Pain & Arthritis Management

          Veterinary patients feel pain and discomfort under the same circumstances as people do. We know that recognizing and alleviating pain in animals is the essence of good patient care.

         Our approach to pain management for our patients is rooted in our philosophy for compassionate care. We not only understand how difficult it is to watch a beloved pet suffer, we make it our priority to minimize or eliminate pain and discomfort in all of our patients. We will teach you how to recognize the signs of pain and discomfort in your pet and help you choose the best medicines and therapies to minimize pain.

Some of the key points in our Pain Management Program are:

•   Pain management is vital to your pet’s surgical or illness recovery. Multiple research studies have shown, both in humans as well as pets, the positive effects of reducing pain on the overall healing process. 
•   Each patient receives an individualized pain treatment plan that is specifically tailored to his or her health status.
•   We utilize a balanced, multi-modal pain management technique. This significantly lowers side effects and results in better management and reduction of pain in your pet.

          Many pets are affected by osteoarthritis, a degenerative disease affecting the joints. If your pet shows signs such as slow to get up or an unwillingness to jump or climb stairs, schedule an appointment today to discuss this painful disease. Visit www.rimadyl.com and www.metacam.us to learn more.