COULD YOUR DOG HAVE OSTEOARTHRITIS OR CHRONIC PAIN?

This checklist will help us identify your dog’s activities and behaviors that might be signs of chronic pain or osteoarthritis (OA), a painful degenerative joint disease.

IS YOUR DOG SHOWING SIGNS OF PAIN?

Think about your dog’s activity in the past week. Check all the signs that you’ve observed in your dog.

Do you think your dog shows signs of pain?

Yes

Have you noticed any changes in your dog’s behavior?

Yes

CHRONIC PAIN HAS BOTH PHYSICAL AND EMOTIONAL ASPECTS.

Chronic Pain can be very painful for a dog, and just like in humans, pain can negatively impact dogs both physically and emotionally. The good news is this pain can be managed. In a recent study, dogs showed significant improvement in both their emotional and physical well-being with the pain under control.

This scale helps measure your dog’s pain based on how your dog is feeling. Think about your dog’s behavior in the past week. For each statement, circle the number you think most accurately describes your dog.

Is your dog…

For each statement, choose a number.
0 = My dog couldn’t be less
6 = My dog couldn’t be more

Energetic & enthusiastic

Happy & content

Active & comfortable

Calm & relaxed

SHARING ADDITIONAL HISTORY CAN HELP YOUR VETERINARY TEAM HELP YOUR DOG.

Has your dog ever been injured?

Yes

Have you ever given your dog medication for pain, like aspirin?

Yes

Has your dog gained weight in the past year?

Yes