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Revision as of 20:48, 22 July 2010
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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: