Pet Pain Management in Oconomowoc, WI
At Oconomowoc Animal Hospital, we know the issue of pain management, both chronic and acute, is of great concern to pet owners today. As in human medicine, we have a variety of medications available to manage your pet’s pain.
When Pain Shows Up
Pain can occur during and after surgery, but it can also be associated with arthritis or trauma.
Some of it is obvious. Much of it is not — a pet who has stopped jumping onto the couch, or who is slower on the stairs, is often telling you something.
Options We Offer
We offer several different types of pain control, such as nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), pain relievers, muscle relaxants, and medications that calm overactive pain signals from the nerves.
We would be pleased to discuss the options available to you and your pet under any of the above circumstances.
Beyond Medication
Cold laser therapy can ease arthritis pain, speed healing after surgery, and increase circulation to damaged or allergy-affected skin. See our pet laser therapy page to learn how sessions work.
Pet spinal manipulation therapy uses gentle joint adjustments to increase mobility and comfort while decreasing inflammation and pain, and can be added to any patient’s preventive care.
How Do I Know If My Pet Is in Pain?
If your pet has developed a hitch in the way they walk, appears to be losing weight, or has changes in their breathing, stool consistency and frequency, or is vomiting, please give us a call. Still unsure? Our skilled and knowledgeable technicians can talk with you to help figure out if this is something that can wait or something we need to see your pet for.