All symptoms
Signs of pain or discomfort
Panting at rest, reluctance on stairs, a changed sleeping position: pain in dogs is usually quiet, and it is usually treatable.
This page points to vet-written guides. If a sign is sudden, severe or worsening, contact your vet rather than reading first.
Guides that cover this
Dogs hide pain. These guides cover the subtle signals, comfort care, and when to escalate.
- Is my dog sick? When to call the vet or seek emergency careSymptom guide · SymptomsA vet-written guide to deciding whether your dog needs emergency care, a same-day call to your vet clinic, or close monitoring at home.
- Palliative care for dogsArticle · Senior CarePalliative care is active medical care focused on comfort and quality of life. Learn what it involves, when it helps, and how it differs from hospice care.
- Muscle loss in senior dogsArticle · Healthy AgeingMuscle loss is one of the earliest signs of ageing in dogs. A vet explains how to check your dog's muscle condition, what causes muscle loss, and how nutrition, movement and pain control help preserve it.