About Cat Grimace Scale

Cat Grimace Scale is an independent educational website designed to make the visual comparison process easier to use online.

What is the Feline Grimace Scale?

The Feline Grimace Scale is a research-based approach to assessing facial changes associated with acute pain in cats. It uses five facial action units: ear position, orbital tightening, muzzle tension, whisker position and head position.

About this website

This MVP keeps the photo in your browser and guides visitors through five visual comparison steps using original explanatory reference graphics. It is not affiliated with the developers of the Feline Grimace Scale and does not replace a veterinary examination.