Pet Owner Ability to Recognize Pain in Dogs

Margaret E. Gruen, DVM, MVPH, PhD, DACVB, North Carolina State University

ArticleLast Updated December 20243 min read
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In the Literature

Kogan LR, Currin-McCulloch J, Brown E, Hellyer P. Dog owners’ perceptions and veterinary-related decisions pertaining to changes in their dog’s behavior that could indicate pain. J Am Vet Med Assoc. 2024;262(10):1370-1378. doi:10.2460/javma.24.02.0120


The Research …

Recognition of pain is necessary for treatment and typically relies on pet owner observation and awareness of relevant behaviors.1 Research has shown that owners can recognize signs of pain in dogs,2 but little is known about how owners interpret signs associated with specific presentations and what factors influence the decision to seek veterinary care.

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