Pain Management in Small Animal Medicine
Understanding and Treating Pain in Dogs and Cats
Format:Hardback
Publisher:Manson Publishing Ltd
Published:6th Dec '13
Currently unavailable, and unfortunately no date known when it will be back
This book offers a comprehensive overview of pain management for dogs and cats, enhancing veterinary knowledge and treatment strategies. Pain Management in Small Animal Medicine is essential for professionals in the field.
The author, known for his successful exploration of chronic pain, shifts focus to the various types of pain that affect dogs and cats. In Pain Management in Small Animal Medicine, he presents a clear and accessible examination of the challenges veterinarians face when identifying and treating pain. This comprehensive guide not only outlines the difficulties involved but also delves into the neurobiological mechanisms that underlie pain in small animals, providing a solid foundation for veterinary professionals.
This volume expands upon the author's previous work, Chronic Pain in Small Animal Medicine, incorporating the original text while broadening the discussion to encompass more than just chronic pain. It emphasizes a mechanism-based approach to understanding pain, allowing for a deeper exploration of various topics. Key subjects include pain assessment techniques, the functional physiology of pain, and the use of pharmacological and nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, alongside nutraceutical therapies.
Additionally, the book addresses pain management in specific conditions such as canine osteoarthritis, musculoskeletal diseases, and cancer, with particular attention to the unique pain management needs of cats. By integrating the latest evidence and contemporary insights into pain treatment, Pain Management in Small Animal Medicine equips veterinary healthcare professionals, students, and researchers with the knowledge necessary to enhance their understanding of pain mechanisms and improve treatment strategies, ultimately elevating the standard of care for pain management.
" … this book's comprehensive review of pain pathophysiology is one of the best on the market. The diagrams rival those seen in human pain management books..."
© Doody’s Review Service, 2014, 4* by Maureen McMichael, DVM, DACVECC (University of Illinois College of Veterinary Medicine)
"This ground-breaking and extremely clinician-friendly book constitutes a wonderfully practical handbook for instigating and maintaining a best practice approach to pain management. At the same time it is an invaluable, easy to use, quick reference for drug dosages and protocols pre-operatively, post-operatively and in the consulting room."
—Debbie Doyle, MA, VetMB, MRCVS, in VETcpd"Finally I have found a book that does not only talk about pain but also talks specifically about feline pain! A useful guide to understanding the physiology of pain and pharmacokinetics of both drugs and nutraceuticals. It offers the knowledge that allows us to assess and monitor our patients and better understand what the best options available to manage the identified problems are. It provides multiple resources links including the ISFM and AAFP guidelines on long-term use of NSAIDs. ... Great book for those who want a guide to understanding the phenomenon of pain and its management. Good presentation of available resources supported by a thorough literature review. Much more than just a ‘painkillers recipe book’."
—Agnieszka Zoltowska, BVSc MRCVS, in the Journal of Feline Medicine and Surgery
Critical acclaim for the author's previous book, Chronic Pain in Small Animal Medicine:
"A landmark publication that has the potential to considerably progress the management of chronic pain in veterinary patients."
—Veterinary Practice
"Well illustrated…highly readable and accessible format...recommended to any veterinary surgeon with an interest in analgesia or who simply wishes to improve their understanding of pain in a clinical context."
—Journal of Small Animal Practice
"Merits a place in the university and practice library, especially as a reference text."
—Veterinary Record
ISBN: 9781840761832
Dimensions: unknown
Weight: 1179g
416 pages