These Top Signs Will Tell You Whether Your Pooch is Experiencing Pain

Keep your doggy safe and pain free. Learn what to watch out for when your pooch isn't feeling very well.

Knowing when your dog is feeling pain is important to their health and quality of life.

Here are 7 symptoms of pain in dogs that can help you better identify what your pet is going through.

Loss of Appetite

This symptom isn't one that many people would associate with pain. However, if a dog is hurting they are less likely to eat normally.

Tummy Troubles

Knowing if your dog's tummy is hurting isn't always the easiest thing to recognize. Excessive salivation is a good indication of nausea. And of course there is always vomiting, diarrhea, or constipation.

Panting

Did you know that panting is a sign of pain in dogs? Many dogs who are experiencing pain will pant excessively. Sometimes the panting is accompanied by trembling.

Vocalization

Crying out in pain may be a dog's best way to communicate to people that something hurts. It's one of the closest things they have to speaking. Whining and whimpering for no apparent reason can be a sign of pain in your dog.

Limping
Dogs can limp for a variety of reasons, mostly all of them related to pain. As dogs get older, many will experience arthritis.

Temperament & Behavior

Just like people, dogs can get grouchy if they aren't feeling up to par. A dog who is normally very friendly could become aggressive and even try to bite.

Licking

If your dog is licking a localized area excessively, it could indicate that it hurts. Many dogs will lick their wounds, broken toe nails, sore paw pads, and other areas of the body that might be painful.

Now that you know how to identify pain in you pooch, be sure to get them some relief! A trip to the vet might be necessary if you think your dog isn't feeling well.