>In my experience, pain meds are not usually given. Our pets either >seem to experience less pain than we do, or they're at least very good >at hiding their pain. My vet is a huge believer in pain meds with surgeries. He was using Torb with ferrets but has now switched to Metacam (doesn't make them as groggy). I start Metacam the day prior to surgery and give it for 3 days following surgery. He also has used Rimadyl. I believe that they are in pain but hide it well. After all, they have been cut open and had their insides moved around and cut on. I would prefer that they stay a little bit sedated, and free from pain, for a few days following surgery. Katharine [Posted in FML issue 4706]