Common pain symptoms in dogs include

Loss of appetite

Not as enthusiastic as usual

trembling

Likes to lie down

Weakness in legs

It takes longer to urinate or defecate

Unwilling to go up and down stairs or jump

Asthma

Pet Pain Scale

Pet Pain Scale, generally used by veterinarians and staff, but can also be helpful for pet parents who can judge their dog by the signs pain condition.

Pain level: 0

No pain.

The patient is happy, behaves normally, moves comfortably, has a normal appetite, will not affect the operation, and has a normal body temperature.

Pain level: 1

There is slight pain.

Usually manifested as a slight limp, difficulty moving, and a slight increase in body temperature. The patient can eat, wag his tail, and is mentally normal.

Pain Level: 2

Moderate pain.

Patients show increased sensitivity and lick and bite painful areas or wounds. The patient began to be reluctant to eat, depressed, and breathing slowly.

Pain level: 3

Severe pain.

Severely depressed, unwilling to move, very sensitive to painful areas or wounds, and afraid of being touched. It refuses to eat, may make a grunting sound, and may lie down, but cannot sleep.

Pain level: 4

Severe pain.

The patient exhibited all symptoms of pain level 3, as well as intermittent wheezing, elevated body temperature, persistent grunting, confusion, dilated pupils, and aggression and heavy breathing.

What should we do if our dog is in severe pain?

First of all, we need to assess the dog’s pain. If the dog has higher-level pain, we need to move or touch them carefully and slowly. Take them to the pet hospital for a detailed examination. After identifying the cause, the doctor will recommend appropriate treatments based on the condition. Including surgery, painkillers, massage, acupuncture, rehabilitation, hydrotherapy, laser therapy, dietary therapy, etc. When dogs and cats are in great pain, they cannot distinguish between people and will behave aggressively.