Pain and discomfort are often hidden contributors to problem behaviors in dogs and cats, with studies showing up to 82% of referred patients having underlying issues. Many animals mask pain, showing subtle changes in posture, movement, social interactions, or emotional reactivity that traditional exams can miss.
Join Lisa Radosta, DVM, DACVB Board-Certified Veterinary Behaviorist, FFCP-V, for a one-hour webinar and learn how behavioral observation can reveal underlying pain and illness. Real-world cases will demonstrate how pain affects learning, tolerance, and emotional responses, helping you improve patient welfare and treatment outcomes.
You’ll learn:
- Behavioral indicators of pain in dogs and cats, including subtle changes in activity, social behavior, and responsiveness
- How to observe patients and conduct a touchless pain exam
- How pain trials interact with behavior medications
- Ways to incorporate behavioral observation into routine pain assessments to improve early detection and guide more effective multimodal treatment strategies