We love our pets very much and dread seeing them in pain. Unfortunately, while some dogs and cats show they are hurting, others are great at hiding it and suffer in silence. Sydney veterinarian Dr James Crowley and feline veterinary and behaviour expert Dr Kim Kendall explain how to identify the hidden signs of pain in dogs and cats and how we can give them some relief.
Pets can suffer from a range of painful conditions, from dental problems, infections, arthritis and disease, to cancer and discomfort after surgical procedures.
In dogs, fractures and cruciate ligament injures are most common causes of pain, followed by abdominal problems from primary gastrointestinal disease to liver, kidney, splenic disease, said Dr James, veterinarian at Allambie Veterinary Clinic.
“Unfortunately, it can be hard to…