The Pain Management Clinic is provided by the anaesthesia service and aims to deliver an individualised and multi-modal approach to the management of pain in dogs and cats.
A Pain Management Clinic consultation may be indicated for a wide range of disorders such as:
- Chronic pain conditions such as osteoarthritis, neck, back and facial pain
- Neuropathic (nerve-related) pain
- Cancer pain
- Management of pain and mobility in older patients
- Recovery from orthopaedic surgery and neurological injury
- Pain of unknown origin
- When standard pain medications are not sufficient, not tolerated or contra-indicated
The initial consultation includes a discussion of the pet’s history, environment, medication, diet, activity and exercise regime. It provides an in-depth assessment of the patient and their pain as well as the owners’ expectations. Following assessment, a management plan is developed which may include changes to the medications, acupuncture and environmental lifestyle changes and referral to other Specialists such as orthopaedics, neurology and physiotherapists.
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We also offer an advanced pain management for many conditions through the Interventional Pain Clinic.
See also What is a Pain Management Clinic? Information page
Case Advice or Arranging a Referral
If you are a veterinary professional and would like to discuss a case with one of our team, or require pre-referral advice about a patient, please call 01883 741449. Alternatively, to refer a case, please use the online referral form