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Let’s talk about feline osteoarthritis

How many cats suffer with osteoarthritis (OA)? At what age do cats begin to show signs of OA? How many cats with OA do you see each week?...

Edition 2 - pelvic limb blocks for stifle surgery

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Edition 2 - pelvic limb blocks for stifle surgery

In our latest research roundup we provide an easy-to-read digest on three items of research - with this edition focusing on nerve blocks...

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Epidural buprenorphine

Is it an alternative to morphine? From time to time the availability of preservative-free morphine for epidural use becomes challenging....

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Edition 1 - OA detection in dogs

The aim of Zero Pain Reflect is to provide vet professionals with an easy-to-read digest on three items of research in pain management...

Questions around the infraorbital nerve block

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Questions around the infraorbital nerve block

Although this seems a popular block, there have always been doubts over the efficacy due to the anatomy of the nerves that are required...

Pain transition from acute to chronic – inflammation matters

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Pain transition from acute to chronic – inflammation matters

For our latest pain update, Matt reviews this paper entitled; ‘Acute inflammatory response via neutrophil activation protects against the...

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Intraperitoneal & incisional analgesia

In this WSAVA Global Pain Council capsule review, these simple and cost-effective techniques are covered. Read the capsule review here ....

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Gabapentin doses for cats

Gabapentin has a variety of indications in cats, and the key recognition here is that dose differs with indication. We've taken a look at...

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New thoughts on bone cancer pain

Dogs with bone cancer suffer with severe pain due to widespread somatosensory sensitivity. Through a combination of peripheral...

EU propose restricting amantadine from vets

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EU propose restricting amantadine from vets

There is an EU proposal out for consultation currently, looking at restricting amantadine for human use, the rationale being that it is...

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Gabapentin in cats - podcast show notes

These are the show notes for our gabapentin in cats podcast. Our podcast is a subscriber benefit included in our monthly subscriptions....

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The enigma of visceral pain

Visceral pain as a topic remains slightly enigmatic. We deal with these cases everyday. Like much of our pain practice, the theoretical...

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Amitriptyline for neuropathic pain

Amitriptyline is one drug option that always appears in pain reviews. Should amitriptyline be part of your therapeutic options for...

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NSAID prescribing considerations - cats

In our webinar reviewing the use of NSAIDs long term in cats, we focus on those cats suffering with chronic kidney disease. This...

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The cats have been waiting!

Solensia (frunevetmab) is here! Solensia is a monoclonal antibody which targets nerve growth factor, a key mediator in the pain of...

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Librela - quickfire 10!

Quickfire 10 is our firefighting approach to pain! 10 questions, bringing you right up to speed! What is the licence indication for...

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Pain scoring & quality of life

As you read our pain updates and listen to our webinars you will realise we talk a lot about pain scoring! So I decided to expand a...

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Ground breaking treatment for arthritis

Yesterday was a really exciting day for me! I used a totally new pain killer for arthritis for the first time at Anderson Moores...

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Elevator pitch episode 1

The Zero Pain Philosophy Elevator Pitch. A 30 second opportunity to share pain priorities with Hannah Capon & Canine Arthritis Management.

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Veterinary attitudes to chronic pain

In the month of new resolutions, I always think the best I can do for my painful patients is to understand how to look for pain! I’m...