GIVING PAIN MEDICATION AT HOME

As we know, giving medicines to cats is not always easy, so it is important to be sure about the amount to administer, how long to give the medication for, how often to give it, and whether the medicine can be given in food or with a treat.The vet or vet nurse may demonstrate how to give the medication if it needs to be put directly into the cat’s mouth; see https://icatcare.org/ advice/how-to-give-yourcat-a-tablet/ Contact your veterinary clinic if you struggle to give prescribed medications; they will understand the challenges and may be able to suggest alternative medications or give you tips on how to succeed. Even when your cat seems comfortable, don’t stop pain medication unless advised by your vet — this may actually allow pain to develop and it can become harder to control.

This cat is curled up in a normal sleeping position (a ‘bagel’ or ‘doughnut’ shape). Cats in pain tend not to adopt this position and find it hard to settle to sleep.