The term multimodal analgesia implies combining analgesics that have different methods of action with the goal of reducing or preventing nociceptive stimulation of multiple receptors and pathways. In theory, less of each drug is necessary to obtain adequate analgesia. Studies performed with human subjects also suggest a decrease in post-operative morbidity and mortality, improved quality of life, increased patient satisfaction, and reduced costs. This approach makes sense, but is there scientific support for the use of multimodal analgesia in veterinary medicine? The purpose of this review is to examine the recent veterinary literature regarding multimodal analgesia.
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