City Pets in Manhattan believes that pain is not merely an unpleasant discomfort for your pet, but it also can have certain debilitating effects that keep your pet from getting well. So City Pets believes that treating pain is an important part of a pet’s recovery.
However, taking a pet in pain to a vet can be a great challenge, which is why having your veterinarian come to your home is so much better for your pet. City Pets has perfected veterinary house calls, and we strive to deliver the highest quality compassionate veterinary medicine in the comfort of your pet’s regular, comfortable surroundings.
Causes of Pain in Pets
Various conditions and injuries can cause pain in pets, both mild and severe. There are a variety of causes of pain in pets. Common ones include:
- Sprains or strains
- Back problems
- Dental problems
- Soft tissue injuries
- Urinary tract infections
- Bladder stones
- Pancreatitis
- Skin infections
- Ear infections
- Surgical recovery
How to Know if Your Pet Is in Pain
If suspect your pet is in pain, look for some of these symptoms:
- Limping
- Panting
- Trembling or shaking
- Twitching muscles
- Restlessness and trouble sleeping
- Aggression
- Refusing to walk or walking slower than normal
- Hiding
- Licking a particular area
- Lack of appetite
- Difficulty urinating or defecating
Benefits of In-Home Pet Pain Management
City Pets’ veterinary houses call offer various benefits for both you and your pet in these circumstances. When a pet is in pain, it's most likely that it cannot walk well on its own and so transporting them to a veterinary hospital will be very unpleasant for them, beyond the unpleasantness of traveling in a carrier. Once at a hospital of course, additional movement is required, particularly if other animals are around, and being in pain in such situations – one can imagine – is just no fun for your dog or cat. House call eliminates the need for all that work and discomfort, allowing pets to get the treatment they need in the comfort of their own home.
More importantly, however, a City Pets veterinarian will be able to see your pet where they live, which includes understanding their bedding, movement areas, environmental challenges and the like. This kind of first-hand knowledge of your pet’s home is one of the attributes that makes City Pets ‘your pet’s personal doctor’.
Contact us for At Home Pet Pain Management in Manhattan
City Pets’ doctors and nurses come to your home to care for your pet in pain. Our veterinarians can determine the cause of the pain and provide the necessary treatment or handle necessary next steps, whether those are diagnostic or surgical. We can prescribe and manage anti-inflammatory and pain medications, as appropriate, when pets are suffering from pain.
The entire City Pets veterinary team is committed to providing your pets the highest quality veterinary medical care so they can live healthy and pain-free lives. Call us at (212) 581-7387 (212.581.PETS) to book an appointment with your pet’s personal doctor.