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For simplify sake all my characters age up on the 1st of each month.

Last updated: 1/8/25
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Harechaser - 54 moons
Adderfang - 28 moons
Fleakit - 5 moons
Meadowkit - 5 moons

 

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My Personal Medicine-Cat Library

This is NOT an official site guide, so please cross-check with site staff for accuracy and preferences. Researching and learning about medicinal herbs is a personal hobby of mine, and I've dedicated many hours to creating this library of medicinal herbs, remedies, and procedures. If you have information you believe should be added or notice any mistakes, please let me know! Many wonderful contributors have shared their knowledge, and I have credited them below.

Also, DO NOT attempt to apply any of this information in real life. The following information is based loosely on realism and attempting to apply any of it to real injuries could be extremely dangerous and potentially life-threatening.

I will continue to add and update this guide in my own time, so check back for future updates!

Contributers

Pinyon on WCARPG – contributed information to the lesser-known remedies section!
Karma on WCARPG – gave important feedback on the pregnancy and kitting section. They also suggested a section for frostbite, hypothermia, and heatstroke!

Resources

𖧧 Warriorcat Medicine Wiki
𖧧 100+ Medical Plants and Their Uses
𖧧 Warriorcat Herbs and Herb Care Guide
𖧧 Advanced Medicine-Cat Guide
𖧧 Medicine-Cat Crash Course
𖧧 Detailed Medicine-Cat Guide
𖧧 Diseases and Injuries
𖧧 Herbal Medicine Making

Herb Care

𖧧 If herbs are wet, leave them out in the sun to dry.
𖧧 Gather fresh herbs when stock is low.
𖧧 Leave enough of the herb on its plant so it can reproduce when in season
𖧧 Check herb stores often, throw out old or weak herbs.
𖧧 Wrap honey in dock leaves with rhubarb to keep fresh.
𖧧 Use bark strips to finish the leaf wrap, or keep the herbs together so they can be fresh.
𖧧 Twine can be made from stinging nettle stems to bundle herbs.

Toxic and Not Cat-Safe Herbs

Many of the herbs mentioned in the books are (surprise surprise) actually toxic to cats. Many can cause stomach upset, respiratory issues, nausea, vomiting, irritation, and even death. Honestly, if the books were real then all those cats would be dead. Realism might not be important to you and that's okay! We're just having fun after all.

However, if you want to lean toward the side of realism when playing your medicine-cat or medicine-cat apprentice check out the list below.

"-That said, we seldom can afford to make mistakes when lives are at risk, so it is wise to not dwell but rather learn quickly from what few are made."

✗ Eucalyptus
Contains compounds that can cause vomiting, diarrhea, and weakness if ingested. Higher concentrations have been associated with seizures, tremors, and rarely, acute renal injury.

✗ Borage
Can be toxic in high amounts because it contains compounds that can cause stomach upset, fever, and loss of appetite. The fuzzy hairs on the borage leaves can irritate the mouth and digestive tract.

✗ Lavender
When ingested can cause nausea, vomiting, lethargy, difficulty breathing, and disorientation. Is fine to use for aroma therapy as a relaxant, just do not ingest it.

✗ Oregano
Contains compounds that can cause vomiting, diarrhea, and nausea.

✗ Garlic and Chives
When ingested can cause stomach upset, difficulting breathing, and rapid heartbeat.

✗ St. Johns Wort
When ingested can cause skin irritation, sensitivity to bright light, stomach upset, difficulty breathing, and lethargy.

✗ Chamomile
Chamomile may be safe in small doses. But if given in large doses can cause skin irritation, vomiting, diarrhea, and allergic reactions. Additionally, if used over a long period of time it may cause internal bleeding, kidney disease, and other serious issues.

✗ Sorrel
If ingested can cause severe mouth irritation, stomach upset, labored breathing, seizures, and weakness. Could be deadly due to the oxalates which bind calcium in the cat's body and form crystals in the kidneys.

(additional sources: ASPCA Toxic and Non-Toxic Plant List for Cats)

Preparation

Fresh/Dried Herbs – Many herbs can be foraged and kept fresh for a time. They can be wrapped in dock leaves and kept in a cool shaded location. Ensure herbs are dry, undamaged and that bruised parts have been removed. The type of herb does determine what drying method is best. Herbs are ready when they feel crisp and ready to crumble.

Air or Sun-Drying
Herbs can be dried in a warm, dry, and well-ventilated spot. Avoid damp areas as it can promote mold growth. Lay herbs flat on large leaves like dock or burdock to keep them clean. You may also choose a flat sun-warmed rock and lay them out that way (beware gusts of wind). Ensure sun-drying herbs are brought back into the medicine den at night to avoid dew rehydrating them. Spread them out evenly and turn them daily to ensure even drying.

Bundled and Hanging Herbs
Herbs can be gathered into small bundles with vines, rush, or bindweed. Suspend from a sturdy branch, ledge, or suspended location where they are safe from rain or wind. The area cannot be damp or at risk of frost.

If dried herbs become damp, lack aroma, or have faded significantly in color they are no longer usable. Herbs that have been kept for more than a year (or lets be honest much sooner due to the outdoors conditions our cats are in) likely need to be replaced.

(source: NCHFP Drying Herbs, PSU Let's Preserve: Drying Herbs and Healthline: Do Spices Expire?)

Poultice – Herbs are finely chewed or pulverized completely before being applied.

Herbal Salve - Made by adding beeswax or plant oils (from ground fatty nuts or seeds) to create a semi-solid spreadable mixture that's easy to apply topically.

Compress – A piece of moss is soaked in a mix of herbs and water and then applied topically.

 

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Procedures and Guidelines

𖧧 Gently nip the spine or poke with a claw to test if the backbone is broken. If they don't feel it then it is broken.
𖧧 Lick fur to clean wounds, bring down shock, and warm a cold cat when licked (upward rather than downward to smoothen it)
𖧧 Moss soaked in water for the sick and injured to drink, also can be used to cool feverish cats and aid with kitting.
𖧧 Sweeten herbs with nectar, honey, mouse blood, or other herbs such as heather.
𖧧 Use rosemary, mint, or other potent scented herbs to mask the scent of death before burial.
𖧧 Decrease swelling by soaking with cold water, also to soothe scraped pads.
𖧧 Water therapy for weak cats with aching muscles and bones. Beneficial for the elderly or cats who've sustained traumatic injuries such as broken bones or nerve damage.
𖧧 Wail or yowl to clear lungs or chest, not beneficial for those with sore throats.
𖧧 Never give an unconscious cat anything orally as they could choke or aspirate.
𖧧 When removing a burr or torn claw, do not pull directly upwards but instead at an angle. This limits pain and makes it slightly easier to remove.
𖧧 Holly and Yew Berries can be used to end a suffering cat's pain.
𖧧 Never give a pregnant cat more than three herbs during their kitting or poppy seeds (as they may become too sedated or sleepy to push). Some herbs and herb combinations will cause them to bleed more or prolong the kitting. Choose which herbs you give to a kitting queen wisely, or give none if it is not truly necessary.
𖧧 Vomiting should be induced immediately when it has been found that a cat has eaten something poisonous.

Procedures For Mild Ailments

Pregnancy and Kitting

Pregnancy can be a time of happiness for new lives will soon join and grow to strengthen the clan; The downside is that pregnancy is strenuous on the body and can have many complications and side effects. That is why many queens, once pregnant, will retire to the nursery in the later stages of pregnancy, and until the kits are born and old enough to fend for themselves. Queens will likely experience nausea, hip pain, back pain, and lethargy. . . Being a mother is strenuous work! However, there are things a medicine-cat can do to make this process easier.

Before the birth, queens should be on strict bed rest. High protein is recommended, so extra-prey would be good for any expecting mother. Burnet can be used to give an expecting queen strength. Other herbs like dandelion, willow bark, and in much moderation, poppyseed (but not during birth or while nursing), can be used to ease pains. Pain specifically in the hips can be treated with fennel; Fennel stalks are broken and the juice to be squeezed into the queen's mouth.

Okay, so the big day is here! Hypothetically say. . . Larksong has given birth. Her water has already broken and she's in immense pain. When she starts to give birth, the first thing you should check is to see if the kit's mouth and nose are clear. Sometimes the sac membranes or fluid can end up blocking airflow. If signs of blockages are visible, clear away any obstructions and stimulate breathing by licking. Also, check for red or green discharge; Excessive amounts of either can mean complications with the birth.

↪ For bleeding specifically, raspberry leaves can be given to both ease pain and stop bleeding.

Other forms of pain management include...
↪A stick to bite on to distract from the pain.
↪ Chervil to ease belly pain
↪ Ragwort leaves to keep her strength up and also help with pain.
✗ Poppyseeds should NOT be given under any circumstances. The queen could become drowsy and stop pushing and could further be detrimental to the kits.
✗ Tansy should NOT be given to a pregnant queen. It can be extremely dangerous and could result in the termination of the pregnancy.
✗ In addition to the above, it is best to be cautious about what herbs are given to queens because there is a high risk of birth defects or other problems, depending on what is administered and how much is given; Herbs that have antibiotic properties for treating infections should be used sparingly. Other herbs that might potentially be dangerous are comfrey, aloe, feverfew, goldenseal, and juniper. The same is to be said for nursing queens.

Other techniques and signs to look for...
↪ Ensure that the mother is tending to the kittens, licking and suckling them.
↪ Use moss soaked with water to clean the mother and keep her hydrated and cool.
✗ Paleness and drowsiness while kitting. This could indicate blood loss or other complications.
✗ Kits stuck in the birth canal that need help being dislodged.
✗ Deformed or stillborn kittens. If kittens are not breathing attempt to stimulate them by licking against the flow of the fur.
✗ Prolonged labor for an extended amount of time without any kittens.
✗ Lack of afterbirth, otherwise known as placenta. If it is retained it can cause a life-threatening infection. Typically the discharge after birth is red/brown. If the placenta is retained and infection sets in then the color will be green. If the infection is caught quickly, then the placenta can be removed and the mother will be fine. Raspberry leaves may stimulate contractions and aid in the passing of afterbirth.

After a successful birth
↪ Fennel can be given to increase milk production.
↪ Leave the mother to rest but frequently check up on both mother and kits to ensure they are healthy!
↪ After plenty of rest and fresh-kill the mother should recover. However, keep an eye out for unusual behavior, signs of distress, and unusually colored or foul-smelling discharge.
↪ When the kits are old enough and don't need milk anymore, give her parsley to stop the production of milk.

After a not-so-successful birth
Worst-case scenario, both the mother and kits were lost. Better but not great is the mother is alive but lost several or all of her kits. In this case, herbs should be given to calm and ease her grief. Goatweed to help with grief or thyme to help with shock. Poppyseeds or juniper to be given to calm and help her sleep. Also, give parsley to stop a queen from producing milk if all her kits have died.

Mild Illness: Cough, Fever, Chills

Uh, oh! Cedarclaw has the sniffles! What do we do? What can we do? That depends, it could just be allergies or a cold. In that case, maybe Cedarclaw will just get over it. On the flipside, Cedarclaw might not get over it and that case of the sniffles could turn into something worse.

The chills can be a sign of an underlying illness or fever. Or it could be that it's just cold outside. Licking against the flow of the fur can warm a cat and get the blood flowing. A combination of lavender, feverfew, and catmint can help treat it.

Signs of fever are usually high temperature, trembling, or chills. Fever can be a sign of illness or infection. In the case of infection, ingesting sweet-sedge sap or chewing stinging nettle stems can help fight it. If stricken with an illness, try a combination of lavender, feverfew, and catmint. Borage can also help bring down fevers.

For coughs, immediately examine and treat with herbs. Coughing can be a sign, or the start, of a worse illness such as greencough. Try treating with tansy or coltsfoot, or mix bright-eye and lovage to also cure coughs. Honey can be used to soothe sore throats caused by excessive coughing.

When is it not "just a cough" anymore?
Greencough is one of the more serious forms of illness that can stem from any of the above; It's basically a chest infection similar to pneumonia, most common in leaf-bare. One or more of these symptoms combined could be greencough. Also, look for...

✗ Wheezing
✗ Coughing
✗ Pus excreted from the eyes
✗ Sneezing
✗ Fever
✗ Green phlegm coming from the nose

In the case that one or more of these symptoms are present, separate the infected cat from the clan and administer proper treatment.

Aches and Pains

While more common for older cats, every age knows their share of aches and pains. Commonly associated with joint or muscle pain, there are a few ways to treat such an ailment. The usual method of treatment is pain management; Usually, herbs are administered to make those pains more management until it eventually subsides or goes away. For elders, that may not be a possibility but we'll get into that later.

Joint pain can be caused by a number of things, from mild sprains to joint deterioration caused by age. Damp and cold environments often make the pain worse. Comfrey or marigold can be used to decrease inflammation in stiff joints and make it easier to move. Daisy leaves or ragwort leaves can be used to ease the pain associated with aching joints. Water therapy or soaking in warm water (like the hot springs) can also loosen joints and help with pain.

Headaches can be treated specifically with feverfew or other forms of painkillers such as poppyseed or dandelion.

Bellyaches can be caused by a number of things such as overeating, undereating, or eating something rotten or poisonous. For bellyaches caused by undereating the answer is pretty simple. Otherwise try using juniper, chervil, watermint, parsley, or mallow leaves.

Toothache caused by cracked teeth, cavities, or infection can be treated by chewing on alder bark. For infection try meditating with sweet-sedge or stinging nettle. Warm-water compresses can also help with pain but will not make it go away.

There are various herbs that help with pain, but some herbs work better than others when used to treat certain illnesses. Here are some general painkillers that can cover a variety of ailments.
↪ Poppyseeds can effectively ease pain when eaten.
↪ Dandelion leaves are an effective painkiller when chewed.
↪ Willow bark can ease pain when chewed.

A few specific pain mediators...
↪ Burdock root can be chewed into a poultice and applied to wounds to numb pain.
↪ Blackberry leaves when chewed into a pulp can soothe the pain of bee stings
↪ Mix dandelion root, daisy, chamomile, and burnet to suppress hunger pains.
↪ Sticks can be bit down on to distract from pain.
↪ Raspberry leaves and ragwort leaves can be given to ease pain during kitting.
↪ Fennel helps with pain in the hips.
↪ Dockleaf can ease the pain of scratches or other wounds.

Mild Injuries: Sprains, Scrapes, Dislocation, Cracked Pads

While out in the wild, cats can encounter a number of injuries! The good news is that all of these can be treated with herbs or other techniques! We'll start with the simple and move on to the more complex...

Ouchie! Clumsykit did a tumble and got some scratches and Bearpaw was rough-housing and scraped up her paw-pads. How do we treat them?

Dockleaf can be chewed and applied to any scratches or scrapes for pain. Burdock can ease the pain of rat bites or minor wounds and is also useful for numbing pain. In addition, burdock can also be used to treat sores or infected wounds.

Cracked or injured paw pads can be treated with a poultice of coltsfoot and could be prevented against infection by adding marigold or burdock root. Cracked pads can be softened with an ointment made out of yarrow.

Sprains are basically tears in the fibers that connect bones and joints. It can usually be treated with a few days of bed rest and minimal use of the injured body part. Elder leaves can also be used to soothe sprains when turned into a poultice. A wrap of elder leaves and cobwebs can be applied to soothe and quicken the healing process. Sometimes a sprain is inevitable, but stretching can reduce the likelihood of it happening.

Dislocation is when trauma forces a joint out of the socket. It is extremely painful and will immobilize the joint. The only way to treat such an injury is by pushing the joint back into place. After the joint is back into the right position, the pain will likely persist and the joint will be sore. A splint or cast made out of sticks and cobwebs or various other items can help it heal. Use herbs to mediate pain and suggest bed rest. Dislocation can be more serious when blood vessels, nerves, bones, muscles, and ligaments are damaged to the point of needing serious repair or adjusting the joint doesn't work.

Keep in mind...
↪ It should be noted that infected wounds must be drained of pus and cleaned before applying burdock or the roots will not have the full effect.
↪ Most scratches and scrapes will heal on their own! However, it is best to thoroughly clean and prevent infection with a common and abundant herb such as oak-leaf.
↪ Draining infected wounds will likely stink. Clean the area and thoroughly wash paws afterward.
↪ Soaking paws in warm water can help draw out infection, reduce swelling, and ease pain.
↪ For worse injuries where the pad needs time to heal, wrap in dock leaves and cobwebs or another form of bandaging. Change bandages often and administer proper herbs if infection sets in. Be careful not to bandage too tight or it will cut off blood flow, or be too loose where the bandage can fall off or get dirt and moisture inside.

Frostbite, Hypothermia and Heatstroke

Frostbite is the freezing of the skin and underlying tissues. Usually affects exposed body parts like the paws, ears, and tail. Signs of frostbite are as follows...

✗ Discolorated skin, usually pale, gray, or bluish.
✗ Coldness and brittleness of the affected areas.
✗ Pain stemming from the affected body part.
✗ Blisters or skin ulcers.
✗ Areas of blackened or dead skin.

Before treating frostbite, look for signs of hypothermia. Hypothermia occurs when body temperature is dangerously low. It can be deadly if body temperature is not brought up. If able, bring the afflicted to a dry and warm place. If wet, then lick the fur and try to get them dry. Warm fluids, compresses, and body heat can be used to raise body temperature.

What you shouldn't do...
✗ DO NOT rub or massage frostbitten areas!
✗ DO NOT attempt to warm frostbitten areas if you cannot keep them warm. Additional cold exposure or refreezing can cause more damage to tissues.
✗ DO NOT use hot water or direct heat. Not only is there a risk of shock with drastic changes in temperature, but it can further damage the skin. Never use anything that would burn or be too hot for healthy skin.
✗ Only use oral pain management as rubbing ointments or topical medications on the injury can cause further damage!

After rewarming the area there will be sustained damage and it will need time to heal. Protect the injury and keep separated from other extremities (for toes) with a loose wrap of dock leaves or another material (do not directly apply cobwebs or sticky materials). The wound may need several months before the tissue is fully healed.

After dethawing also consider...
↪ Frequently check the wound for signs of infection and administer infection-fighting herbs such as sweet-sedge sap or stinging nettle.
↪ Blood clots may occur and should be treated with caution. Herbs like garlic, cayenne pepper, and feverfew could be used to thin the blood and prevent further clotting.
↪ Aftercare is a must. Bandages need to be changed often and pain management supplied. Water therapy can be used (soaking the affected part) to keep the skin clean and free of dead tissue.

In more serious cases, dead tissue may need to be removed from the wound. Decaying or dead tissue can cause life-threatening infections and spread further into the body. If not caught early enough, the affected body part may need to be amputated.

(sources: here, here, here)

On the opposite end of the spectrum is Heatstroke. Heatstroke occurs when the body temperature has become dangerously high. Heat exhaustion is a precursor to heatstroke usually detectable by heavy sweating and a rapid pulse. Signs of heatstroke may include...

✗ Rapid breathing, panting, or respiratory distress.
✗ Vomiting
✗ Diarrhea
✗ Lethargy
✗ Elevated heartbeat
✗ Sweaty paws
✗ Drooling with thick saliva and foaming due to dehydration
✗ Dizziness and disorientation
✗ Tremors or seizures

If any of the above symptoms are present immediately begin to cool down the afflicted. Move to a cool, well-ventilated area. If alert, offer water and encourage them to drink. Take a scrap of cloth or moss and soak thoroughly. Gently apply cool water over their coat and body until their temperature comes down. Suggest bed rest and hydration.

What not to do...
✗ DO NOT give any herbs while showing symptoms of heatstroke. They are likely to just vomit it back up.

✗ DO NOT submerge in water. If suffering from heatstroke they might experience dizziness, disorientation, tremors, or seizures which could be dangerous if the water is deep enough to drown in. If in the stages of heat-exhaustion shallow submersion is okay.

✗ In the case of a seizure: Gently ease them to the ground and turn the afflicted on their side. Place something soft beneath the head or gently support the head to keep them from injuring themselves. DO NOT hold them down. DO NOT put anything in their mouth. DO NOT give CPR. DO NOT offer food or water until fully alert.

 

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Procedures For Serious Ailments

Some injuries just can't be fixed with a glob of cobwebs and a kiss. Some injuries require special techniques and even then there's no guarantee of survival. Anything from a broken bone, deep wound, infection, or even a delicious-looking red berry, can spell death for these cats. There are a thousand ways to die but here are just a few and how a medicine cat might handle them.

Broken Bones

Broken bones are one of the tricker ailments. There is no quick cure for them either. The only solution is to properly set the bone if necessary, and then use a sturdy splint to keep it stabilized. There are many types of fractures but the common ones are...

Closed (simple)
↪A closed fracture is contained within the skin. The bone is broken, but the skin is intact.

Open (compound)
↪ A compound fracture is when the bone pierces through the skin. Naturally, this increases the risk of infection with the bone being exposed to all sorts of bacteria.

Comminuted fracture
↪ A comminuted fraction is when the bone is splintered, crushed, or broken into multiple pieces. A nightmare for even the most experienced medicine cat. Humans with this injury require surgery to fix the bone where metal might be used to secure the bones into place while they heal. Other methods would include bone grafting and external fixation. Naturally, those aren't options for our feline friends. The simplest solution for a med-cat would be to set, splint, and hope for the best. Worst-case scenario, amputate the limb to avoid infection and life-long pain.

Epiphyseal (growth plate)
↪ An Epiphyseal fracture occurs because, in young animals, the growth plate is the weakest part of the bone. Usually can just be treated with a splint after being set (if necessary) and immobilization. More severe fractures of this type require surgery or complications can occur such as a bony bridge forming across the fraction line; Which will cause the bone to curve and become longer.

→ Growth Plate Fracture Types

Greenstick (hairline)
↪ Hairline fractures are when a small crack or partial fracture happens to the bone. Essentially leaves the bone still intact and not completely broken. Most hairline fractures only require immobilization (rest and cold compressions to bring down the swelling). More severe fractures require surgery but without that being an option, resetting and splinting is the best solution.

→ Hairline Fracture Types

Pathologic fracture.
↪Pathologic fractures occur when disease weakens the bone enough to cause a break. Most disease in felines that cause bone deterioration are fatal or require long-term treatment.

Treatments and Techniques:
↪ Poppyseeds can be administered to reduce pain and shock. A stick can then be given to the injured while the bone is set back into place (do not give to nursing queens).
↪ When combined with sticks, bindweed or rush can be used to stabilize a broken bone.
↪ Cobwebs and marigolds can be used to slow the bleeding from open fractures and prevent infection.
↪ A poultice of comfrey and stinging nettle can be used to reduce swelling and stiffness.
↪ Cold compresses can also be used to bring down swelling.
↪ Rest and cooperation are key to allowing bones to heal properly. The healing time can range anywhere from 4-8 weeks or more depending on the severity of the fracture.

(sources: Vet Prep, Comminuted Fractures, Growth Plate Fractures, Hairline Fractures, Bone Disorders in Cats)

The 'Coughs'

Greencough
A sickness similar to pneumonia that is often rampant among the Clans in leaf-bare. Symptoms include wheezing, coughing, pus excreted from the eyes, sneezing, fever, and green phlegm streaming from the nose. The best treatment is Catmint and Feverfew. Symptoms are just coughs and sneezes, though it can be dangerous to kits or young cats. Tansy can prevent the contraction of Green-Cough. You can also use Chickweed, Catmint, and other herbs (such as Lovage and Honey to suppress cough and soothe sore throats) to treat symptoms.

Whitecough
A mild sickness like a cold. More common than greencough, but can become greencough or even the fatal blackcough. Symptoms include sneezing, coughing, white phlegm streaming from the nose, and a slightly high temperature. Treat with Catmint.

Yellowcough
An illness that behaves similarly to greencough, however, cannot be treated with catmint. Lungwort and Birch Sap can be used to treat it.

Blackcough
A fatal sickness that spells certain death for any cat who catches it. Symptoms are intense chest pain, wheezing, and coughing. It is a rare sickness, treat with Catmint and hope for the best. Other herbs can also be used to suppress symptoms and ease respiratory distress.

Severe Injuries: Gashes, Severed Limbs, Poisoning and more

Open Wounds
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Severe Bleeding
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Severed Limbs
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Paralysis
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Eye Injuries
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Poisoning
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Known Sicknesses and Their Treatments

Cough - A symptom developed for a variety of reasons, usually the start of a more serious illness. Herbs like tansy and bright-eye to suppress cough and honey to ease sore throats afterward.

Chill - A very mild ailment usually caused by very cold weather or falling into icy water. Much like whitecough, but with cold chills instead of fever. The best treatment would be Catmint, Feverfew, and Lavender.

Aching joints (Arthritis in Older Cats) - Caused by age or damp weather. Symptoms usually include pain and stiffness. The best treatment is anything that cures pain other than poppy seeds; Such as daisy leaf, Ragwort, and water-therapy.

Rabies(?) - A rare affliction in the warrior cat world, however still entirely possible. Almost always inflicted by another creature infected with rabies or contact with contaminated saliva. Usually passed on by bite and is more common in dogs, foxes, raccoons, skunks, bats, and coyotes. Symptoms can take anywhere from ten days to a year to appear. Incubation time is typically two weeks to four months. Symptoms include the following. . . Fever, headache, excess salivation, muscle spasms, paralysis, and mental confusion. There is no treatment or cure for rabies.

Original Resource: here

 

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Common Elder Injuries and Ailments

Aching Joints (Arthritis)
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Hearing or Vision Loss:
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Old Injuries
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Dental Issues
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Respiratory Issues
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Lumps and Bumps
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Weight-Loss, Excessive Thirst and Weakness
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Matting and Skin Issues
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Common Kit Injuries and Ailments

Kits are curious and energetic, often getting into trouble as they explore their surroundings. While many injuries are minor, their small size makes even mild conditions potentially serious.

Sickness and Infections

Kits are particularly vulnerable to illness due to their underdeveloped immune systems, especially if they weren't properly nursed and didn't receive enough antibodies from their mother's milk. While they can contract many of the same illnesses as adult cats, certain conditions are more severe when presented in kits.

Medicine cats must remain vigilant, monitoring kits for any signs of illness and acting quickly to provide treatment and supportive care. Early intervention is critical to improving their chances of recovery.

Symptoms to look out for...
✗ Runny eyes and nose
✗ Sore Throat
✗ Mouth Sores
✗ Dribbling (usually associated with painful mouth sores)
✗ Sneezing
✗ Nasal Discharge
✗ Fever
✗ Lethargy
✗ Green phlegm coming from the nose

Treatments and Supportive Care:
↪ Keep the kit warm and hydrated.
↪ Gently wipe away discharge with damp moss
↪ Coltsfoot, tansy, and juniper can be used to ease troubled breathing and coughing. Bright-eye to reduce inflammation.
↪ Keep the affected kit isolated from others to prevent the illness from spreading to others.
↪ Sick kits may not want to eat. However, it's important to their recovery that they stay hydrated and fed. Incentivize the kit with their favorite prey or encourage them to eat after providing herbs to ease symptoms. If that doesn't work then lemon balm or peppermint as an appetite stimulant.

(source: Warriors Wiki: Medicine and PDSA Cat Flu In Kittens)


Leaky Eyes
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Diarrhea
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Fading Kitten Syndrome
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Flea Anemia
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Milk Aspiration Pneumonia
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Worms and Parasites
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Burial Procedures

The job of a medicine cat is to prevent death, but in the unfortunate instance that death has already taken place, here are some procedures that usually follow.

After a cat has passed the body is usually taken to the center of camp where the closest family, friends, or associates (such as a mentor or apprentice) sit vigil, sometimes through the night. During this period, they share tongues with their deceased loved one for a final time before their burial. Once the grieving have said their goodbyes, the body is buried. Herbs are usually placed or rubbed on the body to hide the stench of death; A few of these herbs are lavender, watermint, rosemary, and mint. Other potent herbs or plants can be used such as basil, roses, lemon balm, honey suckle, etc.

Grief can have physical effects on the body, as well as the mind. Poppyseeds can be given to soothe distress, shock, or help them sleep. Goatweed can be given to ease grief. Juniper or thyme can be used to calm. Chamomile can be used to strengthen the heart and soothe the mind. The grieving should receive frequent check-ins to determine their physical and mental health. If not eating or sleeping give the appropriate remedies.

 

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Core Stats:

• Hunting: Determines a cat's ability to provide food.
• Territory: The characters familiarity and knowledge of their territory. This also includes the cat's ability to utilize their surroundings, such as cats being able to swim, adeptness at navigating marshland, climbing trees, etc. Other things it may affect are remembering landmarks, knowing where certain herbs or prey can be found, and adeptly using their environment in a fight.
• Combat: Fighting and defense skills.
• Social Skills: Ability to lead, persuade, or mediate.
• Herbalism: A cat's ability to gather and use herbs effectively. MCs and MCAs have a higher threshold for this stat than a cat that isn't MC/MCA.
• Wisdom: Only becomes available after 100 moons, representing experience and guidance capabilities.

Stat Caps:

• Each stat has a max value of 20 or (25 for high-positions only). Once a stat is maxed out it cannot be increased unless if promoted or given a temporary bonus due to an event.
• Points to distribute can increase with age, role, and activities.
• It's not possible to max out EVERY stat. No one is good at everything, your cat may excel in one stat but be a novice in others.

Role Bonuses:

• Medicine Cat/Apprentice: Can allocate up to 25 points in Herbalism but maxes out at 15 for Combat.
• Leader/Deputy: +5 to Social Skills (cannot exceed 25).
• Warrior: Can max Combat or Hunting to 20 but may only allocate up to 10 in Herbalism.
• Elder: Can regain points in Wisdom, but suffers reductions in physical skills.

1. Kit (0-6 moons):
   
   • Default 5 skill points to distribute.
   • Skill-cap is 5 during this stage.
   • Playing, exploring, and socializing award additional points (+2 per thread).
2. Apprentice (6-12 moons):
   
   • Gains an additional 5 points to disperse to stats.
   • Skill-cap increased to 10.
   • Bonus points from training threads are awarded upon earning a warrior name.
3. Young Warrior (12-20 moons):
   
   • Gains an additional 10 points to disperse to stats.
   • Skill-cap increased to 15.
4. Experienced Warrior (20-30 moons):
   
   • Gains 10 additional points, with skill-cap raised to 20.
5. Senior Warrior/Leader (30+ moons):
   
   • 15 more skill points to distribute between stats.
   • Leaders skill-cap is increased from 20 to 25.
6. Elder (100+ moons):
   
   • 15-point reduction divided between Hunting, Territory, and Combat skills.
   • 10 points can be reallocated to Social Skills and Wisdom.

So for example, if you're allocating points for an Experienced Warrior you just created... They will have a skill-cap of 20 (meaning each stat is capped at 20 points). They get the points acquired from the kit stage (+5), apprentice stage (+5), young warrior stage (+10), and the experienced warrior stage (+10). That's 30 points to disperse into stats. The catch is that they haven't gotten any BONUS points from doing threads yet. So their stats won't be as high as a cat who has been roleplayed throughout their full life.

Backwriting is fine if you want to fill out their stats. However, I prefer to keep it this way as it encourages room for improvement and growth.

Skill Decay and Wisdom

• Over 100 moons: Represents aging. Cats lose physical ability but gain influence and mentorship capability.
  • Subtract 15 points total across Hunting, Territory, and Combat.
  • Add 10 points to Wisdom and Social Skills.
  • Learning new skills is more difficult. Threads that award skill points automatically give less.

Random Events:

• Dice rolls can spice things up and make training threads more interesting. Dizzy has some really useful charts for dice rolls Dizzy's Info Den.
• Random events may shift the threads priory (Be considerate, do so with permission from other parties involved, and ensure it DOES NOT affect the ENTIRE clan (i.e.) a widespread illness, predator attack on camp, etc is a no-go.)

Training Threads:

• Threads where characters train specific stats (i.e collecting herbs, hunting, or practicing combat.)
• Reward system: +1 point per completed thread (cannot exceed skill caps related to age).
• Collaborative threads with mentors/apprentices earn bonus points.

Stat Synergies:

• Hunting + Social Skills: Team hunting boosts success rates.
• Combat + Wisdom: Advice from senior warriors and elders can influence outcomes.
• Territory + Combat: Cats that occupy certain biomes will have the advantage in fights in their territory.

Event Bonuses:

• Large-scale clan events (e.g., battles, medicine-cat gatherings) reward participation with unique boosts (e.g., +4 Social Skills for a successful negotiation, +4 to Combat for fighting in a battle).

Role-Specific Activities:

• Medicine Cats: Herb gathering or healing earns +2 Herbal Knowledge per successful activity.
• Warriors: Border patrols and battles enhance Combat or Hunting.
• Leaders/Mediators: Successfully resolving disputes grants Social Skills points.

Mentorship Mechanics:

• Apprentices can gain bonuses if mentored by specific characters with high Wisdom or relevant skills (for example a mentor with high Combat proficiency teaching a new battle move) (+4 instead of +2 to combat after competition of a training thread).
• Mentors can also gain small bonuses by training apprentices.

 

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Character Stats

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Hunting

Territory

Combat

Social Skills

Herbalism

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