Pain Management

Keeping your pet happy, healthy, and thriving all year long.

Comprehensive Pain Management for Pets

Watching your pet in pain can be heartbreaking. At Sleepy Hollow Animal Hospital, we believe that no pet should suffer unnecessarily. Our veterinary team provides advanced pain management services to relieve discomfort, restore mobility, and improve your pet’s overall quality of life—whether pain is chronic, post-surgical, or trauma-related.

Managing Chronic Pain and Arthritis

Chronic pain, especially from arthritis or degenerative joint disease, can limit your pet’s mobility and enjoyment of daily life. Our approach combines modern medications, supplements, and therapies to help pets regain comfort and function.

Our Chronic Pain Treatments May Include:

  • Glucosamine and joint supplements to slow cartilage degeneration

  • Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) for daily pain relief

  • Neuropathic pain medications in select cases

  • Class IV-B cold laser therapy to reduce inflammation and improve joint function

By addressing chronic pain proactively, we can help pets move freely, play, and enjoy life again.

Post-Surgical Pain Relief

Surgery should lead to healing—not prolonged discomfort. Even pets who don’t outwardly show pain experience post-operative discomfort, which is why we provide comprehensive pain management after every procedure.

Post-Surgical Pain Control Options:

  • Opioid and alpha-2 agonist medications

  • NSAIDs and local anesthetics, such as Lidocaine

  • Cold laser therapy to accelerate healing and reduce inflammation

  • Ice-packing and other supportive measures for incisions

Our goal is to minimize stress and ensure a smooth recovery, allowing pets to heal comfortably and safely.

Trauma and Injury Pain Management

Accidents and injuries can cause both physical pain and emotional stress. Rapid pain relief is critical in preventing shock, promoting healing, and stabilizing traumatized pets.

Trauma Pain Management Focuses On:

  • Immediate relief for acute pain

  • Stabilization and treatment of injuries

  • Continuous monitoring until comfort is restored

  • Integration of medication, supportive care, and therapies to manage ongoing pain

By prioritizing pain control during treatment, we reduce stress and improve recovery outcomes for injured pets.

Personalized Pain Management Plans

Every pet experiences pain differently. Our veterinarians create tailored pain management plans to address each animal’s unique symptoms, response to therapy, and underlying conditions. Plans may include:

  • Medications for acute or chronic pain

  • Nutritional and supplement support

  • Lifestyle adjustments to reduce strain

  • Holistic therapies, including cold laser therapy

By combining treatments, we aim to relieve discomfort while also addressing the root cause of your pet’s pain.

Schedule a Pain Management Consultation

If your pet is struggling with arthritis, recovering from surgery, or healing from trauma, prompt evaluation is key. Early intervention allows us to restore comfort and prevent further complications.

Contact Sleepy Hollow Animal Hospital today to schedule a pain management appointment and help your pet live pain-free.

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We’re here to answer your questions and care for your pets. Contact Sleepy Hollow Animal Hospital in Sleepy Hollow, NY today to schedule an appointment or learn more about our veterinary services.

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