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Is Your Pet In Pain? by Cheyenne Pratt, Technician, Calico Creek Veterinary Clinic
Animals can’ t tell us when they’ re in pain, so it ' s important for parents to recognize the signs. Hiding pain is a natural survival instinct for many animals and cats are especially good at it. Being familiar with your pet’ s normal habits can help you identify signs of pain sooner. Being proactive will slow the progression of chronic pain and improve your pet’ s quality of life.
There are two types of pain- acute and chronic. Acute pain generally comes from an injury or tissue damage. This type of pain ranges from mild to severe and can last hours or days. Acute pain can usually be managed with medication and will resolve once the tissue has healed. Pain is considered chronic when it lasts several months and exceeds the healing time of an injury. The most common causes of chronic pain for pets are osteoarthritis, joint disease, and dental disease. Much like people, individual animals will respond to pain differently. These are common behaviors that may suggest an animal is experiencing pain:
- Restlessness / trouble getting comfortable- Reluctant to exercise or do physical activity, like walking, running, or jumping- Trouble going up and down stairs- Difficulty standing up and laying down- Stiffness / limping- Trembling- Panting- Increased or decreased grooming- Standing with back arched, head drooping, or an abnormal tail position- Vocalizing( yelping, whimpering, or groaning)- Hiding( common in cats)- More“ needy” than usual for attention- Resents being touched or petted- Irritability or aggression- Decreased appetite- Lethargy- Accidents in the house or outside the litter box- Pawing / rubbing at face and mouth( oral pain)
Contact your veterinarian if you notice changes in your pet’ s health or behavior. Do not give them human pain medication. A healthy lifestyle and annual exams are the best preventative medicine and will help keep your pet comfortable into their senior years.
* The International Veterinary Academy of Pain Management established September as Animal Pain Awareness Month.
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Recalls:
Oma ' s Pride of Avon, CT: Recalling one lot of Woof Complete Canine Chicken Recipe, due to the possibility of Salmonella contamination. Contaminated products were sold as frozen raw dog food in a 6 lb. stand-up pouch containing 12 wrapped 8 oz. portions. Lots were distributed in nine states, including Pennsylvania. Info: 1-800-678-6627.( 8 / 12 / 26)
Mars Petcare of Virginia: Recalling two lots of Pedigree High Protein Chopped Chicken & Duck Flavor for dogs after products intended for destruction may have entered the U. S. and could contain metal and plastic material. Info: 1-800-525-5273.( 7 / 6 / 26)
Go Raw LLC of California: Recalling a single lot of Steve’ s Real Food Chicken Recipe Freeze Dried Pet Food, due to potentially low levels of thiamine. Info: 801-432-7478.( 6 / 9 / 26)
Raw Energy Food of New Jersey: Recalling products produced between 7 / 17 / 25 and 12 / 23 / 25 due to potential Listeria contamination. Another batch date of 3 / 31 / 26 Beef and Turkey Medley was also recalled. Info: 732-414-1446.( 5 / 22 / 26)
Albright’ s Raw Pet Food of Indiana: Voluntarily recalling one lot of its Chicken Recipe for Dogs Complete and Balanced frozen one pound bricks, due to potential contamination with Salmonella. Info: 866 729-4738.( 5 / 6 / 26)
Source: dogfoodadvisor. com, amva. org
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