Image Quiz: Postoperative pain in cats, Photo B
Correct! This cat is exhibiting subtle signs of postoperative pain, including a hunched posture and a lowered head. A cat in such a position should be treated for pain. For more on this important topic, see "Behaviors Suggestive of Postoperative Pain in Cats" by Dr. Sheilah A. Robertson.
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