Companion Animals

Cat Pain Assessment Progress

Glasgow Composite Measure Pain Scale refinements are improving chronic pain detection in cats.

Key Facts

Evidence-based research supports welfare improvements in cat pain assessment progress
Millions of animals benefit from better companion animals welfare practices
Individual actions and policy change both drive welfare improvements
Science, advocacy, and consumer choice are all important levers for change
Progress is achievable and measurable across this welfare domain

Welfare Considerations

Better pain assessment enables better treatment and welfare outcomes.

What You Can Do

Learn validated cat pain assessment tools
Use pain scales to guide management
Support pain research in companion animals
Discuss pain assessment with your vet