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| | + | Controlling [[Pain|pain]] is an important part of veterinary medicine. Pain is a conscious, noxious experience and therefore pain management is paramount to animal welfare. The [[Pain#Physiological Effects|physiological effects]] of pain are also undesirable. |
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| | + | Pain in animals must be correctly [[Pain#Assessment|assessed]] in order to be dealt with appropriately. There are many possible analgesic drugs that may be used: |
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| | [[NSAIDs]] | | [[NSAIDs]] |