How do I know if my pet is painful

How do I know if my pet is painful Pain medications (analgesics) are often associated with a wide range of dosing, and were invited to the dose according to your pet for complaints. Through the provision of adequate pain for your pet, their recovery can be enhanced and accelerated. Unfortunately, it is difficult to assess objectively the severity of pain in any animal, be it a man, a cat or a dog. Ultimately, your knowledge of your pet from normal behavior and habits, you are the best judge for their comfort. We have followed some of the common signs of pain or discomfort, which in dogs and cats. It is important to note that pain thresholds vary considerably among individual animals, and the perception of pain depends on the species, breed, age, sex, time and individual temperament. In general, younger animals tend to have a lower threshold for pain. Elderly or debilitated animals can not be much reaction to pain, but only into account. Pain in the knowledge that pain in cats cats dogs are stoic and mask their pain more effectively. However, there are many different behaviors may have a cat, if uncomfortable or painful. Some common symptoms include:  decrease or loss of appetite or refusal  Hide / aversion  refusal or reservations to change body position (the night in a bent position)  personality changes (increase of affection, aggression, or an anti-social behavior)  changes in sleep habits (insomnia or increased sleep / lethargy)  excessive grooming (licking, chewing or pawing) zones painful painful areas  guard against scratches, bites, or the noise when touched  flattening his ears, or adoption of a confused / disturbed  painful expression favoring sectors (limping or avoiding the pain that brings the weight of the limbs)  changes in vocalization pattes (crying, growling, purring, or change the tone in vocalizations)  cancel the changes in behavior (how often and in which animals remove waste)  dilation of the eyes, rapid breathing and a mouth, fever or pain in the recognition of hunting dogs and dog breeds working conditions are generally more stoic and pain as a toy and miniature breeds. There many behaviors can be a dog, even if uncomfortable or painful. Some of the most common symptoms are:  decrease or loss of appetite a   hard drive or expressed reservations or opposition to change the position of the body (the night in a flat or curved)  excessive salivation or licking of lips  personality changes (ask for more attention, aggression, anxiety, or an anti-social behavior)  changes in sleep (insomnia or increased sleep / lethargy)  excessive grooming (licking, chewing or pawing) painful areas to watch painful areas  by scratching, biting, or growling when touched by encouraging  painful areas (limping or avoiding the pain that brings the weight of the limbs)  changes in vocalization pattes (eating or whimpering, or change the tone in vocalizations)  undo the changes in behavior (how often and in which animals eliminate waste)  dilation of the eyes, rapid respiration (breathing), fever, or the above general veterinary information. Do not start a course of treatment without consulting your veterinarian. All animals should be at least once every 12 months.