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Dr. Sheilah Robertson: New and Integrated Approaches to Comfort
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The future of pain management for older pets (and people) is looking bright. Integrating drug and non-drug treatments into a pain management plan can turn a good plan into a great one. By using more than one type of treatment, we can often decrease the unwanted side effects of drugs. There are simple techniques such as massage that take little time, money or expertise and can all be done in the comfort of the pet’s home. There is also a lot of research being done to target very specific areas of the body, such as the joints and nerves, so that other important organs (like the kidneys) are not affected. Join us for an informative presentation all about new and integrated approaches to comfort for our pets.
Dr. Sheilah Robertson's career in veterinary medicine spans more than three decades and encompasses numerous roles including a general practitioner, clinician and teacher in university veterinary schools in the United Kingdom, Canada and the United States. She has served as a staff member of the animal welfare division at the American Veterinary Medical Association and as president of the American College of Veterinary Anesthesia and Analgesia. Dr. Robertson has published numerous peer-reviewed papers related to anesthesia and analgesia in dogs, cats, horses and even iguanas. She has a special interest in sedation, anesthesia and analgesia of older pets and in helping them enjoy life to the fullest. Since 2017, she has served as Senior Medical Director for Lap of Love Veterinary Hospice. In this role, she supports over 100 veterinarians by providing the latest information on pain management, geriatric pets and end of life care. She also regularly presents continuing education courses and workshops at national conferences and local veterinary medical association meetings.
