How To Know When My Cat Is In Pain| Signs To Be Aware Of

Cat’s are not a fan of sharing their pain, they tend to conceal it,  it is, therefore, difficult to know if your cat is In pain. No one likes to imagine our kittens being in pain, so it becomes important to be aware of signs that can help us to mitigate the problems for our fluff balls, to ensure they remain playful and engaging with us for the longest time.

Why Do Cats Hide Pain?

Studies say that cats are natural predators, so wild cats tend to hide their injuries, as it marks or targets them vulnerable to predators of the wild. The appearance of a weakened state makes them vulnerable and bullied or even suffer abandonment from the group.

Domestic cats don't have to worry about that, but if you have other pets they may see it as competition from being a less deserving animal from them. For others, it is an instinct or some other kitty logic we can’t correctly say.

 Telltale Signs To Look For:

Changes In Grooming

Every cat owner knows that cats are meticulous cleaners and love to groom themselves, so be on alert if you notice the grooming pattern changes if they are only grooming the front area or face, overgrooming a particular area, or the hairs remain unkempt for days.

Behavioral Changes

Excessive meowing, stoppage of vocalization, too much purring than normal, hiding, loss of interest in people/food/activities, sitting hunched up at one place, hissing at people, aggression towards people are all the behavior changes that you should look out for. Our Cats are our engaging buddies and if they suddenly stop to greet you at the door or stops sleeping, displaying any of the conditions from above definitely says that something is wrong and prompts a visit to your nearest veterinary doctor asap.

Litter Box Changes

When a cat changes its litter box habits and starts to do her business outside of the box. It might be due to your cat being affected by arthritis or any other disorders—chronic joint issues, which disturb them to move their muscles properly preventing squatting. Infected cats usually leave the litter box altogether, because of sore legs and knees, averting them from climbing into the box.

What Can Cat Parents Do?

You can try making small changes at first, consider relocating litter boxes, checking their bodies for rash or infection, changing diets, water, shampoo, beds, etc. Also if your cat is old make the litter box accessible for them to be easily climbed. Keep the litter boxes cleaned frequently to accommodate the fresher environment. And of course, regular vet checkups and vaccinations are important, they know pets better so they can advise you in detail about the measures of keeping your kittens away from pain.

Keeping a balanced diet and important cat accessories deserves equal importance to ensure your cats live a happy painless life. Visit The Dog Father online store for pets which offers an expansive range of Cat products at affordable prices.