Management of Acute Postoperative Pain in Dogs and Cats

Alleviation of animal pain is a central value of the veterinary profession as written in the Veterinarian\u27s Oath - \u27... I solemnly swear to use my scientific knowledge and skills for the benefit of society through the protection of animal health, the relief of animal suffering, ...\u27 In addition, the AVMA\u27s 1987 Panel Report on the Colloquium on Recognition and Alleviation of Animal Pain and Stress reminds veterinarians of their responsibility to provide effective management of pain in their patients