Yes, the mouse that your cat just killed felt pain and fear as animals have the same ability as humans to transmit nerve signals from the peripheral parts of the body to the brain to signal injury. Therefore, from a … Continue reading →
I don’t believe that cats feel pain exactly like humans because their brain processes pain signals from their peripheral nerves in a way which is similar to methods used by therapists when teaching people how to manage pain through psychological … Continue reading →
The brain freeze that I have seen applies to domestic cats. It occurs when a person gives a domestic cat ice cream which is licked by the cat. Immediately the cat opens their mouth wide and looks in distress. They … Continue reading →
This is a follow up page on the Feline Grimace Scale which is a way of assessing if a cat feels pain moderately or severely or is pain-free. This is an interesting picture showing a cat in pain. It sums … Continue reading →
Thankfully vets are getting better at deciding if a cat is in pain. Back in the old days they didn’t really consider it. Although there are behavioural signs which are discussed on this site, a more practical and efficient method … Continue reading →
This is an interesting but bafflingly complicated study about measuring facial expressions in non-human animals. I’ll summarise it in my own way but if you are interested you should read the full report on Nature.com (see link at base of … Continue reading →
Veterinarians admit that one of the hardest things they have to do when managing animal care is to try and figure out how much pain the patient is experiencing or even if the drug is effective. We need to remind ourselves of that unpleasant thought.
Continue reading →Domestic cats show pain and discomfort in their facial expressions. A cat’s facial expressions are much more subtle than those of humans but they are distinct. When in acute discomfort the face becomes strained and tense with half-closed eyes and a mouth more downturned than usual.
Continue reading →The Assisi Loop® is an anti-inflammatory device which reduces pain in animals. It is used in conjunction with other treatments such as pain medication. It is FDA cleared. It is non-invasive and a non-pharmacological treatment. It is said to be … Continue reading →
There is strong evidence that UK veterinarians (it may be the same in other countries) are apparently acting in a biased way in giving cats postoperative pain killers after a spaying operation far less frequently than for dogs. Do vets … Continue reading →
