What are the Subtle Signs of Pain in Your Pet?
How Can I Tell If My Pet Is In Pain?
Some signs that your pet might show if they are in pain:
Flinching, twitching or moving away when patting certain areas of the body
Limping or skipping
Moving stiff or slowly – especially when rising or laying down
Laying only on one side
When laying down keeps pressure off a certain leg
Low head carriage
Being less active or quieter than usual
Sleeping more than usual, or unsettled at night
Breathing faster than usual ( >30 seconds per minute )
Unable to settle in one spot for long, seems agitated
Seems grumpy or sad - any behavioural change
Anti-social with people or animals when use to be social
Any licking or chewing at the joints when resting on bed
Management Of Pain:
Good news is there is a lot the team at Dr Taylah’s can do to help your pet with pain. Several different approaches are used together to improve pain, lower inflammation, and slow down deterioration in our companion animals. These consist of nutritional supplementation, diet, pharmaceutical medication, rehabilitation, medical or surgical procedures and environmental modification. Book a tele-consultation or home visit today to keep your pet happy and healthy.
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Are you missing the signs of your cat’s arthritis pain? Follow this link to find out more about cats and how they hide their pain. https://www.zoetispetcare.com/checklist/osteoarthritis-checklist-cat
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