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Do Dogs and Cats Feel Pain While Undergoing Anesthesia for Surgery?
During anesthesia, dogs and cats will not experience pain. However, after surgery, they may feel a slight pain from the wound.
Anesthesia:
- Helps pets in avoiding pain during surgery
- Induces muscle relaxation and suppresses sensations
Surgery:
- Pets may experience mild pain following surgery.
- Veterinarians will administer pain relievers after surgery.
Factors Contributing to Pain:
- Type of surgical procedure
- Size of the wound
- Conditions of the pets
Pet Care:
- Monitor your pet’s symptoms
- Inspect the surgical wound
- Administer medication as directed by the veterinarian
Summary:
Anesthesia is administered to ensure pets don’t feel pain during surgery, but they may experience slight pain afterward. However, veterinarians typically administer pain relievers to alleviate any postoperative pain.