Current attitudes regarding the use of perioperative analgesics in dogs and cats by Brazilian veterinarians.

Objective: To correlate the demographic data of Brazilian veterinarians with their use of, attitudes towards, knowledge of and preference for continuing education regarding use of analgesics in small animal practice.

Study Design: Prospective survey.

Methods: The questionnaire was composed of sections pertaining to demographics, personal data, use of analgesics in general and specific procedures, analgesia used, and attitudes towards the assessment and relief of pain.

Attitude of Brazilian veterinarians in the recognition and treatment of pain in horses and cattle.

Objective: The objective of this study was to assess the use of analgesics, describe the attitudes of Brazilian veterinarians towards pain relief in horses and cattle and evaluate the differences due to gender, year of graduation and type of practice.

Study Design: Prospective survey.

Methods: Questionnaires were sent to 1000 large animal veterinarians by mail, internet and delivered in person during national meetings.