Your pooch might be hiding the fact that he's in pain. If this is the case sometimes it's hard to know if he's in pain or not. That just means you need to be more watchful to see if he's not acting like himself. Find out what signs to look for.
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Breath– Fast, shallow, breath or excessive panting for no discernible reason could be a sing your dog isn't feeling well.
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Appetite– A dog disinterested in food either means the dog is sick, or hell has frozen over!
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Gait-Changes in a dog's walk, like limping, hobbling, or favoring one leg over another, is a good indication that something is hurting your pet.
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Demeanor– Some dogs can become defensive when they are hurting.
Now that you know what signs to look out for, make sure you act fast and get your pooch to the vet. You never know how serious of pain your pup is experiencing, and if he's truly in pain you need to get him some help. Who knows, you might end up saving his life! He would really appreciate your help, even if he is trying to hide his pain.
For more signs that your dog is in pain, check out BarkPost.
