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| Posture, Hunched back, Guarding (protecting) area on their body, "Praying" position (front legs and head on floor, hindquarters in the air), Sitting or laying abnormally, Attempting to rest in an abnormal position, Head hanging down, Stiff Movement, Bearing no or partial weight on affected limb, Any degree of limp, Thrashing Restless, Trembling or shaking, Weak tail wag or low carriage of tail, (This is one of my main ways of watching my Maltese. If they are not carrying their tail in a correct manner I can be almost certain they are not feeling well.) Limited or no movement when awake, Slow to rise from a laying or sitting position, Vocalization, Screaming, Whining/Whimpering, Crying/yelping, Barking or growling out of character, Lack of vocalization (no greeting bark or noise), Unusual behavior, Being very agitated, Poor or no grooming of themselves, Decreased or absent appetite, Inappropriate urination or defecation, or not moving away from it, Acts out of character (gentle dogs may bite or become aggressive.) Licking wound or surgical site, Panting, Excessive panting at rest, Limping, Pulling away when touched, Uncharacteristic aggression, Restlessness, Reluctance to change body position, Loss of appetite, Localized muscle tenseness, Dilated pupils, Fever, Elevated heart or respiratory rate. We received this list from a very good friend of ours, Dr Armstrong. Thank you so very much for being so dedicated to our breed and animals in general. |
| Signs of when a dog is in pain |
