Chronic Pain in Dogs

by Belén Ruano Puente
December 2017

Chronic Pain in Dogs is a clinically focused guide that explores the diagnosis and long-term management of chronic pain conditions in canine patients. The book provides veterinarians with practical strategies to recognize subtle pain signs, assess severity, and implement multimodal treatment plans that improve quality of life.

The management of chronic pain in companion animals is an area in which there is a significant therapeutic void. In many cases professionals are unaware of the appropriate approach to manage chronic pain, despite the wide range of pharmacological, surgical and physical therapeutic options that act directly on the pain pathways. Recent discoveries in the area of pain pathways have opened many avenues for the management of chronic pain. The goal of this book is to present this new knowledge in the context of the small animal clinic.

Chronic pain is often underdiagnosed in dogs, leading to reduced quality of life. This book helps veterinarians move beyond acute pain treatment and adopt long-term, patient-centered strategies that improve welfare and clinical outcomes.