Managing Chronic Pain In Dogs And Cats - Innovative Pharmaceutical Approaches

Original Presentation Date:
06/06/2023
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Lindsey Fry, DVM, CVMA, CCRP, CVPP, Resident ACVSMR

$15 - $30 (Non-CE / CE Eligible)
Free for Premium Membership subscribers

The pain of arthritis (osteoarthritis or OA) adversely impacts the lives of dogs and cats as well as the activities we can share in with them, but there is hope for these animals - beyond a prescription of pain pills! In this presentation, Dr. Lindsey Fry discusses innovative treatment approaches to managing pain in dogs and cats and how we can alter the course of the disease. This presentation includes discussion of:

  • The concept of pain as a disease (maladaptive pain)
  • A brief review of first line medications Innovative drug options
  • Pregabalin vs gabapentin
  • Ketamine for treating maladaptive pain
  • Low dose naltrexone
  • Anti-depressant drugs (Amitryptiline)

    Running time: 28 mins 
    Approved for 0.5 hrs of CE credit by AAVSB RACE and NY State

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