Pet Pain and Its Warning Signs
Sometimes, pets in pain mask their hurt so well that it can be difficult to discern – even for the most astute pet parent. And, there is good reason for this. In the wild, pain or injury might signal weakness and the risk of predation, so many animals – and therefore some of our pets – have evolved to disguise signs of distress.
When pain continues, not only does the pet have to suffer needlessly, but the disease or condition causing the pain continues to worsen. Treatable age-related issues may go unnoticed, leaving pets with a diminished quality of life. Continue…