This collection of Dog Pain Management articles has been curated for you by Freeport Veterinary Hospital. If you would like to talk to a veterinarian, please give us a call at 207-208-8508.
How to Know When Your Dog is in Pain - And What to Do About It!
Let’s face it—the idea of dogs being in pain is something that none of us like to think about. The vast majority of dog owners are conscientious people who want nothing but the best for their precious pooches. The unfortunate reality, however, is that many of our dogs can experience pain without us even realizing it, which is why it’s something we need to educate ourselves on in order to keep our hounds as healthy as possible.
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Is Acupuncture Right for Your Dog?
Acupuncture is a popular pain relief method used by millions of people. You may be familiar with it as a component of Traditional Chinese Medicine. Like the name implies, Traditional Chinese Medicine is a series of healing modalities that originated in China with roots that pre-date modern Western medicine.
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Recognizing Signs of Pain in Your Pet
Pain is a clinically significant symptom that can adversely affect an animal’s quality of life—and the first step in treating it is recognizing and acknowledging it.
Our pets share the same anatomical and biochemical pain pathways that we do; therefore, we can expect their level of discomfort with certain conditions to be similar to ours. Unfortunately, they cannot tell us with words how they feel or where they hurt, but they can give us clues about their level of discomfort.
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What to Do When Your Pet Won’t Eat
When your pet suddenly loses his appetite, it can be concerning—particularly if you’ve got a regular chowhound on your hands.
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