VPN Plus+ ExclusiveAnalgesia in Small Mammals: Case Studies for Pain ManagementSeptember 25, 2025In this session: Sarah Ozawa, DVM, Dipl. ACZM, discusses updates on analgesia in small mammals focusing on medication selection and practical application. As analgesia is commonly included in procedures, this lecture also covers aspects of small mammal anesthesia or sedation.
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Developing a balanced perioperative analgesia planSeptember 10, 2025Balanced perioperative analgesia does not need to be overly complicated. Knowledge of the specific procedure and the basic pharmacology of available medications are the basis for developing a plan.
A look at analgesia trends in exoticsSeptember 20, 2024Clinical analgesia in rabbits and rodents are in an area of ongoing research. Veterinarians treating these species should remain up to date on the literature to ensure the doses of analgesics utilized in these species remains safe and effective.
VPN Plus+ ExclusiveTips to reduce pain in ferrets, mice, rabbits, and ratsAugust 23, 2024Whenever possible, multimodal pain control is essential to provide the most pain relief in ferrets, mice, rabbits and rats by blocking pain signals from multiple pathways. Do not let your concerns about pain control prevent you from the surgical treatments of pain control in these small animals. This guide for the assessment and treatment of pain should boost your confidence and reduce suffering in your patients.
VPN Plus+ ExclusiveFeline-Focused Anesthesia & AnalgesiaJune 28, 2024In this session: The phrase “cats are not small dogs” is true in almost all aspects, including in their needs for anesthesia and acute pain management. Tamara Grubb, DVM, PhD, DACVAA, addresses specific approaches for feline anesthesia and controlling acute pain.
VPN Plus+ ExclusiveAnalgesia—Opioids and Their AlternativesDecember 8, 2023In this session: Ellen Williamson, DVM, MS, Dip. ACVAA, discusses pain treatment modalities in small animal practice.
Five techniques to utilize regional anesthesiaSeptember 20, 2023Analgesia is a critical component of veterinary medicine, and its use is essential to providing high-quality medical care for animals. In addition to making a pre-anesthetic plan, regional anesthesia/analgesia is an important part of balanced anesthesia in veterinary medicine. Regional analgesia involves using local anesthetics to block specific nerve pathways in a specific area of the body.
VPN Plus+ ExclusiveDon't be a Pain! Analgesia for Emergency and Critical Care PatientsNovember 24, 2021Don't be a Pain! Analgesia for Emergency and Critical Care Patients presentation by Karen M. Roach, RVT, VTS (ECC)
Understanding anesthesia in canine dentistryOctober 17, 2019They also represent a source of fear and concern for pet owners—witness the burgeoning anesthesia-free dental cleaning services that have become popular.
Managing pain in zoological companion animalsJanuary 2, 2019Zoological companion animals (ZCAs) are presenting to veterinary practices more and more frequently, and many will need some kind of pain management as part of their treatment plan. It can be challenging to know what type of medication to use and at what dose—whether it be in the clinic or at home for longer-term care—and there is a lot of information available that isn’t the easiest to interpret. This article reviews some common types and dosages of pain medications used to provide analgesia to birds, reptiles, and exotic companion mammals.
