Pain in dogs
Pain is a defense mechanism essential to the survival of the species: at the origin of avoidance behavior, it makes it possible to reduce the cause of the pain or limit its consequences. For example: a dog breaks a paw. Without the onset of pain, he would continue to use his injured limb, which would aggravate the lesions. The mentalities concerning the treatment of pain in animals have evolved in recent years and it is now possible to limit the suffering of an animal, whatever the cause (following surgery, progression of a arthritis process…). Do not hesitate to inform your veterinarian of your concern if you have the impression that your dog is suffering: he has at his disposal many analgesics ("pain-relieving" drugs) to relieve your companion. What are the different types of pain? There are two types of pain: Ø The acute pain appears suddenly and is generally of traumatic, surgical or infectious origin. Of limited duration, it retrocedes quickly (if