Managing Chronic Pain in Your Pet

Chronic pain can be very upsetting for your pet and a disheartening feeling for you. We love our pets and the last thing that we want to experience is seeing them in pain. There are a few things that you can do to ease some of your pet’s pain and help them through this difficult time. Read this Paradise Point Animal Hospital blog and contact us to receive some solutions for your pet’s chronic pain.

Watch Their Response to Exercise

When you take your dog for a walk or play with them in the yard, watch how they move or if they are limping. For your cat, you can see if they are having difficulty moving around the house or if you see them struggling to get on furniture that they usually get to with no issues.

Head-to-Toe Massages

To help your pet deal with pain, you can either massage them or schedule a massage therapy session for them. A professional massage can not only deal with the problem, but an experienced therapist, like the ones from Paradise Point Animal Hospital, can figure out if there are other areas that need relief.

Monitor Diet Carefully

Knowing what condition is causing your pet some pain can be helpful. Also, make sure that the food you are giving your pet is not perpetuating their pain, especially if the condition is related to their stomach.

Check In With a Vet When Needed

There are some things that cannot be left to chance, and chronic pain is one of them. Make sure you take your pet to the vet if you are noticing that they are suffering or having a rough time. It’s better to receive the help early and have your pet be on route to a speedy recovery!

If you see your pet in pain or start noticing some behavior that might look like they are struggling with pain, contact Paradise Point Animal Hospital to schedule an appointment. We want to help your pet recover and be healthy. Our veterinary professionals are here to help!