For years now, we have known that pets experience pain the same way that we do. They are simply better at masking it. If you think your pet is in pain, it’s likely in more pain than you know. Signs of pain are not always obvious either. Signs may include obvious things like limping or whining, but often are more subtle. These could include laying around more, being less active, not eating as well, or being more withdrawn from normal activities.

Cats do a tremendous job of hiding pain, so watch for changes in mobility such as not jumping as high or as often. Excessive grooming or urinating outside of the box can be signs of pain in cats. Dental pain can result in trouble chewing or excess salivation but rarely results in not eating.

In many of our small mammal species, monitor their fecal output since it can be difficult to tell how much they are eating or how active they are.

To that end, we are extremely proactive about preventing and treating pain in your furry family. Pain medications are used in each and every procedure, and we have a number of options for chronic pain as well, including the following:

• Acupuncture

• Regenerative Medicine

• Laser Therapy

• Many other treatment modalities​​​​​​​​​​​​​​

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As a Certified Veterinary Pain Practitioner, Dr. Peuser has specialized training in pain management. If you have any questions or concerns about pain in your pets, schedule an appointment today!