Bromelain does not provide significant analgesic and anti-inflammatory benefits over placebo in cats undergoing ovariohysterectomy.

Objective: To evaluate the efficacy and safety of bromelain to control pain and inflammation in cats undergoing ovariohysterectomy.

Animals: 30 client-owned cats undergoing ovariohysterectomy.

Procedures: In a randomized, blinded clinical study, cats were assigned to receive either oral bromelain suspension (40 mg/kg [18 mg/lb]; BG, n = 15) or placebo solution (0.