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Tamara Grubb

Tamara Grubb

DVM, PhD, DACVAA

About the Author

Dr. Grubb is a diplomate of the American College of Veterinary Anesthesia and Analgesia with a strong focus in pain management. She owns an anesthesia/analgesia and continuing education consulting practice that serves both small and large animals. Dr. Grubb is a national and international educator and lecturer, a certified acupuncturist, an adjunct professor of anesthesia and analgesia, and the president-elect of the International Veterinary Academy of Pain Management. She is co-author of 2 books, including Anesthesia and Pain Management for Veterinary Nurses and Technicians. Dr. Grubb’s favorite achievement is winning the Distinguished Teaching Award at 2 universities.

Updated August 2022

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Can a Veterinary Patient Be Too Old for Anesthesia?

Anesthesiology

Can a Veterinary Patient Be Too Old for Anesthesia?

In discussing risk for anesthesia-associated adverse events with clients, patient age is a common concern. However, veterinarians should consider the effects of age, not the age itself.
How to Identify, Prevent, and Treat or Correct Anesthetic Complications

Anesthesiology

How to Identify, Prevent, and Treat or Correct Anesthetic Complications

Changes in the central nervous system, respiratory system, and cardiovascular system are the most immediately life threatening.
Select Drugs and Compounds for Canine Osteoarthritis Management

Pharmacology

Select Drugs and Compounds for Canine Osteoarthritis Management

New OA therapies include anti-NGF mAbs (Librela), injectable tin colloid (Synovetin), and injectable collagen/elastin (Spryng).
Anesthesia and Analgesia in Brachycephalic Dogs

Anesthesiology

Anesthesia and Analgesia in Brachycephalic Dogs

Brachycephalic obstructive airway syndrome increases the likelihood of anesthesia complications, making appropriate management of these patients critical for anesthetic safety.
Gabapentin and Amantadine for Chronic Pain: Is Your Dose Right?

Pain Management

Gabapentin and Amantadine for Chronic Pain: Is Your Dose Right?

The scientific mechanisms of gabapentin and amantadine support their use as part of analgesic protocols for chronic pain relief in dogs and cats. Each can effectively treat chronic pain, but how do you know when to choose one drug over the other?

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