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
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Prefers lying to sitting or standing
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Sitting or resting in an abnormal position
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Shifting frequently
Vocalizing
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Crying/whining
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None, when they normally would
Abnormal gait
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Limping
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Stiffness, particularly after resting
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Trouble getting up from lying or seated position
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Lagging behind, sitting down when on walks
Breathing
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Panting excessively
Activity
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No longer able to do the things they used to
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Reluctance to go for walks/climb stairs
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Restless
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Shivering/trembling
Responsiveness
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Cries or tries to bite when handled
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Withdrawn
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Doesn't respond in situations that he/she used to
Appetite
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Changed
Grooming
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Looks unkempt
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Licking or chewing in one area
