In my experience, effective pain management after surgery is crucial for recovery… I’ve found that using a combination of analgesics tailored to the individual animal’s needs can make a significant difference. What protocols do you all implement for your post-operative patients, especially regarding multi-modal pain relief?
I agree that multi-modal pain relief is key. I’ve had success using a local anesthetic patch post-op, especially for larger animals. Have you tried that approach?
And great point about multi-modal pain relief! I’ve also found that a good post-op cuddle session can work wonders — sometimes pets just need a bit of TLC. @jmcdermott22, do you combine that with your local anesthetic patches for a little extra comfort?