Pain Management
- Posted by Stacey Oke, DVM, MSc
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Pain management in horses has, and continues to be, a neglected subject. While some argue that a horse will overuse an injured body part (such as a limb or hoof) if he does not hurt, pain management is important to ensure no horse experiences excessive pain unnecessarily. Controlling pain also can decrease the risk for problems such as gastric ulceration, colitis, and depression.
Before pain is controlled, it must be understood. This free report provides an overview of the types of pain a horse can suffer, examples of causes of pain, and signs to watch for. Tips for pain management include the use of medication and other methods.
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Stacey Oke, DVM, MSc
Stacey Oke, MSc, DVM, is a practicing veterinarian and freelance medical writer and editor. She is interested in both large and small animals, as well as complementary and alternative medicine. Since 2005, she’s worked as a research consultant for nutritional supplement companies, assisted physicians and veterinarians in publishing research articles and textbooks, and written for a number of educational magazines and websites.
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