{"id":83,"date":"2023-09-05T07:23:31","date_gmt":"2023-09-05T14:23:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.curemvet.com\/blog\/?p=83"},"modified":"2023-09-05T07:23:31","modified_gmt":"2023-09-05T14:23:31","slug":"recognizing-and-managing-chronic-pain-in-pets","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.curemvet.com\/blog\/recognizing-and-managing-chronic-pain-in-pets\/","title":{"rendered":"Recognizing and Managing Chronic Pain in Pets"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Pets can suffer from chronic pain just like humans can. But unlike humans, pets can\u2019t tell us when they are experiencing chronic pain. At least, they can\u2019t speak our language to let us know. But our furry friends give us plenty of signs that they\u2019re not feeling well. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

At Curem Veterinary Care<\/a>, we speak your pet\u2019s language. We\u2019ll show you how to recognize and manage chronic pain in pets. <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

Recognizing Chronic Pain in Animals<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Unlike acute pain from something like a cut or a broken bone, chronic pain in cats and dogs comes with subtler symptoms. Chronic pain can be caused by joint conditions like arthritis, dental disease<\/a>, or pain from an underlying condition like cancer. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Since dogs and cats are so different in how they show pain, we\u2019ll break down the symptoms to watch out for in both. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Signs of Chronic Pain in Cats<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

If your cat is in chronic pain, he\u2019s probably feeling tired, cranky, and depressed. He can\u2019t tell you that he\u2019s hurting, but he may: <\/p>\n\n\n\n