Selecting Drugs for Pain Trials - What is a Pain Trial & Why is it Important

Pain (analgesic) trials can be a key part of the diagnostic process, for an individual with behavioral issues, where the pain is suspected to be a significant underpinning factor. However, there is frustratingly little literature to guide the choice of analgesic agents for these trials. In this webinar, we will explore the options available, and the pros and cons of various choices for different patients. The webinar will focus on analgesic trials for dogs, although the decision-making process and considerations apply to all species. We chose this topic as it is one of the most frequently asked questions about pain and behavior and we look forward to exploring this topic with you.
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These webinars are suitable for veterinary professionals, animal trainers, animal behaviorists, dog sports teams, shelter and rescue staff and volunteers, pet guardians, and anyone with an interest in the neurobiology of training and behavior.

1.5 Continuing Education Units (CEUs) available:
CPDT
IAABC
KPA
RACE

In This Webinar: 

Whether an owner wants to understand the process of a pain trial, a professional working with pets want to know how to prepare owners for veterinary referral, a trainer supporting a client embarking on a pain trial, or a veterinarian wants to know more about how to select analgesic drugs (pain killers) for behavior patients with suspected pain, this webinar is for you.

Pain (analgesic) trials can be a key part of the diagnostic process, for an individual with behavioral issues, where the pain is suspected to be a significant underpinning factor. However, there is frustratingly little literature to guide the choice of analgesic agents for these trials. In this webinar, we will explore the options available, and the pros and cons of various choices for different patients. The webinar will focus on analgesic trials for dogs, although the decision-making process and considerations apply to all species. We chose this topic as it is one of the most frequently asked questions about pain and behavior and we look forward to exploring this topic with you.

Learning Objectives:
  • Attendees will have an understanding of the necessity, benefits, and limitations of analgesic trials for behavior patients with suspected pain
  • Attendees will be able to integrate the knowledge gained with existing knowledge and experience to design bespoke analgesia trials for patients
  • Attendees will have an understanding of the pros and cons associated with the various choices of drugs for analgesic trials
Meet the instructor

Kathy Murphy BVetMed, DPhil, CVA, CLAS, MRCVS

Kathy Murphy (BVetMed, DPhil, CVA, CLAS, MRCVS) is a veterinary surgeon and neuroscientist. She recently joined the Behavior Vets team as the Chief Scientific Officer.

She graduated from the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons UK in 1999, initially working in mixed clinical practice before studying for two postgraduate clinical qualifications. In 2009 she was awarded a highly prestigious Welcome Research Training Fellowship to study for her Ph.D., in Behavioral Neuroscience, at The Queens College, University of Oxford, UK. She subsequently worked in the USA as Assistant Professor of Neuroscience and Anesthesiology at the Icahn School of Medicine NYC; and is now back in the UK, where she holds a clinical-academic position as Director of the Comparative Biology Centre at Newcastle University and Director of Barking Brains Ltd (a neuroscience outreach program for the animal behavior and training community). Her clinical interest has always been anesthesia, and analgesia, since the age of 13yo and she has recently completed a residency at the European College of Veterinary Anesthesia and Analgesia.

In addition to her primary career roles she was Trustee and Veterinary Advisor to the Rottweiler Welfare Association for 14 years, is a founder of Ethics First (a collective that lobbies for ethical decision-making in clinical practice), and is an Oversight Committee Member for the UK Dog Behavior and Training Charter, sits on numerous National and International boards, working groups and ethical review panels, and most of all love spending time with her own 5 dogs and her husband.
Patrick Jones - Course author
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