Dogs instinctively hide their pain — which means by the time you notice something is wrong, your dog may have been suffering for some time. At Tenafly Veterinary Center in Tenafly, NJ, we screen for pain at every visit and offer a comprehensive range of dog pain management options tailored to your dog's specific condition and lifestyle.

Recognizing Pain in Dogs

Signs of pain in dogs can be subtle: reluctance to climb stairs, reduced activity, changes in appetite, excessive licking of a body part, limping, or behavioral changes like increased irritability. Our team is trained to identify these signals and create a targeted plan for relief.

Chronic Pain Management

Many dogs experience long-term pain from conditions like osteoarthritis, hip dysplasia, intervertebral disc disease (IVDD), and cancer. We take a multimodal approach to chronic pain — combining therapies for better outcomes with fewer side effects:
  • Librela (Bedinvetmab) — Monthly injectable antibody therapy targeting canine osteoarthritis pain at the source
  • Adequan Injections — Disease-modifying therapy that protects joint cartilage and reduces inflammation
  • Class IV Laser Therapy — Drug-free, non-invasive treatment that reduces pain and inflammation while accelerating healing
  • Pharmaceutical Pain Management — NSAIDs, gabapentin, and other medications prescribed based on your dog's individual profile
  • Therapeutic Diets — Joint-support nutrition formulas that complement medical treatment

Acute Pain Management

For dogs recovering from surgery, injuries, or sudden-onset conditions, we provide structured acute pain protocols including pre-operative and post-operative analgesia, local nerve blocks, and at-home pain management plans to ensure your dog heals comfortably.

Complementary Pain Therapies

We integrate holistic pain relief options alongside traditional medicine, including acupuncture, physical rehabilitation exercises, and weight management programs — all of which have demonstrated effectiveness in reducing musculoskeletal pain in dogs.

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