Pain Management
The Hidden Signs of Canine Chronic Pain
Chronic pain resulting from musculoskeletal conditions impacts the whole life of the dog, not just their physical health.
Orthopedics
Multimodal Pain Management for Canine Osteoarthritis
OA is common in dogs, and management involves multiple modalities that must be tailored to each patient and its owner.
Diagnostics
Update on Clinical Acute Pain Assessment in Cats
Inadequately diagnosed and treated acute pain can result in serious, lifelong physiologic and psychologic consequences. Implementation of pain assessment tools can improve a veterinary hospital’s success in pain management.
Pain Management
Bupivacaine Liposome Injectable Suspension (Nocita) Use in Dogs and Cats
BLIS is an extended-release formulation of bupivacaine, and a single injection of BLIS can provide up to 72Â hours of analgesia.
Integrative Medicine
Managing the Pain of Feline Degenerative Joint Disease
Managing pain in cats with DJD can be challenging; fortunately, several options exist.
Pain Management
Carprofen for Dogs: Osteoarthritis and Pain Management
Carprofen for dogs with osteoarthritis has been shown to reduce pain, and additional benefits can be seen with the use of adjunctive agents.
Pain Management
Grapiprant for Control of Osteoarthritis Pain in Dogs
A non-COX-inhibiting NSAID, grapiprant is a novel drug for treatment of osteoarthritic pain in dogs.
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?