Circulation · Critical emergency
What should I do if my cat is unresponsive or collapsed?
Immediate actions — first 60 seconds
1. Check for chest rise and feel for a heartbeat under the left chest wall directly behind the elbow. 2. Extend the neck gently to open the airway.
Wrap the cat firmly in a towel ("burrito style") leaving the head exposed to support the spine, and transport immediately to an emergency clinic.