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Is My Small Animal in Pain?

Small animal are often very good at hiding pain as they don't tend to scream or yelp. Read below to find out how your animal may present if they are feeling sore or discomfort!

Behavioural 

  • Grumpy

  • Not themselves (behavioural changes)

  • Aggressive 

  • Not wanting to jump up

  • Avoid areas e.g. slippery floors

  • Naughty

  • Does not like being touched

  • Sitting/lying down a lot 

  • Moving away from being touched

  • Sleeping more

  • Lower energy levels

  • More anxious/stressed 

  • Eye balling (whale eye) you

Movement

  • Stiff

  • Bunny hopping

  • Skipping 

  • Toe dragging

  • Not lifting the legs much off the ground

  • Refusing to move

  • Lame (not able to weight-bear properly when moving)

  • Spinal swaying

  • Rushing (trying to use momentum more by avoiding walking)

Posture

  • Arching the back (kyphosis)

  • Poor posture

  • Not able to stand square

  • Uneven muscle build

  • Leaning more to one side

  • Putting more weight into the front or back end

  • Over tucking of pelvis 

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