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Reduced Activity: When animals are in discomfort, they frequently are less active.
If eating is drastically reduced or stopped, the appetite will decline.
If your pet takes longer to stand up after lying down or napping, (difficulty standing).
Notice if your pet is overly grooming one section of his or her body?
Physical signs being observed include problems with movement, twitching muscles, shaking, arched backs, holding the head below the shoulders, and excessive panting. Accompanied by certain behavioral signs, such as sensitivity to touch, excessive licking, vocalization, restlessness, or aggression.
Pain’s Effect On Your Dog’s Behavior
Gives signs if your dog is experiencing chronic pain that is not obvious to first notice and may seem like a behavioral issue:
Explains behavior changes related to pain in dogs
Explains the body language related to pain in dogs
The article describes some ways to help dogs suffering in pain and precautions to take if your dog is in pain
4 Reasons for Sudden Behavior Changes in Dogs
Gives and explains four possible reasons for a sudden behavior change in a dog,
specifically neurological issues:
Brain inflammation
Chiari-like malformation
Stroke
Brain tumors
Describes the steps to take if your dog experiences a sudden change in behavior
Breaks down the four categories of pain-related behaviors created by Dr. Mills: Unwanted behavior is directly caused by pain.
Pain causes secondary behavioral issues in addition to existing ones.
Unwanted behavior exacerbated by pain.
Behaviors that may not be problematic to owners, but are signs of pain
How Do I Know If My Dog Is In Pain?
How to Recognise Signs of Pain in Your Pet
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