Cats are well known for their mystique and propensity for stoicism not unlike their independent spirit. But that rarely means they are free of issues and troubles. Various signs can help you tell when your cat silently suffers. As responsible pet parents, it is crucial to find and understand them, as they may prevent numerous adverse changes to your pet’s health. Just like any other creature, cat feels pain when it faces any physical disturbances in the form of injuries, illnesses, and aging. Cats are particularly prone to hiding their weaknesses owing to their temperamental savage spirit . Thus the first and most challenging issue can be noticing the signs. Some common sources of cats’ pain are arthritis, dental problems, wounds, urinary complications, and internal afflictions.
Key signs of pain in cats
Alterations in behavior: Cats in pain tend to change their behavior. For example, a cat that is usually sociable may become irritable or withdrawn, or a cat that is typically attached to you might want to be by themselves .
Reduced activity: pain can make a cat less active, reluctant to play, jump or do their normal activities .
Altered eating and drinking: pain can also affect a cat’s diet and water demand. Common changes in eating include avoiding hard foods or a reduction in the amount of food ingested, increased or reduced the drinking of water .
Grooming: cats feeling pain may groom more or less. They will also lick or bite one side if the pain is localized .
Vocalization: some cats vocalize when in pain and others become quiet. If your cat cannot keep constant sleep or is howling, it might be a distress call .
Posture and movement: cats might twist themselves to take pressure off their pained area. This could be a hunched back or limping on one limb .
Facial expressions: this can be tricky, but diminished facial expressions that a cat squints to focus could be a sign of pain.
When to Seek Veterinary Care
If the indicated signs are present for more than a day or two, seeking veterinary after is essential. Since cats are experts in hiding pain until is unbearable, early intervention is critical.
Helping your cat through pain is quite easy and doesn’t require much effort. A great thing about it is that recommendations are simple and logical. First of all, a quiet, warm, and cozy place for a cat to rest is a must. One should also consider monitoring food and water intake and offer palatable, soft foods. Ensuring there’s fresh water, minimizing any stress factors and as a last resort, giving painkillers prescribed by a veterinarian, should all be a priority. Finally, scheduling a regular visit to a veterinarian is the best way to always keep a check on rankings. With this knowledge of pain signs and behavior indicators, all cat owners will now be able to help their pets feel better.
References:
1.https://www.aspca.org/pet-care
3.https://icatcare.org/app/uploads/2022/02/Cat-Carer-Guide_Acute-pain.pdf
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