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Cat pain can be difficult to spot. As a species, cats are extremely good at hiding their pain. It is usually not until their pain becomes excessive that we are able to notice. Spotting the signs of pain in cats usually relies on being able to notice slight changes in their behaviour. Opinions are mostly mixed about what behavioural changes indicate pain. A …

Cats are living longer than ever before, which is good news! Unfortunately, with old age comes disease. Common diseases that affect older cats are arthritis and general muscle or skeletal problems both of which can lead to persistent (chronic) pain.

Whether you want to admit it or not, urinary problems for pets are incredibly challenging. First of all, who wants their pet to suffer from these problems to begin with? And, second of all, who has fun cleaning up the mess that occurs when a pet has urinary problems? Aside from that, the veterinary bills won’t make you smile, either. …

Have you ever thought about the welfare of fish? As humans, we have multiple applications for fish, including as pets, in recreational sports, fisheries, aquaculture, and even use in experimentation. However, it seems very few people actually take into account the welfare of fish; it is even a popular belief among many that fish do not feel pain. Tetra Guide …