Anesthesiology & Pain Management

Study shows that longer use may be OK, even in cats with kidney disease, but more research is needed.

Why borrowing four principles of human clinical bioethics will enhance the lives of our veterinary patients.

The International Veterinary Academy of Pain Management honors Animal Pain Awareness Month every September, with information and resources for both pet owners and veterinary professionals.

Tasha McNerney, CVT, CVPP, anesthesia technician at the Center for Animal Referral and Emergency Services, discusses ways to enhance pain management practices.

Omegas should be your alpha when it comes to selecting supplements, says this pain management expert.

An antibody against nerve growth factor improved activity levels and pain scores in cats with degenerative joint disease in a pilot study recently published in the Journal of Veterinary Internal Medicine.

Dr. Robin Downing explores the link between fear and pain in your feline veterinary patients.

Results from dvm360s 2015 survey shed light on how euthanasia has changed (and hasnt changed) since 2012.

Recent study findings suggest NV-02, a feline anti-nerve growth factor antibody, could be used as a safe, long-term analgesic in cats with degenerative joint disease-related pain.

Laser-like focus, and training, will get your veterinary therapeutic laser services off the ground.

You're about to anesthetize a 12-year-old Yorkie with blood pressure issues. 'Nuff said.

On a scale from 1-10, these pain management hacks are an 11.

Study at veterinary teaching hospital will examine safety and efficacy of robenacoxib.

In tiny patients you might be concerned about extra dead space. Tasha McNerney, BS, CVT, CVPP, shares her favorite anesthesia tip she learned from Andrea M. Caniglia, VMD, DACVAA.

Pregnant and nursing animals in pain need special consideration because clinical trials of analgesics usually exclude these populations and safety data are lacking.

The new oncology guidelines will help ensure veterinary patients benefit from the correct diagnosis and optimal treatment to maintain the best quality of life possible.

Two recent studies indicate that the local anesthetic is effective for postoperative analgesia and seems to lack toxic effects in cats.

A recent study on the effects of maropitant in cats suggests it could help prevent vomiting when taken before dexmedetomidine and morphine, with one major caveat.

One of the seven wonders of the veterinary world, the great acute pain management pyramid can give structure to your clinics pain strategy for dogs and cats.

There are lessons for all veterinary practices in deciphering the cause of inadequate anesthetic depth in routine procedures. Here is a step-wise guide on what to consider as you perform your root-cause analysis.

These techniques on low-stress handling in a practice will save you, your patients and staff from everyday stressful events.

A list of the worst veterinary career advice Ive ever received (and promptly discarded)

If youre looking for creative ways to store veterinary endotracheal tubes for quick and secure access, we wont leave you hanging (see what we did there?).

New options to spur on our continuing mission-to ease the pain of our veterinary patients.

Every aspect of medicine contributes to the overall patient experience

Learn more about this officially recognized pain syndrome in pets and people.

You want to help an older client and an aging pet. You dont want to be the subject of a police investigation.

Try this tip to keep endotracheal tubes organized and free of air-borne contaminants.

You are your veterinary patient's advocate. Use these principles to prevent discomfort and suffering.

The words you use to frame the importance of pain control in veterinary patients can make all the difference in their world.