Colts Neck, New Jersey
Pet Pain Management & Palliative Care
Pain in pets is a heartbreaking thing to watch, but our team at Colonial Animal Hospital can help them get back to their agile, comfortable selves. Whether your companion is recovering from surgery, managing arthritis, or navigating the golden years of life, our pet pain management and palliative care services provide compassionate, science-backed relief for pets in all stages of life.
What Is Pet Pain Management?
Pet pain management involves more than just a single medication. At Colonial Animal Hospital, we take a multi-modal approach, combining various pain-relief strategies that target pain from different angles. This allows us to minimize side effects and improve effectiveness, especially important in pets with chronic conditions or multiple health needs.
Pain can result from:
- Post-surgical recovery
- Arthritis in pets
- Back or joint injuries
- Cancer-related discomfort
- Neurological disorders
- Age-related changes in senior pets
No matter the source, pain should never be a part of your pet’s daily life. Our goal is to reduce discomfort, support healing, and restore the wiggle in their walk (and wag in their tail).
Comprehensive, Multi-Modal Pain Relief Options
We combine conventional treatments with complementary therapies to create safe, personalized plans for each patient. Our pet pain relief tools include:
Medicinal Therapies
- Non-Steroidal Anti-Inflammatories (NSAIDs): Commonly used for treating inflammation and joint pain
- Steroids: Used for more complex inflammation-related pain
- Monoclonal Antibody Therapy: Targeted, cutting-edge treatment for conditions like osteoarthritis
Complementary Therapies
- Laser Therapy: Reduces inflammation and stimulates healing at the cellular level
- Acupuncture: Promotes circulation and releases natural pain-relieving neurotransmitters
- Rehabilitation Exercises: Improve strength, mobility, and comfort over time
- Nerve Blocks: Effective for specific injuries or surgical pain
Each treatment is chosen and adjusted based on your pet’s health history, condition, age, and comfort level.
Palliative Care & Senior Pet Comfort
As pets grow older or are diagnosed with life-limiting conditions, their needs change, and we’re here to help them (and you) through it all. Our palliative care services focus on easing pain, minimizing discomfort, and improving day-to-day quality of life with warmth and dignity.
Senior pet comfort care may include:
- Regular assessments and adjustments to pain protocols
- Supportive therapies for mobility and digestion
- Appetite stimulation and hydration support
- Emotional and behavioral monitoring
- Family support and guidance every step of the way
We’re honored to help pets live their lives to the fullest, helping them enjoy years of more play, racing through the house, and resting in sunbeams.
Why Choose Colonial Animal Hospital for Pain & Palliative Care?
Expertise You Can Trust
Our experienced veterinarians are trained in advanced pain management techniques and integrative therapies, providing a thoughtful, science-backed approach to care.
Customized, Compassionate Plans
We build individualized protocols that align with your pet’s lifestyle, health conditions, and comfort needs.
Empathy at Every Turn
Pain management is personal. We treat each case with the compassion and attention it deserves — because your pet is part of our family, too.
Let’s Help Your Pet Feel Better — Together
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Pet Pain Management & Palliative Care
Pet Wellness
Pet Diagnostics & Imaging
Urgent Care & Hospitalization
Pet Dermatology/Allergies
End-of-Life Care & Euthanasia
Pet Pain Management & Palliative Care