PAIN CONTROL IN COMPANION ANIMALS

PAIN CONTROL IN COMPANION ANIMALS

Research has shown that pain is self perpetuating and that each episode of pain triggers the next, making it easier to experience the pain. Therefore, after the animal begins to experience pain it is much more difficult to control because the pet is already cycling through this pain “loop.” Additionally, research studies indicate that pain will not only cause the animal stress but that the stress will release steroids which will delay healing and recovery.

Liver Failure from Chewing Gum – Xylitol toxicosis in a Pet Dog

Our patient is a two year old spayed mixed breed female dog. She is mostly a house dog with very little exposure to other environments or pets. The owner was home with her dog when she suddenly vomited several times and collapsed.