{"id":229,"date":"2020-12-12T15:40:21","date_gmt":"2020-12-12T15:40:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/purrfectpawpages.com\/?page_id=229"},"modified":"2020-12-15T22:04:24","modified_gmt":"2020-12-15T22:04:24","slug":"feline-behavior-subtle-signs-of-pain","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/purrfectpawpages.com\/feline-behavior-subtle-signs-of-pain\/","title":{"rendered":"Feline Behavior: Subtle Signs of Pain"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
Pain or discomfort can be difficult to spot in our feline friends. Cats are both prey and predatory animals. This means that they instinctively hide signs of discomfort as a survival instinct. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Vet note<\/strong>: Please do not give over the counter human medicine to cats. These are very toxic! If you think your cat is in pain, please consult with a veterinarian. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Signs that your cat is in pain: <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Withdrawn or hiding <\/p>\n\n\n\n Unwilling to be pet or picked up<\/p>\n\n\n\n Squinting <\/p>\n\n\n\n Hunched posture<\/p>\n\n\n\n No longer jumping onto window seats or other normal spots <\/p>\n\n\n\n Moving less<\/p>\n\n\n\n Hissing or crying out when touched <\/p>\n\n\n\n Mood changes <\/p>\n\n\n\n Repeatedly using the litterbox or straining<\/p>\n\n\n\n Licking a painful area such as the belly for cats with urinary disease<\/p>\n\n\n\n Avoiding sunlight or harsh light can be a sign of headache <\/p>\n\n\n\n Picking up food and then dropping it and running away<\/p>\n\n\n\n Lameness<\/p>\n\n\n\n No longer grooming<\/p>\n\n\n\n No longer playing<\/p>\n\n\n\n Felines can be very subtle when in pain or discomfort! Your kitty will try to tell you something is wrong in their own way. Just pay close attention and reach out to a veterinarian if you think your cat is in pain or discomfort. <\/p>\n\n\n\n