How Pets Communicate Pain

Many pet owners have a creative flair for imagining what their dog or cat might say in a given situation: Fez the Siamese at mealtime: "Hmmmph. No smoked salmon today?" Lacy the Cocker Spaniel when the owner's ready for a walk: "Oh BOY, OH BOY, OH BOY…..I can't WAIT!!!" Any critter on the vet's table [...]