Analgesia in veterinary patients — opioids part one

In the UK, opioids are classified as ‘controlled drugs’ due to their propensity for abuse. This means that the purchase, storage and use of opioids are legally regulated. The degree of regulation is...

Understanding the mechanisms behind acute pain in dogs and cats

Nociception is the process by which a signal caused by a noxious stimulus is communicated from the site of tissue injury to the brain (Farquhar-Smith, 2008). There are four basic steps involved in...