|Articles|October 1, 2014

Audio: The ever-evolving role of butorphanol

Does this analgesic play a role in pain management in cats after all?

Veterinary anesthesiologist Dr. Ann Weil says this once avoided analgesic option is gaining popularity again for treating pain in cats in certain circumstances.

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