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Practice Guideline
. 2007 Dec;9(6):466-80.
doi: 10.1016/j.jfms.2007.09.001. Epub 2007 Nov 8.

AAHA/AAFP pain management guidelines for dogs and cats

AAHA/AAFP Pain Management Guidelines Task Force Members  1 ; Peter Hellyer, Ilona Rodan, Jane Brunt, Robin Downing, James E Hagedorn, Sheilah Ann Robertson
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Practice Guideline

AAHA/AAFP pain management guidelines for dogs and cats

AAHA/AAFP Pain Management Guidelines Task Force Members et al. J Feline Med Surg. 2007 Dec.

Abstract

Pain management in dogs and cats has undergone a dramatic evolution in the past decade. Current approaches focus on anticipation and prevention of pain, as well as both pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic management techniques. The veterinary team plays an essential role in educating pet owners about recognizing and managing pain in their pets.

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Pain management algorithm.
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References

    1. American Animal Hospital Association. Hospice Care—Ending Life With Compassion—AAHA Pet Care Library.
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Resources for assessing pain associated with various procedures and conditions

    1. Firth A.M., Haldane S.L. Development of a scale to evaluate postoperative pain in dogs, Journal of American Veterinary Medical Association 214, 1999, 651–659. - PubMed
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    1. Reid J., Scott M., Nolan A. Development of a short form of the Glasgow Composite Measure Pain Scale (CMPS) as a measure of acute pain in the dog, Veterinary Anaesthesia and Analgesia 32 (6), 2005, 7.

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