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Extreme breeding of cats creates misleading facial expressions

PoC avatarPosted on January 7, 2021 by Michael BroadJanuary 8, 2021

COMMENT: There’s a new study published online which looks at the way the normal facial expressions of a domestic cat are distorted by selective breeding when creating purebred cats with extreme appearances. It makes sense because the neutral facial expression … Continue reading →

Posted in facial expressions | Tagged assessing cat pain, breeding, cat breeding, cat facial expression, cat facial expressions, cat pain, selective breeding

Veterinarian puts ear mites in his ear

PoC avatarPosted on December 21, 2020 by Michael BroadDecember 21, 2020

This is an intriguing story because it illustrates what a domestic cat feels when they have an infestation of ear mites (Otodectes cyanotis). It is going the extra mile and it took a bit of courage for a veterinarian, Dr … Continue reading →

Posted in ear mites | Tagged assessing cat pain, cat pain, cat study, ear mites, New York, study, USA veterinarians, veterinarian, veterna

Is feline kidney disease painful?

PoC avatarPosted on August 21, 2020 by Michael BroadAugust 21, 2020

I think the best answer to the question in the title is that a cat’s diseased kidneys do not cause pain themselves but where there is chronic kidney disease there is likely to be uraemia which is a condition in … Continue reading →

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Why are Scottish Folds in pain?

PoC avatarPosted on March 2, 2020 by Michael BroadMarch 2, 2020

The question in the title presupposes that all Scottish Fold cats suffer from chronic pain but my research indicates that this is not necessarily true. Whether a Scottish Fold suffers chronic and severe pain depends on how the cat was … 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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Is IBD in cats painful?

PoC avatarPosted on December 17, 2019 by Michael BroadDecember 17, 2019

Yes, IBD in cats is painful. It is painful in people and therefore it must be the same for cats. Also, I know this because today I was reading about a study on facial expressions when cats are in pain. … Continue reading →

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Do declawed cats allow you to touch their paws?

PoC avatarPosted on May 7, 2019 by Michael BroadJune 13, 2019

This is an interesting test and I’d like cat owners to come forward to do it and report in a comment. Let’s see what happens. Note: the results may be muddied by the fact that domestic cats often don’t like … Continue reading →

Posted in pain of declawing | Tagged assessing cat pain, Cat Declawing, cat pain, declawing cats | 14 Replies

Does hyperthyroidism cause pain in cats?

PoC avatarPosted on July 13, 2018 by Michael BroadDecember 31, 2018

Does hyperthyroidism cause pain in cats? The reference books I have do not say that pain is directly caused by this disease. I believe that you have to know what causes hyperthyroidism in cats and ask if the illnesses which … Continue reading →

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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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