Pain Management

The Right Combination of Treatment

There are many pain receptors throughout the body that communicate pain to the brain; the focus is to determine the type of pain and the receptor that communicates with the brain. In many cases there are multiple sources of the pain and because of this it is agreed upon by experts, that pain management should be “multi-modal”, meaning…best results come when many different approaches are used concurrently. A common pain management plan will consist of supplements, medication, and weight management. In some cases we may recommend physical therapy, laser therapy and chiropractic care. The focus is to use the minimum effective dose of pain relievers for minimal side effects.

The Right Medications for Pets

Carolina Place Animal Hospital stresses the importance of consulting with our staff before attempting to treat from home. Our pet’s systems are not as forgiving as humans when it comes to pain relievers. While NSAIDs, like ibuprofen and naproxen, work well for us humans; they cause gastrointestinal irritation, ulcers, reduced blood flow to the kidneys and result in kidney damage in pets. Cats are particularly susceptible to painful toxicity with many pain medications.

Let our team of experienced Doctors at Carolina Place Animal Hospital provide the guidance you need to determine the safest approach to treating your pet’s pain. Through a proper pain management plan, we can have your pet back to living a happy, longer, pain-free life.