PAIN CAN BE PREDICTABLE

Pain Management in Pets is Vital

ACUTE AND CHRONIC PAIN

Pain can occur as a result of various situations or conditions, for example, injury, surgery, arthritis and cancer. Pain management is vital since untreated pain may lead to other health issues, such as immune suppression, digestive troubles and insomnia.

Acute pain can be mild and lasts a short time, or it might be severe and last for weeks or months. Acute pain is often predictable as a result of surgery or injury and is usually short-term. Chronic pain is pain that is ongoing and usually lasts longer than six months. Acute pain is usually obvious and upsetting. Chronic pain, which is often progressive, can be subdued and sometimes be related to ‘slowing down’ in middle-aged and senior pets. Whether pain is acute or chronic there are many options to treat the causes of pain that range from pain medications to physical rehabilitation to dietary changes.

Studies have shown that acute pain relief may be able to speed the recovery process following surgery. Chronic pain relief may also help your pet live a longer and happier life because it reduces stress and increases a sense of well-being.

VETERINARY ADVANCES IN PAIN MANAGEMENT

There have been significant advances in veterinary medicine in understanding how pets feel pain. Veterinarians and their health care team are trained to recognize signs of a pet’s discomfort or fear. They work towards easing your pet’s discomfort and applying the best ways to manage pain. They continually monitor for pain and if necessary, adjust pain management protocols to make certain that your pet is comfortable.

With modern advances in pain management, untreated pain is something that no pet should experience. Veterinarians and their team work to pre-empt pain whether it be acute or chronic pain.

PRE-EMPTIVE PAIN MANAGEMENT FOR PREDICTABLE SURGICAL PAIN

If a procedure has the potential to cause pain in a dog or cat, the veterinary team will establish a protocol to prevent that pain from occurring. In surgeries, for example, the veterinarian may administer pain medication before, during, and immediately following surgery. This preventive action to stay ahead of the pain helps to keep pets from becoming unnecessarily stressed and will allow their bodies to direct energies towards healing and recuperating.

NUMEROUS TREATMENTS FOR PAIN RELIEF

There are numerous treatments and products available to manage pain in your pet. Following a thorough examination, your veterinarian will develop a personalised treatment plan for your pet.