DOGS:

• Whimpering or unusual vocalizing
• Being withdrawn or inactive
• Uncharacteristic aggressions
• Holding ears flat against the head
• Increased licking of a sensitive area
• Decreased appetite
• Reluctance to engage in activities
• Limping or stiffness
• Lagging behind during walks
• Unusual reactions when touched
• Changes in personality

CATS:

• Hiding
• Sitting hunched without moving
• Showing little interest in interacting, playing or eating
• Reduction in grooming or excessively grooming
• Purring or other vocalizations
• Restlessness or aggression
• Not using the litterbox
• Just seeming œoff

If you notice these signs, get help from your vet. There are ways to manage pain with medications and other treatments. Do not use over-the-counter pain medications without a vet’s approval as some cause internal organ damage, especially with cats.

For more info, check out:

VCA ANIMAL HOSPITALS
Pain Management for Dogs

VET STREET
Pain Management for Cats