Veterinary provision of analgesia for domestic cats (<i>Felis catus</i>) undergoing gonadectomy: a comparison of samples from New Zealand, Australia and the United Kingdom

Abstract

Contemporary use of analgesics for cats appears focused on provision at clinic and may not address the effects of surgery beyond the first 24 hours. The UK, Australia and New Zealand clearly differ in the types of analgesia administered, possibly reflecting differing professional considerations of the risks associated with the use of NSAID. In the interests of animal welfare, pain relief should perhaps be provided or offered more frequently for owner administration.