Evolving Trends in Pain Management for Surgical Procedures in Small Animals
A special issue of Animals (ISSN 2076-2615). This special issue belongs to the section "Companion Animals".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 31 August 2026
Special Issue Editors
Interests: veterinary medicine education and clinical practice; pain recognition and management; opioid-free anesthesia; ultrasound-guided locoregional anesthesia; anesthetic complications; patient safety; anesthesia equipment performance; mechanical ventilation in veterinary patients
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
This Special Issue aims to explore recent developments and innovations in pain management for surgical procedures in small animals, including companion species such as dogs, cats, and other small mammals. Effective pain control is essential for promoting animal welfare, optimizing recovery, and improving surgical outcomes. Advances in anesthesia techniques, analgesic protocols, and pain assessment tools have greatly enhanced our ability to manage perioperative pain in these species. However, challenges remain around standardizing pain assessment, individualizing analgesic plans, and balancing efficacy with safety. This Special Issue will focus on both clinical and research-based approaches to evolving the practices of small animal perioperative pain management.
Dr. Hamaseh Tayari
Dr. Ricardo Felisberto
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- small animal surgery
- pain management
- analgesia
- locoregional anesthesia
- perioperative care
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