Typically, when it comes to resolving pain in a patient, the resolution to the problem begins either with a medication trial or radiographs, both of which Ashfield Cheyne offers. Ashfield Cheyne has a multitude of options to ensure your pet remains comfortable and out of pain. Whether your animal has an acute limp, ongoing osteoarthritis, or anything in between, we will work with you and your pet to find the best course of treatment.
Ashfield Cheyne also is excited to offer acupuncture and low light laser therapy as a more conservative approach to pain management. These treatments offer safety with minimal known side effects. The resulting outcome is beneficial yet harmless. These treatments can drastically improve the quality of life for your animal, especially when dealing with osteoarthritis, wound healing, and dermatology issues.
Whenever your animal is experiencing any type of pain, please contact the office so the staff is able to guide you in the right direction and see what treatments are applicable for you pet.
Also, for in depth look on why it is so hard to locate pain on an animal, please refer to one of Dr. Mark's colleagues literature named "Tell me where it hurts" by Dr. Nick Trout, an orthopedic surgeon at Angell Animal Medical Center in Boston, MA. In this selection, he gives a multitude of first hand experiences explaining how hard medicinal treatment is without the ability to communicate with a patient.
