Pain Management Poster

The UK veterinary profession has, for many years, been at the forefront of development of pain control techniques that improve the care and welfare of animals. However, the availability of improved scientific and clinical understanding about the management of pain, as well as new agents, has prompted the BVA Animal Welfare Foundation to update its well-known ‘Pain Management in Small Animals’ poster, first launched ten years ago.

The updated poster, produced in conjunction with Alstoe Animal Health, is an easy to use guide to the general principles of pain control in small animals. It also provides species information on both drug dosages and combinations. The poster was written by Professor Paul Flecknell, Dr. Polly Taylor and Mr John Hird, who said “ veterinary surgeons have an enduring commitment to the welfare of animals under their care. We hope that the new poster will enable practices to benefit from the latest information and provide the best standards of pain control for their surgical and emergency cases”.

A copy of the poster is being sent free of charge to all veterinary practices in the United Kingdom and is already proving a welcome replacement for its well-known and well-used predecessor, providing at-a-glance guidance in veterinary surgeries throughout the country.