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 August 1, 2008
The incidence of chronic pain in cats is not well documented but is associated with many conditions including osteoarthritis, cancer, interstitial cystitis, dental and gum disease and long-standing dermatitis and wounds.
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August 1, 2008
By:Bob Stein, DVM, MS, DACVIM
There are many factors affecting patient outcome after a surgical procedure.
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August 1, 2008
By:Brett Beckman, DVM, FAVD, DAVDC, DAAPM
Oral surgery in canine and feline patients often requires extended periods of anesthesia necessitating optimal anesthetic management.
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August 1, 2008
By:Deb Sellon, DVM, PhD, DACVIM
In 2001, a letter to the editor of Veterinary Record from a highly experienced equine practitioner suggested that horses experience little or no pain after castration and questioned the routine administration of postoperative analgesic medications for all equine castrations.
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August 1, 2008
Cats experience acute pain related to surgical procedures or following trauma.
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August 1, 2008
By:Debbie Gross-Saunders, MSPT, OCR, CCRP
Pain management is a staple factor in the treatment of any physical therapy patient – whether two of four legged.
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August 1, 2008
By:Cheryl Greenacre, DVM
What is meant by small mammals? Small mammals in this document refer to those species commonly kept as pets, not including dogs and cats, for example, rodents (rats, mice, chinchillas, guinea pigs), rabbits, and ferrets.
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August 1, 2008
By:Cheryl Greenacre, DVM
When one speaks of pain management in dogs they are discussing one species with research to back up their statements.
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August 1, 2008
By:Todd Towell, DVM, MS, DACVIM
The prevailing system of veterinary medical education and the practice of continued learning are not based on rigorous assessment of evidence for or against particular management options, including many aspects of clinical nutrition.
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