Pain Management

Providing Pain Relief For Dogs & Cats in East Dundee

Keeping pets comfortable whether they are recovering from surgeries or living with a chronic condition at home is one of our highest priorities. Pain can have a debilitating effect on our four-legged best friends, from limiting their appetite to making them lose interest in the activities they used to love. It can also make vet visits more stressful!

Our AAHA-accredited animal hospitals in Dundee, Elgin, and Algonquin are conscious of the impact pain can have on pets and do everything possible to provide pain relief for dogs & cats.

Signs of Pain in Pets

Pets don’t always cry or whimper when they are feeling pain. Other signs might include:

In some cases, dogs may become aggressive or defensive. Regardless, if your pet is showing any of these signs, please contact us immediately so we can help.

We Offer Safe Pain Relief Options

At Dundee Animal Hospital, we look for the safest and most effective pain relief for dogs and cats. We also take time to evaluate your pet and figure out which medication is best for them based on their age, size, condition, and medical history. Furthermore, we want to make sure that if your pet is already taking medication, that one medication will not interfere with the other.

Along with using injectable pain relief medication (usually for surgeries), Dundee Animal Hospital also provides various oral medications, including non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDS). These are a safer alternative and help to reduce any swelling/inflammation that is adding to your pet’s discomfort.

Contact us at (847) 428-6114 to learn more about our veterinary pain management services in East Dundee.

Why Pets Need Pain Relief

Pain after surgery can slow a pet’s recovery, and chronic pain due to arthritis or an untreated injury can reduce their quality of life. Dogs and cats process pain similar to humans, and while they might attempt to hide it, pain can be more damaging to their health than we realize. They deserve the best care from people who are invested in their health—and at Dundee Animal Hospital, providing pain relief for dogs and cats is one of our top priorities.

Why People Trust Dundee Animal Hospital

For over 60 years, Dundee Animal Hospital has built a strong legacy of veterinary excellence, with each generation of staff passing down invaluable knowledge and experience. Today, that legacy empowers our skilled doctors and dedicated support team to deliver outstanding care for a wide variety of pets—including dogs, cats, birds, pocket pets, and exotic animals.

With a commitment to innovation and compassion, our hospitals in Dundee, Elgin, and Algonquin, IL, continue to raise the standard of care for both pets and their owners. We offer high-quality veterinary medicine, helpful educational resources, and exclusive promotions for our clients.

We invite you to learn more about us—and if you have any questions, don’t hesitate to call us at (847) 278-9942.

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Jinny Callaghan

6 hours ago

Dr. Mara’s is a phenomenal veterinarian! She spends ample time during each visit ti ensure she makes the visit memorable while ensuring she’s providing the absolute best care possible for your pet.

Ashley Dye-Heer

2 days ago

Dundee animal hospital has been by far the best experience I’ve had at any vet. Dr Kelly Moderhack has gone above and beyond what ever seen veterinarian do. She has been kind, compassionate, extremely understanding of my financial situation and still provides the best care and comfort to my puppy. I must have called a few dozen times for advice on how to properly care for my puppy’s condition and pain and she always met me with grace patience and understanding. I would recommend this hospital and veterinarian to anyone and I will now entrust them with my four other beloved dachshunds. Thanks to them my puppy was properly diagnosed and treated with understanding to my financial limitations and working with me on my pay days and scheduling with appointments and medications. Thank you to all the staff including the front desk you had alway smiled and made us feel seen and heard and setting our worries and fears at ease. May God bless all of you for the work you do.

christine langenbach

2 weeks ago

We love Dr Lathrop as she is one of the kindest and caring of all vets we have gone in the past with our previous fur babies. Thanks to the great staff at Dundee Animal Hospital in Elgin Illinois.

Celia Kallenborn

2 weeks ago

Kind, patient, thorough. Thank you for taking care of Canelo, he’s doing much better now. ❤️