Our veterinary team at Michigan Avenue Animal Hospital uses pain management to help alleviate pain your cats and dogs in Ypsilanti are experiencing as a result of health issues or a surgical procedure.
Cats and Dogs Pain Medication Options in Ypsilanti
Cats (and sometimes dogs) will often instinctively hide their pain as a survival mechanism. In the past, this has caused well-meaning researchers to conclude that our four-legged companions don't feel pain in the same way we do. However, this is not true at all!
Because of this, pain monitoring and pain management for cats & dogs is an essential part of veterinary care. Our Ypsilanti vets provide medications to prevent or lessen pain your pet is experiencing either as a result of a health condition or before, during or after surgical procedures.
Pain Management in Dogs
If your dog is undergoing veterinary surgery, dental care, or some other kind of invasive treatment, we encourage you to ask about what kind of pain management they will be receiving during their procedure and as they recover.
Our vets will choose a kind of pain relief medication for your dog based on their specific needs and the amount of pain they are experiencing.
For example, for dogs suffering from osteoarthritis pain, we'll use Librela. Librela is a monthly injectable that inhibits nerve growth factor (NGF) activity, which reduces osteoarthritis pain. It's metabolized and eliminated similarly to natural antibodies, with minimal impact on the liver or kidneys.
Some other common pain-relief medications our vets may recommend for your pet include:
- Corticosteroids
- Nonsteroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs (NSAIDs)
- Opioids
Pain Management in Cats
To help prevent or alleviate a cat's pain while they undergo and recover from veterinary procedures like surgeries or dental operations, our vets provide our feline patients with pain management medications.
Cats have some limitations on the kinds of pain management medication safe for them to receive. Rest assured that our vets will recommend the proper pain management medication for your cat's level of discomfort and health.
For example, for cats suffering from osteoarthritis pain, we'll use Solensia. Solensia is a monthly injectable monoclonal antibody administered at the clinic. It reduces feline osteoarthritis pain by targeting the nerve growth factor (NGF) that causes the pain in the first place.
Some other common pain-relief medications our vets may recommend for your cat can include:
- Opioids
- Corticosteroids
- Nonsteroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs (NSAIDs)
Caring for Pets in Ypsilanti
Michigan Avenue Animal Hospital is accepting new patients! Get in touch today to book your pet's first appointment.