{"id":7234,"date":"2022-03-25T06:35:56","date_gmt":"2022-03-25T06:35:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/do-dogs-stretch-when-they-are-in-pain\/"},"modified":"2022-03-25T06:35:56","modified_gmt":"2022-03-25T06:35:56","slug":"do-dogs-stretch-when-they-are-in-pain","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/do-dogs-stretch-when-they-are-in-pain\/","title":{"rendered":"Do dogs stretch when they are in pain?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_17 counter-hierarchy counter-decimal ez-toc-grey\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" style=\"display: none;\"><i class=\"ez-toc-glyphicon ez-toc-icon-toggle\"><\/i><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class=\"ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1\"><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/do-dogs-stretch-when-they-are-in-pain\/#Do_dogs_stretch_when_they_are_in_pain\" title=\"Do dogs stretch when they are in pain?\">Do dogs stretch when they are in pain?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/do-dogs-stretch-when-they-are-in-pain\/#What_does_a_dog_stretching_in_front_of_you_mean\" title=\"What does a dog stretching in front of you mean?\">What does a dog stretching in front of you mean?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/do-dogs-stretch-when-they-are-in-pain\/#What_does_it_mean_when_a_dog_does_a_downward_dog_stretch\" title=\"What does it mean when a dog does a downward dog stretch?\">What does it mean when a dog does a downward dog stretch?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/do-dogs-stretch-when-they-are-in-pain\/#Why_does_my_dog_like_to_stretch_so_much\" title=\"Why does my dog like to stretch so much?\">Why does my dog like to stretch so much?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/do-dogs-stretch-when-they-are-in-pain\/#What_does_it_mean_if_your_dog_keeps_stretching\" title=\"What does it mean if your dog keeps stretching?\">What does it mean if your dog keeps stretching?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/do-dogs-stretch-when-they-are-in-pain\/#Is_my_dog_stretching_or_in_pain\" title=\"Is my dog stretching or in pain?\">Is my dog stretching or in pain?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/do-dogs-stretch-when-they-are-in-pain\/#How_do_I_tell_if_my_dog_is_in_pain\" title=\"How do I tell if my dog is in pain?\">How do I tell if my dog is in pain?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/do-dogs-stretch-when-they-are-in-pain\/#What_does_it_mean_when_dogs_stretch_in_front_of_you\" title=\"What does it mean when dogs stretch in front of you?\">What does it mean when dogs stretch in front of you?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/do-dogs-stretch-when-they-are-in-pain\/#Why_does_my_dog_bow_and_stretch_in_front_of_me\" title=\"Why does my dog bow and stretch in front of me?\">Why does my dog bow and stretch in front of me?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/do-dogs-stretch-when-they-are-in-pain\/#Why_does_my_dog_do_downward_dog_in_front_of_me\" title=\"Why does my dog do downward dog in front of me?\">Why does my dog do downward dog in front of me?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/do-dogs-stretch-when-they-are-in-pain\/#What_does_it_mean_when_your_dog_does_the_downward_dog_pose\" title=\"What does it mean when your dog does the downward dog pose?\">What does it mean when your dog does the downward dog pose?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/do-dogs-stretch-when-they-are-in-pain\/#Why_do_dogs_bow_down_and_stretch\" title=\"Why do dogs bow down and stretch?\">Why do dogs bow down and stretch?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/do-dogs-stretch-when-they-are-in-pain\/#What_does_down_dog_stretch_mean\" title=\"What does down dog stretch mean?\">What does down dog stretch mean?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/do-dogs-stretch-when-they-are-in-pain\/#Why_does_my_dog_yoga_stretch\" title=\"Why does my dog yoga stretch?\">Why does my dog yoga stretch?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_dogs_stretch_when_they_are_in_pain\"><\/span>Do dogs stretch when they are in pain?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>When in pain, some dogs have a very rigid and hunched stance while others assume the &#8216;prayer&#8217; posture with their front legs on the ground and their bottom in the air. <b>Dogs often take the &#8216;prayer&#8217; position when they are suffering from abdominal pain as it allows them to stretch this area out.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_does_a_dog_stretching_in_front_of_you_mean\"><\/span>What does a dog stretching in front of you mean?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>When you come home from work or school and your dog greets you with a stretch, that means that <b>he is saying hello to you. Yes, that&#8217;s right!  Next time your puppy greets you with a stretch, it would be great to give him a little pat or a greeting too.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_does_it_mean_when_a_dog_does_a_downward_dog_stretch\"><\/span>What does it mean when a dog does a downward dog stretch?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The downward dog position (also sometimes called prayer position) is <b>most often a sign of abdominal pain due to a condition such as pancreatitis. Less commonly, it can also be a sign of back pain.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_does_my_dog_like_to_stretch_so_much\"><\/span>Why does my dog like to stretch so much?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>He finds it relaxing, instinctual, and also uses it as a mode of communication with humans and other dogs. He feels the benefits of stretching in his muscles and uses it as a preparation for physical activity.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_does_it_mean_if_your_dog_keeps_stretching\"><\/span>What does it mean if your dog keeps stretching?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Stretching <b>can be an early sign of pancreatitis in dogs. They may try to take the pressure off their muscles by continuously stretching their abdomen. The symptoms of pancreatitis and canine bloat can be similar, so it&#8217;s important to get your dog to a vet if symptoms persist or appear worse.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_my_dog_stretching_or_in_pain\"><\/span>Is my dog stretching or in pain?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Dogs experiencing pain may have a faster and more shallow breathing pattern than normal. They may also pant. You may even notice a change in the movement of the abdominal muscles and\/or those of the chest. Both sets of muscles are involved in the breathing process.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_I_tell_if_my_dog_is_in_pain\"><\/span>How do I tell if my dog is in pain?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>If your dog is in pain they may:<\/b><\/p>\n<li>Show signs of agitation.<\/li>\n<li>Cry out, yelp or growl.<\/li>\n<li>Be sensitive to touch or resent normal handling.<\/li>\n<li>Become grumpy and snap at you.<\/li>\n<li>Be quiet, less active, or hide.<\/li>\n<li>Limp or be reluctant to walk.<\/li>\n<li>Become depressed and stop eating.<\/li>\n<li>Have rapid, shallow breathing and an increased heart rate.<\/li>\n<p>05-Jun-2017<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_does_it_mean_when_dogs_stretch_in_front_of_you\"><\/span>What does it mean when dogs stretch in front of you?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Greeting Stretch When you come home from work or school and your dog greets you with a stretch, that means that <b>he is saying hello to you. Yes, that&#8217;s right! Contrary to what most people believe, your dog didn&#8217;t just wake up from a short nap or decide to do some puppy yoga.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_does_my_dog_bow_and_stretch_in_front_of_me\"><\/span>Why does my dog bow and stretch in front of me?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>If your dog is stretching their front legs and &#8216;bowing&#8217;, <b>they probably want to play! This is a position dogs commonly use to indicate that its playtime with other dogs or humans.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_does_my_dog_do_downward_dog_in_front_of_me\"><\/span>Why does my dog do downward dog in front of me?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The downward dog position (also sometimes called prayer position) is <b>most often a sign of abdominal pain due to a condition such as pancreatitis. Less commonly, it can also be a sign of back pain.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_does_it_mean_when_your_dog_does_the_downward_dog_pose\"><\/span>What does it mean when your dog does the downward dog pose?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The downward dog position (also sometimes called prayer position) is <b>most often a sign of abdominal pain due to a condition such as pancreatitis. Less commonly, it can also be a sign of back pain.  He\/she can palpate, or feel, along the spine and abdomen during the exam to try and pinpoint where she is painful.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_do_dogs_bow_down_and_stretch\"><\/span>Why do dogs bow down and stretch?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The Root of the Behavior This is what they call the greeting stretch, and it&#8217;s <b>a posture dogs use towards someone they feel comfortable with. Also known as the greeting bow or the playful bow, this position signals your dog&#8217;s invitation to play and communicate with other dogs.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_does_down_dog_stretch_mean\"><\/span>What does down dog stretch mean?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Downward dog pose is a full-body stretch that has many benefits: <b>Stretches the lower body. The inversion of downward dog helps you get into position to stretch the hamstrings, calves, and ankles fully. Strengthens the upper body.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_does_my_dog_yoga_stretch\"><\/span>Why does my dog yoga stretch?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Greeting Stretch When you come home from work or school and your dog greets you with a stretch, that means <b>that he is saying hello to you. Yes, that&#8217;s right! Contrary to what most people believe, your dog didn&#8217;t just wake up from a short nap or decide to do some puppy yoga.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Table of Contents Do dogs stretch when they are in pain?What does a dog stretching in front of you mean?What does it mean when a dog does a downward dog stretch?Why does my dog like to stretch so much?What does it mean if your dog keeps stretching?Is my dog stretching or in pain?How do I&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":4,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_kad_post_transparent":"","_kad_post_title":"","_kad_post_layout":"","_kad_post_sidebar_id":"","_kad_post_content_style":"","_kad_post_vertical_padding":"","_kad_post_feature":"","_kad_post_feature_position":"","_kad_post_header":false,"_kad_post_footer":false,"spay_email":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[],"tags":[],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/7234"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/4"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=7234"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/7234\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=7234"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=7234"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=7234"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}