AAHA/AAFP pain management guidelines for dogs & cats

J Am Anim Hosp Assoc. 2007 Sep-Oct;43(5):235-48. doi: 10.5326/0430235.

Abstract

Pain management in dogs and cats has undergone a dramatic evolution in the past decade. Current approaches focus on anticipation and prevention of pain, as well as both pharmacologic and nonpharmacologic management techniques. The veterinary team plays an essential role in educating pet owners about recognizing and managing pain in their pets.

Publication types

  • Practice Guideline

MeSH terms

  • Analgesia / methods
  • Analgesia / standards
  • Analgesia / veterinary*
  • Analgesics / therapeutic use*
  • Animal Welfare
  • Animals
  • Cats
  • Dogs
  • Pain / drug therapy
  • Pain / prevention & control
  • Pain / veterinary*
  • Pain, Postoperative / drug therapy
  • Pain, Postoperative / prevention & control
  • Pain, Postoperative / veterinary
  • Practice Patterns, Physicians'
  • Societies
  • United States
  • Veterinary Medicine / standards*

Substances

  • Analgesics