Over the past decade, since publication of the first edition of Chronic Pain in Small Animal Medicine, many advances have been made in the discipline of pain management, including embracement under the One Medicine initiative to improve the health and well-being of multiple species. Contributing significantly to this progress is the evidence base provided by multimodal management of chronic diseases such as osteoarthritis, a leading cause of pet euthanasia. These advances are explored in this updated edition, written for the veterinary professional seeking a greater depth of knowledge in the mechanisms of pain accompanying chronic disease states, and the potential targets for treatment. Additional new sections describe newer drugs that are now in wide use, the Canine OsteoArthritis Staging Tool (COAST), novel approaches to cancer treatment, and cannabinoids and their functions.
The book goes beyond common protocols by focusing on the latest evidence and our understanding of 'why and how to treat'. It describes and evaluates current physiological and biochemical theories of pain transmission, without losing sight of the practical need for such information. Chronic Pain in Small Animal Medicine provides a foundation for advances in animal care and welfare and is necessary reading for veterinarians in practice and training.
We're living in an age of exciting, new discoveries, but these are only exciting if we are aware of these offerings and their optimal indications for use. This book aims to open veterinarians' eyes to the myriad new ways we can now treat chronic pain in small animals.
About the Author: Steven M. Fox, MS, DVM, MBA, PhD
Dr. Fox is the inaugural recipient of the endowed Dr. Steve Fox Lifetime Achievement Award by the Veterinary Orthopedic Society (2022).
"Criteria for the award includes a lifelong commitment to collaboration amongst research, clinical practice and industry with a significant contribution to the field of veterinary orthopedics and the VOS: including contributions educating countless veterinarians about chronic pain and his work bringing innovative treatments for osteoarthritis to the market."
Experience and diversity are the hallmarks of Dr. Fox's professional background. He has served as President of Securos Surgical for 6 years and is now active as a private consultant for several prominent animal health companies and specialty organizations. Dr. Fox received his MS (nutritional biochemistry) and DVM degrees from the University of Illinois and both MBA (Entrepreneurialism and New Ventures) and PhD (Pain Management) degrees from Massey University in New Zealand. He completed his surgical residency at the University of Florida and practiced in surgical referrals for 15 years.
He has served on the Veterinary Teaching Hospital faculty at Mississippi State University, as product manager at Pioneer Hi-Bred International, senior lecturer in companion animal orthopedic surgery at Massey University, senior veterinary specialist at Pfizer Animal Health, and director of pain management for Novartis Animal Health. Dr. Fox played a key role in the development and launch of both the Rimadyl and Deramax branded NSAIDs. He is a former president of the Veterinary Orthopedic Society, a council member of the Association for Veterinary Orthopedic Research and Education and is a certified small animal surgical specialist in New Zealand. Dr. Fox is an adjunct assistant professor at the University of Illinois, as well as adjunct associate professor at Massey University; advisor to the University of Tennessee Pain Center, founding member of the Companion Animal Pain Management Consortium Leadership Council, and Fellow of the New Zealand Institute of Management. Dr. Fox has also served as Educational Manager for the Western Veterinary Conference -held annually in Las Vegas NV USA.
He enjoys dual citizenship in the United States and New Zealand. In addition, Dr. Fox has authored more than 80 professional publications, 5 textbooks, 7 textbook chapters, and 2 interactive CD/DVDs. He is a popular international speaker on the subjects of pain management, musculoskeletal diseases and excellence in speaking.
Before beginning his career in veterinary medicine, he graduated with a BS degree in mechanical engineering from the US Naval Academy and flew more than 300 combat missions as a naval aviator in Vietnam, flying the A6 Intruder; while serving concurrently as Officer of the Deck aboard the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier, USS Enterprise (CVN-65).
