The first step in helping your dog continue to live an active and healthy life is being able to pick up the initial, and often subtle, signs that something may be wrong. This can be difficult in dogs, as they rarely vocalise discomfort or pain. In fact, dogs experience pain more than their owners are aware due to their innate instinct to hide any sign of weakness from their pack (even if that pack includes humans).

Research shows that pain, especially if experienced over a long period of time is hazardous to a dog’s health. And none of us want to realise that our dog has been suffering for some time before we, their trusted owner, pick up that something is wrong.

The Canine Health & Rehabilitation eBook, ‘How to Tell if Your Canine Companion is in Pain’ is a great place to start. This guide will help you understand your dog’s ‘normal’, so you can identify the early signs of soreness and discomfort in your dog & get them the help they need.