Chronic Pain in Small Animal Medicine, 2nd Edition

2nd Edition of Chronic Pain in Small Animal Medicine in PDF. Since the first edition of Chronic Pain in Small Animal Medicine was published ten years ago, the field of pain management has made significant strides, including adoption of the One Medicine movement to enhance the health and wellbeing of many species. The data basis offered by multimodal care of chronic diseases like osteoarthritis, a leading factor in pet euthanasia, has considerably contributed to this advancement. This revised edition, created for veterinary professionals seeking a deeper understanding of the processes of pain underlying chronic disease states and the possible targets for treatment, explores these advancements. Additional new sections discuss more recent medications that are being used widely,

By concentrating on the most recent research and our understanding of "why and how to treat," the book goes beyond conventional guidelines. Without losing sight of the practical need for such knowledge, it describes and assesses the most recent biochemical and physiological hypotheses of how pain is transmitted. For veterinarians in practice and in training, reading Chronic Pain in Small Animal Medicine is essential because it lays the groundwork for improvements in animal welfare and care.

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We live in a time of fascinating new discoveries, but they are only fascinating if we are aware of what is available and when it is best to use it. This book attempts to educate veterinarians about the several contemporary approaches to treating small animals' chronic pain.