Fig 2. Postoperative analgesia after ovariohysterectomy in bitches treated with carprofen, meloxicam, or paracetamol through the UMPS scale (median ± max).

No significant difference was found between the three treatments (P>0.05). Note that measurement values throughout the postoperative period were below 10 points, the maximum analgesic rescue rating for this system of pain assessment.