Vets and Pain Management
Decades ago, Veterinarians believed that pain was good for a sick or injured animal. It wasn’t because they were cruel, but rather they believed that pain helped keep the animal relatively quiet so it could heal. Plus, they didn’t really know how to tell if a pet was feeling pain and needed some relief.
Today it’s just the opposite, Veterinarians believe that they should treat for pain until there is proof that that an animal is not hurting. Pain management has become a very important issued in veterinary medicine. The AAHA/AAFP Pain Management Guidelines for Dog and Cats has been recently released and these guidelines show that pain management can improve the recovery process whether from illness or surgery.
As a pet owner it is imperative that we monitor our pet’s behavior to look for signs of pain. When human’s have pain, we complain. When our pet’s have pain, they instinctively try to hide it so we generally don’t know they are in pain until it is so intense they can’t hide it anymore. If you suspect your pet is hurting, consult your Vet immediately and and discuss the available pain management options.
When shopping for Cat Caskets or Dog Caskets or any kind of Pet Casket, consider the size, style and colors that will fit your pet best.