Pet Pain Management and Pet Care from Our Animal Hospital

Seeing a veterinarian offers various options to help manage that pain, potentially providing your pet with relief. Our vet team at Carolina Crossing Veterinary Clinic in Benson, NC, can help pain management treatment options in a local animal hospital setting. 

What Is Pain in Pets? 

Pets can experience pain similar to humans, and it is often the result of injuries, health conditions, and age. Though pain is subjective and intensity can vary among patients, it can be challenging to diagnose distress in pets because they can hide their pain. A good way to know if your pet is in pain is to watch how he walks, acts, or behaves and then take them to your local animal hospital for an examination by a veterinarian if you know that he is in significant pain but you do not know the cause. 

How Do I Know if My Pet Is in Pain and Needs to See a Vet? 

Signs your pet might be in pain are often subtle, but with careful observation, you might be able to see them. Some signs your pet is in pain may include a change in behavior, trouble climbing stairs, difficulty jumping, slow or decreased activity levels, and resistance to being picked up or handled. Other signs of pain in pets may include whimpering, withdrawing, uncharacteristic aggressiveness, holding ears flat back, increased licking of the sensitive area, and decreased appetite. In addition, some pet owners witness their pets having trouble walking, limping, falling behind on walks and increased panting. 

How Can a Veterinarian Help with Pain? 

A vet on our veterinary team can provide pain management options for your pet, and you should ask about the options available and what can be included in your dog or cat’s routine pet care. Depending upon the cause of the pain, a veterinarian on our veterinary team may prescribe pain medications to provide the pet with relief until they heal from an injury or surgical treatment. If there is another condition causing the pain, a vet at our animal hospital may recommend other treatment options to provide ongoing and long-term pain relief for your pet. 

Visit Us for Pet Care from a Veterinarian at Our Animal Hospital

Do not be afraid to ask questions about your pet’s pain management plan. Speak with one of our veterinarians at Carolina Crossing Veterinary Clinic in Benson, NC, about pet pain management. Call our office today to schedule a pet care appointment with one of our vets. Call us at (919) 934-7729 for more information.