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Article #337: Is Your Pet in Pain?

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Can you imagine that your pet may be in possible signs of pet pain.
pain and you might not know it? Older pets can suffer from chronic
Unbelievable as it sounds it is all too conditions like arthritis, hip pain, and
common. Learning to detect the signs of other age related problems. Symptoms can
pet pain is really crucial to your pet's be slow movement, limping, balance
health care and well being. And pets problems, subdued or nervous disposition.
don't always act like people do when they Pain can make a calm animal irritable or
are suffering. even aggressive.
Animals can suffer with toothaches, joint There is no reason your pet has to
pain,infections, just like people. suffer. Your vet can prescribe pain
Unfortunately,because they can't tell you medication that can bring relief. Never
about it you might be neglecting a give a pet human medications, though.
serious or painful condition. One of the This is very dangerous and can even kill.
main things to look for is a change. That Cats especially, because their liver is
can mean change in behavior, temperament, different than a person, can be poisoned
eating or sleeping patterns. It can be easily.
very subtle. Often an animal will lick a painful area,
One sharp cat owner noticed that her cat or even rub it against a surface. A sign
was simply meowing more than usual for a of this is can be a flattened or wet area
few days. Not crying, just more meowing. on your pet's coat. Try to separate the
She took "Max" took the Vet and a hair to see if you can detect anything.
horribly infected tooth was discovered The appearance of redness, swelling, an
and treated. No more meowing. A typical open wound, or even local heat all are
cat reaction to pain is to hide. If you best checked by a vet.
notice your cat is gone most of the time, If you notice your dog scratching
check it out. constantly, check out and treat for fleas
With dogs, less interest in eating, if needed. If Poochie scratched herself
eating less or even slower than usual, raw and is bleeding, keep your eye on the
can signal a toothache. Food falling from wounds and get help if it's not healing
the dog's mouth is also typical. It may up quickly.
hurt to chew. So, if your pet seems to be acting
When "Doobie", usually a frisky boxer different,it could be pain that's behind
pup, was just lying in a corner quietly, the change. When in doubt, go to your
something was wrong. A visit to the vet local pet clinic for security. You never
revealed a painful abscess that needed know. When it comes to pain, it's always
treatment. better to be safe than sorry.
If your pet is suddenly hyperactive or You may end up saving your beloved pet's
listless, pay attention. Both are life!






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