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Pain Management
The clinical administration of analgesics and behavioral monitoring strategies to alleviate discomfort following injury or surgery.
Key Facts
- Veterinarians typically administer initial analgesic therapy during the immediate in-hospital recovery period.
- Chronic pain is clinically indicated by an animal's inability to settle, rest, or achieve normal sleep cycles.
- Sudden cessation of weight-bearing or a rapid decrease in appetite often signals unmanaged pain.
- Adequate pain control is necessary to encourage appropriate, controlled use of the healing limb.