Many pet owners ask their Veterinarians, Veterinary Techs / Nurses, and Trainors daily how they could tell if their pet(s) were in pain.  Whether this was from an injury or sickness, we as pet owners want to know, and hopefully the information and references discussed in this article will help! Dogs and cats have different ways of showing pain, but there is some similarities in the behaviors that our pet(s) can show us when in pain or not feeling normal. Some of these shared behaviors may include: Decrease or loss of appetite Quiet or submissive behavior Hissing, howling, whimpering or growling Increased and excessive grooming, licking self, biting self,…