Importance of Pain Management
Pain Management (Analgesia)
Analgesia refers to the relief from pain. Effective pain management is crucial for your pet’s recovery and quality of life.
Appropriate prevention and control of the pain during and after a painful procedure, or in animals that have suffered from a traumatic injury, will have a significant role in the overall success of the procedure and in providing a full and comfortable recovery of the animal.
Signs of Pain in Pets:
- Changes in behavior (aggression, withdrawal)
- Vocalizations (whining, yowling)
- Altered gait or reluctance to move
- Changes in eating or sleeping habits
- Other physiological changes such as increased pulse or respiratory rate
- You can consult us about your pets anaesthetic and analgesia needs
Pain Management (Analgesia)
Acute Pain: This is a sudden onset of pain that typically results from injury, surgery, or illness. It is usually sharp and severe but tends to improve as the underlying cause is being treated with appropriate strategies.
Chronic Pain: This is a persistent pain that may last for months or even years. It can result from chronic conditions such as arthritis, traumatic injuries such as nerve damage, or cancer. Undertreated pain during or after surgical procedures is an important cause of chronic pain. Therefore, it is important that the pain is appropriately managed in those conditions. Chronic pain often requires long and intensive management to improve your pet’s quality of life.
Breakthrough Pain: This is a sudden and severe flare-up of pain that occurs despite ongoing pain management, often seen in chronic pain conditions.
You can consult us about your pets anaesthetic and analgesia needs