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My cat sits in a strange way. Is this a sign of pain or normal?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Cat | Mixed Breed | Female | spayed

Is my cat in pain? She sits like this alot

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Answered By Dr. Macartney, BVet Med, MRCVS

Veterinarian

Published on September 8th, 2017

I do not believe from the photo you have provided that Pi is in pain. This can be a normals stance a cat takes. Often they can be in this position before they pounce. Signs that your Pi might be in pain would be; Restlessness Increased vocalisations Hiding behaviours Reluctance to eat

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