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Nutraceuticals for canine OA - yes or no?
In this post we review the evidence since the publication in 2022 of Barbeau-Gregoire et al's systematic review and meta-analysis on this...
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New study highlights gaps in analgesia for spay surgery
This pain update reviews a study published recently in Veterinary Medicine and Science. The title of the article is "A survey study on...
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Is there evidence for natural remedies?
Do you find yourself faced with clients reeling off lists of supplements you’ve never heard of? I do too! When doing some literature...
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Edition 10 - Pathophysiology of osteoarthritis: new insights
Research roundup The aim of the research roundup is to provide vet professionals with an easy-to-read digest on items of research in pain...
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The Essential Role of Veterinary Nurses in Effective Pain Management
Each year the team at Zero Pain Philosophy run the Big Pain Survey. Our most recent survey was split into one survey for vets and one...
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Fentanyl, ketamine or combination?
Next time you choose to use a continuous rate infusion, are you thinking ketamine or fentanyl? Or maybe you are thinking, is there a...
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Pain Assessment in Feline Dental Patients: Understanding Pain Scales
In this pain update, we discuss the effective pain scales available for assessing feline dental patients. Insights from the British...
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Edition 9 - Understanding Pain Management in Cats: Pain Assessment Before and After Dental Extractions
Pain Assessment in Cats' Dental Treatments Subject Pain assessment in cats before and after dental extractions Title of the Paper Pain...
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It starts with a pain score
Excellent analgesia management starts with pain assessment. If we understand how uncomfortable our patients are, we can start to tailor a...
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Edition 8 - Models of pain management
Research roundup The aim of the research roundup is to provide vet professionals with an easy-to-read digest on items of research in pain...
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Early detection of OA
The Importance of the GenPup-M Mobility Questionnaire in Veterinary Medicine Mobility problems in dogs are a significant health concern,...
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Vetpain app - pain scales in one place
Most clinical problems and a significant number of scientific studies involve pain. Pain identification, followed by attitudes towards...
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What is PEA?
PEA is short for palmitoylethanolamide. PEA is an N-acylethanolamine - naturally occurring lipid mediator molecules composed of a fatty...
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Retrobulbar block - volume to use
Calculation of local anaesthetic volume required for retrobulbar block in dogs Enucleation is a routine salvage procedure performed in...
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The Big Pain Survey 2024
September is Animal Pain Awareness Month . Our Big Pain Survey is now live! Open to all veterinary professionals worldwide. Pain...
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Edition 7 - neuropathic pain in cats
Research roundup The aim of the research roundup is to provide vet professionals with an easy-to-read digest on three items of research...
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Extending block duration
Now wouldn't it be great if we could extend the duration of action of our nerve block and offer extended comfort to our patients? In this...
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Edition 6 - chronic pain in cats
Chronic pain in cats. Recent advances in clinical assessment. The aim of the research roundup is to provide vet professionals with an...
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Does mixing local anaesthetics confer an advantage?
Abstract Objective: To audit factors which influence nociception in dogs and cats undergoing dental extractions. To assess...
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Methadone – the most versatile opioid
In our view, methadone is a really versatile opioid. That’s the reason we wrote a webinar on the topic entitled ‘Methadone, the most...
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