Some procedures, especially surgeries, inevitably cause a degree of discomfort and pain. Although these procedures are performed in the hope of long-term recovery, it is important to reduce the pain they cause immediately. Therefore, we use a variety of techniques and medications to minimise the pain that your pet may experience. Often the best results are achieved by using several different analgesics (painkillers) at the same time.
The specific pain management protocol depends on the procedure itself and the pet. Pain relief begins before any procedure is initiated, with each animal receiving a 'pre-treatment' prior to general anaesthesia.
Pre-operative analgesic medications help to reduce the intensity of post-operative pain.