Four Corners Veterinary Clinic - DOG CHRONIC PAIN CHECKLIST

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Your dog’s name*

Your name*

COULD YOUR DOG HAVE OSTEOARTHRITIS OR CHRONIC PAIN?

This checklist will help us identify your dog’s activities and behaviors that might be signs of chronic pain or osteoarthritis (OA), a painful degenerative joint disease.

IS YOUR DOG SHOWING SIGNS OF PAIN?

Limping after exercise

Lagging behind on walks

Slow to rise

Difficulty jumping

Feeling stiff

Difficulty with stairs

Think about your dog’s activity in the past week. Check all the signs that you’ve observed in your dog.

Do you think your dog shows signs of pain?

YES

Have you noticed any changes in your dog’s behavior?

YES

CHRONIC PAIN HAS BOTH PHYSICAL AND EMOTIONAL ASPECTS.

Chronic Pain can be very painful for a dog, and just like in humans, pain can negatively impact dogs both physically and emotionally. The good news is this pain can be managed. In a recent study, dogs showed significant improvement in both their emotional and physical well-being with the pain under control.

This scale helps measure your dog’s pain based on how your dog is feeling. Think about your dog’s behavior in the past week. For each statement, circle the number you think most accurately describes your dog.

Is your dog…

For each statement, choose a number.
0 = My dog couldn’t be less
6 = My dog couldn’t be more

Energetic & enthusiastic

Happy & content

Active & comfortable

Calm & relaxed

SHARING ADDITIONAL HISTORY CAN HELP YOUR VETERINARY TEAM HELP YOUR DOG.

Has your dog ever been injured?

YES

Have you ever given your dog medication for pain, like aspirin?

YES

Has your dog gained weight in the past year?

YES

Chronic Pain can affect dogs of all ages, breeds, and sizes. Left untreated, the pain can become worse over time. This checklist is designed to help you recognize this type of pain, so your dog stays happy and active. Your veterinary team will review the results of this checklist with you to identify if your dog might be suffering from chronic pain, or to monitor how your dog is doing if he or she is already being treated. This checklist is not a medical diagnostic tool and is not intended to replace discussions with an animal healthcare professional. Discuss medical concerns with your veterinarian.

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