One of the most difficult parts of veterinary medicine is defining where pain is stemming from and/or located. Here at Ashfield Cheyne, we have a multitude of options to ensure your pet remains comfortable and out of pain. Whether your animal has an acute limp, ongoing osteoarthritis, or anything in between, we will work with you and your pet to find the best course of treatment.

Typically, when it comes to resolving pain in a patient, the resolution to the problem begins either with a medication trial or radiographs, both of which Ashfield Cheyne offers. Ashfield Cheyne Veterinary Service is also excited to offer acupuncture as well as low light laser therapy. Dr. Marks has been certified in both treatments as a more conservative approach to pain management.  These treatments offer high levels of safety with minimal known side effects. The resulting outcome is harmless and beneficial, which can sometimes drastically improve the quality of life for your animal. Both therapies have shown improvement in osteoarthritis, wound healing, and allergies and dermatology issues.

Whenever your animal is experiencing any type of pain, please contact the office so the staff is able to guide you in the right direction and see what treatments are applicable for you pet. 

Also, for in depth look on why it is so hard to locate pain on an animal, please refer to one of Dr. Mark's colleagues literature named "Tell me where it hurts" by Dr. Nick Trout, an orthopedic surgeon at Angell Animal Medical Center in Boston, MA. In this selection, he gives a multitude of first hand experiences explaining how hard medicinal treatment is without the ability to communicate with a patient.