|Articles|March 9, 2010

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A practical tip about feline analgesia.

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“The strong sedative effects of alpha2 agonists will mask obvious pain behaviors. So do not assume that an animal sedated with an alpha2 agonist is completely pain-free.”

-Lesley J. Smith, DVM, DACVA

From Answering Your Questions: Practical analgesia in cats

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