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QuestionDo cats meow if they are in pain?
Pippa Elliott, MRCVSDr. Elliott, BVMS, MRCVS is a veterinarian with over 30 years of experience in veterinary surgery and companion animal practice. She graduated from the University of Glasgow in 1987 with a degree in veterinary medicine and surgery. She has worked at the same animal clinic in her hometown for over 20 years.
VeterinarianCats do meow and purr when in pain. Experts believe this is because the cat finds it comforting, so it's never safe to assume a cat is not in pain because they are vocalizing. -
QuestionWhat can you give a cat for pain?Pippa Elliott, MRCVSDr. Elliott, BVMS, MRCVS is a veterinarian with over 30 years of experience in veterinary surgery and companion animal practice. She graduated from the University of Glasgow in 1987 with a degree in veterinary medicine and surgery. She has worked at the same animal clinic in her hometown for over 20 years.
VeterinarianTruly the only safe medications for cats in pain are those supplied by the vet. Most household pain killers are highly toxic to cats, and you would end up with a pained cat that has also been poisoned. -
QuestionWhat are the symptoms of a cat dying?Pippa Elliott, MRCVSDr. Elliott, BVMS, MRCVS is a veterinarian with over 30 years of experience in veterinary surgery and companion animal practice. She graduated from the University of Glasgow in 1987 with a degree in veterinary medicine and surgery. She has worked at the same animal clinic in her hometown for over 20 years.
VeterinarianA dying cat may often hide away and seek a solitary place. In addition, they are unlikely to eat and will quickly become dehydrated. Check for this by lifting the scruff and letting go. If it sinks back slowly, the cat is dehydrated. -
QuestionWhat are the signs of pain in cats?Pippa Elliott, MRCVSDr. Elliott, BVMS, MRCVS is a veterinarian with over 30 years of experience in veterinary surgery and companion animal practice. She graduated from the University of Glasgow in 1987 with a degree in veterinary medicine and surgery. She has worked at the same animal clinic in her hometown for over 20 years.
VeterinarianA change of character, such as the placid cat that becomes aggressive, is a classic sign of pain. Other clues are hiding away, not eating, sitting hunched up, folding the ears back, and growling when touched.
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