Veterinary Pain Management in Ottawa
Helping your dog or cat live more comfortably
Pain changes everything for a pet. At Cedarview Animal Hospital, our IVAPM-certified veterinarians create individualized, multimodal pain plans that address the source of your pet's discomfort and restore their quality of life.
Pain management is more than prescribing medication
Whether your dog is slowing down on walks due to arthritis, or your cat is recovering from surgery, unmanaged pain affects appetite, sleep, mood, and overall health. Our team at Cedarview Animal Hospital in Ottawa takes a comprehensive, evidence-based approach to understanding and treating pain in dogs and cats.
We use a combination of therapies tailored to your pet's specific condition, age, weight, and lifestyle. Our goal is not just to reduce discomfort today, but to support long-term comfort, mobility, and wellbeing.
The only general practice animal hospital in Ottawa with dual IVAPM Certification
The International Veterinary Academy of Pain Management (IVAPM) sets the gold standard for veterinary pain care. Achieving IVAPM certification requires advanced training in pain assessment, pharmacology, and multimodal therapy protocols. Two of our veterinarians have earned this designation, bringing exceptional expertise directly to your pet's care at our Barrhaven clinic.
Signs your dog or cat may be in pain
Pets instinctively mask discomfort. Watch for these changes in behaviour or daily habits.
Reluctance to jump, climb stairs, or get up after resting
Limping, stiffness, or an altered gait on walks
Changes in temperament: increased irritability, hiding, or withdrawal
Excessive licking, chewing, or guarding of a specific area
Reduced appetite or sudden disinterest in food and water
Sleeping more than usual or restlessness at night