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.

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Rich Jacobs

We’ve been with Dundee Animal Hospital for about 25 years. We’ve been to all three locations and all staff are great with our pets, are efficient, thorough and trust-worthy. I can not recommend Dundee Animal Hospital enough!

Nancy Borgarding

Dr Lupo is the best!
Very caring and great listener. Provides thorough and appropriate testing when needed. When my Rocky was rushed in when choking on foreign object Dr. Lupo provided immediate life saving care. I will forever be grateful to this amazing vet and entire clinic. Highly recommended

Shirley Ledin

Dundee Animal Hospital has taken great care of my babies since 1995!

Victoria Cardenas

Took my cat Luna here because she was pregnant and I felt something was off. She wasn't giving birth. I had called and also this place was recommended by other vets who were booked. Anyway, they did tell me to bring her in and even called back to make sure we were on our way. We were but we're in south elgin so it took us some time to get there. Luna wasn't progressing and after an ultrasound we were told the kitten was big and heartbeat wasn't as strong as they would like. They told us they saw 2 options, inducing Luna or going straight for c section.
We chose c section because we didn't want Luna to lose the kitten, that would have been devastating for her and us.
Well, the whole team ensured that Luna and kitten were ok.
There was a problem with financing c section but this place worked with us and payment was eventually secured.
This place truly cares about animals, it shows. They were so kind and non judgemental.
I am beyond grateful that they saved Luna's life and the kitten. My daughter would have been devastated if anything happened to Luna or the kitten.