The importance of ruling out pain in animals with behavioral issues

This is one content Greyhound in the picture below . When I first met this beautiful boy back in May, he was a totally different dog. I was unable to touch him without him trying to lunge and bite me, plus he would easily react to dogs out on a walk.

This boy is an ex racing Greyhound who was already competing at 12 months. He came to his new home with many musculoskeletal injury's which needed addressing, including lameness of the right forelimb & struggling to bend his neck as a result of a crash on the race track. We spent weeks of short sessions with him before he trusted me enough to start treatment due to his fearful behavior.

Following 6 months of body work, remedial exercise plans, ups and downs. This lovely lad is now unrecognizable, he is nearly off all of his pain medication, he is happy socializing with other dogs and people. I am now always met with a very enthusiastic hello and a waggy tail!

His owner has been so dedicated to this boy and has been perfect at following through with treatment at home and it very much shows!

Pirots story shows how pain can impact your entire being and shows why pain should not be overlooked as a factor with dogs with behavioral issues. Especially if it's out of character or a change for your pet. Luckily for this boy, we're been able to get him to a life he seems to love