Is my cat in pain? Free cat pain and emergency check

First: any of these right now?

Straining in the litter tray with little or no wee (especially male cats) Breathing with an open mouth, panting, or struggling to breathe Collapsed, can't stand, or a seizure Hit by a car, a fall, or bleeding that will not stop May have eaten or touched something poisonous, such as lilies or a dog flea treatment Sudden weak, cold or painful back legs

Your cat's face

Based on the Feline Grimace Scale, a pain-scoring tool developed by vets. Pick the closest match, or skip any you can't see.

Ears

Facing forwards, relaxed Slightly pulled apart Flattened and turned outwards Can't tell

Eyes

Open, round Partly closed Squinting, narrowed Can't tell

Muzzle (around nose and mouth)

Relaxed, round Slightly tense Tense, pulled in, oval Can't tell

Whiskers

Loose and curved Slightly straight Straight and pointing forwards Can't tell

Head position

Above the shoulders Level with the shoulders Below the shoulders or tilted down Can't tell

Anything else?

Not eating for more than 24 hours Vomiting more than twice in a day Hiding, unusually quiet or not wanting to be touched Drinking or weeing much more than usual