My cat caught a bat. Its wing is injured. How can I help it fly?

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Hi, I'm Jaya and I'm from the Philippines. It's 8:00 in the evening and my cat just caught a fruit bat from the empty neighboring house. It's currently sleeping in a dark room in the house. Its right wing is injured, swollen near the armpit, plus a scratch on the outside elbow from my cat catching it. What should I do in terms of feeding it or caring for the swollen part so it can fly again?

Todd Cecil · Accepted Answer

Thanks for reaching out about the bat and including photos. Cat bites and scratches are notorious for causing infections so a veterinary or wildlife rescue group, is highly recommended. If the swelling is due to a fracture, that need to be set or else won't be able to fly and eat. Good luck.

My cat caught a bat. Its wing is injured. How can I help it fly?

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