Feline and Canine Anesthesia and Analgesia: Guidelines, Innovations, and Challenges
A special issue of Veterinary Sciences (ISSN 2306-7381). This special issue belongs to the section "Veterinary Surgery".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 20 July 2026 | Viewed by 53
Special Issue Editors
Interests: animal welfare; clinical pharmacology; veterinary pharmacology; veterinary anaesthesiology; pain management and treatment; infrared thermography
Interests: veterinary anaesthesiology; clinical pharmacology; anaesthetics; multimodal analgesia
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
The field of feline and canine anesthesia and analgesia continues to evolve, driven by the growing demand for advanced veterinary care and heightened awareness of animal welfare. This Special Issue, titled “Feline and Canine Anesthesia and Analgesia: Guidelines, Innovations, and Challenges”, invites original research and comprehensive reviews addressing current standards, novel techniques, and practical barriers in perioperative management. Topics of interest include evidence-based anesthetic protocols, multimodal pain management strategies, species-specific pharmacological considerations, monitoring technologies, and recovery optimization. We also welcome contributions exploring challenges such as anesthetic risk assessment in geriatric or critically ill patients, analgesic efficacy in chronic pain conditions, and the adaptation of human medical innovations for veterinary use. By bringing together diverse perspectives, this issue aims to promote knowledge exchange and inspire future advancements that enhance both clinical practice and animal well-being.
Dr. Ismael Hernández-Ávalos
Dr. Agatha Elisa Miranda-Cortés
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- veterinary anesthesia
- feline analgesia
- canine anesthesia
- multimodal pain management
- anesthetic monitoring
- perioperative care
- analgesic protocols
- chronic pain management
- species-specific pharmacology
- veterinary innovations
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