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PainPediatric patient pain
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WSAVA guideline
Guidelines for the Recognition, Assessment and Treatment of Pain
Young animals have reduced drug clearance (higher volume of distribution, immature hepatic/renal function), so the guideline calls for adjusted dosing and intervals rather than avoiding analgesia altogether. Fentanyl or buprenorphine are favored opioids, NSAIDs are used cautiously with growing evidence in kittens/puppies undergoing neutering, and alpha-2 agonists are generally avoided due to neonatal bradycardia risk.
Monteiro BP, et al. 2022 WSAVA guidelines for the recognition, assessment and treatment of pain. J Small Anim Pract. 2023;64:177–254. Paediatric Pain protocol PDF (wsava.org).
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