12 Responses for "how can you tell if a dog is in pain?"

1. X - Ten February 14th, 2012 at 5:54 pm 1

   i wwould assume they would wimper

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2. boredguywisconsin February 14th, 2012 at 6:34 pm 2

   When a dog is in pain he will shake like he is cold.He will also not be very active.Also I heard that a dog's stomach can get twisted up and if that happens he needs medical attention ASAP

   All of the following can indicate pain:
   Limping
   Scratching
   Favoring
   Licking an area
   Unusual mouth movements
   Turning the head to look at an area frequently
   Running in circles
   Erratic movements
   Snapping at people, other dogs or self
   Reluctance to get up or lie down
   Reluctance to climb stairs or climb into a car (usually an older dog)
   Panting for no obvious reason
   Sometimes even just an odd look to the eye or face

3. kimbo868 February 14th, 2012 at 7:25 pm 3

   When they tend to eat grass they can have pains or if they dont eat and drink alot of water

4. Brittany February 14th, 2012 at 8:11 pm 4

   If they aren't eating, drinking, if they're just laying around, and are they whining?

5. Colleen February 14th, 2012 at 8:30 pm 5

   it will probably moan. if it injurys hes leg or something it will probably limp

6. Megan G February 14th, 2012 at 8:49 pm 6

   yes not being active, or having it's tail between its legs. When my dog started licking the wall so we took her to the vet and found out she had a bad tooth, just look for strange behavior.

7. farahwonderland2005 February 14th, 2012 at 9:08 pm 7

   Its difficult to know since your dog cannot tell you. Sometimes they pant a lot. If you think your dog is in pain, take him/her to a vet soon. It might be something serious though, outwardly, your dog does not seem to be in much of distress.

8. gwendoflas February 14th, 2012 at 9:17 pm 8

   When a dog is in pain they:

   # Fall asleep a lot more than normal

   #they tremble

   #Falling or fainting

9. miaugh February 14th, 2012 at 10:09 pm 9

   Some dogs show discomfort & pain, some don't. A dog with stomach pain will often have a hunched-back posture, unable to get comfortable lying down, will lie down & shift around and get back up again. They may vomit, refuse to eat or drink, salivate excessively, pant excessively or whine.

10. llama3031 February 14th, 2012 at 10:29 pm 10

    If it is jest laying there THATS HOW YOU KNOW!!!

11. russnordic February 14th, 2012 at 10:40 pm 11

    Normally they barf . What did he eat? Wood can jam up in the intestines and they will die after a few days. IF you are competent you can give your dog 2-4 teaspoons of mineral oil ONCE and see what comes out in a few hours. Carefully press on the stomach to see if it hurts. Great Danes have a stomach that twists and will cause death in a few days if not treated by a vet. Carfully examine your dog , think about it , does he poop?
    Yogurt will help establish a proper bacteria mix in the gut ,if the poor dog ate spoiled food.
    Jon: The Vet

12. ***$o $weet Tiff Chick*** February 14th, 2012 at 11:15 pm 12

    ... Take your dog to a vet, look closely at him, be very careful it may snap at you though. Feel around and if you get close to the spot, it will howl, but I'm afraid it will try to bite you. The best answer is get a vet to help.