{"id":6391,"date":"2024-05-30T14:45:01","date_gmt":"2024-05-30T12:45:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.agoravet.fr\/my-pet-is-hurting-somewhere\/"},"modified":"2025-04-17T15:12:51","modified_gmt":"2025-04-17T13:12:51","slug":"my-pet-is-hurting-somewhere","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.agoravet.fr\/en\/caring-for-my-pet\/how-to-care-for-my-dog-cat-or-nac\/my-pet-is-hurting-somewhere\/","title":{"rendered":"My pet is hurting somewhere"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns alignfull tw-stretched-blocks tw-cols-stack-md is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-25bf2226 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\" style=\"border-top-style:none;border-top-width:0px;border-right-style:none;border-right-width:0px;border-bottom-color:var(--wp--preset--color--custom-gris);border-bottom-style:none;border-bottom-width:0px;border-left-style:none;border-left-width:0px;margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;padding-top:0;padding-bottom:0\">\n<div 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wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-75923a32 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-vertical is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-41fdfdc5 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-vertical is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-fe9cc265 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<p>Our pets can't speak to express their pain, but they have other ways of showing us that they're suffering. Whether it's a dog, cat or NAC (new pet), it's important to know how to spot the signs of pain and adopt the right behaviour to relieve your companion. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-vertical is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-fe9cc265 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading is-style-left-line has-custom-secondaire-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-4d2488bb053ade385d99cdbcd1011ce8 tw-block-animation tw-animation-scale-in\" style=\"margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40)\">How can I tell if my pet is in pain?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Signs of pain vary depending on the species and the intensity of the problem, but certain behaviors should alert you:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"line-height:1.8\"><strong>A change in attitude<\/strong>: your pet becomes more apathetic, keeps to himself, or on the contrary, becomes aggressive or irritable.<br\/><strong>Unusual complaints<\/strong>: moans, meows, grunts or squeaks for no apparent reason.<br\/><strong>A change in posture or gait<\/strong>: limping, crouching, avoiding movement or adopting an abnormal position.<br\/><strong>Reduced appetite<\/strong>: an animal that refuses to eat or drink may be suffering.<br\/><strong>Excessive grooming or licking of a specific area<\/strong> <strong>, even self-mutilation<\/strong>: a frequent sign of localized pain.<br\/><strong>Difficulty getting up, jumping or moving around<\/strong>.<br\/><strong>Faster or more difficult breathing<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In some NACs, pain is harder to detect because they often mask their symptoms. Decreased activity, weight loss or abnormal posture are signs not to be ignored. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading is-style-left-line has-custom-secondaire-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-966a9fa28ba6ceab494b115abdfbf245 tw-block-animation tw-animation-scale-in\" style=\"margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40)\">What are the possible causes of pain?  <\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Injury or trauma<\/strong>: blow, fall, bite, cut...<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>A joint or muscle problem<\/strong>: osteoarthritis, sprain, fracture...<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Dental disease<\/strong>: abscess, gingivitis, broken tooth...<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Infection or inflammation<\/strong>: ear infection, cystitis, skin abscess...<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Internal illness<\/strong>: digestive pain, kidney failure, tumor...<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-vertical is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-fe9cc265 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading is-style-left-line has-custom-secondaire-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-f28bcf0c4a230952eb3ddf596293ebcb tw-block-animation tw-animation-scale-in\" style=\"margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60);line-height:1.7\">What should I do if my pet is in pain?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"line-height:2\"><strong>Observe him carefully<\/strong> for signs of pain and try to identify the cause.<br\/><strong>Avoid excessive handling<\/strong>, especially if he seems to be in pain to the touch.<br\/><strong>Never give medications intended for humans<\/strong>, as some can be toxic to animals.<br\/><strong>Keep your pet calm and restrict his movements<\/strong> if he seems to be in pain when moving.<br\/><strong>Make an appointment with a veterinarian<\/strong> if the pain seems severe or persistent.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading is-style-left-line has-custom-secondaire-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-4e7486467b1c16db03065bcd4681e863\">When is an emergency consultation necessary?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Injury or trauma<\/strong>: blow, fall, bite, cut...<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>A joint or muscle problem<\/strong>: osteoarthritis, sprain, fracture...<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Dental disease<\/strong>: abscess, gingivitis, broken tooth...<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Infection or inflammation<\/strong>: ear infection, cystitis, skin abscess...<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Internal illness<\/strong>: digestive pain, kidney failure, tumor...<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading is-style-left-line has-custom-secondaire-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-8dcfdce508bf889ad2eaf543608356e8\">How can I relieve my pet's pain?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Your veterinarian can prescribe treatments adapted to the cause of the pain:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Animal-specific <strong>analgesics and anti-inflammatories<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Local care<\/strong> (disinfection, dressing, removal of foreign bodies, etc.).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Physiotherapy or rehabilitation<\/strong> for joint problems.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>As an owner, your role is to be attentive to your pet's signs of suffering and to act quickly to provide the best care.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you have the slightest doubt, don't hesitate to ask your vet for advice. Prompt treatment will improve your pet's comfort and health! <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"My pet is in pain: how do I recognize it and what should I do? Our pets can&#8217;t speak to [&hellip;]","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"parent":6419,"menu_order":9,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"_seopress_robots_primary_cat":"","_seopress_titles_title":"How can I identify and treat my pet's pain?  ","_seopress_titles_desc":"Animals don't express pain the way we do. It's important to know how to spot signs of pain so you can treat them as quickly as possible. 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