|Articles|August 29, 2015

Vetcetera: September is Animal Pain Awareness Month

Author(s)Tasha McNerney, BS, CVT, CVPP, VTS (anesthesia and analgesia)

September 2015 marks the first ever Animal Pain Awareness Month and Veterinary Anesthesia Nerds founder Tasha McNerney, CVT, is psyched.

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> Veterinary group targets September as Animal Pain Awareness Month

> Client handout: Will my pet be in pain

> A closer look at the new veterinary pain management guidelines

> 12 steps to prevent pain and fear in pets

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