Cats do not show pain in typical signs which means we often miss their discomfort. . 90% of cats over the age of 10 have arthritis but only 10% receive pain relief. . So what are the signs of pain? ♡ abnormal vocalizing ♡ grooming less ♡ using the bathroom outside of the box ♡ abnormal behavior such as growling, withdrawal from social interaction, hissing, ears pinned back ♡ doesn’t want to be held/picked up or have a certain part of the body touched ♡ decreased appetite ♡ climbing or descending

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