Different Kinds of Pain
Our furry family members experience pain just like humans. It’s hard to imagine that pain in pets was not recognized until recently. Some ”experts” assumed that pets, infants and the elderly did not experience pain because they could not verbally express it. Hello?
Actually there is more than one kind of pain we as pet owners need to be aware of so we can properly treat it: Acute pain and Chronic pain. Acute pain comes on suddenly usually as a result of an injury, surgery or some kind of inflammation or infection. It can be extremely uncomfortable and and can limit your pet’s mobility. Generally this pain is temporary and will go away when the condition is treated. It is the easier of the 2 kinds to manage.
The second type of pain or Chronic pain is long lasting and usually slow to develop. The more common sources are age-related such as arthritis. This type of pain is the hardest to deal with because it can go on for years. Also, because of the slow onset, some animals may learn to tolerate it and make it difficult for humans to detect.
Pain management will improve your pet’s recovery from illness or surgery, it reduces stress, and it increases the sense of well being. It may also help your furry friend live a longer and more fulfulled life. When shopping for Pet Caskets, be sure to check out the large selection at TreasuredFriendMemorials.com