Post by xXAshXx on Jul 6, 2014 0:43:57 GMT -7
C.l.a.n C.e.r.e.m.o.n.y.s
Apprentice Ceremony
Leader: From this moment, until he has earned his warrior name, this apprentice shall be known as Graypaw. Lionheart, you will be mentor to this apprentice. You are a true and trusted warrior, and I hope you will pass this knowledge to your new apprentice.
*Warrior and apprentice touch noses*
Warrior Ceremony
Leader: I, Bluestar, leader of ThunderClan, call upon my warrior ancestors to look down on this apprentice. He has trained hard to understand the ways of your noble code, and I commend him to you as a warrior in his turn. Longpaw, do you promise to uphold the warrior and to protect and defend this Clan, even at the cost of your life?
Apprentice: I do.
Leader: Then, by the powers of MoonClan, I give you your warrior name. Longpaw, from this moment you will be known as Longtail. MoonClan honors your bravery and courage, and we welcome you as a full member of FernClan.
*Leader lays her head on new warrior’s shoulder; new warrior licks leader’s shoulder and goes over to other warriors; new name is chanted by Clan.*
Deputy Ceremony
Leader: I say these words before the body of Redtail, so that his spirit may hear and approve my choice. Lionheart will be the new deputy of ThunderClan.
*You can change the first part up depending on whether the deputy is still living or not.*
Name-Changing Ceremony
Leader: Spirits of MoonClan, you know every cat by name. I ask you now to take away the name from the cat you see before you, for it no longer stands for what she is. By my authority as Clan leader, and with the approval of our warrior ancestors, I give this cat a new name. From this moment she will be known as One-eye, for
*Leader lays her head on newly named warrior’s shoulder; newly named warrior licks leader’s shoulder and goes over to other warriors; new name is chanted by Clan.*
~ Okay, I couldn’t think of anything to fill in the blank there. In The Darkest Hour, the cat whose name has been changed (no spoilers!) was honored by the leader for the bright soul that lives on within.
Elder Ceremony
Leader: Speckletail, is it your wish to give up the name of warrior and go to join the elders?
Old Warrior: It is.
Leader: Your Clan honors you and all the service you have given us. I call upon StarClan to give you many seasons of rest.
Leader Ceremony
You know, just say gives _______ 9 lives then the old leader gives the new leader his name....its easier .-.
F.i.g.h.t.i.n.g M.o.v.e.s
Front paw strike
Frontal attack. Slice downward with your front paw at the body or face of your opponent. Claws unsheathed.
Front paw blow
Frontal attack. Bring your front paw down hard on your opponent's head. Claws sheathed.
Back-kick
Explosive surprise move to catch opponent from behind. Judge opponent's distance from you carefully, then lash out with your back legs, taking your weight on your front paws
Belly Rake
A fight-stopper. Slice with unsheathed claws across soft flesh of opponent's belly. If you're pinned down, the belly-rake quickly puts you back in control.
Upright lock
Final, crushing move on already weakened opponent. ear up on back legs and bring full weight down on opponent. If opponent does same, wrestle and flip him under you. This moves makes you vulnerable to the belly-rake, so requires great strength and speed
Lead-and-hold
Ideal for a small cat facing a large opponent. Spring onto opponent's back and grip with unsheathed claws. Now you are beyond the rand of your opponents paws, and in position to inflict severe body wounds. A group of apprentices can defeat a large and dangerous warrior in this way. It was deployed to great effects against BloodClan's deputy Bone. Watch for the drop-and-roll counter move, and try to jump free before you get squashed.
Teeth grip
Target your opponent's extremities- the legs, tail, scruff, or ears- and sink in your teeth and hold. This move is similar to the leap-and-hold, except your claws remain free to fight.
Scruff shake
Secure a strong teeth-grip in the scruff of your opponent's neck, then shake violently until they're too rattled to fight back. Most effective against rats, which are small enough to throw. A strong throw will stun or kill them.
Play dead
Effective in a tight situation, like when you are pinned. Stop struggling and go limp. When your opponent relaxes his grip, thinking you are defeated, push yourself up explosively. This will throw off an unwary opponent, and put you in attacking position.
Killing bite
A death blow to the back of the neck. Quick and silent, and sometimes considered dishonorable. Used only as a last resort.
Partner fighting
Warriors who have trained and fought together will often instinctively fall into a paired defensive position, each protecting the other's back while fending off an opponent on either side. Slashing, clawing, and leaping together, battle pairs can be a whirlwind of danger for attackers.
H.e.a.l.e.r.s h.e.r.b.s
(Black=good, Red=bad
Borage Leaves;; To be chewed and eaten. The plant can be distinguished by its small blue or pink star-shaped flowers and hairy leaves. Great for nursing queens as it helps increase their supply of milk. Also brings down fever.
Burdock Roots;; A tall-stemmed, sharp-smelling thistle with dark leaves. A medicine cat must dig up the roots, wash off the dirt, and chew them into a pulp.
Catmint {AKA Catnip};; A delicious-smelling, leafy plant that's hard to find in the wild; often found growing in Twoleg gardens. The best remedy for greencough.
Chervil;; A sweet-smelling plant with large, spreading fernlike leaves and smal lwhite flowers. The juice of the leaves can be used for infected wounds, and chewing the roots helps with bellyache.
Cobweb;; Spiderwebs can be found all over the forest; be careful not to bring the spider along when you take the web! Medicine cats wrap it around an injury to soak up the blood and keep the wound clean. Stops bleeding.
Coltsfoot;; A flowering plant, a bit like a dandelion, with yellow or white flowers. The leaves can be chewed into a pulp, which is eaten to help shortness of breath.
Comfrey;; Identifiable by its large leaves, and small bell-shaped flowers, which can be pink, white, or purple. The fat black roots of this plant can be chewed into a poultice to mend broken bones or soothe wounds.
Dock;; A plant similar to sorrel. The leaf can be chewed up and applied to soothe scratches.
Dried Oak Leaf;; Collected in the autumn and stored in a dry place. Stops infections.
Feverfew;; A small bush with flowers like daisies. The leaves can be eaten to cool down body temperature, particularly for cats with fever or chills.
Goldenrod;; A tall plant with bright yellow flowers. A poultice of this is terrific for healing wounds.
Honey;; A sweet, golden liquid created by bees. Difficult to collect without getting stung, but great for soothing infections or the throats of cats who have breathed smoke.
Juniper Berries;; A bush with spiky dark green leaves and purple berries. The berries soothe bellyaches and help cats who are having trouble breathing.
Lavender;; A small purple flowering plant. Cures fever.
Marigold;; A bright orange or yellow flower that grows low to the ground. The petals or leaves can be chewed into a pulp and applied as a poultice to wounds. Stops infections.
Mouse Bile;; A bad-smelling liquid that is the only remedy for ticks. Dab a little moss soaked in bile on a tick and it'll fall right off. Wash paws throughly in running water afterward.
Poppy Seed;; Small black seeds shaken from a dried poppy flower, theese are fed to cats to help them sleep. Soothes cats suffering from shock or distress. Not recommended for nursing queens.
Stinging Nettle;; The spiny green seeds can be administered to a cat who's swallowed poison, while the leaves can be applied to a wound to bring down swelling.
Tansy;; A strong-smelling plant with round yellow flowers. Good for curing coughs, but must be eaten in small doses.
Thyme;; This may be eaten to calm anxiety and frayed nerves.
Watermint;; A leafy green plant found in streams or damp earth. Usually chewed into a pulp and then fed to a cat suffering bellyache.
Wild Garlic;; Rolling in a patch of wild garlic can help prevent infection, especially for dangerous wounds like rat bites.
Yarrow;; Flowering plant whose leaves can be made into a poultice and applied to wound so scratches to expel poison.
Deathberries;; Red berries that can be fatally poisonous to kits and elders. They are NOT a medicine. Known to Twolegs as yew berries. BEWARE!
D.i.s.e.a.s.e.s
These are in order from least dangerous to most fatal. Along with the disease description are several treatments you can use to cure the disease. Unless it's incurable. Then life sucks.
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Bold: Not for pregnant she-cats
Italicized: Not for kits
Underlined: For kits
Bold & Italicized: Poisonous if ingested
A.C.H.I.N.G J.O.I.N.T.S
Arthritis; usually found in elderly cats. It can be caused by cold weather, damp bedding, or just plain old age. Their joints will become stiff and it will be painful to move. In some cases there may be swelling or inflammation. Not a very serious disease.
Best Treatments:
Burdock Root and Daisy Leaves
Nettle Leaves and Goldenrod
Wild Lettuce and Bay
T.O.R.N C.L.A.W
A torn claw is a fairly common wound. Most cats will tear a claw within their lifetime. This may cause some minor limping that will go away within a matter of days. There may also be a bit of swelling and pain.
Best Treatments:
Cobwebs, Marigold and Poppy Seeds
S.O.R.E.S
Sores are similar to bruises; they are parts of raw skin on a cat's body and can be caused by mostly any type of rough activity. Not a very serious illness. The abrasion might ache for a while, but it is best to get it cured if you want the cat up to snuff.
Best Treatments:
Agrimony and Milkweed Juice
Witch Hazel and Poppy Seeds
Vervain and Agrimony
T.O.O.T.H.A.C.H.E
An ache in the oral area of a cat. An annoying pain which will probably not go away unless treated. Toothaches can be the sign of a lose tooth or some type of gum disease.
Best Treatments:
Alder Bark [chewed by cat] and Allspice Pulp
Clove and Tarragon
Poppy Seeds and Alfalfa
B.E.L.L.Y.A.C.H.E
A recurring pain in the stomach area of a cat. This can be caused by a wide range of things and can sometimes be symptoms of more serious diseases. However, most bellyaches are minor, nagging pains.
Best Treatments:
Watermint and Chervil Root
Juniper Berries and Poppy Seeds
Cinnamon Leaves and Meadowsweet
A.C.H.E.S A.N.D P.A.I.N.S
When a cat has some sort of recurring ache or pain in any, or at times multiple, areas of the body. Not a very serious illness, though it should be treated if you want the cat to be up to snuff.
Best Treatments:
Poppy Seeds and Chamomile
Coriander and Cinnamon Leaves
Kava Kava and Willow Bark
T.H.O.R.N.S
A very common ailment, this is when a cat gets a thorn lodged in its pad. There may be some minor swelling and pain.
Best Treatments:
Pull out the thorn with your teeth, then apply marigold to prevent infection.
C.U.T.S
Now I don't mean serious wounds here, I mean cuts. Small scrapes and such that bleed a bit but aren't too serious. Unless they get infected. Yes, even small injuries can get infected. These usually close up on their own, but if not, well just use a bunch of these herbs below.
Best Treatments:
[Chewed] Gumweed and Goldenrod Juice
Eucalyptus and Calendula
Tarragon and Witch Hazel
S.W.E.L.L.I.N.G
A painful inflammation of one part of the body. Swelling can sometimes be a symptom of something else or some type of infection. If it happens in certain body parts, such as the legs, it can restrict movement. Swelling is not very serious, but should be cured to relieve the cat of pain.
Best Treatments:
Nettle Leaves and Poppy Seeds
Goldenrod Juice and [Chewed] Alder Bark
Calendula and Meadowsweet
F.E.V.E.R/H.E.A.D.A.C.H.E
A fever is when the cat's body temperature shoots up. The cat may start sweating and/or become delirious. Headaches are minor head pains, but may also come along with fevers. This is a mild illness, definitely not fatal. It can be contracted in any season.
Best Treatments:
Feverfew and Nettle Leaves
Borage Leaves and Willow Bark
Boneset and Celery
C.O.U.G.H
Usually contracted in leaf-bare, similar to whitecough but somewhat less serious. The cat will have a minor cough which can sometimes cause rawness of the throat. This will usually disappear in a few days, but if not, you can treat it with the herbs below.
Best Treatments:
Tansy and Agrimony
Licorice Root and Mugwort
Astralagus and Elder Berries
F.A.T.I.G.U.E/L.E.T.H.A.R.G.Y
When a cat is tired. This could be the result of stress or overwork; in any case, the muscles are having too much tension placed on them. The cat will feel lazy and drowsy. This should be cured to ensure that the cat leads a healthy, active lifestyle.
Best Treatments:
Ragwort and Skullcap Seeds
Chervil Root and Lamb's Ears
M.I.L.K
If a she-cat is not supplying enough milk for all of her kits, these herbs can be used to increase the flow. If this is unsuccessful the undernourished kits should be moved to another nursing queen or risk death.
Best Treatments:
Borage Leaves and Blessed Thistle
Chaste Tree Berries and Milk Thistle
T.R.O.U.B.L.E.D B.R.E.A.T.H.I.N.G
A cat's normal breathing pattern is interrupted. It starts breathing in an unusual pattern which can be harmful to its body. For instance, hyperventilating. The cat may pass out from not getting enough air, so you should give it herbs at once.
Best Treatments:
Coltsfoot and Juniper Berries
Iris Petals - stimulate breathing during birthing process
B.E.E S.T.I.N.G
A flying insect called a bee sticks its stinger inside a cat. The area where the cat was stung will be painful, raw, and will swell up. Well at least the bee dies after it stings you! Anyway, the medicine cat should first pull out the stinger before applying any treatments.
Best Treatments:
White Liquid Within Dandelion Stems and Alder Bark
Nettle Leaves and Poppy Seeds
T.I.C.K.S
Ticks are small, almost microscopic insects that jump from animal to animal and suck blood. They have parasitic tendencies. Ticks can come on to a cat at any time while they are going through the forest. They are especially common in elders, and more of a painful nuisance than anything else. In rare cases they can carry diseases.
Best Treatments:
Mouse Bile
R.A.S.H
A rash is an itchy spot on a cat which is painful when scratched. Needless to say it can get quite bothersome after a while. To cure a cat of this nuisance use one of the remedies below. Usually a cat should be cured of this before it gets the chance to infect other cats.
Best Treatments:
Nettle Leaves and Poppy Seeds
Goldenrod Juice and Burdock Root
Sassafras and Oregon Grape Root
C.R.A.C.K.E.D P.A.D.S
A painful but not fatal ailment usually found in elderly cats. The tender paw pads can become dry and cracked from cold or dryness. It can lead to infection if untreated. It will be painful to walk and the cat should rest until their paws are better.
Best Treatments:
Sage Root and Poppy Seeds
Marigold and Poison Ivy Leaves*
Goldenrod Juice and Garlic Juice
C.H.I.L.L
A very minor sickness; usually contracted around leaf-bare, when the weather is freezing or a cat falls into icy water. Somewhat similar to hypothermia. The cat will get cold chills. This sickness is very mild and not fatal.
Best Treatments:
Cayenne and Elder Berries
Horehound Flower and Hyssop
Licorice Root and Rose Hips
I.R.R.I.T.A.T.E.D T.H.R.O.A.T/S.M.O.K.E I.N.H.A.L.A.T.I.O.N
A raw, sore, or tender throat can be caused by numerous things. The onset of leaf-bare usually brings colds along with it, which can mean irritated throats; smoke can also cause this ailment. The cat's throat may feel dry, itchy, sore, or painful. This is also a mild sickness.
Best Treatments:
Betony and Honey
Cayenne and Fenugreek
Hibiscus Flowers and Onion
Iris Petals and Honey
W.H.I.T.E.C.O.U.G.H
Similar to influenza and kittencough, a common disease. However, it CAN turn into greencough or even blackcough, so you want to cure it as soon as possible. The cat will be sneezing, coughing, have a runny nose, feel tired, and have a slight fever.
Best Treatments:
Tansy and Yerba Santa
Cayenne and Feverfew
Red Clover and Agrimony
A.C.H.I.N.G/I.N.F.E.C.T.E.D E.Y.E.S
The eyes will have pains and it will be hard to keep them open for a normal period of time. In some cases the eyes may turn red or the skin around them may be raw. They could even start bleeding. It's best if you treat this as soon as possible, for if left untreated for too long blindness may occur.
Best Treatments:
Celandine and Eyebright
[Sliced] Cucumber** and Rosemary Blooms
Willow Bark Juice and Eyebright
B.L.E.E.D.I.N.G
No matter if it's just a small trickle of blood or that blood is gushing out, bleeding has to be stopped. It can sometimes be a symptom of a more serious disease. Bleeding is most likely from some kind of wound, and should be stopped as soon as possible to prevent infection.
Best Treatments:
Cobwebs
A.N.X.I.E.T.Y/S.H.O.C.K
Anxiety is when a cat is excessively nervous or fearful for some reason. Shock is when, after witnessing a traumatic event, the cat is unresponsive or refuses to come out of a daze. Listed below are treatments to bring the cat out of its trance or to soothe the frayed nerves.
Best Treatments:
Kava Kava and Passionflower
Motherwort and Thyme Leaves
Mugwort and Oatstraw
W.O.U.N.D
A serious injury, to say the least; could be attained in battle, either with other cats or with animals. This should definitely be treated to prevent infection and possible death. The larger and/or deeper the wound is, the more likely it will leave a scar.
Best Treatments:
[Chewed] Alder Bark and Bay
Calendula and Comfrey Root
Garlic Juice and Horsetail
I.N.F.E.C.T.E.D W.O.U.N.D
Infected wounds are normal wounds that have had some type of viral bacteria enter them. Infected wounds set off a bad stench, ooze pus, and the skin around them is raw. Infected wounds are very painful and in some serious cases can be fatal.
Best Treatments:
Horsetail and Chervil Leaf Juice
Burdock Root and Marigold
Goldenrod Juice and Echinacea
J.U.V.E.N.I.L.E K.I.D.N.E.Y S.Y.N.D.R.O.M.E
Heavystep of RiverClan was afflicted by this in the books. The medicine cats don't know the Twoleg name for it, of course. The symptoms are dehydration, general weakness, vomiting, losing the ability to pass dirt, and softening the pads on the foot to therefore create cracks. Usually a cat will die unless the sickness is not very serious.
Best Treatments:
Crushed Beech Leaves are useful when eaten, though there is no cure
C.A.R.R.I.O.N.P.L.A.C.E D.I.S.E.A.S.E
This was seen only once in the books, as a result from ShadowClanners eating infected rats. Cinderpelt cured it, but I'm not sure of the herbs she used, so here's a few educated guesses. Carrionplace Disease is similar to Greencough; the cat will have troubled breathing, violent coughing fits, fever, loss of appetite, lethargy, and exhaustion. There is a terrible stench associated with this disease.
Best Treatments:
Borage, Angelica, Coltsfoot, Juniper Berries, Honey, and Feverfew.
G.R.E.E.N.C.O.U.G.H
A sickness similar to pneumonia; usually contracted in leaf-bare. Very contagious; ailing cats should be set apart from the rest of the Clan. It usually is contracted under freezing conditions. Wheezing, phlegm streaming from the nose and mouth, fever, and sluggishness are the
symptoms. This can turn into the fatal blackcough, so watch out!
Best Treatments:
Feverfew and Catnip
Chickweed and Mugwort
Sundew and Elder Berries
P.O.I.S.O.N
When a cat is poisoned, it could mean anything from a minor dizziness to a painful death. In most cases the medicine cat should try to expel the poison immediately, especially if deathberries or a fatal herb has been ingested. Adder or other snake bites should also be cured (if possible) at once. Symptoms may include dizziness, aches and pains, headaches, fever, sweating, and loss of consciousness.
Best Treatments:
Snakeroot and Yarrow
Rosinweed and Ash Tree Shoots
Culver's Root and Hawthorne Berries
B.R.O.K.E.N B.O.N.E.S
A cat breaks any bone in its body due to some accident. It could be as simple as a minor fracture to as serious as a completely split bone with shards of bone going through the bloodstream. In any case, a broken bone should definitely be first priority. It only takes a few minutes to set a splint and give the cat a painkiller.
Best Treatments:
Poppy Seeds and [Moist] Birch Bark
Comfrey Root and Cinnamon Leaves
Meadowsweet and Broom Poultice
B.L.A.C.K.C.O.U.G.H
A fatal sickness. Any cat who catches this is most likely going to die. You can try to treat it, but there will most likely be minimal results. It is highly contagious. Whitecough and greencough can turn into this. Symptoms are probably severe wheezing and coughing, phlegm streaming from the nose, pus or blood excreted from the body, perspiration, lethargy or weakness, and high fever.
Best Treatments:
Feverfew and Sundew
Echinacea and Damiana Leaves
Yerba Santa and Foxglove Cloves (or Yarrow)
D.E.A.T.H D.I.S.E.A.S.E
A very fatal illness, worse than blackcough. Humans call this lime disease. The cat will have aches and pains all over its body and its body will slowly self destruct over time. There is no cure for this. The cat will have many near death experiences, and will be in great pain until it finally expires.
Best Treatments:
The best you can do is deathberries to ease their
passage to Starclan.
Apprentice Ceremony
Leader: From this moment, until he has earned his warrior name, this apprentice shall be known as Graypaw. Lionheart, you will be mentor to this apprentice. You are a true and trusted warrior, and I hope you will pass this knowledge to your new apprentice.
*Warrior and apprentice touch noses*
Warrior Ceremony
Leader: I, Bluestar, leader of ThunderClan, call upon my warrior ancestors to look down on this apprentice. He has trained hard to understand the ways of your noble code, and I commend him to you as a warrior in his turn. Longpaw, do you promise to uphold the warrior and to protect and defend this Clan, even at the cost of your life?
Apprentice: I do.
Leader: Then, by the powers of MoonClan, I give you your warrior name. Longpaw, from this moment you will be known as Longtail. MoonClan honors your bravery and courage, and we welcome you as a full member of FernClan.
*Leader lays her head on new warrior’s shoulder; new warrior licks leader’s shoulder and goes over to other warriors; new name is chanted by Clan.*
Deputy Ceremony
Leader: I say these words before the body of Redtail, so that his spirit may hear and approve my choice. Lionheart will be the new deputy of ThunderClan.
*You can change the first part up depending on whether the deputy is still living or not.*
Name-Changing Ceremony
Leader: Spirits of MoonClan, you know every cat by name. I ask you now to take away the name from the cat you see before you, for it no longer stands for what she is. By my authority as Clan leader, and with the approval of our warrior ancestors, I give this cat a new name. From this moment she will be known as One-eye, for
*Leader lays her head on newly named warrior’s shoulder; newly named warrior licks leader’s shoulder and goes over to other warriors; new name is chanted by Clan.*
~ Okay, I couldn’t think of anything to fill in the blank there. In The Darkest Hour, the cat whose name has been changed (no spoilers!) was honored by the leader for the bright soul that lives on within.
Elder Ceremony
Leader: Speckletail, is it your wish to give up the name of warrior and go to join the elders?
Old Warrior: It is.
Leader: Your Clan honors you and all the service you have given us. I call upon StarClan to give you many seasons of rest.
Leader Ceremony
You know, just say gives _______ 9 lives then the old leader gives the new leader his name....its easier .-.
F.i.g.h.t.i.n.g M.o.v.e.s
Front paw strike
Frontal attack. Slice downward with your front paw at the body or face of your opponent. Claws unsheathed.
Front paw blow
Frontal attack. Bring your front paw down hard on your opponent's head. Claws sheathed.
Back-kick
Explosive surprise move to catch opponent from behind. Judge opponent's distance from you carefully, then lash out with your back legs, taking your weight on your front paws
Belly Rake
A fight-stopper. Slice with unsheathed claws across soft flesh of opponent's belly. If you're pinned down, the belly-rake quickly puts you back in control.
Upright lock
Final, crushing move on already weakened opponent. ear up on back legs and bring full weight down on opponent. If opponent does same, wrestle and flip him under you. This moves makes you vulnerable to the belly-rake, so requires great strength and speed
Lead-and-hold
Ideal for a small cat facing a large opponent. Spring onto opponent's back and grip with unsheathed claws. Now you are beyond the rand of your opponents paws, and in position to inflict severe body wounds. A group of apprentices can defeat a large and dangerous warrior in this way. It was deployed to great effects against BloodClan's deputy Bone. Watch for the drop-and-roll counter move, and try to jump free before you get squashed.
Teeth grip
Target your opponent's extremities- the legs, tail, scruff, or ears- and sink in your teeth and hold. This move is similar to the leap-and-hold, except your claws remain free to fight.
Scruff shake
Secure a strong teeth-grip in the scruff of your opponent's neck, then shake violently until they're too rattled to fight back. Most effective against rats, which are small enough to throw. A strong throw will stun or kill them.
Play dead
Effective in a tight situation, like when you are pinned. Stop struggling and go limp. When your opponent relaxes his grip, thinking you are defeated, push yourself up explosively. This will throw off an unwary opponent, and put you in attacking position.
Killing bite
A death blow to the back of the neck. Quick and silent, and sometimes considered dishonorable. Used only as a last resort.
Partner fighting
Warriors who have trained and fought together will often instinctively fall into a paired defensive position, each protecting the other's back while fending off an opponent on either side. Slashing, clawing, and leaping together, battle pairs can be a whirlwind of danger for attackers.
H.e.a.l.e.r.s h.e.r.b.s
(Black=good, Red=bad
Borage Leaves;; To be chewed and eaten. The plant can be distinguished by its small blue or pink star-shaped flowers and hairy leaves. Great for nursing queens as it helps increase their supply of milk. Also brings down fever.
Burdock Roots;; A tall-stemmed, sharp-smelling thistle with dark leaves. A medicine cat must dig up the roots, wash off the dirt, and chew them into a pulp.
Catmint {AKA Catnip};; A delicious-smelling, leafy plant that's hard to find in the wild; often found growing in Twoleg gardens. The best remedy for greencough.
Chervil;; A sweet-smelling plant with large, spreading fernlike leaves and smal lwhite flowers. The juice of the leaves can be used for infected wounds, and chewing the roots helps with bellyache.
Cobweb;; Spiderwebs can be found all over the forest; be careful not to bring the spider along when you take the web! Medicine cats wrap it around an injury to soak up the blood and keep the wound clean. Stops bleeding.
Coltsfoot;; A flowering plant, a bit like a dandelion, with yellow or white flowers. The leaves can be chewed into a pulp, which is eaten to help shortness of breath.
Comfrey;; Identifiable by its large leaves, and small bell-shaped flowers, which can be pink, white, or purple. The fat black roots of this plant can be chewed into a poultice to mend broken bones or soothe wounds.
Dock;; A plant similar to sorrel. The leaf can be chewed up and applied to soothe scratches.
Dried Oak Leaf;; Collected in the autumn and stored in a dry place. Stops infections.
Feverfew;; A small bush with flowers like daisies. The leaves can be eaten to cool down body temperature, particularly for cats with fever or chills.
Goldenrod;; A tall plant with bright yellow flowers. A poultice of this is terrific for healing wounds.
Honey;; A sweet, golden liquid created by bees. Difficult to collect without getting stung, but great for soothing infections or the throats of cats who have breathed smoke.
Juniper Berries;; A bush with spiky dark green leaves and purple berries. The berries soothe bellyaches and help cats who are having trouble breathing.
Lavender;; A small purple flowering plant. Cures fever.
Marigold;; A bright orange or yellow flower that grows low to the ground. The petals or leaves can be chewed into a pulp and applied as a poultice to wounds. Stops infections.
Mouse Bile;; A bad-smelling liquid that is the only remedy for ticks. Dab a little moss soaked in bile on a tick and it'll fall right off. Wash paws throughly in running water afterward.
Poppy Seed;; Small black seeds shaken from a dried poppy flower, theese are fed to cats to help them sleep. Soothes cats suffering from shock or distress. Not recommended for nursing queens.
Stinging Nettle;; The spiny green seeds can be administered to a cat who's swallowed poison, while the leaves can be applied to a wound to bring down swelling.
Tansy;; A strong-smelling plant with round yellow flowers. Good for curing coughs, but must be eaten in small doses.
Thyme;; This may be eaten to calm anxiety and frayed nerves.
Watermint;; A leafy green plant found in streams or damp earth. Usually chewed into a pulp and then fed to a cat suffering bellyache.
Wild Garlic;; Rolling in a patch of wild garlic can help prevent infection, especially for dangerous wounds like rat bites.
Yarrow;; Flowering plant whose leaves can be made into a poultice and applied to wound so scratches to expel poison.
Deathberries;; Red berries that can be fatally poisonous to kits and elders. They are NOT a medicine. Known to Twolegs as yew berries. BEWARE!
D.i.s.e.a.s.e.s
These are in order from least dangerous to most fatal. Along with the disease description are several treatments you can use to cure the disease. Unless it's incurable. Then life sucks.
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Bold: Not for pregnant she-cats
Italicized: Not for kits
Underlined: For kits
Bold & Italicized: Poisonous if ingested
A.C.H.I.N.G J.O.I.N.T.S
Arthritis; usually found in elderly cats. It can be caused by cold weather, damp bedding, or just plain old age. Their joints will become stiff and it will be painful to move. In some cases there may be swelling or inflammation. Not a very serious disease.
Best Treatments:
Burdock Root and Daisy Leaves
Nettle Leaves and Goldenrod
Wild Lettuce and Bay
T.O.R.N C.L.A.W
A torn claw is a fairly common wound. Most cats will tear a claw within their lifetime. This may cause some minor limping that will go away within a matter of days. There may also be a bit of swelling and pain.
Best Treatments:
Cobwebs, Marigold and Poppy Seeds
S.O.R.E.S
Sores are similar to bruises; they are parts of raw skin on a cat's body and can be caused by mostly any type of rough activity. Not a very serious illness. The abrasion might ache for a while, but it is best to get it cured if you want the cat up to snuff.
Best Treatments:
Agrimony and Milkweed Juice
Witch Hazel and Poppy Seeds
Vervain and Agrimony
T.O.O.T.H.A.C.H.E
An ache in the oral area of a cat. An annoying pain which will probably not go away unless treated. Toothaches can be the sign of a lose tooth or some type of gum disease.
Best Treatments:
Alder Bark [chewed by cat] and Allspice Pulp
Clove and Tarragon
Poppy Seeds and Alfalfa
B.E.L.L.Y.A.C.H.E
A recurring pain in the stomach area of a cat. This can be caused by a wide range of things and can sometimes be symptoms of more serious diseases. However, most bellyaches are minor, nagging pains.
Best Treatments:
Watermint and Chervil Root
Juniper Berries and Poppy Seeds
Cinnamon Leaves and Meadowsweet
A.C.H.E.S A.N.D P.A.I.N.S
When a cat has some sort of recurring ache or pain in any, or at times multiple, areas of the body. Not a very serious illness, though it should be treated if you want the cat to be up to snuff.
Best Treatments:
Poppy Seeds and Chamomile
Coriander and Cinnamon Leaves
Kava Kava and Willow Bark
T.H.O.R.N.S
A very common ailment, this is when a cat gets a thorn lodged in its pad. There may be some minor swelling and pain.
Best Treatments:
Pull out the thorn with your teeth, then apply marigold to prevent infection.
C.U.T.S
Now I don't mean serious wounds here, I mean cuts. Small scrapes and such that bleed a bit but aren't too serious. Unless they get infected. Yes, even small injuries can get infected. These usually close up on their own, but if not, well just use a bunch of these herbs below.
Best Treatments:
[Chewed] Gumweed and Goldenrod Juice
Eucalyptus and Calendula
Tarragon and Witch Hazel
S.W.E.L.L.I.N.G
A painful inflammation of one part of the body. Swelling can sometimes be a symptom of something else or some type of infection. If it happens in certain body parts, such as the legs, it can restrict movement. Swelling is not very serious, but should be cured to relieve the cat of pain.
Best Treatments:
Nettle Leaves and Poppy Seeds
Goldenrod Juice and [Chewed] Alder Bark
Calendula and Meadowsweet
F.E.V.E.R/H.E.A.D.A.C.H.E
A fever is when the cat's body temperature shoots up. The cat may start sweating and/or become delirious. Headaches are minor head pains, but may also come along with fevers. This is a mild illness, definitely not fatal. It can be contracted in any season.
Best Treatments:
Feverfew and Nettle Leaves
Borage Leaves and Willow Bark
Boneset and Celery
C.O.U.G.H
Usually contracted in leaf-bare, similar to whitecough but somewhat less serious. The cat will have a minor cough which can sometimes cause rawness of the throat. This will usually disappear in a few days, but if not, you can treat it with the herbs below.
Best Treatments:
Tansy and Agrimony
Licorice Root and Mugwort
Astralagus and Elder Berries
F.A.T.I.G.U.E/L.E.T.H.A.R.G.Y
When a cat is tired. This could be the result of stress or overwork; in any case, the muscles are having too much tension placed on them. The cat will feel lazy and drowsy. This should be cured to ensure that the cat leads a healthy, active lifestyle.
Best Treatments:
Ragwort and Skullcap Seeds
Chervil Root and Lamb's Ears
M.I.L.K
If a she-cat is not supplying enough milk for all of her kits, these herbs can be used to increase the flow. If this is unsuccessful the undernourished kits should be moved to another nursing queen or risk death.
Best Treatments:
Borage Leaves and Blessed Thistle
Chaste Tree Berries and Milk Thistle
T.R.O.U.B.L.E.D B.R.E.A.T.H.I.N.G
A cat's normal breathing pattern is interrupted. It starts breathing in an unusual pattern which can be harmful to its body. For instance, hyperventilating. The cat may pass out from not getting enough air, so you should give it herbs at once.
Best Treatments:
Coltsfoot and Juniper Berries
Iris Petals - stimulate breathing during birthing process
B.E.E S.T.I.N.G
A flying insect called a bee sticks its stinger inside a cat. The area where the cat was stung will be painful, raw, and will swell up. Well at least the bee dies after it stings you! Anyway, the medicine cat should first pull out the stinger before applying any treatments.
Best Treatments:
White Liquid Within Dandelion Stems and Alder Bark
Nettle Leaves and Poppy Seeds
T.I.C.K.S
Ticks are small, almost microscopic insects that jump from animal to animal and suck blood. They have parasitic tendencies. Ticks can come on to a cat at any time while they are going through the forest. They are especially common in elders, and more of a painful nuisance than anything else. In rare cases they can carry diseases.
Best Treatments:
Mouse Bile
R.A.S.H
A rash is an itchy spot on a cat which is painful when scratched. Needless to say it can get quite bothersome after a while. To cure a cat of this nuisance use one of the remedies below. Usually a cat should be cured of this before it gets the chance to infect other cats.
Best Treatments:
Nettle Leaves and Poppy Seeds
Goldenrod Juice and Burdock Root
Sassafras and Oregon Grape Root
C.R.A.C.K.E.D P.A.D.S
A painful but not fatal ailment usually found in elderly cats. The tender paw pads can become dry and cracked from cold or dryness. It can lead to infection if untreated. It will be painful to walk and the cat should rest until their paws are better.
Best Treatments:
Sage Root and Poppy Seeds
Marigold and Poison Ivy Leaves*
Goldenrod Juice and Garlic Juice
C.H.I.L.L
A very minor sickness; usually contracted around leaf-bare, when the weather is freezing or a cat falls into icy water. Somewhat similar to hypothermia. The cat will get cold chills. This sickness is very mild and not fatal.
Best Treatments:
Cayenne and Elder Berries
Horehound Flower and Hyssop
Licorice Root and Rose Hips
I.R.R.I.T.A.T.E.D T.H.R.O.A.T/S.M.O.K.E I.N.H.A.L.A.T.I.O.N
A raw, sore, or tender throat can be caused by numerous things. The onset of leaf-bare usually brings colds along with it, which can mean irritated throats; smoke can also cause this ailment. The cat's throat may feel dry, itchy, sore, or painful. This is also a mild sickness.
Best Treatments:
Betony and Honey
Cayenne and Fenugreek
Hibiscus Flowers and Onion
Iris Petals and Honey
W.H.I.T.E.C.O.U.G.H
Similar to influenza and kittencough, a common disease. However, it CAN turn into greencough or even blackcough, so you want to cure it as soon as possible. The cat will be sneezing, coughing, have a runny nose, feel tired, and have a slight fever.
Best Treatments:
Tansy and Yerba Santa
Cayenne and Feverfew
Red Clover and Agrimony
A.C.H.I.N.G/I.N.F.E.C.T.E.D E.Y.E.S
The eyes will have pains and it will be hard to keep them open for a normal period of time. In some cases the eyes may turn red or the skin around them may be raw. They could even start bleeding. It's best if you treat this as soon as possible, for if left untreated for too long blindness may occur.
Best Treatments:
Celandine and Eyebright
[Sliced] Cucumber** and Rosemary Blooms
Willow Bark Juice and Eyebright
B.L.E.E.D.I.N.G
No matter if it's just a small trickle of blood or that blood is gushing out, bleeding has to be stopped. It can sometimes be a symptom of a more serious disease. Bleeding is most likely from some kind of wound, and should be stopped as soon as possible to prevent infection.
Best Treatments:
Cobwebs
A.N.X.I.E.T.Y/S.H.O.C.K
Anxiety is when a cat is excessively nervous or fearful for some reason. Shock is when, after witnessing a traumatic event, the cat is unresponsive or refuses to come out of a daze. Listed below are treatments to bring the cat out of its trance or to soothe the frayed nerves.
Best Treatments:
Kava Kava and Passionflower
Motherwort and Thyme Leaves
Mugwort and Oatstraw
W.O.U.N.D
A serious injury, to say the least; could be attained in battle, either with other cats or with animals. This should definitely be treated to prevent infection and possible death. The larger and/or deeper the wound is, the more likely it will leave a scar.
Best Treatments:
[Chewed] Alder Bark and Bay
Calendula and Comfrey Root
Garlic Juice and Horsetail
I.N.F.E.C.T.E.D W.O.U.N.D
Infected wounds are normal wounds that have had some type of viral bacteria enter them. Infected wounds set off a bad stench, ooze pus, and the skin around them is raw. Infected wounds are very painful and in some serious cases can be fatal.
Best Treatments:
Horsetail and Chervil Leaf Juice
Burdock Root and Marigold
Goldenrod Juice and Echinacea
J.U.V.E.N.I.L.E K.I.D.N.E.Y S.Y.N.D.R.O.M.E
Heavystep of RiverClan was afflicted by this in the books. The medicine cats don't know the Twoleg name for it, of course. The symptoms are dehydration, general weakness, vomiting, losing the ability to pass dirt, and softening the pads on the foot to therefore create cracks. Usually a cat will die unless the sickness is not very serious.
Best Treatments:
Crushed Beech Leaves are useful when eaten, though there is no cure
C.A.R.R.I.O.N.P.L.A.C.E D.I.S.E.A.S.E
This was seen only once in the books, as a result from ShadowClanners eating infected rats. Cinderpelt cured it, but I'm not sure of the herbs she used, so here's a few educated guesses. Carrionplace Disease is similar to Greencough; the cat will have troubled breathing, violent coughing fits, fever, loss of appetite, lethargy, and exhaustion. There is a terrible stench associated with this disease.
Best Treatments:
Borage, Angelica, Coltsfoot, Juniper Berries, Honey, and Feverfew.
G.R.E.E.N.C.O.U.G.H
A sickness similar to pneumonia; usually contracted in leaf-bare. Very contagious; ailing cats should be set apart from the rest of the Clan. It usually is contracted under freezing conditions. Wheezing, phlegm streaming from the nose and mouth, fever, and sluggishness are the
symptoms. This can turn into the fatal blackcough, so watch out!
Best Treatments:
Feverfew and Catnip
Chickweed and Mugwort
Sundew and Elder Berries
P.O.I.S.O.N
When a cat is poisoned, it could mean anything from a minor dizziness to a painful death. In most cases the medicine cat should try to expel the poison immediately, especially if deathberries or a fatal herb has been ingested. Adder or other snake bites should also be cured (if possible) at once. Symptoms may include dizziness, aches and pains, headaches, fever, sweating, and loss of consciousness.
Best Treatments:
Snakeroot and Yarrow
Rosinweed and Ash Tree Shoots
Culver's Root and Hawthorne Berries
B.R.O.K.E.N B.O.N.E.S
A cat breaks any bone in its body due to some accident. It could be as simple as a minor fracture to as serious as a completely split bone with shards of bone going through the bloodstream. In any case, a broken bone should definitely be first priority. It only takes a few minutes to set a splint and give the cat a painkiller.
Best Treatments:
Poppy Seeds and [Moist] Birch Bark
Comfrey Root and Cinnamon Leaves
Meadowsweet and Broom Poultice
B.L.A.C.K.C.O.U.G.H
A fatal sickness. Any cat who catches this is most likely going to die. You can try to treat it, but there will most likely be minimal results. It is highly contagious. Whitecough and greencough can turn into this. Symptoms are probably severe wheezing and coughing, phlegm streaming from the nose, pus or blood excreted from the body, perspiration, lethargy or weakness, and high fever.
Best Treatments:
Feverfew and Sundew
Echinacea and Damiana Leaves
Yerba Santa and Foxglove Cloves (or Yarrow)
D.E.A.T.H D.I.S.E.A.S.E
A very fatal illness, worse than blackcough. Humans call this lime disease. The cat will have aches and pains all over its body and its body will slowly self destruct over time. There is no cure for this. The cat will have many near death experiences, and will be in great pain until it finally expires.
Best Treatments:
The best you can do is deathberries to ease their
passage to Starclan.