Posted in Pain management
Medication can be used to treat chronic or acute pain in dogs.
Chronic pain is associated with conditions such as arthritis or dysplasia:
Acute pain may be caused by surgery or injury. Some medications are used for both types of pain. Continue for pain medication charts and comparisons. Continue Reading »
Posted in Health, Pain management
Benadryl as a sedative prior to anesthesia
Abstract
Objective—To determine and compare levels of sedation achieved by IM administration of diphenhydramine, saline (0.9% NaCl) solution, and acepromazine in dogs.
Posted in Health, Pain management
Chronic Pain — A Veterinary Frontier
April 1, 2003
Many post-surgical patients at the Matthew J. Ryan Veterinary Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania wear patches on their rumps, sticky plasters that slowly release painkillers into the animal’s bloodstream through the skin. The animals appear to be calm and comfortable. They don’t fret, pant or whine. Continue Reading »
Posted in Health, Pain management
Pain management
While it is true that post op pain limits the dog’s mobility so that they will be more sedentary, narcotic analgesia will also make the dog feel more lethargic without experiencing undue pain. If your dog is having surgery, we recommend that you treat your canine friend with kindness and ask your vet to prescribe a post op narcotics. Continue Reading »
Arthritis & Adequan as Treatment
Signs of Arthritis
Reluctance to walk, run, climb stairs, jump or play
Lagging behind on walks
Reluctance to extend rear legs
Sluggishness
Tiredness
Low activity
Aggressive or withdrawn behavior
Other personality or behavioral changes
Risk Factors
Overweight dogs
Large or giant breeds
Over the age of 5
Breed inherited traits, such as hip dysplasia
Levels of high activity for long periods of time
Joint trauma Continue Reading »
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