It can feel overwhelming once you are faced with a diagnosis for your dog, and the truth that they have been struggling with hidden pain for a while. It can also trigger some guilt, ‘Why didn’t I know sooner!?’
Did you know 7th January is ‘Hidden Pain Day’ and its amazing how this applies to our dogs who are struggling with behaviour challenges.
What if that sudden reactivity on walks, the destructive separation anxiety, or the relentless hyperactivity isn’t a naughty dog, but a dog in pain?
Pain and Behaviour: At the moment a Vet telling an owner their dog is physically fine after less than 15 minutes, it’s a behaviour problem is nothing more than a false sense of security. It delays finding out about any potential pain or discomfort until the condition has severely progressed.
is my reactive dog in pain edinburgh? Reactive and Behaviour dog problems. Dynamic Dog Assessment.