Signs of Pain in Dogs

Breathing: Excessive panting or rapid, shallow breathing may indicate pain. Watch the latest videos on YouTube.com Change in Behaviour: Pain may cause your dog to become subdued or become abnormally frantic and restless. Some dogs in pain may become snappy and aggressive. Shielding of certain areas of the body may be seen when petting your dog. A normally active dog may become lethargic and not so enthusiastic about his or her daily walk, play or groom. Lameness, limps or sitting awkwardly can also be signs of pain. The dog may lick, scratch or bite the painful area. Eyes: The eyes of a dog in pain may appear wide and glassy. Inappropriate Noises: A dog in pain may whimper, snarl or cry out. Loss of Appetite: Most dogs are motivated by food, so a dog that shows little or no interest in their meals may be in pain. If your dog avoids harder and crunchier food, it may have tooth or gum pain. A general loss of appetite may be due to pain elsewhere. If your dog has signs of pain and/or abnormal lumps, bumps and scratches then they should be examined by a vet. Never be tempted to administer human painkillers. Read the health page. Free UK Delivery on Dog and Pet Portraits from photographs at Karla's Creative Capers who did the portrait on the left from a photo of my flat coated retriever, Lucy. The portraits are ready to hang on the wall and are of a high quality canvas. For full details see www.karlascreativecapers.co.uk Breed Standard Buying a Dog/Puppy Canine Arthritis Clicker Training Contact Cushing's Disease Dietary Advice Dog Cancer Dogs and Wills Dog Toys Ear Care Epilepsy Flat Coated Retriever Information Food to Avoid Giving Your Dog Free Dog Food Samples Free Pet Stuff Get your Dog on TV or Magazines Grass Eating Grooming Hip Dysplasia History of Dogs How to Bath your Dog How to deal with Excess Dog Hair How to stop your Dog Barking How to stop your Dog Eating Faeces How to Work out your Dogs Age Introducing a New Dog or Puppy to an Older Dog Kennel Cough Links Mange Making a Garden Dog Friendly Nail Care Puppy Care Signs of Pain Teach a Dog to Roll Over Teeth Information Training Tips Water/Fluid Advice Whistle Come Back