Post-operative pain phenotypes in dogs undergoing abdominal surgery versus a CT/MRI scan

The Pain Innovations Lab at UF Small Animal Hospital is now enrolling dogs who are scheduled for any abdominal surgery.

Enrollment Status: Enrolling

Inclusion criteria:

•  Any UF surgery involving a dog receiving a ventral midline approach.
• May be taking any pain medication.
• Be otherwise healthy.

Study Procedures:

• Total participation is for 7 days post-surgery.
• No in person visits are required. The Study can be completed at home.
• Daily journal entry, +/- videos, and short phone calls on days 2, 5, and 7 post-surgery.

Cost: There are no additional costs for enrolling and no financial incentives.

Background:   This is an opportunity for owners to learn more about post-operative pain and factors that may influence a dog’s behavior.

Contact:

• Dr. Nirali Pathak, niralipathak@vetmed.ufl.edu (Primary Investigator)
• Dr. Elizabeth Maxwell, emaxwell@ufl,edu (Principal Investigator)
• April Hardison, CVT ahardison@ufl.edu (Study Coordinator)