Managing Pain in Dogs with Cancer

1. Welcome to the Course

   3 lessons

   1. About the Course
   2. The Tools We'll Use
   3. Feel Free to Skip Lessons

2. Module 1: Recognizing Pain Your Dog Won't Show You

   5 lessons

   1. 1.1 Why They Hide It
   2. 1.2 What Pain Looks Like
   3. 1.3 Acute, Chronic, and Breakthrough
   4. 1.4 How Cancer Location Affects Pain
   5. 1.5 Tools We Recommend from the Beginning

3. Module 2: The Medication Plan and How to Run It

   4 lessons

   1. 2.1 Managing the Pain Signals
   2. 2.2 What's in the Pain Medication Toolbox
   3. 2.3 Helpful Tips and Recommendations
   4. 2.4 When the Plan Needs Adjusting

4. Module 3: Treating Pain at the Source

   5 lessons

   1. 3.1 Why Pills Hit a Ceiling
   2. 3.2 Palliative Radiation
   3. 3.3 Surgery for Pain Relief
   4. 3.4 Bone Pain and Bisphosphonates
   5. 3.5 When Money is the Constraint

5. Module 4: Comfort, Holistic Options, and What's Worth Your Money

   4 lessons

   1. 4.1 Making Home Work for a Sore Dog
   2. 4.2 Bringing in Professionals
   3. 4.3 Food and Supplements
   4. 4.4 Spotting a Bad Supplement or Practitioner

6. Module 5: Daily Life, Bad Nights, and Knowing When Pain Is Winning

   7 lessons

   1. 5.1 Building the Day
   2. 5.2 The Breakthrough Plan
   3. 5.3 Real Emergencies
   4. 5.4 Tracking Honestly
   5. 5.5 Reporting Well and When to Change the Plan
   6. 5.6 When Pain Stops Responding
   7. 5.7 Getting Help

7. Tools and Resources

   2 lessons

   1. Tools Discussed in the Course
   2. The Science Behind the Program