09/05/2026
Would you know if your pet was experiencing a pain related emergency? 🩺🐾
This Animal Pain Awareness Month, our ER triage team wants to help you spot the quiet, hidden signs of physical suffering in dogs and cats. Because pets instinctively mask discomfort, these warning signs mean your pet needs an immediate professional evaluation:
🐾 Postural and movement changes: Hunched back, rigid abdomen, inability to get comfortable, or limping that worsens quickly.
🐾 Behavioral shifts: Unexpected aggression or growling when touched, sudden withdrawal and hiding, or continuous pacing and restlessness.
🐾 Vocalizing and facial cues: Unprovoked whining, crying, panting while at rest, or a flat, tense facial expression.
VEHC is fully open 24/7/365 with on-site rapid diagnostics, blood work, digital X-rays, and advanced pain control capabilities to diagnose the root cause and bring immediate comfort.
Share this post with a fellow pet parent today to help keep our community's animals safe and comfortable!