You can play a central role in relieving your pet’s pain by learning to recognize some common indicators of pain and discomfort.

Physical Signs

• Change in heart rate

• Change in breathing pattern

• Change in movement or posture

• Slowed reflexes

Behavioral Signs

• Reduced appetite

• Reluctance to move or difficulty getting comfortable

• Unusual restlessness or anxiety

• Withdrawn behavior

• Mood or personality changes

• Licking, biting, or rubbing the site of pain

• Irritability