Pain management integral to pet healthJuly 5, 2023Helping veterinary professionals qualify and treat pain in companion animals is the goal of a new certificate launched by the World Small Animal Veterinary Association (WSAVA).
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Canine OA injectable gets green lightMay 5, 2023Dogs afflicted with osteoarthritis (OA) pain can soon benefit from a novel treatment.
VPN Plus+ ExclusivePhytocannabinoids and Pain Management: A Practical Guide to Understanding the Basics of Cannabinoid Medicine and its Clinical ApplicationsOctober 13, 2022This presentation will discuss the basics of the endocannabinoid system and the pharmacology/pharmacokinetics of CBD. Dr. Sosnow will review the published clinical studies that relate to the use of CBD and the potential of other phytocannabinoids as pain management tools. It will briefly discuss the human experience of using CBD to manage pain, based on published literature.
Pain management focus of upcoming VetCE Virtual eventAugust 23, 2022Veterinary professionals looking to refine their pain management skills can sign up for an upcoming live virtual continuing education (CE) event.
Why diagnosing OA pain in cats is not easyApril 8, 2022Osteoarthritis (OA) is among the most common age-related conditions in cats.
The latest updates on avian analgesiaJanuary 31, 2022How can you tell if a bird is painful? Most birds are prey species and tend to hide their signs of illness, including pain.
Feline OA injectable gets green lightJanuary 28, 2022Zoetis’ Solensia treatment, containing the active ingredient frunevetmab, has been approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
Local blocks to prevent pain in spay and neuter proceduresSeptember 30, 2021The relationship between fear and pain is an emerging area of interest in veterinary medicine.
VPN Plus+ ExclusiveVideo series: Pain blocks for neuter proceduresSeptember 30, 2021In the October 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. He also shared three videos to demonstrate his technique. They, along with some related text from the article for each video, appear below. The procedure: orchidectomy In either a dog or cat, the method is the same. After an alcohol prep, the …
Pain management in the emergency or critical care settingSeptember 23, 2021Pain has become known as the fifth vital sign and is now assessed in addition to temperature, pulse, respiratory rate, and blood pressure.
