Dr Letrisa Miller

Could you tell if your cat was in pain? 🐱

iCatCare’s very own Alex Taylor, Cat Wellbeing and Behaviour Advisor, is sharing her advice on recognising the signs of pain in cats through their behaviour in her blog, written specially for National Pet Month 👉 https://nationalpetmonth.org/2026/04/13/behavioural-signs-of-pain-in-cats/

Plus, catch-up with Alex in conversation, broadcast last week on the National Pet Month page, sharing her tips on spotting if your cat is in pain and the practical steps you can take.

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