Signs to Watch Out For
Even though they can’t tell us when they’re in pain, cats give many nonverbal cues to let us know. Keep an eye out for:
- Excessive sleeping
- Loss of appetite
- Lameness/limping
- Chronic grooming
- Not wanting to be touched
- Drooling or dropping food out of his mouth
- Hesitation to eat
- Changes in behavior
Bring your kitty in to see us as soon as you notice any of these symptoms. No one deserves to be in pain—least of all our precious pets!
Pain Management Modalities
With our in-house pharmacy, we offer a variety of pain medications to help ease or eliminate your cat’s pain. That said, we try to give your kitty the fewest amount of medications possible while also keeping them comfortable. We can administer medications orally, subcutaneously, or through an IV.