National Black Cat Awareness Day!!
Happy National Black Cat Awareness Day! Today we are celebrating all our black feline friends - they are most famous for being Halloween symbols, but black cats can be associated with good luck, love, and even money!
Make sure to show us how your black cats are spending their day in
the comments below. 🐱👇
Signs of pain in cats! 🐱❤
Since cats instinctually hide signs of pain, it can be difficult to spot the early symptoms of problems such as arthritis. These problems may not be obvious until your cat is in severe pain, so it's important to recognise the subtle signs as soon as possible.
🐾 Signs of pain in cats:
- A reluctance to be touched or handled.
- Toileting outside their litter box or spraying.
- A lack of interest in playing or going outside.
- A lack of energy or depression (eating less, listless, or hiding away).
- Poor grooming or excessive grooming (usually resulting in scruffy or patchy fur).
Arthritis, dental disease, urinary tract disease, bone disease, and cancer are just a few of the common feline medical conditions that are known to be painful. If your cat has these or another condition, be vigilant in looking for signs that your cat may be in pain.
If you think your cat might be in pain, get them booked in to your local vet clinic to be examined by your vet. If you want to get your cat checked over please call us on 0121 783 5085 🐾❤
Is my pet in pain?
Pain is difficult to recognise in animals, as they cannot tell us what is hurting them. We can assume that if a condition would be painful in a person, the same condition would be painful in our pets. Although all animals experience pain, the expression of pain varies with age and species, as well as between individuals.
🐾 How do I Know when my Dog is in Pain?
Dogs tend to show obvious behavioural changes regarding their discomfort, and there are situations where we can safely assume that a dog is experiencing pain e.g. with an obvious injury or after surgery. In other cases, the evidence that a dog might be in pain is more subtle, and in these situations you have to trust your intuition and train yourself to be a keen observer.
🐾What to do if you think your pet is in pain:
If you suspect your pet might be hurting, consult your Vet for help. Even subtle changes in behaviour are reasons to contact your Vet, as these can be the first signs of illness and pain. Be prepared to answer questions about your pet’s behaviour, activity level and tolerance for being handled. You, as an owner, play an essential role in the ongoing assessment of pain in your pet and the success of its management.
🐾 What Behavioural Changes Should I look for in my Dog?
It is important to take note of any change in your dog’s behaviour. Some of the following signs may indicate that your dog is trying to tell you that he/she is suffering discomfort:
- Unusually inactive, quiet or unresponsive.
- Restlessness/inability to get comfortable.
- Excessive/inappropriate panting.
- Changes in sleeping patterns.
- Avoiding interaction with other pets or family members.
- Flattening ears against the head, changed facial expression.
- Hunched back posture.
- Difficulty rising from a lying/sitting position.
- Seeking a lot more affection than usual.
- Whining, whimpering, yelping or howling.
- Constantly licking or chewing at a particular part of the body.
- Acting oddly and
Happy Black Cat Appreciation Day!
Today we are celebrating all our black feline friends - but how good is your black cat knowledge?
Make sure to show us how your black cats are celebrating their day in the comments below! 🐾🐱❤
National “Spoil Your Dog Day” is celebrated on the 10th of August every year, and is a day entirely dedicated to spoiling our four-legged companions like never before. Comment below with a photo of your furry friend!🐶🐾❤
Happy International Cat Day!
Today is all about our feline friends - how is yours celebrating today?
Show us in the comments below! 🐾🐱❤
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