Animal Pain Awareness Month: Comfort, Care, and the Veterinary Team's Role | Samaxia
Animal Pain Awareness Month: Comfort, Care, and the Veterinary Team's Role
Pets can't tell us when they hurt — and many instinctively hide discomfort. This September, we're shining a light on the subtle signs of pain, the importance of early veterinary input, and practical ways Samaxia supports everyday comfort and safer clinical care.
Why Animal Pain Awareness Month Matters
September marks Animal Pain Awareness Month, an initiative championed by veterinary pain experts to improve recognition and management of discomfort in pets. Because animals often mask pain, owners may only spot subtle changes — and early awareness makes a real difference to quality of life.
Recognising the Signs of Pain in Pets
Look out for everyday changes — even small shifts can be meaningful:
- Activity changes: reluctance to jump, slower walks, difficulty rising.
- Behavioural shifts: irritability, restlessness, or increased sleeping.
- Physical cues: excessive licking/biting of a body part, trembling, panting.
- Appetite & hydration: reduced interest in food or water.
- Grooming changes: sudden increase or decrease in self-grooming.
If you notice patterns like these, the best next step is to book an appointment with your veterinarian.
The Vet's Perspective: Pain Management Is a Team Effort
Owners are first to spot changes at home; vets assess, diagnose, and advise. Together, that partnership leads to earlier action — whether medical treatment, rehabilitation, or lifestyle adjustments — and better outcomes for pets.
Supporting Comfort & Wellbeing Every Day
While Samaxia doesn't supply pain medications, our portfolio supports pet wellbeing and everyday comfort alongside veterinary care:
Skin & Coat Care
Healthy skin helps reduce irritation. Explore the Sensiderm® range, Keratoderm® Shampoo, Honeyderm® Balm, and Pyoskin® Wipes (chlorhexidine 3%).
Dental Care
Hidden dental issues are a common source of discomfort. Buccaclean® Enzymatic Dental Gel supports simple, effective home dental hygiene.
Eye Care
Ocular dryness or irritation can affect quality of life. Lacri+® preservative-free drops and LacriProtect® single-use pipettes support everyday ocular comfort.
Nutritional Support
For general wellbeing across life stages: Palmidol® PEA, Sensiderm® Omega Drops, Hepa+ MP, and Renal MP (Early & Advanced) formulas.
A Safe, Supportive Practice Environment
Great care for pets depends on a safe, well-run clinic. We're proud to support veterinary teams with practical tools:
SANI-99™ for Vets
A veterinary-grade solution for hands and surfaces, supporting reliable hygiene protocols in busy clinical settings.
SageTech Vet-Dock
Innovative technology designed to reduce exposure to waste anaesthetic gases, supporting the health of veterinary professionals.
Shared Responsibility for Pet Comfort
- For owners: watch for subtle changes and speak to your vet.
- For vets: pair early observations with clinical insight and supportive tools.
- For Samaxia: we're here to support comfort, wellbeing, and safer practice environments.
