Pain Management

Keeping your pet pain-free and comfortable is critical to maintaining their quality of life (QOL). If your pet is dealing with acute pain, our goal is to prevent the nerves from perceiving and remembering this pain so that it does not become chronic pain. If your pet is already dealing with chronic pain, our veterinarians can create a customized pain management plan based on your pet's individual needs and medical issues.

Our veterinarians use a multimodal approach to pain management that may include anti-inflammatories, nutraceuticals, local anesthetics, epidurals, and dental nerve blocks, to effectively combat pain at all levels.

Recognizing Pain in Your Pet

Abnormal posture

Prefers lying to sitting or standing

Sitting or resting in an abnormal position

Shifting frequently

Vocalizing

Crying/whining

None, when they normally would

Abnormal gait

Limping

Stiffness, particularly after resting

Trouble getting up from lying or seated position

Lagging behind, sitting down when on walks

Breathing

Panting excessively

Activity

No longer able to do the things they used to

Reluctance to go for walks/climb stairs

Restless

Shivering/trembling

Responsiveness

Cries or tries to bite when handled

Withdrawn

Doesn't respond in situations that he/she used to

Appetite

Changed

Grooming

Looks unkempt

Licking or chewing in one area