However, many cats show
no obvious signs of pain unless and until a lesion is actually touched.
Often in young dogs with strong, resilient joint cartilage, the patella can pop out and back in without
obvious signs of pain.
Overt and
obvious signs of pain in dogs, such as vocalization and aggressive reactions in response to palpation or manipulation of a painful area, usually require the occurrence of an extreme painful experience in most dogs.
Most pets with tooth fractures don't show
obvious signs of pain, but sadly, many suffer silently for weeks, months or even years before the situation progresses to the point where they can't eat comfortably and lose their appetite.
If a patient undergoes oral surgery and is not properly treated for pain, it will likely exhibit
obvious signs of pain at home after the procedure.
Less
obvious signs of pain include changes in sleep patterns, hiding, behavioral issues and aggression, an overall decrease in appetite, and an objection to being brushed or stroked.11 The signs cats may display when they are experiencing pain are widely varied and vague and, even when present, do not provide much information as to the source or cause of the pain.
Stiffness and limping are two of the more
obvious signs of pain in dogs and are likely a result of injury, sore paws, or even arthritis.
However cats are also masters of hiding illness so they may just seem to sleep more and be less keen to play rather than crying or showing other more
obvious signs of pain or discomfort.
Many of us think the most
obvious sign of pain is whining or crying, but that could not be further from the truth.
Not exact matches
As long as your baby doesn't seem to be uncomfortable or in
pain, and not showing any
obvious signs of constipation, you can just wait her out.
No
obvious physical
signs of illness when you visit your pediatrician — for example, she may complain
of joint
pain, but the doctor finds no joint swelling or limited movement
of the joint
It is no secret that drinking 2 litres
of water a day can dramatically improve your health, and the
signs will be
obvious: Glowing complexion and clear skin, better immunity, better digestion, less aches and
pains, weight loss, less cellulite, better concentration and renewed vitality and energy.
Obvious signs of oral
pain may include: «chattering» teeth while eating or grooming, drooling, crying out, and refusing to eat.
The
signs of pain may not be
obvious.
Dogs which suffer from CP may show no
obvious signs of recurrent mild to severe gastrointestinal upsets and / or abdominal
pain.
These infections are frequently «silent» (85 %
of the time) with no visible
signs of swelling, drainage, or
obvious pain response from the pet.
Pets often don't show
obvious signs of dental disease or oral
pain to their owners, and in most cases will even continue to eat despite oral
pain If you are unsure if your pet has dental problems, just schedule a dental examination with one
of our veterinarians.
If excessive tearing is accompanied by squinting or pawing
of the eye, or if the excessive tearing should occur suddenly, this should be taken as an
obvious sign of eye
pain and veterinary attention should be sought at once.
Some cats with dental disease and / or stomatitis may have
obvious signs of disease, but in other cases,
signs may be subtle even when disease and
pain are severe.
Dental disease, which is often «silent» in animals (they may not show
obvious outward
signs) is the cause
of serious disease
of the liver, kidneys, heart, bones, joints, and
of course oral
pain and odor.
Some
signs of pain are more
obvious, such as limping, but other
signs are more subtle and can include: not eating, a change in behavior or normal habits, being more tired and having less energy.
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Some
signs of pain are
obvious, such as vigorous rolling and kicking at the belly indicative
of colic, but other
signs of pain are more subtle.
Signs of pain and discomfort vary between animals and many older pets do not show obvious s
Signs of pain and discomfort vary between animals and many older pets do not show
obvious signssigns.