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The questionnaire went through content and face validity and was translated into several languages. An internet-based survey was created, and responses were collected using a convenience sampling method. Data were analyzed using multiple correspondence analysis.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Results:<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>In total, 833 participants from Europe were included. Most respondents indicated good knowledge of acute pain assessment and recognition (n\u2009=\u2009478, 57.4%). The Feline Grimace Scale was the most commonly used instrument to assess acute pain (n\u2009=\u2009346, 41.5%). Chronic pain scoring instruments were not used by 48.5% (n\u2009=\u2009404) of participants. Meloxicam and robenacoxib were the most used non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) for chronic pain management. Limited knowledge of pain assessment, non-use of NSAIDs in cats undergoing surgery, and postoperative use of opioids were more closely associated with Eastern than Western Europe. Reported good knowledge of pain management, pre- and intraoperative use of NSAIDs, use of pain scales and preoperative opioids, having a specialty diploma, and working in a cat-friendly practice were associated with Western Europe compared with Eastern Europe.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Conclusions and relevance:<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>Important regional differences were found regarding feline pain management across Europe. 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