Animals are able to feel pain as much as humans. However, sometimes it's not always possible to see and understand when our pets are suffering. Many animals only show their pain to a very limited extent. For example, prey animals like rabbits and guinea pigs tend to hide their pain, as they would in the wild. This is because showing signs of pain, such as vocalizing, would attract predators and increase their chance of being caught and killed. It is therefore often a challenge for someone to recognize when their pet is in pain, especially when there are no identifiable causes, making it vitally important to keep a close eye on our pets behaviors.
There are multiple things you can do to minimise the risk of you pet experiencing any pain
You can protect your pet by providing...
… a secure living environment ... adequate nutrition for species/breed ... correct amount of exercise for the species/breed ... regular control/maintenance of coat, skin, eyes, ears, etc. ... regular (recommend annual) check up visits to the vet ... correct handling of any known conditions, eg pain medication and supplements
Four Paws Guides
Our guides offer numerous tips and useful information for everyday life with companion animlas.
