Karol Matthews guest edited our popular issue on "Management of Pain" in 2000, and this issue is a complete update. Articles will include pain management in cats, local and regional analgesia/anesthesia, epidural analgesia and anesthesia, neuropathic pain, management of pain for pregnant, lactating dogs and cats, kittens and puppies, pain management for the trauma patient, management of chronic osteoarthritic pain, management of cancer pain, veterinary technician's role in the management of pain, and much more!