Pain points: Having a crucial conversation with pet ownersMarch 26, 2024The chronic pain of osteoarthritis or other diseases was simply accepted in aging pets. Now that more is known about pain pathways and management, the one sticking point can be talking to clients about it and demonstrating a pet’s slowdown is pain-related, not simply an artifact of aging for which nothing can be done.
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Specialty and emergency veterinary care training focus of new military-civilian partnershipMarch 13, 2024The collaborative program, announced in honor of the K9 Veteran’s Day, aims to enhance the abilities of army veterinarians to treat military working dogs (MWDs) combat casualties
Managing OA requires controlling inflammationMarch 3, 2024While sometimes called an “old dog disease,” canine osteoarthritis (OA) can affect dogs of any age, with risk factors that include breed, intense activity, obesity, join injury, and joint surgery.
VPN Plus+ ExclusiveVideo series demonstrates testicular block, ovarian block, and diffusion catheterMarch 1, 2024In the Surgical Insights column of the March 2024 issue of Veterinary Practice News, Michael Petty, DVM, addressed how local blocks can be used to prevent pain in spay and neuter procedures. You can read the full article here. In a VPN Plus+ exclusive, Dr. Petty shares three videos to demonstrate his techniques.
Managing pain for better surgical outcomesFebruary 29, 2024Adequate pain control can aid in faster healing times, less patient interference with the surgical site, and reduced chance of the development of a chronic pain syndrome.
How to approach polytraumaJanuary 15, 2024While severe visible injuries can cause distress to practitioners, threatening internal injuries are easily overlooked, leading to more compromising conditions, such as cardiopulmonary arrest.
A pharmaceutical approach to pain managementJanuary 9, 2024Recognizing, assessing, and treating pain is not only essential for the comfort and well-being of our patients, but also contributes to their overall recovery and quality of life.
Physiotherapy: Pain relief firstNovember 27, 2023Patient pain relief and management are critical to prepare them to reap optimal benefits from their physiotherapy.
Euthanasia Without Pain: It Can Be DoneOctober 11, 2023In this session: Kathleen Cooney, DVM, CHPV, CCFP, and the Companion Animal Euthanasia Training Academy (CAETA) lays the foundation for a pain-free passing each and every time. Special focus given to dogs and cats, though subthemes will emerge for all species. Let’s say “goodbye” to pain during death.
Is CBD a better option than NSAIDs?October 2, 2023CBD has amassed evidential support and transparent quality control. Could it provide a suitable treatment choice? Certainly, more remains to be known about dosing and drug-herb interactions.
