Chronic pain management workshop

Question 1

List the potential signs of chronic pain in dogs

Answer 1

behavioural changes
changes in daily activity
lameness

Question 2

List some advice for management of OA patients

Answer 2

weight reduction
reduce slippery surfaces
slow consistent exercise
hydrotherapy/ physiotherapy

Question 3

List some signs of chronic pain in cats

Answer 3

inappropriate grooming
reluctance to jump
stiffness
reduced activity levels
reluctance to play
behavioural changes

Question 4

should we use NSAIDs in cats with chronic kidney disease

Answer 4

highly debated - not in high level CKD but may be okay in low level CKD

Question 5

Describe Solensia (monoclonocal antibody) mechanism of action against OA

Answer 5

inhibits nerve gorwth factor cell mediated signalling

Question 6

Describe librellas mechanism of action against OA

Answer 6

prevents NGF from attaching to nerve cells

Question 7

describe galliprants mechanism of action against OA

Answer 7

EP4 receptor antagonist