How to know if my bulldog is in pain when they don't show it?

Since you are unable to determine what is the cause of Brixton's I would recommend taking him in the see the vet for a full exam. Sometimes when the source of pain cannot easily be identified the dog can have spinal/back pain or possibly abdominal pain. At the very least your vet can prescribe some pain medication to help get your dog more comfortable.

Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach! Oh my Charlie is truly adorable. Signs of pain in dogs include lethargy, weakness, yelping, decreased appetite, hesitance to walk or move, hiding and/or crying out loud. If you are noticing that Charlie has any of these signs, have Charlie evaluated by your veterinarian for further assessment and treatment. Good luck and have a great night!

I do think something is wrong and should be investigated as soon as possible. I generally recognize illness as more serious if it's causing a very food motivated dog to stop eating and if there are lethargy and breathing changes. Bulldogs are more predisposed to developing aspiration pneumonia as well so this is a big concern if Layla continues vomiting. I would have her seen by a veterinarian ASAP.

Lola certainly sounds uncomfortable! Discomfort with movement of the tail can have a variety of causes, including spinal/vertebral pain, anal gland problems (impacted, abscessed, or simply full), urinary tract infections, etc. From your description of yelping and panting, it does sound as though Lola is painful. She should see her vet for an exam. Your vet will be able to perform a rectal exam to check her anal glands, neurologic and orthopedic exam to check her back and tail function, and even a urinalysis to check for signs of infection.

It could be that Missy is in pain. As an older dog, arthritis is common and it would cause her to be lethargic, struggle to walk up and down stairs, and to be slow when walking. I would have her seen by a vet today if possible for a physical exam, lameness exam, and possibly x-rays. If she does have arthritis, the vet can prescribe pain medications to help her with the pain. Please do not give her any human pain medications, as many are toxic to dogs and can be fatal if given. I hope this helps!

Poor Grace. It may be she injured her hip in the crate. I'm concerned about the screaming when you move or touch the leg. Unfortunately there are no pain relievers you can give her at home. Many human ones are toxic to dogs and can be fatal if given. I'd take her into a vet now to get treated.

I'm sorry to hear the Scarlett is limping. I would watch her overnight and keep her confined to an area where she cannot jump up and down and so she will rest. Although she isn't crying when you touch her, limping is a sign of pain. If she is still limping in the morning, I would recommend taking her to your veterinarian for an exam. It may be something minor that can be treated with rest and pain medication or it could require x-rays to determine the extent of the injury. Please do not give her any over-the-counter human pain medications such as aspirin, ibuprofen or Tylenol as these can have serious side effects in animals.