Physiotherapy for Pain Control in Dogs and Cats

Abstract

Analgesia and pain control are essential issues in the area of veterinary rehabilitation. Considered as the fourth vital sign, acute or chronic pain requires early intervention, the anticipation of evolution, and assessment to achieve individualized treatment protocols. The acronym PLATTER (PLan, Anticipate, TreaT, Evaluate, and Return) [1], guides the professional for the establishment of analgesia, including in the area of physiotherapy