How do you Know When your Pet is Suffering from Pain Here are some of the signs that your pet may be suffering from some type of chronic pain. Changes to normal behaviors such as decreased ambulation or activity, lethargic attitude, decreased appetite, decreased self-grooming (cats). Expressions of abnormal behaviors such as inappropriate elimination, vocalization, aggression, decreased interaction with other pets or family members, altered facial expressions, altered posture, restlessness, hiding (especially in cats). Reaction to touch such as increased body tension or flinching in response to gentle palpation of the injured area and palpation of regions likely to be painful, e.g., neck, back, hips, elbows (cats). Physiologic parameters like elevations in heart rate, respiratory rate, body temperature, and blood pressure or pupil dilation. amaniplay.petpainaway/content/PetPainAway.aspx
Posted on: Thu, 11 Dec 2014 03:02:03 +0000
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