Gastrointestinal conditions are common, but associated pain management in these patients is often overlooked. Refresh your memory about treatment options with this article. Consider using it as a team exercise at an upcoming staff meeting.
Source: Clinician’s Brief, September 2015.
The clinical manifestations of abdominal pain in dogs and cats can be subtle and easily overlooked, but if there is any concern as to whether a patient is experiencing pain, initiating treatment and monitoring the patient’s response represent the most humane course of action. Analgesia, therefore, is an essential part of case management.