Can subcutaneous emphysema of cats be pressed?

It can be pressed, and the subcutaneous gas exists outside the cell. After pressing, it will not keep the pressed shape, but will rebound immediately, just like pressing a balloon.

Subcutaneous emphysema needs to go to the pet hospital for filming, B-ultrasound and routine blood examination. To determine whether there are mechanical injuries of bones, joints, nervous system and internal organs, such as visceral rupture, thoracoabdominal cavity, etc. Including whether the soft tissue continues to bleed (internal bleeding), subcutaneous emphysema or edema or hematoma is only an external manifestation. At present, continuous treatment is needed to prevent shock and dehydration, infusion to supplement energy and nutrition, hemostasis and other symptomatic treatments.

Keep warm and observe the defecation.

If necessary, consider taking painkillers for the intense stress caused by joint pain.

Subcutaneous emphysema is a pathological state in which air or other gases penetrate into subcutaneous tissue and the skin of the body is swollen and twisted when touched.

The causes of subcutaneous emphysema are very complicated. According to its pathogenic causes, it can be divided into infectious (SE caused by gas-producing bacteria or parasites) and non-infectious (such as trauma and iatrogenic surgical complications). Non-infectious factors are common and generally not life-threatening, and can be recovered after appropriate treatment.