Pets experience pain just like people do, and we believe prevention and alleviation of their pain is a top priority in veterinary care. The type of pain they experience can be acute or chronic. Acute pain comes on suddenly as a result of injury, surgery, or an infection. Chronic pain is long lasting and typically develops slowly and is often associated with arthritis and neurogenic causes.
You play a key role in monitoring your pet to determine whether they suffer from pain. Your observations of their day-to-day behaviour are valuable indicators you should share with your vet. Remember that pets may not clearly indicate pain when they’re experiencing it. A good rule of thumb is that if something would hurt you, it probably hurts your pet.
We will work with you to design an individualized pain management protocol specific to your pet’s age, condition and lifestyle. This can involve diet, therapeutic procedures, activity and behaviour modification, and pharmaceutical treatments.
