| Description |
xii, 276 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (pages [263]-268) and index. |
| Contents |
Recognizing Signs Of Pain In Your Dog -- Acute Pain -- Causes Of Chronic Pain -- The Pain Exam: What The Owner Should Expect -- Common Pain Medications For Your Dog -- In The Pain World: 1+1+1=10 -- Muscle Pain And Trigger Points -- Itching And Pain -- Acupuncture--What's The Point? -- Prosthetics? But My Dog Has Three Good Legs To Walk On! -- Rehabilitation Therapy For Your Dog -- Sticking Needles In Joints -- Diets And Nutraceuticals: What Can You Believe? -- Botanical Medications For Treating Pain -- Shock Wave Therapy -- Pain Relief Therapies Best Avoided -- Future Pain Treatments -- The Pain "Makeover" For Your Home And Dog -- Home Exercises -- Massage -- I Have Been Thinking About Another Pet -- Our Animals, Our Obligations -- I Can't Afford To Treat My Pet, Now What? -- When Chronic Pain Treatments Meet Quality-Of-Life Issues. |
| Summary |
A veterinarian and pain management specialist offers information that pet owners can use to determine if their dog is in pain, traditional and holistic treatments, and where to find a vet who can treat these issues. |
| Subject |
Pain in animals -- Treatment.
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Dogs -- Diseases -- Treatment.
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Dogs -- Diseases -- Treatment.
(OCoLC)fst00896292
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Pain in animals -- Treatment.
(OCoLC)fst01050419
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| ISBN |
9781581573091 (hardcover) |
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158157309X (hardcover) |
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