Pain Management in Wildlife Rehabilitation

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  • Trudi Chepey DVM Minnesota Wildlife Assistance Cooperative

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.53607/wrb.v22.232

Keywords:

Pain management, analgesia, pain, wildlife, wildlife rehabilitation

Abstract

Pain management is an emerging concern in all aspects of veterinary medicine. In wildlife rehabilitation, it is especially challenging to recognize and alleviate pain in our patients. There is still a great deal to be learned about pain management, but it is vital that this aspect of the therapeutic plan not be ignored.

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Author Biography

Trudi Chepey DVM, Minnesota Wildlife Assistance Cooperative

Dr. Chepey was a wildlife rehabilitator for several years before deciding to go to veterinary school. After graduating from the University of Minnesota School of Veterinary Medicine in 2003, she returned to wildlife rehabilitation as a veterinarian. She is currently on the MWAC Board of Directors.

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Published

2004-12-31

How to Cite

Chepey, T. (2004). Pain Management in Wildlife Rehabilitation. Wildlife Rehabilitation Bulletin, 22(2), 10–13. https://doi.org/10.53607/wrb.v22.232

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Vol. 22 No. 2 (2004)

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