Anesthesiology & Pain Management

Are animals painful or not? That is the biggest challenge for veterinarians when assessing pain, says James Gaynor, DVM, DACVA, DACVPM, pain specialist at Peak Performance Veterinary Group in Frisco, Colorado.

Each of these health problems causes harm in its own way, and it's not unusual for patients to present with all three. Early detection and intervention and a multimodal management strategy are keys to taming this tangled trio and improving a patients quality of life.

Veterinarians can add a new item to the growing list of cringeworthy client communication topics: cannabis-based treatments.

Dogs undergoing limb amputations can experience post-amputation pain and behavioral changes associated with a phantom complex.

States have begun legalizing medical marijuana for human patientswill pets see the benefits as well?

A newly developed ethogram can help reveal when a ridden horse feels musculoskeletal discomfort.

Declawing is a barbaric procedure that violates bioethical principles and sets feline patients on a path to chronic maladaptive pain.

Inappropriate urination, straining, hematuria, loss of appetite, hiding. You want to blame the bladder, but it may just be collateral damagean innocent victim of stress and a hyperexcitable nervous system.

Some thoughts from an anesthesia super vet tech on making sure it's just another normal day in the surgery suite.

When youre facing a case of pancreatitis or gastrointestinal dysfunction, have no worries. Weve compiled the best articles, tips, tools and techniques on these gut-wrenching conditions. (With an educational grant from Royal Canin)

Old age isn't a disease. Let your veterinary clients' own aging dog help them see cognitive, pain and joint issues that can be helped.

Pet hospital's charity has been actively helping to keep pets in Puerto Rico safe and healthy amid disasters.

They don't stay puppies and kittens forever. Better management of pets' pain as they age allows the veterinary team to reinforce the human-animal bond and act as the trusted partner to pet parents. (With an educational grant by Bayer)

You want to be the health authority pet owners turn to for nutraceutical recommendations and questions. Because if you arent, the GNC salesperson will be.

Mark Epstein, DVM, DABVP (Canine/Feline), CVPP, medical director of TotalBond Veterinary Hospitals and Carolinas Animal Pain Management in Gastonia, North Carolina, talks about the main thing that needs to change in the veterinary profession for perioperative pain.

This resource will help you facilitate a vital conversation with your veterinary clients about cancer pain.

Daniel Edge, DVM, MBA, manager of veterinary operations at Zoetis, talks about the potential risks vs the potential benefits of using nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) for veterinary patients.

Canine hip dysplasia and the secondary arthritis it causes can be a tricky treatment to navigate. Heres an in-depth look at what to do when your veterinary patients hips swing like Marilyn Monroe.

Daniel Edge, DVM, MBA, manager of veterinary operations at Zoetis, talks about the long-term use of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs in veterinary patients.

Techniciansdoctors need your help in detecting osteoarthritis in your veterinary patients. Heres how to become an OA advocate in your clinic.

Want bells and whistles? Just the basics? Theres something for everyone in our pulse oximeter lineup, whether its a newbie or an old favorite.

People want to know about hemp-based products for pets.

Gone are the days that a veterinarian allows pain to linger because it'll soon subside, right? Sadly, not in every clinic. Here are some signs and situations to look for so you can step in and save the day.

Help pet owners walk a mile in their furry friend's paws with this handout from a dog's perspective on pain.

Pet owners with questions about pain from cancer get some questions answered from this PDF clientand are urged to talk to their veterinarian.

"It's an adjunct for pain management," says Fetch dvm360 Conference speaker Dr. Matthew Brunke.

While nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs are important to control pain and inflammation in patients, Daniel Edge, DVM, MBA, manager of veterinary operations at Zoetis, says their use may not always be appropriate.

Panelists B. Duncan X. Lascelles, BVSc, PhD, DACVS; Sheilah Robertson, BVMS, PhD, DACVAA, DACAW; Mark Epstein, DVM, DABVP, CVPP; Bryan T. Torres, DVM, PhD, DACVS-SA, DACVSMR; and Margaret Gruen, DVM, MVPH, PhD, DACVB, discuss complementary therapies, such as acupuncture and massage, to decrease pain in companion animals.

As people, we can anticipate relief for the physical pain we feel. Animals dont have this luxury. Heres how to deal with pain coupled with fear, and how pet owners help you heal the hurt.

Side by side in your anesthetic monitoring arena, these parameters are the tops for this anesthesia technician.