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Abdominal pain
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Abdominal pain
- Author: Caroline Kisielewicz
- From: BSAVA Guide to Pain Management in Small Animal Practice
- Item: Chapter 7c, pp 126 - 130
- DOI: 10.22233/9781910443453.7c
- Copyright: © 2019 British Small Animal Veterinary Association
- Publication Date: March 2019
Abstract
Abdominal pain is underdiagnosed in animals for a number of reasons and inadequate management can have a major negative impact on the recovery of animals and their welfare. This chapter describes the detection of abdominal pain and provides options for treatment. Case examples: Pancreatitis; Pyelonephritis; Oesophagitis.
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In between bouts of vomiting, this Beagle was repeatedly demonstrating the ‘prayer position’, which continued despite administration of intermittent doses of methadone. © 2019 British Small Animal Veterinary Association
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In between bouts of vomiting, this Beagle was repeatedly demonstrating the ‘prayer position’, which continued despite administration of intermittent doses of methadone.
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This female dog was repeatedly stretching while in the home environment prior to presentation, having shown increased drinking and urination in the previous days. © 2019 British Small Animal Veterinary Association
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This female dog was repeatedly stretching while in the home environment prior to presentation, having shown increased drinking and urination in the previous days.
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This dog shows a tucked-up tail, slight hunching of the back and appears unsettled and uncomfortable following abdominal surgery. The anorexia in this case could be due to abdominal pain; however, the dog had gastrointestinal reflux during anaesthesia prompting the concern for concurrent oesophagitis. © 2019 British Small Animal Veterinary Association
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This dog shows a tucked-up tail, slight hunching of the back and appears unsettled and uncomfortable following abdominal surgery. The anorexia in this case could be due to abdominal pain; however, the dog had gastrointestinal reflux during anaesthesia prompting the concern for concurrent oesophagitis.