Similar to last week’s post on dog owners’ pain detection in their dogs <Link>, this study assessed cat guardians’ perception of their cats’ pain levels following participants’ exposure to brief pain-related educational material. Researchers found that after receiving educational information about recognizing pain in cats, the cat guardians showed more concern about their cats’ behavior changes and were more likely to consider taking their cats to veterinarians.
Source: Journal of Feline Medicine and Surgery, October 10, 2024. Link.
By proactively educating guardians about the signs of pain, as well as working to mitigate the primary barriers to veterinary care, we can positively impact cat health and welfare.”
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