An extended-release buprenorphine injectable suspension indicated for mice, rats, ferrets, Ethiqa XR gets the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) green light for use in non-human primates (NHPs)
The chronic pain of osteoarthritis or other diseases was simply accepted in aging pets. Now that more is known about pain pathways and management, the one sticking point can be talking to clients about it and demonstrating a pet’s slowdown is pain-related, not simply an artifact of aging for which nothing can be done.
The chronic pain of osteoarthritis or other diseases was simply accepted in aging pets. Now that more is known about pain pathways and management, the one sticking point can be talking to clients about it and demonstrating a pet’s slowdown is pain-related, not simply an artifact of aging for which nothing can be done.
The collaborative program, announced in honor of the K9 Veteran’s Day, aims to enhance the abilities of army veterinarians to treat military working dogs (MWDs) combat casualties
While sometimes called an “old dog disease,” canine osteoarthritis (OA) can affect dogs of any age, with risk factors that include breed, intense activity, obesity, join injury, and joint surgery.
In the October issue of Veterinary Practice News, Michael Petty, DVM, addressed how local blocks can be used to prevent pain in spay and neuter procedures. You can read the full article here. He also shared three videos to demonstrate his technique. They, along with some related text from the article for each video, appear below.
The procedure: orchidectomy
In either a dog or cat, the method is the same. After an alcohol prep, the …
Adequate pain control can aid in faster healing times, less patient interference with the surgical site, and reduced chance of the development of a chronic pain syndrome.
While severe visible injuries can cause distress to practitioners, threatening internal injuries are easily overlooked, leading to more compromising conditions, such as cardiopulmonary arrest.
Recognizing, assessing, and treating pain is not only essential for the comfort and well-being of our patients, but also contributes to their overall recovery and quality of life.
Patient pain relief and management are critical to prepare them to reap optimal benefits from their physiotherapy.
