Dogs are incredibly good at hiding pain, and this instinct can cause problems in modern homes. Many signs of discomfort are ...
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Pets can be great at hiding pain. Unlike a small child who runs a temperature or cries when he feels unwell, our pets cannot tell us when they are feeling pain. Cats are especially known for ...
When your dog develops a toothache, it’s not like he can walk up to you, paw in mouth, as he mumbles, “Excuse me, human, but I seem to be experiencing a rather bothersome premolar situation today.” ...
Aging dogs have a talent for staying stoic, even when their bodies start to fail them. Unlike people, they rarely complain, but that doesn’t mean the discomfort isn’t there. As your pup grows older, ...
Dogs are very physically expressive. Whether sprinting for a ball or just following their owners around, motion is how they engage with life. But over time, the way they move can start to change. A ...
It was barely 10 years ago that I found myself sitting in a scientific conference listening to a veterinary researcher who claimed, "Dogs do not feel pain to the same degree that people do and ...