Outward signs of pain include writhing, facial contortions, moaning, yelping or other forms of calling, attempts to avoid the source of pain, appearance of fear at the prospect of its repetition, etc..
I think of Tiger often, knowing that many cats suffer in silence like he did, showing very few
outward signs of pain.
Whether your pet is showing
outward signs of pain or discomfort, or simply isn't themselves, blood diagnostics can tell us what our pets can not.
Most of the time, they show very few
outward signs of pain, so as pet owners we need to be detectives.
Many cats have very painful mouths but show
no outward signs of this pain.
Even when dogs do show
outward signs of pain, the over-the-counter options for treatment are few and unsatisfactory.
In many cases this does not cause pain or discomfort for the dog but some experts believe that middle ear disease can cause
outward signs of pain similar to Syringomyelia.
Pets rarely show
outward signs of pain, which is why regular examinations and dental care are very important.
Our pets may not always show
outward signs of pain, disease or discomfort, but a veterinarian is trained to pick up early warning signs.
There are
no outward signs of the pain that causes the tears nor are there any medications or treatments that your doctor can prescribe.
Not exact matches
Dental and periodontal disease — including gingivitis, infection and bone loss — are frequent sources
of pain for older pets, though they may not show
outward signs of discomfort.
The
outward signs of IVDD can range from mild back soreness to extreme
pain and paralysis.
Outward signs range from slight to severe
pain including, difficulty getting up from lying or seated position, climbing stairs, extending back legs, a side to side sway
of the crop, a resistance to jumping, a waddling or sway in the gait, lameness especially following exercise, and pushing on the rump may cause the pelvis to drop.
What's more, many pets have a high tolerance for
pain, and may not show any
outward signs of a problem.
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.
Veterinary patients are known for being stoic, and therefore lack
of outward signs of oral
pain should not be misinterpreted as a benign state.