Anesthesiology & Pain Management

The veterinary team behind the ongoing clinical trial has found that 89% of dogs who received cannabidiol had a reduction in frequency of seizures.

Its never too late to correct oral problems, as long as the patients age remains top of mind.

If you dread these difficult client conversations, veterinary palliative care expert Dr. Katherine Goldberg has straightforward advice for how to use them as opportunities to discuss goals and ultimately achieve better outcomes for the client and the pet.

Use these five questions to determine whether certain oncology therapies might benefit your patients on their path toward better health.

The Feline Musculoskeletal Pain Index recognizes that your veterinary clients are in the best position to notice when their pet is impaired and provides a way to put their expertise to use in the exam room.

Extended-release version of local anesthetic has potential for misuse, says group funding the research.

The end-tidal carbon monoxide monitor is one of the most insightful pieces of anesthesia monitoring equipment available, but that doesn't mean it isn't without its challenges. Use this hack to increase its accuracy with petite veterinary patients.

How veterinarians can discuss options with clients for pets who need long-term pain medication.

Pain management is fundamental to feline health and welfare. Heres the latest on what veterinary tools work best to assess acute pain in cats.

Instead of teaching an old dog new tricks, try learning some yourself! Here are a few things you can do to improve veterinary visits for aging pets.

Researchers examine effectiveness of visual assessment in screening for periodontal disease.

What special considerations must be considered in older pets?

Arthritis, so common in dogs. One of the last things veterinary clients want to see is their pooches in pain. Try these supplemental options to lend a hand.

Welcome to laser therapy 101 covering the basics of treatment areas, treatment time and dosages.

Insights on how to spot good candidates for rehab and where to get training so you can start improving mobility and comfort in all your patients.

As pets get older, its important to keep them as pain free as possible. Here are three product ideas to keep pets comfortable and safe from injury.

Pre-planning and basic diagnostics can take the stress out of anesthetizing cats with kidney problems in your veterinary practice.

After taking in these pointers, run through a sample script to see them all in action.

Dr. Michael Petty likes the acronym DISHAA shared for signs of cognitive dysfunction in pets, but he also wants everyone to realize how similar those signs are to those of chronic pain.

Cannabis sativa L no longer defined as illegal substance as long as products derived from it contain less than 0.3% THC.

Human medicine provides a cautionary tale.

Heres our regular rundown of new and notable veterinary products.

Kristen Cooley, BA, CVT, VTS (anesthesia & analgesia) highlights the considerations to make when putting a diabetic patient under anesthesia.

Agency collaborates with human pharma company to keep hydromorphone, morphine available for surgical and trauma pain in animals during supply shortage.

Industry study reports clinicians frustration with curtailed pain management options for surgery and treatment of severe injuries.