Get ahead with VETAHEAD and join Dr. Laila Proença™ on 15 minutes of ZooMed (exotic animal medicine) content. Today, let's dive into the challenges of assessing pain in guinea pigs. Dr. Laila Proença™ unpacks a recent study aiming to validate a new pain scale for these squeaky companions, complete with categories like appearance, function, and behavior. But, does it work? From curious findings (healthy pigs scoring as painful, and painful scoring as pain free?!) to the need for better tools, this episode explores why pain assessment in guinea pigs is anything but straightforward. Discover practical tips and why treating pain—even without a perfect scale—might be your safest bet.
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