Chronic Pain in Small Animal Medicine 2nd Edition

A Comprehensive Guide to Chronic Pain in Small Animal Medicine

Over the past decade, many advances have been made in the discipline of pain management, and this updated edition explores these advances for the veterinary professional seeking a greater depth of knowledge in the mechanisms of pain accompanying chronic disease states and the potential targets for treatment. This book goes beyond common protocols by focusing on the latest evidence and our understanding of "why and how to treat."

Key Features

• Evidence-Based Insights: It describes and evaluates current physiological and biochemical theories of pain transmission, providing a foundation for advances in animal care and welfare.
• New Sections: Additional new sections describe newer drugs that are now in wide use, a new staging tool, novel approaches to cancer treatment, and cannabinoids and their functions.
• Multimodal Management: It explores the evidence base provided by the multimodal management of chronic diseases such as osteoarthritis.
• Practical Applications: The book is necessary reading for veterinarians in practice and training, as it aims to open their eyes to the myriad new ways they can now treat chronic pain in small animals.
• Holistic Approach: It contributes to a broader initiative to improve the health and well-being of multiple species.