowering plant. Cures fever.
Marigold-A bright orange or yellow flower that grows low to the ground. The petals or leaves can be chewed into a pulp and applied as a poultice to wounds. Stops infection.
Mouse Bile-A bad smelling liquid that is the only remedy for ticks. Dab a little moss soaked in bile on a tick and it'll fall right off. Wash paws thoroughly in running water afterward.
Poppy Seed-Small black seeds shaken from a dried poppy flower, these are fed to cats to help them sleep. Soothes cats suffering from shock and distress. Not recommended for nursing queens.
Rush-A hard rod like brown plant good for splints.
Stinging Nettle-The spiny green seeds can be administered to a cat who's swallowed poison, while the leaves can be applied to a wound to bring down swelling.
Tansy-A strong smelling plant with round yellowed flowers. Good for curing coughs, but must be eaten in small doses.
Thyme-This herb can be eaten to calm anxiety and frayed nerves.
Watermint-A leafy green plant found in stems or damp earth. Usually chewed into a pulp and then fed to a cat suffering bellyache.
Wild Garlic-Rolling in a patch of wild garlic can help prevent infection, especially for dangerous wounds like rat bites.
Yarrow-A flowering plant whose leaves can be made into a poultice and applied to wounds or scratches to expel poison.
Yew- A deadly plant, identifiable by its red berries, poisons.
Like hunting and battling, all you have to do is put your actions in stars. Grabbing herbs would look something like this:
Cinderpelt: *Grabs a sprig of catmint*
To make remedies, it should look something like this:
Cinderpelt: *Chews up a poultice of catmint and poppy seeds*
To apply herbs in anyway, just do something like this:
Cinderpelt: Here, chew these poppyseeds *Gives a bundle of seeds for Dustpelt to eat*
Making a sick cat comfortable: Ill or Injured cats must be taken care of very carefully. Always make sure that the bedding they lay on is dry and free of sharp stones or sticks. Bedding should be moss or soft pine needles, and should be changed daily. Be sure that the cat is out of the line of harsh sunlight, rain, and snow fall. Injured and ill cats are extremely sensitive to noise, so keep the worst cases far back in the den to avoid any disturbances. Moss soaked in water should be offered twice daily to cats who can drink.
Feeding a sick cat: If a cat is only injured, they should be able to eat for themselves. Bring one piece of fresh-kill daily to all injured cats. Cats who are ill may have more trouble. Cats who cannot keep down food should not be fed. They will need to be carefully monitored for signs of malnutrition and dehydration. Cats who can eat should be given only small, easy eaten pieces of fresh-kill. This includes mice, voles, and fish. Rabbits are too large, and birds must be de-feathered carefully. Small pieces are the key to a successful feeding. Do not let sick cats over eat, as it will make them sicker.
Treating an unknown illness: Cats who are found to have an unknown illness must be immediately quarantined from the population. Only the medicine cat may see them. All others must be kept away until the cat is declared safe again. The same care must be given to the cats as normal ill cats, and treatments that may promise to heal must be tried. If the case becomes severe, it may serve well to meet with other medicine cats to discuss the problem.
Storing herbs in Winter: Storing herbs in winter can often be quite difficult. Herbs will spoil quickly after being gathered unless dried. While drying is possible in the seasons of leaf-green, green-leaf, and leaf-fall, it is rarely an option in leaf-bare. A recommended technique is pressing. This methods works only with large, leafy herbs. Take a flat Rock and place it near the den. Place the herb on the rock and place another flat rock onto that. The herb will soon be flat and dry. Herbs that cannot be dried or pressed should be stored immediately after gathering. Dig a hole inside of your den. Line the hole with dry leaves and twigs. Then place all herbs into the hole and cover with snow. The herbs will keep for several moons.
Organizing your den: Organization is very important. An unorganized den may lead to a cat's death. All herbs should be contained in special hollows in the dirt at the den's entrance. These hollows should be scooped shaped, and lay close to the entrance and off to the side. The main den area should be covered with a layer of dry moss. The moss must be changed every three days to ensure comfort and cleanliness. A flat stone should be placed near the herb hollows for easy grinding access. Keep the rock cleared off and do not pile herbs or prey onto the rock. Be sure to leave a clear path through the den so cats can move freely without stepping on the injured or ill.
Dealing with multiple wounded at one time: Often, after a battle or skirmish, many cats will be wounded at once. It is important to prioritize the wounded quickly and efficiently. First, check to see if any very young or very old cats were injured. Tend to these cats first. Then go and tend to the heavily bleeding or bitten. These must be treated quickly to prevent infection. Next comes any cat whose paws or eyes were injured. Finally, all minor injuries can be dealt with as necessary. Move any seriously wounded cats to the den for observation and special care.
WARNING:This list of remedies and medicines are NOT to actually be applied on real cats, humans, or any other animals!
Here is the list of each medicine, and it's effect (Copied from Warriors Field Guide: Secrets of the Clans, pages 134-136):
Borage Leaves-To be chewed and eaten. The plant can be distinguished by its small blue or pink star-shaped flowers and hairy leaves. Great for nursing queens as it helps increase their supply of milk. Also brings down fever.
Burdock Root-A tall-stemmed, sharp-smelling, thistle with dark leaves. A medicine cat must dig up the roots, wash off the dirt, and chew them into a pulp, which can be applied to rat bites. Cures infection.
Catmint (also known as catnip)-A delicious-smelling, leafy plant that's hard to find in the wild; often found growing in Twoleg gardens. The best remedy for greencough.
Chervil-A sweet-smelling plant with large, spreading, fernlike leaves and small white flowers. The juice of the leaves can be used for infected wounds, and chewing the roots can help with bellyache.
Cobweb-Spiderwebs can be found all over the forest; be careful not to bring along the spider when you take the web! Medicine cats wrap it around an injury to soak up the blood and keep the wound clean. Stops bleeding.
Coltsfoot-A flowering plant, a bit like a dandelion, with yellow or white flowers. The leaves can be chewed into a pulp, which is eaten to help shortness of breath.
Comfrey-Identifiable by its large leaves and small bell-shaped flowers, which can be pink, white, or purple. The sat black roots of this plant can be chewed into a poultice to mend broken bones or soothe wounds.
Dock-A plant similar to sorrel. The leaf can be chewed up and placed. Stops infections.
Dried Oak Leaf-Collected in the autumn and stored in a dry place. Stops infections.
Elder berries- a berry from the elder tree/bush, is used to give strength.
Feverfew-A small bush with flowers like daisies. The leaves can be eaten to cool down body temperature, particularly for cats with fever or chills.
Goldenrod-A tall plant with bright yellow flowers. A poultice of this is terrific for healing wounds.
Honey-A sweet, golden liquid created by bees. Difficult to collect without getting stung, but great for soothing infections or throats of cats who have breathed smoke.
Horsetail-A tall plant with bristly stems that grows in marshy areas. The leaves can be used to treat infected woulds. Usually chewed up and applied as a poultice.
Juniper Berries-A bush with spiky dark green leaves and purple berries. The berries soothe bellyaches and help cats who are having trouble breathing.
Lavender-A small purple flowering plant. Cures fever.
Marigold-A bright orange or yellow flower that grows low to the ground. The petals or leaves can be chewed into a pulp and applied as a poultice to wounds. Stops infection.
Mouse Bile-A bad smelling liquid that is the only remedy for ticks. Dab a little moss soaked in bile on a tick and it'll fall right off. Wash paws thoroughly in running water afterward.
Poppy Seed-Small black seeds shaken from a dried poppy flower, these are fed to cats to help them sleep. Soothes cats suffering from shock and distress. Not recommended for nursing queens.
Rush-A hard rod like brown plant good for splints.
Stinging Nettle-The spiny green seeds can be administered to a cat who's swallowed poison, while the leaves can be applied to a wound to bring down swelling.
Tansy-A strong smelling plant with round yellowed flowers. Good for curing coughs, but must be eaten in small doses.
Thyme-This herb can be eaten to calm anxiety and frayed nerves.
Watermint-A leafy green plant found in stems or damp earth. Usually chewed into a pulp and then fed to a cat suffering bellyache.
Wild Garlic-Rolling in a patch of wild garlic can help prevent infection, especially for dangerous wounds like rat bites.
Yarrow-A flowering plant whose leaves can be made into a poultice and applied to wounds or scratches to expel poison.
Yew- A deadly plant, identifiable by its red berries, poisons.
Like hunting and battling, all you have to do is put your actions in stars. Grabbing herbs would look something like this:
Cinderpelt: *Grabs a sprig of catmint*
To make remedies, it should look something like this:
Cinderpelt: *Chews up a poultice of catmint and poppy seeds*
To apply herbs in anyway, just do something like this:
Cinderpelt: Here, chew these poppyseeds *Gives a bundle of seeds for Dustpelt to eat*