Pet Pain Management

When your beloved pet is in pain, you want to help it as quickly as possible. At Ashworth Road Animal Hospital, serving West Des Moines, Windsor Heights, Clive, Urbandale, and the surrounding areas, we understand that your pets are your family. So, we're here to partner with you in keeping your pet pain-free by offering pet care services that include short-term and long-term pain management for pets.

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Whether your pet needs pain relief after an injury or a surgical procedure, our veterinary services include pain relief treatments for short-term relief. These short-term solutions treat acute pain that lasts a few hours up to a few days.

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For pets with chronic pain, such as the ongoing pain that comes with arthritis, your veterinarian works with you to develop an effective pain management routine to keep your pet comfortable. This can include medications, acupuncture, massages, and gentle exercises for your pet.

Your Veterinarian's Role in Pet Pain Management

Acute pain is typically easy to recognize because your pet may whimper or yip from the pain. However, it isn't always easy to know when your pet is experiencing chronic pain because your pet may accept that type of slow-growing discomfort quietly. But you may still notice signs that something is wrong. Signs of pet pain may include lethargic behavior or sleeping more than usual.

An animal that's in pain may get aggressive and cranky when touched, or it could try to hide and act like it's frightened of you. Additionally, an animal that's in pain might not want to go on the daily walk it's always loved, or it might avoid the car rides it loves because climbing into your vehicle now causes pain. Your veterinarian can partner with you to identify and treat both of these types of pain for your pet.

Call Us for More Information on Managing Your Pet's Pain

Are you looking for a veterinarian near me? At Ashworth Road Animal Hospital, we're here to provide veterinary care for residents of West Des Moines, Windsor Heights, Clive, Urbandale, and the surrounding areas. Call us today at (515) 225-1807 to schedule a veterinary appointment to discuss your pet's pain management needs.