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What is [cat] brain freeze and is it dangerous?

PoC avatarPosted on June 12, 2020 by Michael BroadJune 12, 2020

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 →

Posted in pain | Tagged brain freeze, cat behavior, cat behavior explained, cat food, cat video, human to cat relationship | 1 Reply

Picture of a cat in considerable pain is useful for cat owners

PoC avatarPosted on January 18, 2020 by Michael BroadJanuary 18, 2020

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 →

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Feline Grimace Scale tells you more effectively if a cat is in pain

PoC avatarPosted on January 18, 2020 by Michael BroadJanuary 18, 2020

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 →

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Scientifically measuring the changes in a cat’s facial expression when in pain

PoC avatarPosted on August 29, 2019 by Michael BroadAugust 29, 2019

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 →

Posted in pain | Tagged cat facial expressions, cat pain, science, study | 1 Reply

Veterinarians don’t know how much pain cats are experiencing or if the drug is effective

PoC avatarPosted on April 20, 2018 by Michael BroadOctober 22, 2018

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.

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Posted in pain | Tagged assessing cat pain, managing cat pain, pain killers, USA veterinarians, veterinarians | 2 Replies

Cat facial expressions: pain and discomfort

PoC avatarPosted on April 12, 2018 by Michael BroadMarch 24, 2019

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.

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Posted in hiding pain | Tagged assessing cat pain, cat emotions, cat pain, mange | 4 Replies

What is the Assisi Loop?

PoC avatarPosted on December 14, 2017 by Michael BroadDecember 14, 2017

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 →

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Biased veterinarians give one third of spayed cats post-operative pain killers compared to three-quarters of dogs

PoC avatarPosted on September 6, 2016 by Michael BroadSeptember 6, 2016

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 →

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Dogs Receive More Post-op Pain Management than Cats

PoC avatarPosted on December 5, 2015 by Michael BroadDecember 6, 2015

Research by a vet website, dvm360, tells us that dog owners opt for pain management drugs for their companion animal after an operation more often than cat owners do for their cats. I’ll say it again slightly differently; what this … Continue reading →

Posted in pain | Tagged cat pain, dog, veterinarian

Cats in Pain: Prompt Veterinary Intervention/ Treatment are Crucial

PoC avatarPosted on August 12, 2015 by Jo SingerAugust 17, 2015

By Jo Singer Cats are masters at hiding pain as a survival strategy. However, kitty guardians who are “tuned into their cats will most likely recognize the more subtle symptoms of pain that their kitties are displaying. These signs can … Continue reading →

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