Pet Pain Relief

We commonly see pets who: 

• Have been diagnosed with a painful condition, but haven’t responded as expected to treatment
• Are still uncomfortable despite appropriate medication
• Have had investigations that haven’t found a clear cause
• Have gradually changed in ways that are hard to pin down

Sometimes pain has more than one source. A careful, unhurried assessment can identify contributing factors that haven’t yet been addressed – and open up new options for treatment. Before your appointment, we review your pet’s full history and any previous test results. You’ll also be asked to complete a number of questionnaires about how pain is affecting daily life – your observations matter enormously. 

Our initial consultation is typically around an hour. We take time to examine your pet gently and carefully, review what has and hasn’t helped so far, and think through all the possible contributors to their discomfort. 

Pain management has come a long way. Depending on what’s contributing to your pet’s discomfort, options may include: 

• Reviewing and adjusting current medications
• Acupuncture and electroacupuncture
• Laser therapy
• Targeted injections – around joints, nerves, or the spine
• Supplement advice
• Practical lifestyle and home management changes

We explain each option clearly – including what it involves, what it’s likely to achieve, and any risks – so you can make informed decisions. For some pets, a single review is helpful enough for them to continue under the care of their primary veterinary surgeon. For all cases, we offer 4 weeks of included email support, as addressing longstanding pain takes time, and for more complex cases we can continue to provide ongoing care, alongside your primary veterinary practice.