How can you tell when your dog or cat is in pain? Because animals tend to hide pain as a protective mechanism, it’s important to learn the signs that they’re hurting so they can be treated quickly. AAHA and the American Association of Feline Practitioners (AAFP) worked together to create the AAHA/AAFP Pain Management Guidelines for Dogs and Cats to help pet owners and veterinarians help our four-legged friends. Read on for highlights of the report.
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Shari Sears knew something was wrong with Butterscotch, her 15-year-old cat.

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Use these five clues from AAHA to help you understand your pet’s body language and if they may be hiding their pain.
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To protect themselves from predators, animals naturally hide their pain. Subtle changes in behavior may be the only clues that your pet is suffering.
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Your veterinarian relies on you to note subtle changes in your pet’s behavior that may signal pain. Changes in attitude, activity levels, and ability or interest in regular activities like climbing stairs or taking walks are clues that help veterinarians diagnose pain.
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Diabetes is a treatable disease, but it does require a continued commitment from the pet owner since most diabetic dogs and cats need daily or twice daily insulin injections. Learn more about what insulin is, why it takes a while to determine how much insulin your pet needs, how to store and administer insulin and more.
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Animals can’t tell us where it hurts or how much or in what way, and early signs of discomfort are often subtle and difficult for pet owners to detect. That is why veterinary professionals at AAHA-accredited animal hospitals take an “every patient, every day” approach to pain assessment.

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