Dr. Karri McCreary, co-owner of the Greenville Animal Hospital, says it's not always easy to tell when a pet is in pain. Pets' instinct may be to hide the pain, she says, because, in nature, it would be dangerous for them to show a weakness.
How Do Pets Show Pain?
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