At SVH, pain management is a requirement not an option. Pain is best managed if pain medications are given before the pain starts. Therefore, your pet will receive an injection for pain prior to surgery, and you will be sent home with a prescription of pain medication.
DO NOT give over-the counter pain medication without first contacting your veterinarian. While some can be given, some human medications can be fatal to our pets. Some human medications cannot be mixed with medication we commonly give to our pets.