Signs of Pain

[Chalex]

Ut oh

[sadiesmom]

This is good info

[bellasmummy]

this is a really handy post -thank you for taking the time to post it xx

[Rocky's Mom]

Jamie, Rocky is shaky sometimes, like he's vibrating inside. He also has a slight smell from his ear. I am taking him to the Vet this afternoon. I was wondering if the shaking could be from the ear. He is eating normally, playing normally, don't see any of the other signs. Not scratching the ear either.

Originally Posted by dr.jaimie

I am posting this b/c it is commonly asked if a pet is in pain. or people will say their animal isnt in pain b.c it doesnt cry. most people expect a pet to cry out when they are in pain, but most of the time that is the very last thing a pet will do when they hurt. animals try to hide their pain so it takes a little more observation to know when are pets need pain relief.

http://www.ivapm.org/site/view/121680_Dogs.pml

some signs of pain:

Posture

• Hunched back
• Guarding (protecting) the painful area
• "Praying" position (front legs and head on floor, hindquarters in the air)
• Sitting or laying abnormally
• Attempting to rest in an abnormal position
• Head hanging down *

Movement

• Stiff
• Bearing no or partial weight on affected limb
• Any degree of limp
• Thrashing Restless *
• Trembling or shaking *
• Weak tail wag or low carriage of tail *
• Limited or no movement when awake *
• Slow to rise *

Vocalization

• Screaming
• Whining
• Crying
• Barking or growling *
• Lack of vocalization (no greeting bark or noise) *

Behavior

• Agitated *
• Poor or no grooming *
• Decreased or absent appetite *
• Dull *
• Inappropriate urination or defecation, or not moving away from it *
• Acts out of character (gentle dogs may bite or become aggressive) *
• Licking wound or surgical site *
• panting

another list that may have some repeats:
Elevated heart of respiratory rate