It may not be obvious that your pet is
experiencing oral pain, but if you look a little more closely — you may see the signs, such as:
Other dogs or cats
experiencing oral pain will only chew one side of their mouth.
Sometimes dogs can change their chewing habits when they are
experiencing oral pain or discomfort.
Do
they experience oral pain?
Not exact matches
Anxiety about visiting the dentist is common and becomes a phobia when it has a marked impact on someone's well - being; people with dental phobias typically avoid going to the dentist and end up
experiencing more dental
pain, poorer
oral health and a detrimental effect on their quality of life.
Dogs will lick their lips non-stop as an appeasement gesture when feeling threatened, anxious, or nervous, or when they
experience a health - related problem, such as nausea,
oral discomfort, allergies, or internal
pain.
Oral health is essential for long - term health and it prevents your pets from
experiencing unnecessary
pain and discomfort.