My cat is in pain but has no visible injuries. What should I do?

Thank you for contacting Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach with your question about Bugsy! Oh no, poor boy! I'm concerned he may have been injured and is in a lot of pain. Please do not give him any human pain medication, as many are toxic to cats and are fatal if given. Keep him indoors if he's allowed outside, keep him confined to a small room to limit his movement, and keep him warm and comfortable. Get him into a vet as soon as possible. Best of luck.

Thank you for contacting Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach with your question about Baby. Poor boy! It's very serious that he's vomiting and is in pain. Unfortunately there are no pain medications you can give him. Many human ones are toxic to cats and are fatal if given. The best thing you can do for him is take him into a vet immediately to get this treated. Best of luck.

Oh no, poor Milky! Unfortunately there are no human pain medications you can give him, many are toxic to cats and are fatal if given. In addition, he could have broken bones from being beat and serious internal injuries. I would take him in your car to the nearest vet, or contact your local animal rescue so they can get him into a vet for emergency treatment. His symptoms are a medical emergency, and he has to see a vet now. Good luck!

I am sorry Tikvichko is not feeling well. If he is an outdoor cat I would be concerned about an abscess/infection or fracture/break in his bone. Most cats will heal from a broken bone over time however I would call your vet for pain medication for Tikvichko. Also I would recommend a good physical exam because if an infection is present he will need antibiotics to resolve the issue. Hope he feels better soon

Poor CJ! It sounds like he is in pain if he's walking slower, struggling to lay down and get up, and cannot bend to clean himself. I would be concerned that he has a problem with his neck or back. It possible he was injured. My advice is to rest him tonight, and take him into a vet first thing in the morning. The vet can diagnose what is causing his pain, and can treat him for it. The vet can also prescribe pain medication as needed. Please do not give him any human pain medications, many are toxic to cats and are fatal if given. Best of luck.

I would be worried because Squeaky is clearly in pain, and he could have internal injuries. Unfortunately you cannot give him any human pain medications, as many are toxic to cats and are fatal if given. He really should see a vet first thing in the morning. Please take him to one as soon as possible. Best of luck.

Hello and thank you for reaching out to Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach. Based on the information you have provided, and the attached pictures, I am also very concerned that Sprinkles may have sustained significant trauma, causing her to be non-weightbearing lame on her left hind leg. Whether she was hit by a car or potentially fell and injured her leg, it sounds like she is in a significant amount of pain. She also looks like she has abraded skin (a wound) on that leg as well, which is at risk of becoming infected. I recommend having her seen by a veterinarian as soon as possible to have her injuries addressed. He/she will perform a full physical exam to localize her pain and determine if she has other, more life-threatening injuries such as damage to her chest or abdomen. X-rays may be indicated if a fracture is suspected. Ultimately, pain medication and antibiotics can be prescribed to help ease her pain and prevent infection. Importantly, NEVER give pain medication that is intended for humans to your pet, as these can be fatally toxic. I hope this is helpful!