Non-prescription pain relief for cats - does it exist?

[feetheart]

Boy cat has had yet another run-in with new local boss cat and is limping. I have an appointment for later but wondered if there is anything I can give him in the meantime - forgot to ask vet.
If it was me I could take something but what can I give to a cat?

[feetheart]

Where are all the cat people?

[cozietoesie]

Wait for the vet to prescribe, feetheart. Your boy will manage. Just keep him warm and comfortable, give him lots of love, food if he'll eat it, and quiet.

[Flippityjig]

I wouldn't give him anything, I think I read somewhere that painkillers can be dangerous for cats. Hope you get to see the vet soon.

[feetheart]

Thank you. Will wait and see what vet says.

[Cailleach]

Never give a cat a painkiller, their livers have not evolved to process such substances and human painkillers are consequently very very dangerous for them (and dogs as well.) Even a small dose of paracetamol etc can kill a cat.

When my cat had dental surgery the vet gave me special drops to put in his food, I expect yours will give you something similar.