Pet Pain Management

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Various Methods of Pain Management

Our skilled staff at family-owned and -operated Perrysburg Animal Hospital can help if your pet is in pain. Having your pet's pain professional managed here can reduce or eliminate their pain, along with negative physical or behavioral changes.

Emergency same-day veterinary services are available if necessary. Give us a call at (419) 874-8974 right away.

Signs Your Pet Is In Pain

Back that is arched
Body shakes
Excessive panting
Head low to the ground
Quick movement of muscles
Stop eating and drinking

Changes in your pet's behavior may also be a sign of pain, such as:

Aggressive behaviors
Avoiding jumping
Being more vocal
Licking more than usual
Limping
Not wanting to get up or down
Restless moving around
Walking slowly
Withdrawing from you

Common Causes of Pain in Pets

Back and neck issues
Certain forms of cancer
Dental disease
Injury to muscles and other soft tissue
Joint and bone damage
Pain from surgery
Skin and ear infections
Strains and sprains
Upset stomach
Urinary tract infections

Pet X-Rays Available

X-rays can be used to examine the hard structures in your pet's body, such as broken bones or dislocated joints. They can also be used to determine genetic diseases and diagnose intestinal or stomach blockages, as well as growths and tumors. X-rays are also used for pregnant animals to determine the number of puppies or kittens that they will have.

Ultrasounds are used for examining soft tissue and organs, including kidneys, heart, lungs or liver. It is a painless option and its results can be interpreted in real-time.

Types of Pain Management

Our pain management options include:

We may use a combination of these treatments and add or reduce types of treatment based on your pet's status

Our pain management options include:

We may use a combination of these treatments and add or reduce types of treatment based on your pet's status

How We Can Help Your Pet

Keep a record of any physical or behavioral changes in your pet so we can discuss them at your first visit. We can perform a physical, as well as bloodwork, diagnostic tests and X-rays, if needed. Then we can determine the right pain management program for your pet. Our vet may advise you to reduce or stop some physical activities with your pet that may be causing them pain.

Sometimes an animal will develop a growth or tumor. We will take a small sample to be sent to our in-house lab for testing. A panel of diagnostic tests will be performed to determine if the growth is benign or malignant.

If you are concerned about your pet being in pain, contact Perrysburg Animal Hospital right away.

Perrysburg Animal Hospital is a member of the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA), the Ohio Veterinary Medical Association (OVMA) and the Toledo Veterinary Medical Association (TVMA).