Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association
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J. Am. Vet. Med. Assoc. · Jan 1998
Comparative StudyComparison of three methods used for assessment of pain in dogs.
To investigate the reliability of 3 scales used for assessment of pain in dogs. ⋯ Analysis of pain score data in dogs must incorporate observer variability when more than 1 observer is used. Comparative analysis of data accrued from pain studies in various hospitals must account for this variability.