How to Tell if Your Dog is in Pain
From Dog Crazy newsletter
How do you know if your dog is in pain? This is a common question for many dog owners. Dogs can't talk and it can be difficult to determine if and when a dog is in pain.
Every dog responds differently to pain and may show different signs. Some dogs are very stoic and barely show any pain and other dogs cry and whine at the thought of pain.
For example, I recall seeing a Labrador retriever come in with a broken leg - it was not baring weight on the affect leg but he was wagging his tail and happy to see me. He was not crying - even when I examined the leg. On the other hand, I saw a Beagle for a minor scratch and he scream bloody murder before I even touched him.
So every pet really responds differently to pain. Some pets will act lethargic or withdrawn, others won't eat, and some will sleep more, move around less, or play less. Others may cry and be more vocal.
The only sign that some dogs may be in pain is an elevated heart rate or respiratory rate. Dogs can be very good at hiding their illness based on their nature of survival. So it can be very difficult to tell if some dogs are in pain
Every dog responds differently to pain and may show different signs. Some dogs are very stoic and barely show any pain and other dogs cry and whine at the thought of pain.
For example, I recall seeing a Labrador retriever come in with a broken leg - it was not baring weight on the affect leg but he was wagging his tail and happy to see me. He was not crying - even when I examined the leg. On the other hand, I saw a Beagle for a minor scratch and he scream bloody murder before I even touched him.
So every pet really responds differently to pain. Some pets will act lethargic or withdrawn, others won't eat, and some will sleep more, move around less, or play less. Others may cry and be more vocal.
The only sign that some dogs may be in pain is an elevated heart rate or respiratory rate. Dogs can be very good at hiding their illness based on their nature of survival. So it can be very difficult to tell if some dogs are in pain
2 months ago
Thanks for the info...you are always on top of things!
2 months ago
