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Pain Management

We help manage your pet's pain with expert care, medication, and therapies tailored to their needs.

Pain Management: Helping Your Pet Live More Comfortably

Pets don't always show pain the way we expect. They may hide, slow down, or simply act "off"—and sometimes discomfort can be mistaken for aging or personality changes.

Whether your pet is recovering from surgery, dealing with an injury, or living with a chronic condition like arthritis, pain management is a critical part of their care. Our goal is to help your pet stay active, comfortable, and happy at every stage of life.

Recognizing Signs of Pain in Pets

Because pets can't tell us how they feel, it's important to watch for changes in behavior, movement, or appetite. Signs of pain may include:

  • Limping or stiffness

  • Reluctance to jump, climb stairs, or go on walks

  • Whining, growling, or restlessness

  • Changes in appetite or sleep habits

  • Hiding or avoiding interaction

  • Licking or chewing at one area of the body

  • Decreased grooming (especially in cats)

If you notice any of these, a veterinary exam can help determine the cause and how to treat it.

Types of Pain We Manage

We treat both acute pain (from surgery or injury) and chronic pain (from conditions like arthritis, disc disease, or dental problems). Pain is never just a symptom—it directly affects your pet's quality of life.

How We Treat Pain

We employ a comprehensive approach to pain relief, combining proven veterinary methods to address the root cause of discomfort and minimize side effects. Our pain management options include:

  • Prescription pain medications - Including anti-inflammatories and nerve pain medications tailored to your pet's specific needs

  • Joint supplements and nutraceuticals - Supporting long-term joint health and mobility

  • Weight management programs - Reducing stress on joints and improving overall comfort

  • Mobility support solutions - From orthopedic bedding to assistive devices

  • Customized treatment plans - Based on your pet's age, condition, and health history

Each treatment plan is carefully designed to provide maximum relief while maintaining your pet's safety and well-being.

Pain Management After Surgery

We always provide pain control before, during, and after any surgical procedure. This helps speed recovery and reduces stress on the body. You'll also receive detailed care instructions and medications to continue managing pain comfortably after your pet goes home.

If something feels off or you're worried your pet may be in pain, we're here to help identify the issue and guide you toward relief.

🐾 Looking to keep your pet healthy and happy? Visit us—we’re here to support every step of the way.

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Animal Medical Center of Tyler FAQs

There is no question too big or too small for our veterinary team.

Cash, Mastercard, Visa, and Discover. Animal Medical Center of Tyler also accepts Care Credit, Scratchpay and Pet Insurance Plans. Read more about our payment options.

No, there is no advantage to letting your pet have one litter and Animal Medical Center of Tyler advises against it. However, there are plenty of advantages to having your pet spayed or neutered. These advantages include decreasing the chances of breast tumors later in life, decreasing the chance of cystic ovaries and uterine infections later in life, decreasing the desire to roam the neighborhood, decreasing the incidence of prostate cancer later in life, helping prevent spraying and marking, and also decreases the surplus of unwanted puppies and kittens.

Some sutures are placed are under the skin and dissolve over time and do not need to be removed. In other instances, skin sutures would need to be removed after 10-14 days at Animal Medical Center of Tyler, depending on the procedure.

This is a blood test that is run here in the clinic of Animal Medical Center of Tyler prior to surgery. It tests the internal organ functions as well as the blood counts of your pet. The pre-anesthetic blood screening is done to assure safety during surgery and to lessen the risk of postoperative complications.

Spaying or neutering can be done at approximately 6 months of age here at Animal Medical Center of Tyler. Your pet is examined and a pre-anesthetic blood screen is completed prior to anesthesia. We believe in taking every precaution to make anesthesia and surgery as safe as it can possibly be!

Yes, patients are seen by appointment. Animal Medical Center of Tyler tries to accommodate walk-ins as we can. If we cannot accommodate you at the time you walk in, convenient drop-off appointments are available at no additional charge. Call us at (903) 617-6891 to schedule or book an appointment online.