8 Secret Signs Your Pet is in Pain
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- Опубліковано 19 тра 2024
- Since pets can't just speak up and tell us when they're experiencing pain, we have to keep a lookout for clues. This week, Dr. Andy shares 8 subtle signs that your fur baby may be struggling.
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I wish I'd seen this video a few weeks ago. My dear cat of 8 and a half, Seussie, had to be - well, it was determined that he had bilateral metastasis in both lungs and was suffering terribly, and we had him put out of his misery on Sunday, February 22nd. He had been panting off and on and breathing with distress for a week, but I thought it was as a result of his almost swallowing a Christmas ribbon which was pulled from his throat. An unfortunate, unrelated coincidence.
The most tragic part of this, I suppose, is that Seuss had just had his annual physical, on the 9th - his vet had not heard anything in his lungs at that time, but the X-Rays indicated it was clearly at least Stage 3, if not Stage 4.
Cats are masters at hiding symptoms of illness: it's part of their evolutionary survival mechanism. Unfortunately, it doesn't help us, their human caretakers, when we want to keep them healthy.
Peter Amsel I'm so very sorry to hear of your loss. You and your family are in my thoughts. I know Seuss had a wonderful home, and he was blessed to be part of your family. Again, I'm sorry to hear this.
Thank you, so much, Cone Of Shame, for your thoughtful comments - they really mean a great deal to me. It has been - is still - a difficult time getting through the loss of Seuss ... I know some people would say, "It's just a cat," - but ... quite frankly, I'd rather have lost a leg. Knowing how much he had gone through before I'd adopted him - rescued him - (he had been emaciated to the point where you could feel each individual rib - and he'd been terribly abused ... it broke my heart not to be able to adopt his brother as well, but I have an extremely limited income and could only take one of the precious creatures).
To make things worse, not that it could be - last year, he had surgery for cancer on his jaw, which was removed with 1cm margins - all seemed well (lymph nodes checked, all clean - apparently) - but - even with a subsidized surgery I'm STILL paying off that surgery - and had to borrow the money for the ultimate treatment, to end his suffering. I really want to adopt a new kitty, in time, but ... I have to finish paying off my debts first.
It's what I signed up for though. I'd set aside the money every month for his food and a little bit so I could afford his annual exam - but ... $5,000 for a surgery, and then $533 to end his suffering is a major blow when you live on disability ...
Sorry, I didn't mean to thrown that all out at you - it's just, the pain is still fresh - even after almost a month, and the irony of making payments for something when I can't even see him, or pet him ... or have him sitting on my lap ... it brings tears to my eyes again.
Thanks again for your kind words, please keep posting your wonderful, helpful videos - I'm sure they're helping the lives of many pet owners.
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+Peter Amsel You, my dear friend, will cross the Rainbow Bridge and be with all of the pets we loved. Your pain is from loving so very deeply. You are a blessed soul. Peace to you.
chinookvalley Thank you.
Peter Amsel You are most welcome.
Love this Dr Andy! Keep up the awesome work. You are educational and fun! And pain in pets can be so hard to know. Thanks again for all you do. #iheartCoS
This was a very helpful informative video, thanks....
Such great information! Probably one of the #1 questions I get from my clients. Thanks for sharing this great info!
Another good job Dr Roark. Keep up the good work educating Pet Parents. How about a video on Dental Disease, since this is National Pet Dental Month and all...
Hi judith sutterfield - Have you seen this one: ua-cam.com/video/iVgBNVc0hPo/v-deo.html It's my tribute to dental health month. Hope you like it!
very helpfull and entertaining at the same time, well done for being a good human
+Damien Caslin Thank you!
+Cone Of Shame my cat now 11 decided he would try and hug a moving car as a kitten, obviosly he ended up being run over and rushed to kitty A&E, he survived but now has metal rods pinning his hip and leg back together but i wanna know if this means he will suffer from artharitus??
Hi Damien Caslin, It really depends on how much and what kind of damage was done to the joint. If the joints were not affected, then you could be just fine. If there was damage there, then you may see arthritic changes over time. There's a Cone of Shame episode on joint supplements if you're interested in learning more about that stuff. Happy Holidays!
Yeahh ill dig around your channel for it mate thanks
Cone Of Shame o
Great information. Too corny to take seriously tho. Not something I'd re-share to others. Your furry family in pain is nothing to joke about.
I'd love to hear you discuss preventive care and what dog owners should do to ensure our animals are getting just enough preventive care, but not too little or too much. Thanks!
+Hugh Kennedy This is a really good suggestion. Thanks for the comment. I'm going to think on what this would be and how I'd put something useful together. Thanks for watching and for the idea.
thank you ....
You are a funny intellectual witch doctor. :-)
Like to see a video explaining to people what happens to overweight pets and how easy it is to keep pets from becoming ov.erweight.
first time viewing very cute, very informative
but the peanut gallery shlould go walk the dogs🐶🐾
thanks,
MOON 🌙
Wish I had seen this video a few months ago. Adopted a beautiful cat from shelter that was recovering from an eye infection and URI. He was on way to healing and was fine til 10 days after bringing him home. He then stopped eating and was lethargic and not having bowel movements. Was dehydrated within 2 days when I brought to vet. Had an IV and steroids and antibiotic but it was found he had heart murmur. Had to syringe-feed for another 10 days but he would not start eating. Decided bringing back to shelter so they could do daily IV's and other immediate vet care and the next day improved slightly. Then 24 hrs. later he started panting and breathing fast and the vet had to put him down. He was said to have heart disease--he was 8 yrs. old and I only had him a month. He was so affectionate and forgiving even when I had to force feed and give medicine. My only wish was that he hadn't spent the last 2 days of his life back in a cage wondering where I went and was put to sleep without me there with him. Cats are so hard to know that they aren't well as they often sleep a lot anyhow and mask their pain (part of their instinct to not let predators know they are ill, so they hide when weakened); you often don't know how sick they are until they are very ill. I thought he was turning a corner and going to improve and didn't want to stress him out more by returning to the vet right away, but I should have. Will never make that mistake again, but that doesn't help my little guy, Marty. I also have to say, I never really experienced sick cats before either as my prior cat just passed away last fall after 23 long, healthy years!
I love watching Cone Of Shame. Thank you.
P.S. I think that when the litter is kicked outside of the box that they are training for the Kitty Olympics - litter toss. Check with your cat, I think that I am correct. I have one that is working on bringing home the gold for the USA.
Nice ending.
Gr8 videos. I am a cat person, only because I don't care much to listen to barking, but found that if I treat my cat like one would treat a dog, like taking him for car rides, taking him camping, playing fetch etc. they respond accordingly. I call them cogs, or dats.
Funny.. don't know how I haven't seen one of these videos before. I'm always watching animal/pet videos (I have 21 cats of my own and take care of a small feral colony and do volunteer work for shelters, etc). Wish this vet was near where I lived, he'd be getting frequent appointments from me and my kitties :D
Hey!! Suggestion. Lost my Chow mix to GDV. Died in a flash. She was a food gobbler, and I fed her from raised bowls. I Now know both are bad. But had never been told. I've had Dogs all my life. Maybe a vid on the signs and something about cause. Thanks
Oh no... my pet is experiencing those symptoms.
excellent information Dr.Andy.-- How about more information on senior dogs(Im talking 16 yrs old) and dental issues. I know he has issues etc, but my vet told me he may not be good for the anesthesia anymore. What to do? ps. he is a bit grumpy and a nipper. even mama. :)
Cindy Johnson This is a great suggestion. Thank you for posting it. I have an episode on making anesthesia as safe as possible coming up (Not saying that's best for your dogs, but related to age) and I am going to be thinking of other episodes in that area. My own dog is 13+ years old, so senior pets are dear to me.
My cat it awesome. She survived living out in the wild for a whole month! She also survived a possome attack! (she doesnt have rabbies) AAAND she is high ranking in the cat gang on my block. :3 amazing right?
+Im Bored Opossums can't carry rabies, their body temperature is the wrong one to for rabies to survive in their body. That's why your cat didn't get any from it.
Thanks we were really worried she actually did get rabies. It's scary you know.
My cat is an excellent groomer and he isn't overweight. He's like 10 months old or so. Lately his bottom has been messier than usual. I get a view when he walks with his tail up. More dried poop than usual on his bottom. That doesn't mean he's in pain right? He's acting normal and eating normally and constantly looking for ways to get in trouble as usual ;)
Dear Dr Andy, fortunately our wee dog is not in pain, I'm fairly sure. But what on earth makes her frantically want to lick my bare arms and legs, then have a bout of heavy panting, then stop. All I was doing was reading a book in bed. I had to push her off and be cross with her. Then more lick, lick, lick - more scolding then settle quite happy & snuggle down next to me & have a snooze. Its bizarre. She is a ten year old toy black poodle. All other behaviour & habits are fine & normal. I'm stumped!
Fantastic tips to help owners pick up on signs of pain.
Unexplained panting in our dog was due to an enlarged spleen, which may not have felt great. But his spleen was so large it was making it difficult for him to breathe. You said panting in cats is a sign to get the vet immediately, but would that hold true for dogs too?
As you point out, DonnaBPetMom, unexplained panting in dogs is something to take seriously. The difference is that sometimes dogs pant for no medical reason. That's not true for cats. If they're panting, it's an abnormal situation. Thanks for the comment!
my cat goes outside too much and then comes home inside is this behavior normal?
Tsk, tsk, tsk Meg.....and let's not even talk about the demise of the hamster! Seriously, thanks for the info, it is hard to tell when our fur babies are in pain sometimes.
why people are so selfish???
To kill dogs when they are old? you think its for their betterment? no it's not for their betterment, its for your betterment. for you to live hassle free, since you cant find additional time to take care of your dog when he is old. Have you ever asked him if he wanted to be killed???? Dogs biggest dream and only wish is to live atleast one additional second/minute/hour or a day with their families, DESPITE OF THE PAIN THEY ARE IN..............
you like, throwing a waste shit, you wanted to kill him by injecting venom. its harsh.
let him die, naturally. natural death is not killing.
Remember, that He was there for you when you needed him and now it is the time when he needs you but you wanna to kill him.
huh, justifying as its to ease his pain..... good for you, if you think so.