Pain relief for pets
Tuesday, February 26th, 2008No pet owners like to see their pets suffer from arthritis or aches. Watching a beloved pet struggle to get up from her bed, or a cherished cat hobble around the house, is truly heartbreaking. As your pets age, many parts of their bodies begin to show signs of aging. The aging process brings many changes that affect a pet’s ability to take part in normal daily activities.
We understood how it felt to see our pets suffering from aches such as Arthritis or joint pain. In cases like arthritis, cartilage breaks down, cartilage is the spongy, protective cushion between bones that meet in a joint. In pets, these are often hip, knee and ankle joints, but others can be involved. First thing you have to obvious is whether such pain has effected your pet’s movement, mood and overall quality of life.
Signs that show your pet is suffering from pains include moving slowly during their daily activities, loss in appetite, and changes in your pet’s behavior such as refusing to be touched. Behavioral changes can range from depression to aggression. Studies show that pet’s who receive pain medications will recover much rapidly then pet’s who don’t. They also are less likely to self-mutilate their incision site and are happier postoperatively.
You should never give your pet the any pain relievers or medications you should seek advice from your local veterinarian. One thing that pet owners have to keep in mind is not to give doses higher than recommended. Although mixing medications is sometimes helpful, it should not be done without expert counsel.
Pet owners can help your pets to relief pains by helping your pets to lose excess weight, avoid repetitive motions (like those involved in agility trials), and choose low-impact activities, such as walking instead of jogging.
