At VCA CAVES, we believe every pet deserves relief from pain. Whether your dog is slowing down on walks, your cat hesitates to jump, or your pet is recovering from surgery, our Pain Management Clinic offers advanced care to improve comfort, mobility, and quality of life.
Dr. Lauren Duffee is a Board-Certified Veterinary Anesthesiologist and a Founding Fellow in Pain Management with the American College of Veterinary Anesthesia and Analgesia. She brings advanced expertise in diagnosing and treating both acute and chronic pain in cats and dogs. Dr. Duffee is passionate about helping pets live more comfortable lives by providing pain management as part of their broader health care team, designing individualized treatment plans for each patient.
Our Approach
- Evaluations by a Board-Certified Veterinary Anesthesiologist
- Multimodal care: medications, nerve blocks, acupuncture, and non-drug therapies
- Collaborative care with your family veterinarian and specialists
- Individualized treatment plans focused on your pet’s unique needs
- Telemedicine consultations are available for added convenience
Conditions We Treat
- Osteoarthritis and joint disease
- IVDD and spinal pain
- Post-surgical pain
- Cancer-related pain
- Palliative care support
- Acute injuries or trauma
Services Offered
- Acupuncture for pain relief and mobility support
- Medication management and targeted therapies
- Locoregional anesthesia and nerve blocks
- Chronic pain management programs
- Telemedicine consultations
Why Choose Us?
- Compassionate care tailored for cats and dogs
- Advanced techniques backed by specialty training
- Focus on comfort, mobility, and quality of life
