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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. | ||
| − | 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: | + | Pain in animals must be correctly [[Pain#Assessment of Animal Pain|assessed]] in order to be dealt with appropriately. There are many possible analgesic drugs that may be used: |
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[[Alpha-2 Agonists]] | [[Alpha-2 Agonists]] | ||
[[Local Anaesthetics]] | [[Local Anaesthetics]] | ||
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| + | |full text = [http://www.cabi.org/cabdirect/FullTextPDF/2008/20083175846.pdf '''Recent advancements in the management of pain in cats and dogs.''' Robertson, S. A.; CABI, Wallingford, UK, CAB Reviews: Perspectives in Agriculture, Veterinary Science, Nutrition and Natural Resources, 2008, 3, 046, pp 11 .] | ||
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| + | [http://www.cabi.org/cabdirect/FullTextPDF/2008/20083097772.pdf '''Review of equine analgesics and pain management.''' Matthews, N. S.; Carroll, G. L.; Green, E. M. ; American Association of Equine Practitioners (AAEP), Lexington, USA, Proceedings of the 53rd Annual Convention of the American Association of Equine Practitioners, Orlando, Florida, USA, 1-5 December, 2007, 2007, pp 240-244, 19 ref.] | ||
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| + | [http://www.cabi.org/cabdirect/FullTextPDF/2006/20063041232.pdf ''' Review of equine analgesia: recognition and treatment.''' Mosley, C.; Ontario Veterinary Medical Association, Milton, Canada, Ahead of the curve: OVMA Conference Proceedings, 26-28 January, 2006, 2006, pp 294-299] | ||
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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:
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 Full text articles available from CAB Abstract (CABI log in required) |
Recent advancements in the management of pain in cats and dogs. Robertson, S. A.; CABI, Wallingford, UK, CAB Reviews: Perspectives in Agriculture, Veterinary Science, Nutrition and Natural Resources, 2008, 3, 046, pp 11 . |