Chronic Pain In Pets Part 1: Causes, Symptoms, And Prevention
Pets can develop chronic pain for a variety of reasons, but because they cannot verbally tell us when they’re hurting, overcoming the communication barrier can quickly become challenging for pet owners who want to alleviate any and all pain in their fourlegged friends. Dr. Daniel Eckman, a staff veterinarian at the Texas A& M School of Veterinary Medicine & Biomedical Sciences’ Veterinary Medical Teaching Hospital, discusses some of the most common causes and symptoms of chronic pain in pets.