Pain Management for Alpharetta Pets
We can feel helpless when our pets are in pain.
With the impressive selection of pain management options at PetSmart Veterinary Services - Alpharetta, though, you don’t have to feel that way. We make it easy to find the source of your pet’s pain and provide a selection of effective treatment options to help them feel better as soon as possible.
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Spotting Signs of Pain in Pets
Pets can’t always tell us when they are in pain, so it’s our job to spot it. Common signs of pain in pets include:
- Changes in appetite
- Lethargy
- Loss of interest
- Restlessness
- Limping
- Crying
- Tremors
- Aggression
- Excessive licking
- Difficulty climbing the stairs
- Difficulty chewing
- Hiding
- Changes in social behavior
Multimodal Pain Management Approach
At PetSmart Veterinary Services - Alpharetta, we believe in taking a multimodal approach to pain management. This means we combine various pain management strategies to provide the most effective relief for cats and dogs. This includes the use of medications, nutritional supplements, acupuncture, and more. By addressing pain from multiple angles, we can better manage chronic conditions and acute pain to ensure a more holistic and effective treatment.
Veterinary Acupuncture
Acupuncture offers a natural and effective way to manage pain in pets. By stimulating specific points on the body, it helps reduce inflammation, improve circulation, and promote the release of endorphins, which are the body's natural painkillers. Acupuncture can be beneficial for conditions such as arthritis, chronic pain, and post-surgical recovery to provide relief and enhance your pet's quality of life.