7 Common Indications That Your Dog Is Actually In Pain
Restlessness, aggressiveness, and withdrawal should be monitored. In pain dogs may
be angry or shun people.
1 Behavioural Changes
Your dog's sudden aversion to eating may indicate pain. Pain typically impairs appetite.
2 Appetite Decline
Check for limping, stiffness, or trouble getting up, sitting down, or ascending stairs. These may suggest arthr
itis, injury, or joint pain.
3 Poor Mobility
Dogs may lick, bite, or chew a painful spot excessively. This behaviour can
cause hair loss, redness, and blisters.
4 Grooming Too Much
Whining, crying, or wailing without explanation may indicate distress. Jumping or climbing stairs may also make certain dogs more noisy.
5 Vocalisation changes
Note sleeping changes. To relieve pain, dogs may sleep more or
have trouble finding a comfortable position.
6 Changing Sleep Pattern
s
Notice whether your dog hunches, guards a body part, o
r becomes rigid. All of these may indicate pain.
7 Changes in p
osture
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