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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. | 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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Revision as of 16:18, 25 February 2009
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Controlling pain is an important part of veterinary medicine. Pain is a conscious, noxious experience and therefore pain management is paramount to animal welfare. The physiological effects of pain are also undesirable.
Pain in animals must be correctly assessed in order to be dealt with appropriately. There are many possible analgesic drugs that may be used: