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Cat-Specific Considerations

  • Title: Cat-Specific Considerations
  • Description:
    Handbook of Veterinary Pain Management (Third Edition), 2015, Chapter 24, Pages 493-516.  Author: Sheilah A. Robertson

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  • Category: Integrative Care & Physical Rehabilitation

  • Abstract / Overview:

  • Recognition of Pain in Cats

    • Acute Pain
    • Chronic Pain

    Metabolism of Drugs

    Analgesic Drugs

    • Opioids
    • Nonsteroidal Anti-inflammatory Drugs
    • a2-Adrenoceptor Agonists 
    • Local Anesthetics
    • Other Drugs - Tramadol, Gabapentin

    Multimodal Approach

    DURATION OF TREATMENT

    Complementary Methods for Treating Feline Pain

    Acute Pain Studies

    Treatment of Chronic Pain

    • Degenerative Joint Disease
    • Cancer Pain 
    • Oral Pain
    • Administration of Drugs
    Conclusion
    References