Attitudes and practices of veterinarians in Australia to acute pain management in cats.

ABSTRACT:

Objectives

Up-to-date information on the current practices and attitudes of veterinarians in Australia to acute pain management in cats was sought in 2017-2018 in the first nationwide survey in over 20 years.

Methods

An online survey was created, consisting of 54 questions in four sections, with 18 feline-specific questions. Veterinarians throughout Australia were invited to participate in the survey through advertisements in the veterinary press, electronic and regular mail, and through in-clinic visits and promotional materials.

Results

A total of 614 veterinarians completed the survey, with 513 (83.6%) completing the feline-specific section. The demographics of the respondents of this survey were an accurate representation of the registered veterinarians in Austral

SUBMITTER: Rae L 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9315185 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature