How veterinarians can best manage the opioid shortageMarch 2, 2018Veterinary Practice News organized an exclusive roundtable with five anesthesiologists and pain management experts to discuss the reasons behind the opioid shortage and best practices for identifing solutions to the problem.
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New ways to think about pet painJuly 24, 2017When veterinarians talk about managing chronic pain, senior pets tend to be the focal point.
Helping clients see their pet's health issues as their ownMay 3, 2017I’m a wimp. My wife, Teresa, is a warrior. I get a canker sore inside my mouth (the size of a pencil eraser in diameter), and I gargle with salt water and directly apply a little dexamethasone cream, and then I take oral NSAIDs to further blunt the discomfort.
How to manage enucleation pain effectivelyAugust 22, 2016Enucleation is commonly performed by general practitioners, surgeons and ophthalmologists. Indications include ocular trauma, end-stage glaucoma, perforated corneal ulcers and birth defects.
How NSAIDs deliver big rewards, but also some riskAugust 17, 2016To pain specialist Alicia M. Karas, nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs are an incredible tool for managing pain in companion animals but a potential pharmaceutical quagmire that requires veterinarians to tread cautiously.
