Pain, Pain Go Away! These Newer Modalities Are Here to Stay!

Effective pain management in veterinary medicine has undergone a transformative shift in recent years, with an expanding arsenal of tools designed to both detect and alleviate acute and chronic pain in companion animals. Despite this evolution, a gap still exists between how veterinary professionals perceive pain and how it is understood by pet owners. This discrepancy often results in underdiagnosed and undertreated pain syndromes, particularly in aging pets. As veterinary clinicians, we must continue to advocate for comprehensive pain assessment protocols and integrate multimodal, non-invasive therapies that improve quality of life.