Anesthesiology & Pain Management

A recent study on the effects of maropitant in cats suggests it could help prevent vomiting when taken before dexmedetomidine and morphine, with one major caveat.

One of the seven wonders of the veterinary world, the great acute pain management pyramid can give structure to your clinics pain strategy for dogs and cats.

There are lessons for all veterinary practices in deciphering the cause of inadequate anesthetic depth in routine procedures. Here is a step-wise guide on what to consider as you perform your root-cause analysis.

These techniques on low-stress handling in a practice will save you, your patients and staff from everyday stressful events.

A list of the worst veterinary career advice Ive ever received (and promptly discarded)

If youre looking for creative ways to store veterinary endotracheal tubes for quick and secure access, we wont leave you hanging (see what we did there?).

New options to spur on our continuing mission-to ease the pain of our veterinary patients.

Every aspect of medicine contributes to the overall patient experience

Learn more about this officially recognized pain syndrome in pets and people.

You want to help an older client and an aging pet. You dont want to be the subject of a police investigation.

Try this tip to keep endotracheal tubes organized and free of air-borne contaminants.

You are your veterinary patient's advocate. Use these principles to prevent discomfort and suffering.

The words you use to frame the importance of pain control in veterinary patients can make all the difference in their world.

The therapeutic is first in its class for canine pain control.

At least it doesnt have to be. Let your practice software help!

International organization wants to protect access to drug in wake of classification challenges.

Dr. Janice Huntingford says the literature is clear on acupuncture's pain management benefits.

Experts in feline medicine have identified 25 behavioral signs of pain in cats.

Galliprant, a pain control medication, first in a new class of drugs.

Pass on this handout to help your feline veterinary patients lose a little weight and feel a lot better.

Vanquish the 3 most common pain management mistakes made in veterinary patients undergoing surgery.

Spend five minutes at your next team meeting to take the pain out of pain discussions with pet owners.

Researchers find need for increased awareness of pain management protocols among veterinarians and producers.

It didnt pain us (were here all week, folks) to talk to physical rehabilitation expert Jane Huntingford, DVM, DACVMR, about what she uses to manage feline patients chronic pain.

This quick and easy DIY tip uses pool noodles as positioning aides.

A clinical trial at UC Davis using fat-derived mesenchymal stem cells helped some cats with feline gingivostomatitis finally be pain-free.

Take a multimodal approach to arthritis and get cats back to their fine feline ways.

From cats chasing laser pointers to easing the pain of osteoarthritis, no one can deny that lasers are becoming widely accepted. If you are considering adding this modality to your treatment offerings, were shining a spotlight on this cutting edge remedy with the help of Jennifer Wardlaw, DVM, MS, DACVS-SA.

Creating an exceptional end-of-life experiencefor the veterinary client and the patientis possible.

Planning for the inevitable can alleviate the complications of uncertainty and grief, allow clients to better assess quality of life, grieve in a way that honors the human-animal bond and provide you with the privilege to guide clients through what can be one of the most difficult decisions of their lives.