Cats, dogs and other pets are susceptible to various chronic pain conditions which can be managed to ensure pets have a high quality of life.
October 6, 2022
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Chronic pain in pets
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 four-legged 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...