Advances in Veterinary Analgesia
A special issue of Veterinary Sciences (ISSN 2306-7381). This special issue belongs to the section "Veterinary Surgery".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 15 April 2026 | Viewed by 22
Special Issue Editors
Interests: veterinary; anaesthesia; analgesia
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
The fields of veterinary analgesia and pain management are undergoing rapid and transformative development, reflecting a growing commitment to improving animal welfare across diverse species. This Special Issue aims to showcase the latest research and clinical innovations in these critical areas of veterinary medicine.
We invite the submission of original research articles and reviews that address recent advancements in analgesic and anaesthetic drugs, novel techniques for their administration, emerging pain assessment tools, and innovative strategies for multimodal analgesia. Manuscripts focusing on species-specific approaches—ranging from companion animals to livestock and exotic species—are particularly encouraged.
The content of this Special Issue will highlight the importance of personalised analgesia and pain management protocols, tailored to the unique physiological and behavioural needs of individual animals. Furthermore, it will explore the value of interdisciplinary collaboration in enhancing clinical outcomes and driving progress in veterinary practice.
By sharing state-of-the-art knowledge and clinical experience, this Special Issue seeks to support continued innovation and elevate standards of care for animals undergoing surgical and medical procedures.
We welcome your recent findings and perspectives to contribute to this important collection.
We look forward to receiving your contributions.
Prof. Dr. Paula Larenza Menzies
Dr. Marina Salles Munerato
Guest Editors
Manuscript Submission Information
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Submitted manuscripts should not have been published previously, nor be under consideration for publication elsewhere (except conference proceedings papers). All manuscripts are thoroughly refereed through a single-blind peer-review process. A guide for authors and other relevant information for submission of manuscripts is available on the Instructions for Authors page. Veterinary Sciences is an international peer-reviewed open access monthly journal published by MDPI.
Please visit the Instructions for Authors page before submitting a manuscript. The Article Processing Charge (APC) for publication in this open access journal is 2100 CHF (Swiss Francs). Submitted papers should be well formatted and use good English. Authors may use MDPI's English editing service prior to publication or during author revisions.
Keywords
- veterinary analgesia
- pain management
- multimodal analgesia
- acute pain
- chronic pain
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