Anesthesiology & Pain Management

During anesthesia, trends in blood pressure must be monitored to develop a protocol and manage hypotension.

Understanding the varied patterns of cutaneous lesions, response to treatment, and management of secondary issues is important for control of feline allergies.

The selection of opiates available and the various routes of administration provide a wide array of options for analgesia in veterinary patients.

To help prevent stories like these, the Pet Poison Hotline recently created “Toxin Tails," an online platform that educates the veterinary community and pet owners about pet poisoning dangers.

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Identifying pain in a dog and discussing it with owners can be difficult, but proper pain assessments will improve your canine patients’ quality of life.

On this episode of The Vet Blast Podcast, Dr Christman talks with Michael Lucroy, DVM, MS, DACVIM (oncology), about the impact and benefits of immunotherapy in veterinary cancer.

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The National Animal Supplement Council Quality Seal is awarded to companies that have employed rigorous standards in proving the quality and safety of their products.

With a single intra-articular injection of Synovetin OA, dogs with elbow arthritis may remain pain-free for up to a year.

An increasing understanding of endocannabinoid system function and a growing body of literature on cannabinoid therapy point toward a promising future for cannabinoids in veterinary medicine.

Several years of opioid shortages, legal restrictions, and bounding abuse have triggered the veterinary community to pivot to alternative medications and therapies for pain control in animals. But we haven’t gone cold turkey just yet.

Arlo, a 2-month-old intact male Siberian husky, was presented to his primary care veterinarian 1 week after being bitten on the muzzle by another dog.

When pet owners ask, give them answers. And don’t worry—it’s OK to talk with your clients about cannabidiol in companion animals.

Understanding the nuances of modern pain management can help you identify targeted treatments for your patients.

On this episode of The Vet Blast Podcast, Adam Christman, DVM, MBA, is joined by small animal surgeon and rehabilitation specialist, Kristin Kirkby Shaw, DVM, MS, PhD, CCRT, DACVS, DACVSMR, who discusses the rise in canine rehabilitation and her new resource for managing canine arthritis.

A look at the causes and effects of pain, and how to assess your patients before beginning rehab.

Veterinary teams must be prepared to provide immediate triage and assessment for patients that are having difficulty breathing.

In this episode of The Vet Blast Podcast, Dr. Michael Jaffe outlines the nonpharmaceutical measures that can—and should—be used to manage canine osteoarthritis.

When your patients are really hurting, a one-size-fits-all approach won’t cut it. Alleviating pain and discomfort is best achieved through a combination of modalities, including pharmaceuticals and supplements.

The new drug has been proven safe and effective in relieving pain and inflammation associated with osteoarthritis.

In this Episode of The Vet Blast Podcast, pioneer of holistic veterinary medicine, Dr. Allen Schoen talks with Dr. Adam Christman about the evolution and continued growth of complementary and alternative veterinary medicine.

Osteoarthritis is a painful, debilitating condition that affects countless animals. Here’s a look at alternative treatments being used in veterinary practices across the country.

In explaining how a noxious stimulus in the periphery becomes an electrical impulse in the cerebral cortex, veterinary anesthesiologist Dr. Mike Barletta ultimately makes a case for multimodal pain management.

Practical tips for improving your pain protocols and increasing veterinary patient comfort by extending local anesthetic blocks.