Long-term use of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs in cats with chronic kidney disease: from controversy to optimism

J Small Anim Pract. 2019 Aug;60(8):459-462. doi: 10.1111/jsap.13012. Epub 2019 May 12.

Abstract

This is the first of a series of capsule reviews published by the World Small Animal Veterinary Association - Global Pain Council (WSAVA-GPC). Each of these short articles provides a brisk assessment of the scientific evidence in specific aspects of pain management, including analgesic techniques, recommendations and controversies surrounding their use. In this first capsule review, the scientific evidence available on the long-term use of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs in cats with concomitant chronic pain and chronic kidney disease is discussed.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Analgesics / therapeutic use
  • Animals
  • Anti-Inflammatory Agents, Non-Steroidal / therapeutic use*
  • Cat Diseases
  • Cats
  • Pain / veterinary
  • Renal Insufficiency, Chronic / veterinary*

Substances

  • Analgesics
  • Anti-Inflammatory Agents, Non-Steroidal