Types of Pet Pain and How We Manage Them

Pets can experience pain from several causes, but the most frequent types of pet pain occur due to examinations and treatment, medical issues, and chronic conditions. Understanding the different causes of pet pain is crucial for ensuring your pet gets proper care and treatment. Jurupa Hills Animal Hospital in Fontana, CA, provides high-quality, compassionate care and pain management to help keep your pet healthy and happy. We are here to cover each source of your pet’s pain and how we approach managing them.

Examinations and Treatments

Pain can result from a wellness exam or treatment your pet receives. Wellness exams, dental cleanings that are part of preventative care, or surgical procedures that enhance your pet's long-term health occasionally cause short-term pain. We can anticipate your pet’s pain from these exams and treatments and address it using anesthesia or painkillers before, during, and after the procedure. When needed, we will delay a wellness exam or treatment for pets experiencing pain to treat the pain before moving ahead.

Emergent Medical Conditions

Pets also experience pain from injuries and new medical issues. The source of pain is often evident when pets suffer injuries but can be more difficult in other situations due to them instinctively hiding pain. Pets often reveal pain through their behavior, such as an unwillingness to be handled, climb stairs, or jump into a vehicle. When you see these signs, you should bring your pet to your vet for emergency care to assess the underlying cause. Your veterinarian may recommend a pain management plan or surgery if deemed necessary.

Chronic Conditions

Chronic conditions are another primary reason for pet pain. This pain is prevalent among older pets with arthritis, back pain, or other chronic conditions. We dedicate our practice to safe and effective pain management for every pet patient. Breaking the pain cycle allows pets to increase their activity, which provides numerous beneficial effects. For example, treating pain may let a pet start exercising and losing weight, contributing to long-term pain reduction. Your veterinarian near you will determine an effective pain management plan to ease your pet’s chronic symptoms.

Contact Jurupa Hills Animal Hospital to Manage Your Pet’s Pain Today

If you are looking for a veterinarian near you in or near Fontana, CA, consider contacting Jurupa Hills Animal Hospital. We provide compassionate preventative care, treatments, and products to ensure your pet lives a long, healthy life. Call us and schedule a wellness exam today at (909) 333-1565 and get your pet pain management that keeps it healthy and happy in the future.