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The Canine Pain Epidemic
Our canine companions are experiencing an epidemic of undiagnosed & untreated pain. Here's 10 reasons why:
1) Dogs communicate pain differently than we anticipate.
2) Stress analgesia - once they're at the vet, the dog's stress response suppresses pain.
3) The clinic setting does not offer the opportunities to explore a dogs mobility & capabilities.
4) Veterinary professionals are stretched thin & investigating pain is time intensive.
5) Human medicine is still in the early stages of understanding pain, the trickle down to vet med is slow.
6) None of the major dog training & behavior organizations teach an effective approach for investigating pain, despite it being considered the first step in ethical behavior modification.
7) The expectation that pain is part of life, slowing down is normal & dogs just have to deal with it.
8) The myth that a dog can be "too young" to be in pain.
9) Misunderstandings & misinformation about pain management options.
10) Cognitive dissonance - the discomfort of not knowing their dog was in pain leads some people to deny it altogether.
1) Dogs communicate pain differently than we anticipate.
2) Stress analgesia - once they're at the vet, the dog's stress response suppresses pain.
3) The clinic setting does not offer the opportunities to explore a dogs mobility & capabilities.
4) Veterinary professionals are stretched thin & investigating pain is time intensive.
5) Human medicine is still in the early stages of understanding pain, the trickle down to vet med is slow.
6) None of the major dog training & behavior organizations teach an effective approach for investigating pain, despite it being considered the first step in ethical behavior modification.
7) The expectation that pain is part of life, slowing down is normal & dogs just have to deal with it.
8) The myth that a dog can be "too young" to be in pain.
9) Misunderstandings & misinformation about pain management options.
10) Cognitive dissonance - the discomfort of not knowing their dog was in pain leads some people to deny it altogether.
Did You Know?
As many as 80% of complex behavior cases having an underlying medical condition causing pain or discomfort.
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Joint pain is not an old dog disease! 40% of dogs between 8 months and 4 years old have canine osteoarthritis.
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Dogs hide pain! By the time a dog is obviously in pain, they've been suffering silently for years.
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Suspicion of Pain reportThe goal of this service is to:
1) Assess your dog's behavior, mobility, capabilities & appearance for signs of pain. 2) Curate evidence into concise documents to help your primary care veterinarian better understand your dog. 3) Implement a holistic, non-medical pain management strategy. Creating your dog's individual suspicion of pain report starts with an in-depth intake form + several video assessments. I will email you with any follow up questions that arise while reviewing your dog's case. Once complete you will receive:
Investment: $200.00 CAD. ** Within 24 hours of purchase you will receive an email with access to the intake form, assessment guidelines, and private Google drive.** NOT ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS FOR AUGUST 2025 |
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