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Originally Posted by Rani
Hmmm only a few kits actually came over. Aaaaand neither of his assistants. Snakepaw would make a note of that. Whatever he could work with this.
"Alright Violetkit Im using you as an example so while you're getting an up close view you'll have to take a bath after. And yes Sorrelkit you can ask questions once Im done.
First of all this is catmint! Its the herb that treats whitecough and greencough though I dont know why the names are different theyre the same sickness and is the only herb that can be used to save one of those sick cats lives. Take a sniff and a feel but dont eat it, I know it smells good but I need it as catmint doesnt really grow in the winter yet greencough really does." He held up the herb and passed it to a kit to pass around for awhile before moving on.
"Next is how to treat someone with a big injury from battle or a predator. This doesnt always work and the injured cat still needs to be brought to me for more healing but this is a good feild healing thing to keep a cat from dying before I can get to them. Violetkit stand there and collapse when I tell you.
Now say Im an enemy warrior and I attack a clanmate like this." Snakepaw took a soft paw swipe at Violetkits throat giving the kit a soft push and telling them to "Collapse."
"Now Violetkit is badly wounded and bleeding lots Im nowhere to be found so she cant get healing so you do this. First," he gently placed a paw over the 'wound' "put pressure on the wound. This stops bleeding and keeps it closed so she wont bleed out and die.
If you have the herb and ability next you'll take this herb" He held up a marigold flower "Marigold and chew it and apply it to the wound. This prevents infection that could also kill her later." Snakepaw popped the flower into his mouth and chewed leaning down to slather the kits throat with the salve.
"Finally you close it for good with cobwebs." He picked up a bundle and showed the kits.
"Its sticky but strong and clan close and cover a wound to protect it and keep it safe until it's heals. If the cats has lived this long take them to me so I can make sure theyre ok." The medicine cat explained bandaging and covering the area with the cobwebs keeping things clear so the kits could see.
"This isnt perfect and the patient may still die but thats life and battle sadly. All you can really do is try and save them. Any questions?"
@ Moon Kit @ Fawnhearted @ leopardstrike4 |
Violetkit giggled as Snakepaw pushed her over and gave a very convincing "dead" pose. The smell of the marigold was strong so she doubted she would forget it, the cobwebs were pretty itchy though. "I've got a question, can I take this stuff off now?", she said clawing at the chewed herbs and cobwebs covering her "wound".