[nana911]

I don't mean to be contentious because one should always defer to their vet and vet's are pretty much our only option on the developing physiology of our babies. But, I've always been bothered by the scientific communities assumptions of what and what does not constitute pain. I remember years ago when it was assumed that newborn skinkids, that now go to specialized NICUs were believed to feel little pain because their nerves were underdeveloped, especially the preemies. They now know better and realize that by treating them that way they were hindering their recoveries. They understand that they feel pain, acutely, just as we grown ups do. I cannot imagine that we shouldn't at least think about applying the same standard to our best friends.