Pain Management Clinic
Understanding Chronic Pain
Understanding Chronic PainChronic pain is pain that serves no useful purpose and negatively impacts a pet’s quality of life.
At Eastcott, our Specialist Pain Management Clinic is dedicated to helping pets live more comfortably and get back to doing what they love.
We take a multidisciplinary approach, considering every aspect of lifestyle and pain management.
Our Approach
Our 60-minute consultations allow our Specialists to:
- Understand your pet’s pain history in detail
- Perform a thorough physical examination
- Develop a personalised treatment plan
- Completion of validated pain and quality of life questionnaires
We believe in a patient-centred approach, working closely with owners to create effective solutions tailored to each pet’s needs.
Pain clinic and physiotherapy combined Appointments
For a truly comprehensive plan, we offer 90-minute combined sessions with
our physiotherapy team. These appointments integrate:
- Pharmacological treatments
- Non-pharmacological therapies
- Physical rehabilitation
- Evaluation of your pet’s quality of life
This combination can significantly improve pain control, build muscle strength, and support weight management—especially for pets with osteoarthritis or recovering from surgery.
Collaborative Care
If further diagnostics are needed, we work closely with our Orthopaedics and Neurology Specialists to ensure a complete understanding of your pet’s condition.
Advanced Pain Management Techniques
Our Pain Specialists are all trained in Anaesthesia, giving them expertise in advanced pain control methods, including:
- Acupuncture and electroacupuncture
- Ultrasound guided local anaesthetic nerve blocks
- Epidural and nerve root steroid injections under sedation or anaesthesia
These techniques can provide targeted relief, particularly for pets with neuropathic pain.
Common Conditions We Treat
Arthritis – The most common cause of chronic pain in dogs and cats, sometimes affecting dogs as young as four years old. We use pain scoring tools and the latest research to tailor therapy and monitor progress.
Cancer-related pain – We work alongside our Oncology team to maintain comfort and quality of life, using tools like Vetmetrica (developed by the University of Glasgow) to assess pain impact.
Spinal pain – Often seen in pets referred by our Neurology team. We combine acupuncture with physiotherapy techniques such as laser therapy for improved comfort.
Dental pain – Our close collaboration with a world-leading Dentistry team ensures comprehensive care for pets suffering from chronic dental pain.
Conditions Commonly Seen in Our Clinic
- Arthritis
- Joint pain
- Back pain
- Syringomyelia
- Feline Orofacial Pain Syndrome (FOPS)
- Neuropathic (nerve) pain
What to Expect at Your Appointment
During your visit to the Pain Management Clinic, you will have dedicated time to share your concerns about your pet and discuss their history and previous experiences. This helps us understand the full picture of your pet’s health and behaviour.
After this discussion, our Specialist will perform a thorough physical examination. In some circumstances, we will organise a joined-up multi-specialist approach, to understand the origin of pain, triggers and if possible a prognosis.
At the end of the appointment, we will create a pain management plan designed to fit both your pet’s needs and your lifestyle, ensuring practical and effective solutions for long-term comfort.
