Which approach is NOT a non-pharmacologic pain management option?

Which approach is NOT a non-pharmacologic pain management option?

• A. Regular NSAID dosing without supervision.
• B. Weight management.
• C. Physical therapy.
• D. Warm bedding.

Answer: (A)

Non-pharmacologic pain management relies on approaches that don’t involve medications. In senior dogs, weight management reduces the load on joints, physical therapy improves strength and flexibility, and warm bedding helps comfort and relax muscles. Regular NSAID dosing without supervision uses a drug to control pain, which is pharmacologic and requires veterinary oversight. So that option is not a non-pharmacologic approach.

Non-pharmacologic pain management relies on approaches that don’t involve medications. In senior dogs, weight management reduces the load on joints, physical therapy improves strength and flexibility, and warm bedding helps comfort and relax muscles. Regular NSAID dosing without supervision uses a drug to control pain, which is pharmacologic and requires veterinary oversight. So that option is not a non-pharmacologic approach.